# Hanok café in Gangneung for rainy-day garden views: Cafe Giwa - By Geulbit (https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-across-gangwon/) - Written Sep 4, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gangneung, Gangwon - Sponsored: The sponsorship status and scope of support need to be confirmed. [type=sponsored] - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-across-gangwon/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@coffee-across-gangwon/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/index.md) ## In short Cafe Giwa is a hanok café tucked into Chodang-dong, Gangneung, with a green garden and its own parking lot. I visited around 1 p.m. on a rainy Monday for two signature lattes and cake; the mung bean flower latte, with its soft cream and nutty flavor, was my favorite. ## Good to know - **Address**: 15 Chodangwon-gil 54beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, South Korea - **Hours**: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; last order 8:30 p.m. (as listed in the original post) - **Regular closing day**: Every Wednesday - **Parking**: Dedicated parking lot available - **Pets**: Pets allowed - **Indoor seating**: Some seats look out onto the garden through large windows - **Ordered items and prices**: Giwa Black Latte ₩6,500; Mung Bean Flower Latte ₩6,500; Green Tea Triangle ₩7,500 - **At the time of visit**: Around 1 p.m. on a rainy Monday; it was not crowded *as written by the visitor on Sep 4, 2026* ## Where is Cafe Giwa, and is parking available? Cafe Giwa is tucked into Chodang-dong in Gangneung, at 15 Chodangwon-gil 54beon-gil. The hours listed in the original post are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with last orders at 8:30 p.m. It is closed every Wednesday, and pets are allowed. ![Cafe Giwa's hanok café space in Chodang-dong, Gangneung](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-01-1l6c4-1200.webp) It rained throughout this Gangneung trip, so I came here while looking for somewhere with easy parking and a nice atmosphere. With its hanok and green garden together, it was a peaceful place to spend time even on a rainy day. ![Cafe Giwa's hanok and garden on a rainy day](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-02-3ebbd-807.webp) Set further inside Chodang-dong, it felt more like a neighborhood café than a busy, large-scale café. ![Cafe Giwa exterior tucked inside Chodang-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-03-l1l3m-900.webp) ![Cafe Giwa's hanok space with a neighborhood café feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-04-i6oit-900.webp) The tiled roof and garden came together so well that I looked around before even having my coffee. I usually think of the sea when I think of Gangneung, but the view of a green garden and hanok suited it well too. ![Cafe Giwa with its tiled roof and green garden](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-05-1gjri-835.webp) ![Green garden scenery around Cafe Giwa's hanok](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-06-1cjsy-806.webp) The dedicated parking lot made it easy to visit by car. I also thought it would make a nice café stop after a meal in Chodang-dong. ![Cafe Giwa's dedicated parking lot for visitors by car](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-07-9d25h-835.webp) ## Can you see the garden from inside? The quiet atmosphere characteristic of a hanok continued indoors. Each area had tables, chairs, and decorative items arranged differently, which made it enjoyable to look around. ![Cafe Giwa interior with a continuing hanok atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-08-1e8iw-900.webp) ![Cafe Giwa interior with tables and chairs arranged](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-09-1hn1k-878.webp) There were vintage decorative items throughout as well. I looked at the furniture and objects, noticing how each space had a different feel. ![Cafe Giwa interior decorated with vintage objects](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-10-1rimi-900.webp) ![Cafe Giwa interior with furniture and decorative objects](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-11-ap4q3-872.webp) There was also a space where the garden was visible through large windows. On days when it is too hot or cold to sit outside, an indoor seat facing the garden would be nice too. ![Cafe Giwa indoor seats facing the garden through windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-12-1vjqk-900.webp) ![Cafe Giwa space for viewing the garden indoors](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-13-62tp0-900.webp) Overall, the atmosphere was comfortable and warm. I felt it would suit a date for two or a stop during a family trip to Gangneung with parents. ![Cafe Giwa interior with a comfortable, warm atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-14-1tvd8-853.webp) ![Cafe Giwa's comfortable hanok space for spending time together](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-15-en74c-886.webp) ## Which signature menu items did I order, and how much were they? I had been curious about the signature lattes and cake before visiting. Since I was traveling, I ordered signature items instead of the Americano I usually drink. ![Cafe Giwa's signature latte and cake menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-16-19ttp-900.webp) - Giwa Black Latte: ₩6,500 - Mung Bean Flower Latte: ₩6,500 - Green Tea Triangle: ₩7,500 ![Two lattes and cake ordered at Cafe Giwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-17-1yhf7-867.webp) ## What did the two lattes and cake taste like? The Giwa Black Latte had a strong black sesame flavor and was sweet and nutty, reminding me of misutgaru (mixed grain powder drink). A subtle coffee aroma lingered at the end. The Mung Bean Flower Latte was unfamiliar at first, but its soft cream and the nutty flavor of mung beans went well together. Of the two, I preferred the Mung Bean Flower Latte. ![Signature latte menu sampled at Cafe Giwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-18-97m72-830.webp) ![Lattes and dessert enjoyed together at Cafe Giwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-19-qu8e1-846.webp) The Green Tea Triangle was not overly sweet, so it went well with the lattes we ordered. I liked the menu items I tried this time, so I would recommend choosing from the signature menu. ![Time spent enjoying menu items at Cafe Giwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-20-1taar-900.webp) ![Relaxed time spent at Cafe Giwa with a companion](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte-21-inyu9-900.webp) ## What was it like spending a rainy Monday afternoon there? When I visited around 1 p.m. on Monday, it was not crowded, so the two of us spent time at ease. I remember the raindrops falling from under the hanok eaves and the view of the green garden. Someone was reading at a garden-side seat, and I wished I had brought a book too. It was a visit where I could rest while looking at a hanok and garden on a rainy day, and try lattes I do not usually drink. ## 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/@coffee-across-gangwon/cafegiwa-chodang-hanok-signature-latte/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt