# Jeonju café with rooftop seats, good for reading alone: Caundry - By Nora Han (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-supper-stamp/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Jeonju, Jeonbuk - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-supper-stamp/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-supper-stamp/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/index.md) ## In short Caundry is a café in a converted house in Inhu-dong, Jeonju, a short trip from Jeonbuk National University Hospital and Jeonju Station. Over coffee after lunch with a friend, the lighting, small objects and rooftop tables the owner designed herself were fun to look around slowly. Caundry is quiet enough that reading a book alone never feels awkward. ## Good to know - **Address**: Caundry, 10-37 Geonji 4-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk - **Space**: Converted house interior plus rooftop tables - **Desserts**: Handmade cookies and baked treats made by the owner, popular as gifts *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* After lunch with a friend, we didn't want to just say goodbye, so I looked up somewhere to grab coffee — that's how I ended up at Caundry. I'd heard there was a cozy, atmospheric café near Jeonbuk National University Hospital made from a converted house in Inhu-dong, so I went to check it out, curious. Big, flashy cafés are great these days, but sometimes a quiet, comfortable place pulls at you more. Caundry had exactly that feeling. 📍 Caundry / 10-37 Geonji4-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk ![Exterior of Caundry, a house-turned café in Inhu-dong, Jeonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-01-4sogl-1200.webp) It's easy to stop by after lunch near Jeonbuk National University Hospital, and it's not far from Jeonju Station either, so anyone searching for a café near Jeonbuk Hospital or Jeonju Station cafés might want to keep this one in mind. ## A small café inside a converted house When I first saw Caundry, the vibe was clearly different from your typical big café. ![Caundry's cozy space, different from a large café](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-02-d6mc1-900.webp) ![The converted-house interior atmosphere at Caundry](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-03-14s08-900.webp) Maybe because it's a converted house, it felt like visiting someone's beautifully decorated home — comfortable, and there was a lot to look at everywhere. ![Charming little props placed around Caundry](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-04-17es8-900.webp) From the little props to the lighting and furniture, everything seemed carefully thought out. There was a modern sensibility mixed naturally with something a bit old-fashioned, and I really liked that feeling. It didn't feel like a copy of whatever's trending in interiors right now — Caundry had its own character. Talking with the owner, I could feel the love and pride behind the café's interior. In the visit materials it mentioned that the owner directly designed and made the lighting and props inside the shop. ![A corner of Caundry with handmade lighting and props](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-05-13gyh-900.webp) Maybe that's why it was so fun to slowly look around every corner of the space. ## Is Caundry comfortable for reading alone? There was one scene from my visit that especially stuck with me. ![A table at Caundry, good for reading alone](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-06-1ft56-900.webp) A customer was sitting alone with a drink on the table, quietly reading a book. Watching that, I immediately thought, 'this would be a great place to come alone.' Some cafés are so crowded and loud with music that it's hard to feel comfortable sitting for long. ![Seating at Caundry, good for lingering quietly](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-07-4xp1z-900.webp) Caundry, on the other hand, had the kind of atmosphere that's good for slowly sipping coffee while reading or gathering your thoughts. It's fine for chatting with a friend, but it would also work well if you want to spend time alone. For anyone near Jeonbuk Hospital looking for a slightly quieter, more comfortable café, this could be a good match. ## Caundry's handmade cookies and baked treats And Caundry isn't just a coffee stop — the desserts are worth a look too. ![Desserts on display at Caundry](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-08-nw2qg-900.webp) ![Handmade cookies and baked treats at Caundry](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-09-ykbfh-900.webp) The owner recommended a few desserts and mentioned that many people buy them as gifts. ![Caundry desserts popular as gifts too](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-10-tt930-900.webp) The materials also featured handmade cookies and baked treats the owner makes personally, so if you love dessert, it's worth picking a few to go with your coffee. They're also nicely packaged, so they'd make a good light gift. Plenty of people these days look for good food near Jeonbuk National University and then head to a nearby café afterward for lunch or dinner. ![Inside Caundry, a café near Jeonbuk National University Hospital](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-11-53bve-900.webp) ![Caundry, a good stop after a meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-12-1vzu8-900.webp) If you're eating near Jeonbuk Hospital or Inhu-dong, it could make a nice one-two combo to finish with a café stop here. ![Distinctive interior of Caundry, an Inhu-dong café](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-13-4izq8-900.webp) ![Props and furniture inside Caundry](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-14-1bs9l-900.webp) If you order delivery, it might be worth checking whether Caundry's menu shows up when you're browsing nearby dessert options. ## What the rooftop seating at Caundry is like I thought that was it once I'd seen the interior, but there were also tables up on the rooftop. ![Rooftop space at Caundry with tables set up](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-15-1yva1-900.webp) I visited during the day, but looking at the rooftop space made me curious what it's like in the evening once the sun sets and the lights come on. ![Daytime view of Caundry's rooftop](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-16-9f4pr-900.webp) On a cool day, sitting up on the rooftop with a coffee would probably give a whole different mood. ![Rooftop seating at Caundry, nice on a cool day](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-17-15jdv-m-900.webp) ![Rooftop tables and surrounding view at Caundry](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-18-d1krm-900.webp) During the day it has a quiet café feel, and in the evening it could be enjoyed with a slightly livelier mood — a space with two sides to it. ## Why Caundry feels easy rather than flashy I ended up here by chance after lunch with a friend, and this Inhu-dong café stuck with me more than I expected. ![Caundry, a memorable Inhu-dong café](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-19-1boji-900.webp) It's not a huge, flashy café, but the cozy space made from a converted house came together nicely with pretty props and distinctive interior touches. What I liked most of all was the comfortable atmosphere. ![Comfortable interior atmosphere at Caundry](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-20-1vgcj-900.webp) ![Seating and lighting blending together at Caundry](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-21-1p68a-900.webp) A place good for chatting with a friend, and just as comfortable for sitting alone with a coffee and a book. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for exactly that kind of café. ![A quiet corner of Caundry, an emotive Jeonju café](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-22-dt1ov-900.webp) ![Interior details at Caundry](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-23-5ukr0-900.webp) ![Caundry, not far from Jeonju Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading-24-1kelf-900.webp) If you're looking for a café near Jeonbuk Hospital, or a quiet, characterful spot among Jeonju Station cafés or Inhu-dong cafés, give Caundry a try. Next time I'd like to visit a bit later in the day and experience Caundry's evening mood, which should feel quite different from daytime :) > A place to come to someday, quietly, book in hand~! Give Caundry a visit~ ## Where it is - Caundry (카운드리) - 10-37 Geonji4-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk, South Korea - 전북특별자치도 전주시 덕진구 건지4길 10-37 카운드리 - 35.8460998, 127.1466395 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%EC%9A%B4%EB%93%9C%EB%A6%AC/@35.8460998,127.1466395,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-supper-stamp/caundry-jeonju-house-cafe-reading/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt