# Suwon coffee shop near Ajou Univ for crumble-top egg tarts: Jo Hui-tak

- By Yerin Chang (https://superchart.com/en/@gwacheon-slow-kettle/)
- Written Sep 16, 2026
- Local places › Cafés › Suwon, Gyeonggi
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwacheon-slow-kettle/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwacheon-slow-kettle/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/index.md)

## In short

Jo Hui-tak Coffee is a coffee and dessert café in an alley near Ajou University in Suwon. On this return visit, two Americanos at 5,500 won each came with a free refill, alongside a 8,500-won fig cake slice and a 4,000-won egg tart, and one more cup went out as takeout at the end. The egg tart, topped with a crumble like streusel, was the unexpected winner of the day at Jo Hui-tak Coffee.

## Good to know

- **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00
- **Parking**: 1 hour free with parking at the Uman 2-dong paid public lot; no parking spaces in front of the shop
- **Americano**: 5,500 won (2 ordered)
- **Fig cake slice**: 8,500 won
- **Egg tart**: 4,000 won
- **Refill**: One free coffee refill with one drink per person
- **Price reference**: ₩4,000 ≈ $2.9 (2026-09-16)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026*

That rich-but-not-bitter coffee flavor kept popping into my head, so I finally went back. Two Americanos, a fig cake slice, and an egg tart later, here's how it went.

Some days you crave a specific cup of coffee. Not a new café to discover — just that exact flavor you remember.

No need to look anywhere else, I headed straight for "Jo Hui-tak Coffee" in the alley near Ajou University.

![Exterior of Jo Hui-tak Coffee in the alley near Ajou University](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-01-scmzs-1200.webp)

It had been a while since my last visit, so I was curious what might have changed.

![Area around the entrance of Jo Hui-tak Coffee on a return visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-02-a65g6-550.webp)

![Alley view in front of Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-03-4l6vs-550.webp)

![Building with the Jo Hui-tak Coffee sign visible](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-04-1dcnj-550.webp)

Bottom line: the coffee I remembered as an Ajou café favorite is trying even harder these days. What changed was the dessert side, and that wasn't a disappointing change — if anything, it was an upgrade.

- Name: Jo Hui-tak Coffee
- Address: 12 Ajuro 47beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Hours: Daily 11:00–22:00
- Parking: Free for 1 hour at the Uman 2-dong public paid parking lot

## Where to park for Jo Hui-tak Coffee, tucked down an alley

Jo Hui-tak Coffee isn't on the main road; you need to head one more alley deep near Ajou University. There's no dedicated parking right in front, but parking at the Uman 2-dong public paid lot gets you 1 hour free.

So first-timers might wonder "is this really it," but the alley isn't complicated, so you find it quickly. If you're driving, just know the parking situation ahead of time. Parking at the nearby public lot and walking over was way more convenient than I expected.

![Uman 2-dong public parking lot near Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-05-59sd9-550.webp)

![Alley walk from the public parking lot to the café](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-06-hfxu7-550.webp)

When parking stress kicks in, half the coffee experience flies out the window — but I could walk in without that worry.

## What the inside of Jo Hui-tak Coffee feels like

The moment you open the door at Jo Hui-tak Coffee, the smell of roasted beans greets you first. That smell alone put me at ease.

![Interior of Jo Hui-tak Coffee with roasted coffee aroma](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-07-1mkfd-550.webp)

![Interior view near the counter at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-08-1epfh-550.webp)

The inside is much roomier than it looks from outside, so there's no cramped feeling at all.

![Spacious main hall view of Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-09-19e7w-498.webp)

The tables are spaced generously, so conversations from the next table don't spill over, and you don't feel awkward staying a while.

![Generously spaced table seating at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-10-bo88a-550.webp)

I expected mostly young customers given the location near Ajou University, but there were people reading solo, and pairs like us too.

![Seating good for solo visitors or pairs](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-11-17kwy-550.webp)

![Quiet seating tucked further inside Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-12-iqftd-550.webp)

Not too noisy, not so quiet it's awkward — right in that in-between temperature.

## What's new in the dessert display case?

The Jo Hui-tak Coffee display case still has a huge variety of cakes like before, but this time a few breads and cookies had been added too. The moment I stood there to order, memories of my last visit came flooding back — the cake lineup was massive back then too.

![Display case full of cakes at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-13-16imt-m-550.webp)

This time again, there were still plenty of cakes, and now a few breads and cookies sat lined up alongside them.

![Cakes, breads, and cookies lined up in the display case](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-14-1k3n0-527.webp)

The new thing that caught my eye was the seasonal cake — slices made with in-season ingredients.

![Seasonal cake slice made with in-season ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-15-pxo2h-550.webp)

![Seasonal cake slices displayed in the case](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-16-sbfmj-481.webp)

None of the cakes here are overly sweet, so it doesn't stop at one slice — you feel like you could eat ten. Anyone genuinely into Ajou desserts and coffee will end up lingering in front of this case.

![Breads not seen on the previous visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-17-1dt04-550.webp)

![Bread and cookie corner at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-18-1f67v-541.webp)

![Close-up of the dessert display case worth deliberating over](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-19-1bpgl-524.webp)

These breads weren't there on my last visit. So what we ended up choosing was two Americanos, a fig cake slice, and an egg tart.

- Coffee ₩5,500 × 2
- Fig cake ₩8,500
- Egg tart ₩4,000

![Receipt for the ordered Americano and desserts](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-20-1s71c-519.webp)

At checkout I got some nice news — the sponsorship period was still active, so I got a discount. It's already a place I came back to because I couldn't stop thinking about it, and now this bit of luck haha.

![Fig cake and egg tart on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-21-1ecdj-550.webp)

I wasn't expecting it at all, so I just laughed and thought "still going on?" — it made the moment even nicer.

## Is the Americano still as good as last time?

Jo Hui-tak Coffee's Americano has a bold aroma up front but leaves no bitterness after swallowing. The moment I took a sip at the table, my reason for coming back explained itself.

![A cup of Americano from Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-22-19n65-550.webp)

No heavy, muddled feeling either.

![Dessert plate served alongside the coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-23-1bwsf-543.webp)

Strong coffee sometimes leaves your tongue feeling rough, but there's none of that here, so you just keep drinking. My cup emptied fast, and conveniently, this place gives you one refill of coffee per drink ordered.

It was the same system as before, and it's still going strong, so we both had a second cup each.

## Why the crumble-top egg tart stole the visit

Jo Hui-tak Coffee's egg tart is ₩4,000, and it turned out to be the unexpected number one of this visit. Honestly, I ordered it as an afterthought — my expectations were on the fig cake. But the order got flipped.

The moment I bit in, the outside felt different right away. Not the usual pastry flakiness — more like a crumble topping. It melted away softly. That softness spread through my mouth not sweet but nutty, and the fun hit first.

The custard inside wasn't too sweet or greasy, so I kept reaching for more. Egg tarts often leave a greasy aftertaste, but this one left my mouth clean. Exaggerating a little, it's the best egg tart I've had, hands down.

The fig cake slice also had that crunchy "crack" texture from the seeds, earning its keep as a seasonal item.

Coffee without bitterness meeting desserts without excess sweetness — neither one overshadowed the other, and they went together beautifully.

## Why one more cup went out as takeout after the refill

I figured the refill would be more than enough, but standing up to leave, I still felt oddly reluctant. In the end, I left with one more cup as takeout on my way out.

![Takeout cup of coffee carried out of the café](https://img.superchart.com/images/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill/ajou-univ-cafe-egg-tart-refill-24-wpl82-550.webp)

Sitting in the car and taking a sip, it finally clicked why I'd come all the way out here today.

### What was good at Jo Hui-tak Coffee

- The coffee — rich but never bitter — was exactly as I remembered.
- The one-refill-per-drink policy was still in place.
- The egg tart's crumble-like exterior and not-too-sweet custard balanced beautifully, pairing perfectly with the coffee.
- Rolling out new seasonal cakes with each change of season shows this place is still serious about its cakes.

### What could be better

- Since it's tucked in an alley off the main road, first-timers might get a bit lost finding it.
- No parking space in front of the shop, which drivers should double-check before heading over.

## Where it is

- Jo Hui-tak Coffee (조희탁커피)
- 12 Ajuro 47beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- 경기도 수원시 팔달구 아주로47번길 12 1층
- 37.2791821, 127.0430016
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A1%B0%ED%9D%AC%ED%83%81%EC%BB%A4%ED%94%BC/@37.2791821,127.0430016,17z

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