# Yangnim-dong dessert café in Gwangju with sold-out menus: Hoyang Horim - By Hyorin Baek (https://superchart.com/en/@chungjang-warm-mug/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Nam-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary store visit from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@chungjang-warm-mug/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@chungjang-warm-mug/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/index.md) ## In short Hoyang Horim is a hanok dessert café in Yangnim-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju. The writer visited past weekday lunchtime with her mother and her child and found many desserts sold out, but still shared the mugwort injeolmi waffle and gotgamsando (dried persimmon sandwich cookie) with a decaf americano and a vanilla coffee. With jegichagi and outdoor tables in the courtyard and floor seating indoors, Hoyang Horim suited three generations sitting together. ## Good to know - **Address**: 405 Yangnim-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju (1F, 4 Uwolsun-gil) - **Hours**: 11:00–21:00 - **Partner parking**: Christian Hospital Parking Lots 1 and 2, Yangnim Historic Village public parking lot - **Ordered**: Mugwort injeolmi waffle, gotgamsando, decaf americano, vanilla coffee - **Seating**: Floor tables, outdoor tables, courtyard *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* Hoyang Horim is the Gwangju Yangnim-dong café dessert spot I visited on an outing with my mother. It had that lovely hanok café atmosphere and the desserts were delicious too, great to enjoy with coffee. We went on a weekday lunchtime and yet somehow there were so many people — it really lived up to its reputation as a Yangnim-dong hotspot. ![Signature photo of Hoyang Horim, a hanok café in Yangnim-dong, Gwangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-01-ipcmx-1200.webp) ## Hoyang Horim address and opening hours Hoyang Horim is located at 405 Yangnim-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, and is open 11:00–21:00. I went with my mother and my child, and enjoyed the mugwort injeolmi waffle, gotgamsando, and coffee — it was a great visit, so I recommend it! ## The hanok exterior and courtyard in Yangnim-dong I parked nearby and the entrance to Hoyang Horim was right there, so it wasn't hard to find. There are a lot of trendy cafés around this area. Among them, I went to the trendy and pretty space that is Hoyang Horim. ![Hanok entrance exterior of Hoyang Horim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-02-tid1p-900.webp) ![Exterior of Hoyang Horim viewed from a Yangnim-dong alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-03-1r6ae-900.webp) Such a serene hanok feel, through and through. There's jegichagi (a traditional shuttlecock kicking game) in the courtyard and outdoor tables too, so if the weather's nice, grabbing a seat outside would be lovely. ![Hanok courtyard with jegichagi and outdoor tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-04-xlipu-900.webp) The weather that day was really lovely, and it suited the atmosphere of Hoyang Horim perfectly. Being a hanok café, the vibe matches so well, and the drinks and desserts they sell really fit the mood of the space. ![Hoyang Horim's hanok building on a clear day](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-05-psn1o-900.webp) Barista Kim Ho-jung! Being a hanok, the outdoor atmosphere is so stylish too. ![Outdoor hanok space at Hoyang Horim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-06-ogs6p-900.webp) ![Hanok eaves visible outside Hoyang Horim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-07-pa2ar-900.webp) ## Indoor seating and where to park Gwangju Yangnim-dong café dessert spot Hoyang Horim — it was hot outside that day, but the interior was seriously cool, and I loved that. For partner parking, check out Christian Hospital Parking Lots 1 and 2, and the Yangnim Historic Village public parking lot. ![Cool indoor seating at Hoyang Horim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-08-1xkwr-900.webp) ## Why many desserts sell out on weekday afternoons Hoyang Horim sells desserts that really suit the shop's atmosphere. There's hodu-jeonggwa (candied walnuts), gaeseongjuak, and injeolmi waffles, among others. We arrived past the late lunch hour, so a lot of items were already sold out, and I picked from what was left. ![Dessert display case at Hoyang Horim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-09-1xael-900.webp) I wanted to try every single dessert on the menu, but worried I'd get too full, so I picked just two! >! < I'm sure all of you want to try everything too?! Go ahead and try them one by one haha. ## Mugwort injeolmi waffle, gotgamsando and coffee I went with the mugwort injeolmi waffle. Since it's basically an injeolmi (sweet rice cake) waffle 🥞🥞, it has that chewy texture. ![A plate of chewy mugwort injeolmi waffle](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-10-aylr0-900.webp) ![Mugwort injeolmi waffle topped with ice cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-11-4iou4-900.webp) The gotgamsando (dried persimmon and cream cheese pastry), mugwort injeolmi waffle, decaf americano, and vanilla coffee all paired really nicely together — genuinely delicious. ![Gotgamsando, mugwort injeolmi waffle, and coffee set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-12-1fyz7-900.webp) ![Decaf americano and vanilla coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-13-15ah0-900.webp) My mother ordered decaf at Gwangju Yangnim-dong café dessert spot Hoyang Horim. Even with a coffee, she said, she felt her energy perk right up, haha. ![Table with decaf coffee alongside the desserts](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-14-wtlgb-900.webp) This dessert was seriously so good!!!! Chewy, and the cream cheese went so well with the fig. My mother clearly loved it too, judging by how well she ate it~~~~ ![Gotgamsando with cream cheese and fig filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-15-yx06a-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the gotgamsando](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-16-1d36g-900.webp) The injeolmi waffle really stood out for its chewiness. Being mugwort injeolmi, it had an extra nutty flavor, and eaten with the ice cream it was delicious. It had been a while since I'd come to a café with both my mother and my child, and it felt like we'd found the right place. That gotgamsando is truly a treasure. ![Close-up of the mugwort injeolmi waffle](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-17-1mt6k-900.webp) ![A bite of waffle with ice cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-18-165py-900.webp) ![A plate of Hoyang Horim desserts](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-19-12wm8-900.webp) ![Holding a piece of gotgamsando](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-20-wz0yg-m-900.webp) ![Desserts and coffee on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-21-ishm9-900.webp) ![Full spread of Hoyang Horim desserts and drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-22-no1et-900.webp) Personally, this was the dessert I kept reaching for over and over! So chewy, a dessert people of all ages would love ><. Gwangju Yangnim-dong café Hoyang Horim. ![The chewy traditional dessert I kept reaching for](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-23-1sia0-900.webp) ## Is Hoyang Horim good to visit with kids? Hoyang Horim has floor tables and outdoor seating, plus drawing supplies and jegichagi, so it's nice to go with kids too. I'd recommend it as a spot for families, friends, or even a blind date. Go check it out. ![Closing photo of the Hoyang Horim visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert-24-u3nd1-m-900.webp) ## Where it is - Hoyang Horim (호양호림) - 405 Yangnim-dong (1F, 4 Uwolsun-gil), Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 전남광주통합특별시 남구 우월순길 4 1층 - 35.1377959, 126.9130754 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%98%B8%EC%96%91%ED%98%B8%EB%A6%BC/@35.1377959,126.9130754,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@chungjang-warm-mug/gwangju-yangnim-hanok-cafe-weekday-afternoon-dessert/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt