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Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
About California Baby
California Baby is a Western restaurant in Hakodate, Hokkaido, known for its Cisco Rice, a rice plate with butter rice, sausages, and minced meat sauce. Reviewers consistently praise the American-style interior, the generous portions, and the fact that the dish is a local Hakodate soul food. The restaurant is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and it also serves coffee, beer, wine, and alcohol. Its price range is ¥1,000 to ¥2,000, and it has dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
Amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Debit cards
- PayPay
- Rakuten Pay
- Credit cards
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is California Baby known for?
It is best known for Cisco Rice, which reviewers describe as butter rice topped with two sausages and a generous amount of minced meat sauce. People also mention that it is a Hakodate local specialty with a filling but not overly heavy taste.
What dishes are most recommended at California Baby?
Cisco Rice is the main recommendation, and reviewers also mention minced meat sauce, butter rice, and sausages as the core of the dish. Other items called out in reviews include steak pilaf, cobb salad, spaghetti, and lemonade with frozen lemon pieces.
What is the atmosphere like at California Baby?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with an American-style interior that many reviewers compare to a retro U.S. diner or pub. It suits solo diners, groups, and tourists who want to sit down and eat in the Hakodate Bay Area near other famous local spots.
Is California Baby good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is ¥1,000 to ¥2,000, and reviewers repeatedly describe it as reasonably priced for the area. They also note that the portions are large, especially the Cisco Rice, so the value is often seen as strong.
When is the best time to visit California Baby?
Reviewers say it can get very busy during festivals and holiday periods, while early evening or less crowded times are easier for a quick seat. The Hakodate Bay Area location also makes it a convenient stop while sightseeing around the red brick warehouses and nearby attractions.
Is parking available at California Baby?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
