Mangpo Station café with a retro camcorder photo zone: Hongrad Suwon

About a month before my wedding, on a weekday evening, I asked a friend to give the toast at the ceremony over dinner, then headed to a hot new café near Mangpo Station for round two! It's 'Hongrad Mangpo Station Branch,' known for its retro vibe and sweet desserts. Here's my honest review of a quiet, healing time in a spacious, comfortable space🤍

Where is Hongrad Mangpo Station Branch, and what are its hours?

Hongrad Mangpo Station Branch is on the 4th floor of a building in front of Mangpo Station Exit 7 in Suwon, Gyeonggi, open daily from 10am to 11pm. Being on the 4th floor, it has a spacious store and plush sofa seating.

• 📍 4th floor, building in front of Mangpo Station Exit 7, Suwon, Gyeonggi
• ⏰ Daily 10:00 – 23:00
• ✅ 4th floor location, spacious store with plush sofa seating

It's really easy to get to since it's so close to Mangpo Station! I didn't notice it at first since it's on the 4th floor, but looking up, the café sign was right there!

Being on the 4th floor of the building means you get an open, airy view with no sense of being boxed in✨

Roomy seats and a quiet, cozy atmosphere at Hongrad

I gasped the moment I stepped through the door! The store was even bigger than I expected, and the vintage-meets-modern interior blended together beautifully🥰

Best of all, the seating is mostly plush brown leather sofas and comfy chairs, so it felt like you could sit for hours without any discomfort!

The tables are spaced generously apart and the whole place has a calm, quiet mood, so it's great for reading or working solo, or for quietly chatting with a friend or partner🤍

The camcorder and classic TV photo zone

The signature prop that comes to mind with Hongrad! It's the retro camcorder linked to a classic television screen as a photo zone! It's set up near the entrance alongside cute little plants, so it was perfect for taking photos with a friend📸

Besides that, vintage frames, mini flags, lamps, and other retro-vibe props are scattered throughout the store, so it was fun just looking around!

Drinks review: bear green tea cream latte, milk tea, choco latte

This time we ordered a variety of the signature drinks!

Bear green tea cream latte

It came with an adorable little face drawn on top, and I fell for it the second I saw it!

The soft, chewy cream paired with the bittersweet green tea flavor made this one perfect in both looks and taste 🍵

Milk tea

A deep black tea aroma spread through it with a gentle sweetness, easy to enjoy for pretty much anyone!

Choco latte

Sweet and rich with deep chocolate flavor, it felt like all my stress melted away!

Tips for visiting Hongrad: desserts, pets, and late-night hours

Hongrad is one of the most famous cafés in Suwon, and it has a few key points worth knowing!

• Dessert hotspot – the brown croffle, Hongrad brownie, and Basque cheesecake are really famous as signature desserts! Next time I'm definitely trying the croffle🧇
• Pet-friendly – you can bring your pet along, so it's popular with people who visit with their dogs🐶
• Open late – open until 11pm, so it's perfect for a leisurely second stop after dinner🌙

Final verdict on Hongrad Mangpo Station Branch

Spacious, comfortable sofa seating, an atmosphere overflowing with character, and cute, delicious drinks—everything about the new café near Mangpo Station, 'Hongrad Mangpo Station Branch,' was satisfying! If you're looking for a quiet, comfortable dessert café near Mangpo Station to unwind, definitely stop by!