Located in the heart of Sapporo, COFFEE & WINE STANDARD COFFEE LAB. brings together two passions: single-origin specialty coffee and terroir-driven natural wine. With a focus on purity of flavor and product origin, this café offers carefully selected coffee beans and wines that highlight the unique character of their source.

In 2024, the brand underwent a rebranding to become a single-origin-focused coffee shop—underscoring the founders’ commitment to transparency and quality. Today, the Standard Coffee Lab group operates three locations across Sapporo. The original café in Fujino has been serving customers for over 20 years, while a stylish outpost opened in the Mitsukoshi Sapporo department store in 2021.

The owner, Satoru Oiso, is a respected figure in Japan’s specialty coffee scene. With accolades ranging from a win at Coffee Fest San Diego (2011) to reaching the finals of the Japan Barista Championship (2017), Oiso is known for his meticulous approach to coffee. His roasting style emphasizes single-origin beans and aims to strike the perfect balance between flavor and texture.

Oiso has assembled a team of like-minded baristas who share his dedication to craftsmanship. The downtown Sapporo location is managed by Sho Tanaka, a graduate of the Sapporo Sweets & Cafe College (2018) and winner of the UCC Coffee Masters Latte Art Hokkaido Regional Competition in 2020.

Standard Coffee Lab isn’t just about great coffee—it’s also about community and education. To help more people in Sapporo discover specialty coffee, the café hosts events and workshops, including latte art seminars and tasting sessions.