FreeLance

I love the Coffee with whipped cream. And the ice cream with red bean paste (cream zenzai) The music, of course is jazz, very impromptu and free style. The deco or pretty much many things in the cafe that are quite interesting. He has many cd, records, jazz magazine, retro chairs and dark colored tables. The cafe is definitely one of a kind. Do come here for a different experience. Price is not cheap but it’s good to support the local business. It was raining and for us to rest in this cozy cafe with beautiful jazz music, is definitely one of the highlights for me in Otaru. Looks like the chocolate cake is recommended here, which I will order the next time I am here. Oh, smoking is allowed. That’s rare now.

What immediately caught our attention was the rugged, run-down yet charming building adorned with overgrown creepers. Intrigued, we stepped inside and discovered a cozy little café-bar. As we sipped our drinks, we soaked in the soothing jazz music playing softly in the dimly lit ambiance. It felt as though we had been transported to a timeless world, far removed from reality. We could have stayed there forever. The highlight of our visit was the sweet and endearing uncle who prepared our drinks. His quiet, steady demeanor added a heartfelt touch to the experience. This quaint spot truly made our visit to Otaru unforgettable.

a heavenly place for whoever loves jazz, the music playing was phenomenal and i won’t even talk about the decor ! the ambience was out of this world, i was all alone (with the owner), it really felts magical. i could have stayed there for years

An old fashioned tiny cafe, kind of hidden because it's located nowhere and kind of lowkey (but the classic building definitely stood out in my eyes). Jazz music playing, snowing outside but warm inside, and the coffee was lovely. I convinced my friend to stop by because I saw it on our way to the Tanaka Sake Brewery, and it did not disappoint!

I saw good reviews of FreeLance and it seemed like a great cafe so i decided to go! And i’m so glad i did, the jazz music was great and so was the drink. I had a hot coffee which was prepared with care and the owner was very kind!

Came across a hidden cafe house while we are avoiding the heavy pours. Ordered one normal coffee and one with whipped cream. Whipped cream taste creamy. Desert is Cream Zenzai (Ice cream with red bean paste). Enjoying the jazz music and the retro decor relaxingly.

I was deeply touched by this antique-style restaurant run by an elderly uncle. The hot water is boiled over wood, and the coffee, chocolate, and cakes are made with premium-quality ingredients. The old-fashioned atmosphere, enhanced by jazz music, creates a unique and warm vibe. Family travelers, please note that smoking is allowed in this restaurant.

Small jazz coffee shop just a hop and skip away from the main road. Well worth the detour. Run by an older coffee master who puts love into every cup. Coffee was amazing.