# Gonjiam bakery café with 80–100 group seats and picnic sets: La Cuesta - By Juyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@course-order/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gwangju, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the store. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@course-order/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@course-order/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/index.md) ## In short La Cuesta Gwangju is a large bakery café on Gyeongchung-daero in Gonjiam, Gwangju, Gyeonggi, near Hwadam Botanic Garden. La Cuesta lends out a free picnic set of a rattan basket and cup holders, so visitors can take the signature La Cuesta latte and bread to the forest terrace with parasols, while the second floor holds 80 to 100 people for groups plus a photo booth and a Chuseok drawing contest. It is an easy place to slow down in the trees after a walk through Hwadam Botanic Garden. ## Good to know - **Address**: 278 Gyeongchung-daero, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do (La Cuesta) - **Hours**: 10:00 – 22:00 - **Picnic set**: Rattan basket and cup holders, free to borrow - **Second-floor group seating**: Holds about 80–100 people - **Drink ordered**: Signature La Cuesta latte - **Café features**: Outdoor waterfall sculpture, forest terrace with parasols, photo booth - **Event**: Chuseok drawing contest, two winning works awarded at the end of each month *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* ![Large bakery café La Cuesta near Hwadam Botanic Garden in Gonjiam](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-01-1s8jx-1200.webp) ![Exterior view of La Cuesta café](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-02-gubfx-900.webp) ![La Cuesta building along Gyeongchung-daero in Gonjiam](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-03-1ffpd-900.webp) ![Scenery around La Cuesta café](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-04-g8xfd-m-900.webp) ## A large bakery café near Hwadam Botanic Garden: where to find La Cuesta La Cuesta Gonjiam sits right on Gyeongchung-daero, so it's very easy to find even if it's your first time there. We went out for a drive around Gonjiam on a sunny weekend. After stopping by Hwadam Botanic Garden, we were looking for somewhere to relax with a cup of coffee, and that's how we found La Cuesta. ![La Cuesta café nestled at the foot of a mountain](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-05-o09c3-900.webp) Tucked cozily at the foot of a mountain, it was a stylish healing café that blended in fully with the lush surroundings. Being at the base of the mountain also meant it was a nice spot to escape the heat. ![Outdoor space behind the La Cuesta store](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-06-hbt7k-900.webp) ![Outdoor waterfall feature with flowing water](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-07-12vzz-m-900.webp) ![La Cuesta outdoor garden and tree scenery](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-08-vy4h5-900.webp) ![Outdoor space for playing badminton](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-09-rp4n0-900.webp) ## An outdoor waterfall feature and a forest parasol terrace Behind La Cuesta, we spotted people playing badminton at their leisure, and here and there were waterfall-like features with cool water flowing down — a healing space that was a treat for both the eyes and ears. ![Outdoor parasol tables set in the forest](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-10-zgiew-900.webp) ![Outdoor terrace seating at La Cuesta at the foot of the mountain](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-11-1k0ol-900.webp) ![Parasol seating under tree shade](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-12-1l4rr-900.webp) Especially nice was the back of the café, where parasols and outdoor tables were spaced out comfortably in the forest at the foot of the mountain — perfect for enjoying coffee in the breeze surrounded by nature. Even in the height of summer, the mountain breeze and the cool sound of the waterfall made you forget the heat completely — it felt like a magical space. ## Menu and free picnic set rental One of the most special things about La Cuesta is that they lend out picnic sets for free. Since they loan out a lovely rattan basket and cup holder set at no charge, it was wonderful for soaking up a picnic mood on the lawn or in the outdoor space and capturing some great photos. ![Free rental rattan basket picnic set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-13-nildw-900.webp) ![Picnic basket and cup holder set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-14-4qfpj-900.webp) ![Picnic set styled outdoors](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-15-ug0yq-900.webp) Inside, there was a wide variety of delicious bakery breads, which made picking one out fun in itself. For a drink, I ordered the signature La Cuesta latte, and the rich, creamy foam blended in so smoothly — it was truly excellent coffee. Pairing the tasty bread with the fragrant latte instantly lifted my mood. ![Bread on the bakery display shelf at La Cuesta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-16-1lss7-900.webp) ![Signature La Cuesta latte](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-17-o22cd-900.webp) ## 2nd-floor group seating, a photo booth, and a drawing contest Going inside La Cuesta, the 2nd floor has a very spacious group seating area. It's a generous size that can hold roughly 80 to 100 people, so it looked more than suitable for group gatherings or visits with a large party. On top of that, the 2nd floor also has a photo booth that's great for marking anniversaries or making special memories — perfect for taking pictures with loved ones and holding onto precious moments. To celebrate a bountiful Chuseok (Korean harvest festival), there was a special drawing contest where kids could show off their skills to their heart's content. The Chuseok drawing contest is an event run by La Cuesta itself, and at the end of each month, two winning entries are selected and given generous, feel-good prizes — so if you're visiting La Cuesta with kids, it seems like a great idea to have them join the drawing contest too. ![2nd-floor group seating area and photo booth space](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-18-15o9j-900.webp) ![Chuseok kids' drawing contest information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-19-1bsvq-900.webp) ## Overall thoughts La Cuesta Gonjiam had everything perfectly in place — from the nature-friendly outdoor parasol area and the picnic rental service to the delicious bakery items and creamy coffee. ![La Cuesta outdoor parasols and forest scenery](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-20-1ryd7-900.webp) ![Enjoying a cup of coffee in the café's outdoor space](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-21-13mn5-900.webp) ![Garden walking space at La Cuesta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-22-iah1l-900.webp) If you're looking for a bakery café near Hwadam Botanic Garden where you can enjoy nature and relax comfortably, I'd definitely recommend visiting La Cuesta Gonjiam. ![Vertical photo of the La Cuesta café exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-23-1pfpt-900.webp) ![Vertical photo of the outdoor space at La Cuesta Gonjiam](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe-24-r4z56-900.webp) ## La Cuesta basic info - Address: 278 Gyeongchung-daero, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - Hours: 10:00 – 22:00 - Features: large bakery café near Hwadam Botanic Garden, free picnic set rental (rattan basket, cup holders), spacious 2nd-floor group seating (80–100 seats) with photo booth, outdoor waterfall feature and forest parasol terrace ## Where it is - La Cuesta Gwangju (라꾸에스타 경기광주점) - 278 Gyeongchung-daero, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 광주시 곤지암읍 경충대로 278 라꾸에스타 - 37.3360668, 127.372023 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%9D%BC%EA%BE%B8%EC%97%90%EC%8A%A4%ED%83%80%20%EA%B2%BD%EA%B8%B0%EA%B4%91%EC%A3%BC%EC%A0%90/@37.3360668,127.372023,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@course-order/gonjiam-lacuesta-picnic-set-cafe/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt