# Suwon bakery café with whole wheat carrot pound cake: Caffeine Focus

- By Yewon Chi (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-afternoon-saucer/)
- Written Sep 16, 2026
- Local places › Cafés › Suwon, Gyeonggi
- Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-afternoon-saucer/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-afternoon-saucer/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/index.md)

## In short

Caffeine Focus is a three-story bakery café in Haenggung-dong, Suwon, where you can look out at the Hwaseong Fortress wall while eating sourdough ciabatta baked on site. On a weekday afternoon the plain ciabatta and Basque cheesecake were already sold out, so the order was choco fig ciabatta, olive cheese ciabatta, whole wheat carrot pound cake and an iced americano. Both the view and the bread at Caffeine Focus were satisfying, but come in the morning if you have a popular menu item in mind.

## Good to know

- **Hours**: Mon–Sun 11:00–20:00
- **Closed**: Every Tuesday
- **Parking**: Changnyongmun public parking lot, or space for 1–2 cars in front of the café
- **Seating**: Three-story building, seating on the 2nd and 3rd floors, rooftop space beside the 3rd floor
- **What we ordered**: Choco fig ciabatta, olive cheese ciabatta, whole wheat carrot pound cake, iced americano
- **Event**: Leave a Naver receipt review and get 50g of handmade cardamom granola

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

I found a café in Haenggung-dong with a great view. Caffeine Focus, where you can see the Hwaseong Fortress wall. The weather was nice today so it looked even prettier. And yes, another fig dessert review :)

![Exterior of Caffeine Focus in Haenggung-dong under a clear sky](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-01-1p1ja-900.webp)

## Where do you park at Caffeine Focus?

Caffeine Focus is a café in Haenggung-dong with parking available — there's space for about 1-2 cars right on the main road in front of the shop. So I parked right there. On weekends I'm guessing the spots fill up fast if you don't get there early.

![Parking space on the main road in front of Caffeine Focus](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-02-1sjxb-900.webp)

This is the 2nd floor view, and it's genuinely gorgeous. You can even see a hot air balloon, and the contrast of blue sky against green grass is so easy on the eyes. To think you can enjoy a view like this without going far... it felt like a little trip within everyday life.

![Hwaseong Fortress wall and a hot air balloon seen from the 2nd floor window at Caffeine Focus](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-03-cme6n-900.webp)

Sourdough ciabatta baked right in the shop — this is a Haenggung-dong bakery café known for its ciabatta.

- Hours: Mon–Sun 11:00–20:00
- Closed every Tuesday
- Parking: Changnyongmun public parking lot or space in front of the café

## Weekday afternoon bakery lineup and what sells out first

![Dessert display case at Caffeine Focus](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-04-7lt45-m-900.webp)

Even though I visited on a weekday, the plain ciabatta at Caffeine Focus was already sold out. So I couldn't order a sandwich either, since they were short on ingredients. The ciabatta lineup is olive cheese, squid ink cheese, and choco fig.

![Olive cheese, squid ink cheese, and choco fig ciabatta on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-05-19uq8-900.webp)

Whole wheat carrot pound cake, egg scone, vegan banana muffin, Basque cheesecake. I was curious about the whole wheat carrot pound cake since it's made with healthier ingredients, so I ordered it right away.

![Whole wheat carrot pound cake, egg scone, and other desserts on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-06-127m0-900.webp)

I actually came to try the Basque cheesecake, but by the afternoon that was gone too. If you take part in the Naver receipt review event, you get 50g of handmade cardamom granola. I tried it with Greek yogurt at home — the cardamom flavor is pretty strong.

## Inside Caffeine Focus: fortress-wall views from the 2nd and 3rd floors

![Staircase and seating inside Caffeine Focus](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-07-16pgm-900.webp)

Caffeine Focus is a 3-story building with seating on both the 2nd and 3rd floors. Head up to the 2nd floor and this is the view through the window.

![Fortress wall and grassy view from the 2nd floor window at Caffeine Focus](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-08-d2km4-900.webp)

![Hwaseong Fortress wall view seen through the 2nd floor window](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-09-1gcg0-900.webp)

The weather was perfect and the view kept making me want to pick up my camera. It's a great café for photos and for just relaxing. Maybe that's why there were people working alone on laptops as well as a lot of couples. It's also nice for a quiet date.

![Window seating on the 2nd floor of Caffeine Focus](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-10-13bs0-900.webp)

A clean, modern interior with sleek chairs and tables.

![Clean café interior with modern chairs and tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-11-1qlr9-900.webp)

### Why the 3rd floor is the best seat, plus the rooftop next to it

Go up one more floor to the 3rd, and you get an even better view right in front of you. The 3rd floor view was the best of all. It really feels like you've gone on a trip — a picture-perfect, wide-open view, this is the prime seat in the house. The house-shaped design with cozy lighting gives it a warm feeling. It would be lovely to spend time here reading a book. On weekends I imagine it's hard to grab a seat here. Open the door on the side and there's a rooftop space, which would be great for spending time outdoors when the weather is cool.

## What we ordered: two ciabattas and whole wheat carrot pound cake

![Choco fig and olive cheese ciabatta with iced americano on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-12-z37qn-1200.webp)

I ordered choco fig ciabatta, olive cheese ciabatta, whole wheat carrot pound cake, and an iced americano. And the owner was so kind! Once I actually placed the order I realized I'd bought nothing but bakery items. I hadn't seen choco fig ciabatta anywhere else, so I had to try it!

![Iced americano and olive cheese ciabatta](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-13-kkf00-900.webp)

The americano goes really well with the olive cheese ciabatta. Add a fried egg to this and it would be a perfect brunch.

![Olive cheese ciabatta with cheese and olives baked in](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-14-1ed4w-m-900.webp)

### Olive cheese ciabatta at Caffeine Focus

A ciabatta with cheese and olives baked in — moist and chewy at the same time. They say it uses a levain natural starter, cold-fermented for over 12 hours, which might explain why it sat easy on the stomach. The salty flavor of the cheese and olives made me want to keep dipping — if only there'd been olive oil on the side, I could have kept going. Serving it with olive oil and balsamic would make the set-up even better.

![Cross-section of choco fig ciabatta](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-15-66z49-900.webp)

### Choco fig ciabatta at Caffeine Focus

A cross-section of the choco fig ciabatta. It has chocolate and figs baked in, and the candied figs were less sweet than I expected, which I liked. The chocolate also wasn't overwhelmingly sweet — more of a refined sweetness, so I'd guess they use a higher-grade chocolate. I'm a chocolate fanatic, so I know my chocolate flavors. Maybe because the ingredients are pricier, the choco fig ciabatta felt a little expensive. But setting the price aside, it's one I'd want to eat often. Fig season is almost over, so come try it while you can!

![A slice of whole wheat carrot pound cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-16-113tu-900.webp)

### Whole wheat carrot pound cake at Caffeine Focus

Made with whole wheat flour, this carrot pound cake has no sweetness to speak of, which older folks would probably love. It's a dessert kids could eat too. They must use very little sugar — it's plain yet moist. It was small, so I finished it in no time. The ciabatta was tastier, so next time I'll probably just order ciabatta.

![Ciabatta and coffee on a window-side table](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound/cafe-in-focus-haenggung-dong-whole-wheat-carrot-pound-17-1fa7f-900.webp)

A beautiful view plus healthy, tasty bakery items. The owner uses good ingredients, so eating bread here didn't feel guilty at all — it tasted like something that wouldn't put on weight. Caffeine Focus is a bakery worth seeking out in Haenggung-dong — great bread, great view, and I left feeling completely rested!

## Where it is

- Caffeine Focus (카페인포커스)
- 15 Changnyongdae-ro 80beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors
- 경기도 수원시 팔달구 창룡대로80번길 15 1, 2, 3층
- 37.2857178, 127.0237154
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%EC%9D%B8%ED%8F%AC%EC%BB%A4%EC%8A%A4/@37.2857178,127.0237154,17z

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