# Cafe near Palbongsan in Hongcheon for shrimp cream pasta and burrata - By Saegil (https://superchart.com/en/@first-side-dish/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Hongcheon, Gangwon - Sponsored: This is a store visit story written after visiting as part of a paid sponsorship with the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@first-side-dish/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@first-side-dish/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/index.md) ## In short Cafe Iseo Hongcheon Branch is a brunch café on Hanchigol-gil in Seo-myeon, Hongcheon, Gangwon, just minutes from Mt. Palbongsan. After hiking Palbongsan, we stopped in for shrimp cream pasta, a burrata cheese salad, and an apple-ade made with house-brewed apple syrup, with plenty of parking and seating for two, four, or groups. Even a husband who doesn't usually like cream pasta raved about this place's signature dish. ## Good to know - **Address**: 957 Hanchigol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 10:30–20:00 - **Brunch orders**: 11:00–17:00 - **Closed**: Every Wednesday - **Burrata cheese salad**: ₩17,000 - **Shrimp cream pasta**: ₩19,500 - **Parking**: Large lot in front of the café - **Amenities**: Wi-Fi, takeout, high chairs, separate men's/women's restrooms - **Seating**: Tables for two, four, and groups - **Self-bar**: Blankets, hot water, ice water, paper cups, wet wipes *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Cafe Iseo Hongcheon Branch, a brunch café near Mt. Palbongsan in Hongcheon](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-01-1dz5n-1200.webp) Starting this post with my review of Cafe Iseo Hongcheon Branch, a brunch café near Mt. Palbongsan in Hongcheon. ## Location and parking at Cafe Iseo Hongcheon Branch ![Exterior of Cafe Iseo Hongcheon Branch on Hanchigol-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-02-xod5e-900.webp) It's on Hanchigol-gil in Seo-myeon, Hongcheon — about 2 minutes by car from Mt. Palbongsan and 8 minutes from Vivaldi Park, so it's really easy to get to. We stopped by after hiking Palbongsan ⛰️, and it was a great pit stop if you're already traveling in the area. Parking is no worry at all — there's a large lot right in front of the café. ![Large parking lot in front of the café with entrance signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-03-1mj0x-900.webp) ### Hours and amenities - 📍957 Hanchigol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea - Daily 10:30–20:00 (brunch orders taken until 17:00) - Closed every Wednesday - Wi-Fi, takeout, high chairs, separate men's/women's restrooms ## Interior and seating ![Spacious, comfortable interior of Cafe Iseo Hongcheon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-04-dbyw2-900.webp) ![Café interior view with tables for two and four](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-05-ld1eh-900.webp) ![Café interior with stylish decor pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-06-706dm-900.webp) ![Quiet seating area inside the café](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-07-1ugfw-900.webp) ![Group seating area inside Cafe Iseo Hongcheon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-08-gidvn-900.webp) The interior is spacious and comfortable, with stylish decor that catches your eye right away. It has a relaxed, quiet vibe, with seating for two, four, or groups. ## The menu (brunch menu orderable 11:00–17:00) ![Drink menu at Cafe Iseo Hongcheon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-09-h9q1b-900.webp) ![Brunch menu listing pasta and sandwiches](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-10-1srp4-900.webp) ![Menu board listing salads](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-11-15y9y-900.webp) ![Menu board listing desserts and drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-12-1p4je-900.webp) Along with a wide range of drinks, you can also get brunch dishes like pasta, sandwiches, and salads, so it works for a full meal too! ![Self-bar with blankets and water available](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-13-sduhv-900.webp) ![Self-bar corner with paper cups and wet wipes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-14-1bq7t-900.webp) The self-bar has blankets, hot water, ice water, paper cups, and wet wipes ready to go. Extra chairs ⭕️ high chairs ⭕️ ![Iced Americano and apple-ade served first](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-15-xht36-900.webp) ## Apple-ade and iced Americano While our brunch was being prepared, the iced Americano ☕️🧊 and apple-ade 🍎 came out first. ![Apple-ade packed with apple pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-16-1g0mq-900.webp) (Made with house-brewed apple syrup) The apple-ade was loaded generously with apple pieces, and the subtle sweetness was really appealing. You can choose between beans with a fruity acidity or a nutty roast — I went with the nutty one! ![Table spread of shrimp cream pasta and burrata cheese salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-17-mzi3t-900.webp) ## How does the burrata cheese salad taste? Next came the shrimp cream pasta and the burrata cheese salad. ![Burrata cheese salad with arugula and prosciutto](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-18-14j56-900.webp) *Burrata cheese salad (₩17,000)* Burrata cheese, arugula, a variety of vegetables, prosciutto, basil dressing, and two slices of toasted bread. ![Shrimp cream pasta made with fettuccine noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-19-w7lc4-900.webp) *Shrimp cream pasta (₩19,500)* Fettuccine cream pasta with four plump shrimp, a rich, nutty cream sauce with a slight kick of spice that keeps you coming back for more — the signature pasta that made Cafe Iseo famous ✨️ The basil dressing was drizzled on generously and evenly. Cut into the cheese and the soft, moist inside is amazing!! No saltiness, just a gentle, nutty, mellow cheese flavor that pairs so well with the salty prosciutto and dressed vegetables. ![Burrata cheese cut open with basil dressing](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-20-rkcel-900.webp) ![Burrata cheese and vegetables piled on toasted bread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-21-1my66-900.webp) Piled onto the crispy toasted bread, the combination is insane!!! Absolutely gorgeous 😋⭐️ ## Shrimp cream pasta — how spicy is it? ![Plump shrimp in the rich cream sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-22-1nv9j-900.webp) Plump, well-cooked shrimp mixed into a rich, luscious cream sauce — I started drooling the moment I saw it! The shrimp were seriously so plump ㅠㅠ ㅋㅋㅋ My husband, who doesn't like heavy/greasy food, raved about how good the shrimp and sauce were. He doesn't usually enjoy cream pasta, but he was genuinely impressed and kept saying this pasta was really, really good ㅋㅋㅋㅋ ![Shrimp dipped in sauce alongside wide fettuccine noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo-23-15e1m-900.webp) (Even just dipping the plump shrimp straight into the sauce was delicious on its own.) The wide noodles held the sauce really well, so it was a perfect match with the cream sauce. With a nutty richness and a hint of spice, it wasn't heavy at all, and I enjoyed every last bite 🧡 The whole brunch order was a total win 😆 The spiciness is just enough to cut through the richness of the cream sauce, so I'd say order it as-is — though you can ask for it mild if you prefer. ## Final verdict If you're looking for good brunch and a nice atmosphere in Hongcheon, I definitely recommend stopping by 🌿 It was a solid café — next time I'm traveling nearby, I'd love to come back for brunch again :) ## Where it is - Cafe Iseo Hongcheon Branch (카페이서 홍천점) - 957 Hanchigol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 홍천군 서면 한치골길 957 - 37.694026, 127.7014932 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%EC%9D%B4%EC%84%9C%20%ED%99%8D%EC%B2%9C%EC%A0%90/@37.694026,127.7014932,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@first-side-dish/hongcheon-palbongsan-brunch-cafe-eseo/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt