Early-autumn café in Uijeongbu with two Basque cheesecakes: Forerest

In short

Forerest is a large forest-view café on Nogyang-ro in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi. On a cool early-autumn day I sat at Forerest's outdoor tables with two iced Americanos (one switched to decaf for an extra 1,000 won), a plain Basque cheesecake and a chocolate Basque cheesecake. With parking for more than 50 cars and hours until midnight, Forerest makes an easy stop on a Uijeongbu date or drive.

Two iced Americanos and two Basque cheesecakes on an outdoor table

Good to know

Address
Forerest, 181 Nogyang-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hours
Mon–Sun, 11:00–24:00
Closed
Open year-round
Parking
Yes (room for more than 50 cars, never crowded)
What I ordered
2 iced Americanos (1 switched to decaf), Basque cheesecake, chocolate Basque cheesecake
Decaf switch
1,000 won extra
Price reference
₩1,000 ≈ $0.7 (2026-09-17)

as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026

The weather's really been nice and cool lately. On good-weather days I find myself hunting for cafés where I can eat something delicious and have a relaxed cup of coffee, and this time, while looking for a nice-vibe café in Uijeongbu, I ended up visiting Forerest.

There are honestly so many pretty cafés when you search around Uijeongbu, but Forerest especially blended in with the lush green surroundings, making it a great place to take a little break.

Exterior of Forerest, a large forest café on Nogyang-ro in Uijeongbu

Forerest

Where Forerest is, opening hours and parking

  • Address: 181 Nogyang-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
  • Hours: Mon–Sun 11:00–24:00
  • Closed: Open year-round
  • Parking: Available (spacious, fits 50+ cars)

What are Forerest's forest-view outdoor tables like in early autumn?

What I liked most walking into Forerest was the forest view 🌿 The outdoor space is full of trees and green scenery, so it really feels like stepping into nature for a moment!

Lush green forest view around Forerest café
Outdoor space at Forerest surrounded by trees
Sunlit forest outdoor tables at Forerest
Forest scenery viewed from Forerest's outdoor seating
Outdoor seats at Forerest among green trees

Especially on a nice day, sitting at the outdoor tables sipping coffee feels really great. There are lots of trees around the tables, so the sunlight coming through looks pretty, and it's also nice for taking photos of your coffee and dessert.

So I felt like this isn't just a place to grab a coffee — it's also a good spot to spend time chatting leisurely. Because of that vibe, I think it would suit people looking for a Uijeongbu date course or a drive course to get some fresh air.

Indoor seating at Forerest

The inside of Forerest was really pretty too. Especially sitting in these green chairs and drinking coffee while looking out at the forest view seemed like it would be so nice 💚

Indoor seating area at Forerest café
Indoor tables and window seats at Forerest
Interior view of Forerest's decor
Indoor window seat overlooking the forest view at Forerest
Indoor seating with green chairs at Forerest
Forest view from inside Forerest
Spacious interior of Forerest café

What I ordered at Forerest: decaf iced Americano and two Basque cheesecakes

That day we ordered two iced Americanos at Forerest. One was the regular iced Americano, and for the other we paid an extra ₩1,000 to switch to decaf iced Americano ☺️

Menu board of drinks and desserts at Forerest

Lately I tend to prefer cafés where you can switch to decaf, so it was nice being able to choose decaf for one of the drinks~ And of course we also ordered the Basque cheesecakes (one Basque cheesecake, one chocolate Basque cheesecake) — can't skip those.

Two iced Americanos and two Basque cheesecakes on an outdoor table

So we settled in at an outdoor table. Forerest's Basque cheesecake was chewy and delicious enough to hold its own as a Uijeongbu cake-spot recommendation 😋

Forerest's chocolate Basque cheesecake

True to its name, it had a really deep chocolate flavor! Chewy and sweet, one bite alone was enough to give me a sugar boost. The rich chocolate flavor added a deeper, heavier note to the taste.

A slice of Forerest's chocolate Basque cheesecake

The sweet-bitter taste of chocolate blended with the thick, savory flavor unique to cheese, so I think anyone who loves chocolate desserts would especially love this one. Good 💛

Cross-section of Forerest's original Basque cheesecake showing its browned top
Moist interior of the Basque cheesecake cut with a fork

Forerest's plain Basque cheesecake

The original Basque cheesecake looked delicious from the deep browned surface alone — slightly chewy on the outside, and moist, thick texture toward the center. The savory, deep cheese flavor lingered gently in the mouth, and it went really well with the strong iced Americano 😎

Basque cheesecake enjoyed with an iced Americano
Forerest coffee and cake set against a forest backdrop

Why Forerest works as a large café in Uijeongbu

Recommended large café in Uijeongbu

Forerest seems like a place where you can enjoy not just coffee and dessert, but the surrounding atmosphere too~ Especially on days when the weather's nice like this, rather than staying inside the café the whole time, enjoying the sunlight and green scenery in the outdoor space makes for a much more relaxing time!

So for people who just want to quietly relax with a cup of coffee, as well as couples looking for a Uijeongbu date course, or people wanting a drive course to a nearby spot for fresh air, it seemed like a good fit ☕️🍰

Forerest, a Uijeongbu café that was great for taking a break with coffee amid a lush green atmosphere. If you're looking for a large café in Uijeongbu, a Basque cheesecake spot in Uijeongbu, or a dessert spot in Uijeongbu, it might be worth a visit 🌿🤎 On a nice day, I'd recommend grabbing good coffee and dessert and visiting for a relaxed date or as part of a drive!

Where it is

Forerest포어레스트

181 Nogyang-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea경기도 의정부시 녹양로 181 포어레스트

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