# Namyangju café for Dutch and Irish coffee: Waltz and Dr. Mahn - By Chagok (https://superchart.com/en/@checkered-tablecloth-5/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Namyangju, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@checkered-tablecloth-5/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@checkered-tablecloth-5/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/index.md) ## In short Waltz and Dr. Mahn is a large café and restaurant overlooking the Bukhangang River in Namyangju, Gyeonggi. From a window seat, I tried Dutch coffee, Irish coffee, and a seasonal fruit gelato waffle, then looked around its classic interior and terrace. Verdict: a lovely pick for a quiet, special-occasion café visit. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:00) - **Parking**: Available - **Dutch iced coffee**: ₩14,000 - **Irish coffee**: ₩16,000 - **Seasonal Fruit & Gelato Waffle**: ₩25,000 - **Concert**: Friday music concert at 8:00 PM on the last Friday of every month *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* While driving around Namyangju, I finally visited Waltz and Dr. Mahn, the large Bukhangang River café I’d wanted to go to for ages. It is famous on Instagram for its luxurious atmosphere and wide-open river view 🍃, so my expectations were very high—and Waltz and Dr. Mahn went beyond them. ## Waltz and Dr. Mahn, a large Bukhangang River café in Namyangju ![Waltz and Dr. Mahn, a large Bukhangang River café in Namyangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-01-dvbdr-900.webp) 📍 Location: 272-6 Sambong-ri, Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do ⏰ Hours: Daily 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:00) 🅿️ Parking available ![Location and opening information for Waltz and Dr. Mahn](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-02-3b07r-900.webp) Like many large cafés in Namyangju, Waltz and Dr. Mahn has plenty of parking! Even before going inside, the Bukhangang River view from the parking lot was already raising my satisfaction level. ![Bukhangang River view from the parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-03-1q5ux-900.webp) ![Space around the café entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-04-ctnk0-900.webp) Even the spaces around the café are so pretty before you properly step inside! They also hold a Friday music concert at 8 PM on the last Friday of every month. I loved that calm classical music was playing while I was there, so now I’m curious about the concert too! The outdoor terrace at Waltz and Dr. Mahn is gorgeous as well—I need to come back in autumn. This is the spot that is most famous on Instagram, right? I checked just in case, but of course the prime seat was occupied, haha. Such a shame, so I only captured it in photos. Still, the classic atmosphere inside Waltz and Dr. Mahn is so beautiful that I think every seat would have a lovely mood. This seat is great too, haha. Luckily, one window seat was left, so I got a seat with the Bukhangang River view right in front of me! ## A café and restaurant with course meals ![Waltz and Dr. Mahn course menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-05-145bb-900.webp) ![Café restaurant course-meal information](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-06-1cnay-900.webp) Waltz and Dr. Mahn is a large café in Namyangju that also operates as a restaurant. You can enjoy hand-drip coffee as well as course meals. It was nice that the meal items are sold individually too. I think it would be lovely to visit for an anniversary and have a course meal. ## Coffee and dessert menu ![Waltz and Dr. Mahn coffee and dessert menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-07-18fj5-900.webp) ![Variety of coffee and tea options](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-08-eg5ey-900.webp) Coffee at Waltz and Dr. Mahn is on the pricier side. There are countless hand-drip coffees too! They also had a wide range of teas. I considered asking for a hand-drip recommendation, but ordered an iced Dutch coffee and an Irish coffee with whiskey instead. ![Dutch coffee and Irish coffee order](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-09-gocdi-900.webp) There are desserts too. I ordered the waffle. Dutch iced coffee ₩14,000 Irish coffee ₩16,000 Seasonal Fruit & Gelato Waffle ₩25,000 ![Coffee and waffle enjoyed by a Bukhangang River window](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-10-1agbi-900.webp) ![Bukhangang River scenery from a window seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-11-1skn8-900.webp) As you relax with that wide-open Bukhangang River view, a staff member first comes over to pour water for you. The view was so nice that I kept taking photos! Waltz and Dr. Mahn offers special benefits through its review event and membership sign-up, so it could be worth joining if you’re interested, haha. ![Review event and membership benefits information](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-12-4f4j0-900.webp) They told me beforehand that the waffle would take a while to heat up, so the coffee came first. ## Rich and full-bodied Dutch coffee ![Dutch coffee at Waltz and Dr. Mahn](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-13-1krl9-900.webp) ![Dutch coffee served with syrup](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-14-16yl6-900.webp) The Dutch coffee definitely felt a little richer and fuller-bodied than regular coffee. It had the deep aroma and intense flavor characteristic of Dutch coffee, with a distinct bitterness. But rather than tasting stale or harshly bitter, it was a style where the coffee aroma came through strongly, so I think it would suit anyone who likes bold coffee. They also prepared a pretty little serving of syrup separately, so you could add it to taste. ## Irish coffee with a subtle whiskey aroma ![Hot Irish coffee topped with cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-15-m3txa-900.webp) I also ordered a hot Irish coffee. It is coffee with whiskey, topped with soft, sweet cream, so the first sip brings that sweet, creamy flavor. The more you drink, the more you notice whiskey’s distinctive aroma and slightly bitter taste. It starts sweet and smooth, then the whiskey gradually makes its presence felt—that is what makes this drink so appealing! ## Warm waffles topped with fruit and gelato The waffle I’d been waiting and waiting for finally arrived. So pretty, right? ![Seasonal Fruit & Gelato Waffle](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-16-8unhn-900.webp) At ₩25,000, I initially thought the waffle was a little expensive, but once it arrived, the quality made the price understandable to some extent, haha. ![Waffle topped with fruit and gelato](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-17-1vjfc-900.webp) It came generously topped with all kinds of fruit, including banana, Shine Muscat grapes, blueberries, and grapefruit, plus two scoops of yogurt gelato and whipped cream. ![Generous fruit waffle toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-18-12z9x-900.webp) ![Waffle with yogurt gelato and whipped cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-19-18tri-900.webp) Above all, the waffle was really delicious! ![Warmly heated waffle](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-20-1muxm-900.webp) ![Crisp and thick waffle](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-21-osnse-900.webp) ![Fruit waffle dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-22-dicnl-900.webp) ![Sharing waffles at dessert time](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-23-1g86s-900.webp) It arrived warm, lightly crisp on the outside and moist inside—the best of both worlds. It was thick enough that sharing it with my boyfriend left us full. Personally, it felt a little like a Hong Kong-style waffle as I ate it, but its nutty, warm, crisp waffle charm came through beautifully. Waltz and Dr. Mahn is a large café around Dumulmeori in Namyangju with antique, classic interiors that were fun to look around. Next time, I definitely have to sit in that spot. ![The seat I want to sit in next time at Waltz and Dr. Mahn](https://img.superchart.com/images/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman-24-j2r66-900.webp) After enjoying delicious coffee and dessert in such a pleasant place, I came out to find quite a few people enjoying the terrace too. Now that the weather is getting cooler, I highly recommend the terrace at Waltz and Dr. Mahn! ## A quiet Bukhangang River café for special occasions The atmosphere and interior were far more impressive in person than in the photos, and the Bukhangang River view outside the window was wonderful too. It is satisfying enough for a coffee-only visit, but its overall luxurious, distinctive atmosphere made me think it would be a really lovely place to visit for an anniversary and enjoy a course meal as well! ✨ It is great for a date or special day, and if you are looking for a quiet, calm large café in Namyangju rather than a hectic, noisy one, I absolutely recommend visiting Waltz and Dr. Mahn at least once. ## Where it is - Waltz and Dr. Mahn (왈츠와 닥터만) - 856-37 Bukhangang-ro, Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 남양주시 조안면 북한강로 856-37 - 37.5917958, 127.3382976 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%99%88%EC%B8%A0%EC%99%80%20%EB%8B%A5%ED%84%B0%EB%A7%8C/@37.5917958,127.3382976,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@checkered-tablecloth-5/namyangju-irish-coffee-waltz-doctorman/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt