# Decaf vanilla bean latte and gotgamsando at Hoyang Horim, Gwangju - By Haeju (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-night-glass/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Nam-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-night-glass/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-night-glass/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/index.md) ## In short Hoyang Horim is a hanok café and dessert bakery in Nam-gu, Gwangju. The vanilla bean cream latte and iced Americano were switched to decaf for an extra ₩500 each, paired with gotgamsando (black sesame walnut) and injeolmi waffle, and even decaffeinated the coffee stayed rich instead of watery, with the gotgamsando's nutty flavor especially memorable. Recommended for anyone wanting traditional Korean desserts in a hanok setting. ## Good to know - **Address**: 4 Uwolsun-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 11:00 – 21:00 - **Parking**: 1 hour at Gwangju Christian Hospital Parking Lots 1 & 2 - **Vanilla Bean Cream Latte**: ₩6,500 (+₩500 for decaf) - **Iced Americano**: ₩5,000 (+₩500 for decaf) - **Gotgamsando (black sesame walnut)**: ₩4,500 - **Injeolmi Waffle (basic)**: ₩9,500 - **Hand drip coffee**: Brazil, Ethiopia, Peru, Colombia, Hoyang Blend, Horim Blend *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* Today I'm quickly introducing a place in Yangnim-dong, Gwangju with an amazing atmosphere and desserts that are basically perfect 🙌 I've been craving sweet, nutty desserts lately, so after searching hard I found Hoyang Horim, already famous as a dessert spot among Gwangju Yangnim-dong cafés. I totally fell for the quiet, hanok-style calm and the desserts with an explosive visual ☕ It's a place where tradition and modern sensibility blend so well, and I really wanted to visit. ## Hoyang Horim location, hours, and parking - 📍 Address: 4 Uwolsun-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju - ⏰ Hours: Daily 11:00 – 21:00 - 🅿️ Parking: 1 hour at Gwangju Christian Hospital Parking Lots 1 & 2 ## The hanok exterior and courtyard atmosphere ![View near the entrance of Hoyang Horim hanok café](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-01-1xtvb-1200.webp) Wow... why does the vibe here explode with charm the moment you step in? 🌿 ![Quiet hanok exterior and courtyard](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-02-ky58j-966.webp) The quiet hanok exterior is both classic and beautifully maintained, so the mood is on point from the entrance itself 💖 ![Traditional folk game tuho in the courtyard](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-03-fcrd6-966.webp) There's even a traditional folk game, tuho (arrow-tossing), out there. So fun and unexpected haha ## Indoor seating and why it's great with kids ![Wood-tone interior of the hanok café](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-04-tomn1-966.webp) ![Window seating with sunlight streaming in](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-05-18s8o-966.webp) ![Seating by the large window with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-06-e8xxl-966.webp) Stepping inside, I really loved the warm wood-tone interior of the calm hanok 🪵 Sunlight comes in nicely through the windows, and thanks to the soft lighting, chatting while looking out through the big windows felt totally comfortable. ![Indoor corridor leading to the restroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-07-sq0l5-966.webp) ![Self-serve drinking water station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-08-1s2qe-966.webp) There's a restroom, and right next to it there's drinking water ready for guests! ![Seating with cushions and blankets](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-09-1rnju-966.webp) ![Coloring supplies set out for children](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-10-fnnkx-966.webp) Cushions and blankets are prepared too, and there are coloring activities ready. Kids would really love this haha ## The menu board: hand drip coffee and desserts ![Hoyang Horim hand drip coffee menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-11-n7kw4-966.webp) ![Menu listing Hoyang Blend and Horim Blend](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-12-qyfz5-966.webp) There's a hand drip menu board. Brazil, Ethiopia, Peru, and Colombia beans are all available! And next to that, there's also a Hoyang Blend and a Horim Blend. ![Dessert menu board listing waffles and gotgamsando](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-13-lc3ik-966.webp) ![Dessert list including candied pecans and candied walnuts](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-14-1ldb3-966.webp) They also have waffles, gotgamsando (dried persimmon sandwich), cheesecake, plus candied pecans and candied walnuts. The dessert variety is really impressive! ![Reviewing the café's menu before ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-15-1uxtw-966.webp) ![Sign showing drink menu and prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-16-f0zg5-966.webp) ![View near the order counter](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-17-1v06k-966.webp) ## What we ordered and the decaf option After a happy dilemma, we finally managed to order.. - ☕ Vanilla Bean Cream Latte ₩6,500 (+₩500 for decaf) - ☕ Iced Americano ₩5,000 (+₩500 for decaf) - 🍡 Gotgamsando (black sesame walnut) ₩4,500 - 🧇 Injeolmi Waffle (basic) ₩9,500 To enjoy without worrying about caffeine, we paid the extra ₩500 to switch both drinks to decaf. Having a decaf option makes this a great choice for evening visits or for anyone sensitive to caffeine 👍 ## Tasting the desserts and drinks ![Tray of drinks and desserts served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-18-raqaz-966.webp) Finally, the drinks and desserts arrive! Can you see how pretty this is? So gorgeous 💖 Everything comes neatly arranged on a tray, and I just had to dig in right away!! ![Vanilla bean cream latte topped with cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-19-1upyu-966.webp) ### Vanilla Bean Cream Latte (decaf) First, the vanilla bean cream latte had cream on top that was really thick and sweet! A rich yet nutty flavor spread all through my mouth, and even though it was decaf, it wasn't watery at all — the deep coffee aroma and the heavy sweetness of the vanilla bean blended perfectly ☕✨ ![Iced Americano switched to decaf](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-20-jm8v4-966.webp) ### Iced Americano (decaf) The iced Americano wasn't overly acidic — it was clean and nutty, which made it pair amazingly well with the sweet desserts. There was no watery flavor typical of decaf, it was so clean that I kept reaching for it. Such a perfectly light drink!? 👍 ![Black sesame walnut gotgamsando on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-21-16pob-966.webp) ![Cross-section of persimmon with black sesame cream and walnuts](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-22-u95fj-966.webp) ### Gotgamsando (black sesame walnut) And then the gotgamsando (black sesame walnut) I'd been so curious about. This isn't dessert, it's art. Between the chewy dried persimmon, there's rich black sesame cream and crunchy walnuts packed in, so the nutty flavor explodes the moment you take a bite 🔥 The combination of chewy persimmon texture, crunchy walnuts, and nutty black sesame is so refined that it would be perfect to treat your parents with too. ![Injeolmi waffle topped with bean powder and ice cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-23-1cx69-966.webp) ![A sliced piece of injeolmi waffle ready to eat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert-24-1fmt7-966.webp) ### Injeolmi Waffle (basic) Lastly, I sliced up and tried the injeolmi (sweet rice cake) waffle, and it's a really chewy rice cake waffle so the chewing experience is amazing 🧇 It's topped generously with ice cream and nutty roasted bean powder, so the balance of sweetness and nuttiness was fantastic. It came out freshly made, warm, with a crispy-outside-soft-inside texture that was so good I finished it all 😋 It really lived up to its reputation as a top dessert spot among Gwangju Yangnim-dong cafés. ## Overall thoughts > If you're looking for a truly special and delicious dessert bakery café in Yangnim-dong, Gwangju with that emotional hanok atmosphere, I highly recommend Hoyang Horim! 💖 The neat and pretty interior, the comfortable atmosphere, and above all the overwhelming quality of the gotgamsando and injeolmi waffle — everything about this space was satisfying. With decaf options available for the coffees, it's perfect for enjoying according to your condition or preference! Whether it's a date course with your partner or a healing visit with parents or friends to enjoy special hanok desserts, definitely give this place a try 🔥 ## Where it is - Hoyang Horim (호양호림) - 4 Uwolsun-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 전남광주통합특별시 남구 우월순길 4 1층 - 35.1377959, 126.9130754 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%98%B8%EC%96%91%ED%98%B8%EB%A6%BC/@35.1377959,126.9130754,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-night-glass/hoyang-horim-gwangju-yangnim-decaf-dessert/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt