# Gangneung hanok café with a garden courtyard: Cafe Giwa - By Chorok (https://superchart.com/en/@ceramic-cup/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gangneung, Gangwon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@ceramic-cup/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@ceramic-cup/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/index.md) ## In short Cafe Giwa is a hanok café in Chodang, Gangneung, with a garden-like courtyard, indoor seating, and its own parking lot. I tried the Green Tea Triangle, mugwort injeolmi gâteau, Americano, and mung bean flower latte; the calm space was lovely, but the smooth, nutty Americano with its clean finish stood out most. ## Good to know - **Address**: 15 Chodangwon-gil 54beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, South Korea - **Space**: A hanok café with a courtyard and indoor seating - **Parking**: Dedicated parking available - **Desserts tried**: Green Tea Triangle; mugwort injeolmi gâteau - **Drinks tried**: Americano; mung bean flower latte *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* At Cafe Giwa (카페기와) in Chodang, Gangneung, I looked around the hanok courtyard and had desserts and coffee. The calm setting made it a nice place to take a break, and the coffee I had with dessert also stayed with me. ![Hanok space at Cafe Giwa in Chodang, Gangneung](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-01-1fd7k-1200.webp) ## What is the atmosphere of the hanok and courtyard like? As I entered the hanok café, the mood changed as though I had arrived at a hidden garden in the city. The well-kept courtyard caught my eye, so I walked around slowly and took photos before even going inside. ![Garden-like hanok courtyard at Cafe Giwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-02-1bsmq-900.webp) It had a different appeal from cafés overlooking the sea. Taking a short break among the hanok and courtyard during my Gangneung trip also gave my travel photos a different feel. ![Calm hanok space at Cafe Giwa in Gangneung](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-03-1i8g5-900.webp) The interior was thoughtfully decorated as well. Drinking coffee in the hanok, looking out the window, and walking through the courtyard are moments I remember together. ## Is parking convenient when visiting by car? Cafe Giwa has its own parking lot, so it was convenient to stop by by car. ![Dedicated parking lot at Cafe Giwa in Chodang](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-04-pinup-900.webp) When traveling around Gangneung by car, I tend to pay attention to whether a café has parking. With its own lot, it worked well as a dessert stop after a meal in Chodang-dong. ## Where is good for taking photos? From the hanok exterior to the courtyard and indoor seats, there were plenty of spaces I wanted to capture in photos. ![A photo-worthy space at Cafe Giwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-05-1uyde-900.webp) In the courtyard, it was easy to frame the hanok in the shot. Indoors, placing the coffee and desserts together captured the calm atmosphere. ![Space with Cafe Giwa's hanok atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-06-1bl33-900.webp) ![Hanok space photographed at Cafe Giwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-07-ehe4m-900.webp) I especially liked the courtyard. Even though it was in the city, it felt like stepping into a quiet garden, so I stayed awhile taking photos. ![Quiet garden-like courtyard at Cafe Giwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-08-1u5ps-900.webp) ## What did the two desserts taste like? The desserts caught my eye with their appearance, but I was happy with their flavors too. I liked that I could enjoy dessert as well as looking around the space. ![Desserts at Cafe Giwa in Chodang, Gangneung](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-09-5c2sz-900.webp) My younger sibling and I had the Green Tea Triangle and mugwort injeolmi gâteau. ![Two desserts tried at Cafe Giwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-10-gehub-900.webp) ### Was the Green Tea Triangle strongly bitter? The Green Tea Triangle gently brought together green tea, red bean, and cream. The green-tea flavor spread smoothly without being overly bitter, and the red bean made it feel well suited to the hanok setting. ![Green Tea Triangle at Cafe Giwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-11-1u7r4-900.webp) The cream was not heavy either, so it went well with an Americano. ### How sweet was the mugwort injeolmi gâteau? The mugwort injeolmi gâteau was a little like mugwort rice cake. ![Mugwort injeolmi gâteau at Cafe Giwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-12-12fjq-900.webp) The mugwort aroma came through gently, with the nutty flavor of injeolmi (roasted soybean-coated rice cake) added to it. It was not a cake that was only intensely sweet; it also had a nutty flavor, so I enjoyed it to the end. Eating it in the hanok also made the space and dessert feel like a good match. ![Mugwort injeolmi gâteau enjoyed in a hanok](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-13-mlgux-900.webp) ## How were the Americano and mung bean flower latte? ### Why did the Americano stand out most? The Americano was the menu item I remember most from Cafe Giwa. ![Americano tried at Cafe Giwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-14-1oq8u-900.webp) It was smooth and nutty, and after one sip I thought I wanted to get it to go. I do not know whether they roast their own beans, but to my taste it had a clean finish. Its flavor was not overshadowed even alongside dessert. ![Coffee enjoyed with dessert at Cafe Giwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-15-n75lq-900.webp) ### Was the mung bean flavor strong in the mung bean flower latte? My younger sibling had the mung bean flower latte. It was topped with cream, and underneath it I could taste the distinctive nutty flavor of mung beans. ![Cream-topped mung bean flower latte at Cafe Giwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-16-anbkm-900.webp) The unusual name made me curious, and when I tried it, it was smooth and nutty. Rather than standing out strongly, the mung bean flavor blended naturally with the cream, making it easy to drink. ![Mung bean flower latte at Cafe Giwa in Chodang](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-17-nl0dd-900.webp) ## When is it a good stop during a Gangneung trip? For me, it was a good café for taking a break with coffee and dessert after a meal in Chodang-dong. If you like hanoks and garden-like courtyards and want to take travel photos too, I think it would suit you. ![Cafe Giwa space visited during a Gangneung trip](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-18-1cfdj-900.webp) ![Hanok space at Cafe Giwa for a Chodang-dong break](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert-19-1kbpd-900.webp) After looking at the sea, resting in a hanok courtyard gave my trip a different atmosphere. The next time I am in Chodang-dong, I would like to stop by again to take photos in the courtyard and have coffee. ## Where it is - Cafe Giwa (카페기와) (카페기와) - 15 Chodangwon-gil 54beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 강릉시 초당원길54번길 15 카페기와 - 37.7859541, 128.9163704 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%EA%B8%B0%EC%99%80/@37.7859541,128.9163704,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@ceramic-cup/cafe-giwa-chodang-garden-dessert/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt