# Gangneung café for strawberry and black sesame sand: Gangneung Sand - By Nari (https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-window-seat/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gangneung, Gangwon - Sponsored: This review was written after receiving a complimentary store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-window-seat/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gangwon-window-seat/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@gangwon-window-seat/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@gangwon-window-seat/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@gangwon-window-seat/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@gangwon-window-seat/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@gangwon-window-seat/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@gangwon-window-seat/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@gangwon-window-seat/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@gangwon-window-seat/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/index.md) ## In short Gangneung Sand Main Branch is a dessert café in Gangneung, Gangwon, with six flavors of buttercream sand cookies. I preferred the nutty black sesame flavor, while my husband preferred the sweet strawberry one; a box of 10 costs ₩17,000. Verdict: a lovely individually wrapped travel gift to share. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 09:30–19:00 (last order 18:30) - **Parking**: Parking is available in front of the store - **Sand flavors**: Strawberry, coffee, dried persimmon, black sesame, purple sweet potato, and Chodang corn - **Price**: ₩17,000 for 10 pieces - **Space**: Basement to fifth floor; second-floor counter and café, third-floor lounge, fifth-floor observatory entrance *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Gangneung Sand dessert hero image](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-01-1xqtp-1200.webp) Today, I visited Gangneung Sand, a dessert snack spot in Gangneung! ![Gangneung Sand store information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-02-mm9qk-900.webp) - Daily 09:30–19:00 (last order 18:30) - Parking is available in front of the store ## Gangneung Sand Main Branch exterior and floors ![Gangneung Sand Main Branch exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-03-1vy6r-900.webp) Gangneung Sand was seriously huge! Even though I come to Gangneung all the time, I had no idea a place like this existed~ Gangneung Sand is not sold in just one location either—there are several branches around Gangneung, so it seems easy to stop by whichever is closest during your trip! Along with the Central Gangneung Sand Main Branch, there are the Chodang directly operated branch, Anmok Beach branch, and Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch branch, so I recommend fitting one into your travel route! ![Floors at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-04-1paew-900.webp) It runs from the basement through the fifth floor. The first floor has an experiential learning room and outdoor restroom, while the second-floor counter is where you can buy your treats! The third floor has a lounge and women-only restroom, the fourth floor is offices, and the fifth floor is the observatory entrance! ## The spacious second-floor café and ordering Head up to the second-floor counter and you get this café space~ There are plenty of seats and lots of room, so it feels pleasantly comfortable! From the entrance, the sweet, nutty scent of butter and baked goods hits your nose—I honestly did not think I could leave without buying something, haha. ![Gangneung Sand café space](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-05-1fisy-900.webp) Ordering at this kiosk is super convenient, and they also run various review events >_< ![Ordering at the Gangneung Sand kiosk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-06-x0yd7-900.webp) ![Gangneung Sand ordering area](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-07-ickpj-900.webp) This place swept all the awards in Gangneung City's tourism-souvenir competition... Isn’t that seriously impressive? Haha. ![Gangneung Sand tourism souvenir information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-08-1kg7q-900.webp) ![Six Gangneung Sand flavors](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-09-1nsl1-900.webp) ## Strawberry and black sesame among Gangneung Sand’s six flavors There are six Gangneung Sand flavors in total! The staff picks are also explained clearly with photos, so even if you cannot decide, I think you can safely go with their recommendations~~!? - Strawberry / coffee / dried persimmon - Black sesame / purple sweet potato / Chodang corn - Black sesame Gangneung Sand × 1 - Strawberry Gangneung Sand × 1 All picked up 🤍🩷🤎🖤 These Gangneung Sand treats are so pretty..! Even the packaging is delightfully pink—totally my style. ### Strawberry Gangneung Sand flavor ![Strawberry Gangneung Sand packaging](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-10-1e4cx-900.webp) ![Strawberry Gangneung Sand set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-11-19ai2-900.webp) Starting with the strawberry Gangneung Sand, each wrapper has “Gangneung Sand” written on it in strawberry pink. ![Strawberry Gangneung Sand imprint](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-12-o2081-900.webp) The Gangneung Sand stamp is pressed right in, and it is so pretty >_< I could not wait and ate it straight in the car again, hahaha. It is packed with strawberry cream, and the buttery flavor really comes through... It was hard to stop at just one! ### Black sesame Gangneung Sand flavor ![Black sesame Gangneung Sand packaging](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-13-1yorm-900.webp) ![Black sesame Gangneung Sand set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-14-coscd-900.webp) ![Black sesame Gangneung Sand dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-15-r0phe-900.webp) ![Black sesame Gangneung Sand cross-section](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-16-fabot-900.webp) The black sesame one felt a little nuttier than the strawberry, so I personally liked it even more! Maybe it is the kind of flavor that wins over people with old-fashioned tastes?... ![Gangneung Sand gift set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-17-rn0oq-900.webp) ## Gift boxes and how they tasted after storage Gangneung Sand is a leading Gangneung dessert snack and would be so great as a gift too! At ₩17,000 for 10, the price is just right. Their phrase about giving you Gangneung scenery in every bite was so charming to me-! ![Strawberry and black sesame Gangneung Sand](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-18-umfyx-900.webp) Strawberry and black sesame! As I mentioned, black sesame was more my style, while my husband, who has the taste buds of an elementary schooler, preferred strawberry -! ![Gangneung Sand buttercream](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-19-16s1v-900.webp) ![Gangneung Sand cream sandwich](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-20-1vlh7-900.webp) The generously filled buttercream was not at all heavy—so delicious! ![Gangneung Sand cookie and cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-21-rwj5z-900.webp) After keeping mine in the refrigerator and taking it out to eat, the cookie became even crispier and it tasted nice and cool. ![Refrigerated Gangneung Sand](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-22-m76y4-900.webp) A Gangneung dessert snack where you can feel the care put into every detail of the strawberry and black sesame packaging, too! ![Individually wrapped strawberry and black sesame sands](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-23-4pluy-900.webp) ![Gangneung Sand storage information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand-24-xfk4b-900.webp) The shelf life is pretty generous too! They taste great frozen straight from the freezer, and they are also delicious left at room temperature so the cream turns soft! Gangneung Sand Main Branch itself is a very spacious café with lots to see, so it looked like a nice place to wander around during a trip, go up to the observatory, and relax. Most of all, the Gangneung Sand was so tasty that I kept reaching for it-! Since each one is individually wrapped, they are easy to unwrap one by one, and I highly recommend splitting a purchase half-and-half with friends!! I need to come back and try the coffee flavor next >_< - People looking for snacks sold only in Gangneung - People who want to enjoy a variety of six flavors - People looking for a sweet snack that goes well with coffee or milk - People wanting a delicious dessert that appeals to all ages and tastes ## Where it is - Gangneung Sand Main Branch (강릉샌드 본점) (강릉샌드 본점) - 31 Seonggokgoyang-gil 5beonan-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 강릉시 성곡고양길5번안길 31 1층~3층 - 37.7775285, 128.8901364 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B0%95%EB%A6%89%EC%83%8C%EB%93%9C%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.7775285,128.8901364,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-window-seat/gangneung-black-sesame-strawberry-sand/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt