Café in Seomyeon, Seocheon: ginger latte takeout at 1998 Myeongcafe

A few days ago I wanted to see the open sea, so I took a spontaneous day trip to Seocheon with a friend.

When you're traveling, there's always a moment when you want to rest somewhere quiet and peaceful with a cup of warm coffee, right?

On this Seocheon trip I found a warm, friendly place that gave me exactly that kind of healing, and I want to introduce it to you. It's "1998 Myeongcafe" (1998명카페).

1998 Myeongcafe location, hours and parking

1998 Myeongcafe is at 95 Juwon-ro, Seomyeon, Seocheon-gun, Chungnam. It's open 09:30 to 18:00 and closed every Tuesday. Parking is very convenient, and I hear you can get a 10% coupon on Naver Place before you visit.

Is parking easy at 1998 Myeongcafe?

There's really plenty of parking space, so even on a first trip to Seocheon you can visit with peace of mind. It's a pleasant spot set in a relaxed landscape.

As you drive along, a clean, big two-story building with a homey countryside feel catches your eye. On a first visit, awkward parking can make you hesitate, but here the parking is roomy and easy, so you can come without worry.

Inside 1998 Myeongcafe and the outdoor terrace

1998 Myeongcafe spans two floors and is much bigger and more comfortable than I expected, with a cute interior and an outdoor terrace that's perfect for zoning out.

When you open the door, you're surprised by how spacious and pleasant the two floors are. My time was tight, so I couldn't stay and have my drinks inside, which was a pity.

Christmas is coming, so they've put up some festive touches~ Wow... time is flying.

This is a table where you can see the stages of coffee bean roasting. Kind of fun, right? Little details like this.

Handmade crafts by the owner

There are cute little crafts all around the café, and browsing them is surprisingly fun. The owner apparently made them by hand, so clearly a golden touch!

Items like these are a nice find out in the countryside~ The prices are fine too.

Nature view through the big windows

The open nature view through the big windows is truly peaceful. On a nice day, I thought it would be perfect to sit at the outdoor seats, feel the breeze and zone out.

It's a perfect atmosphere for quiet reflection or shaking off travel fatigue.

What are the menu and prices like at 1998 Myeongcafe?

The menu runs from coffee to lattes to teas, and unlike many big cafés these days, the prices are really kind, which instantly put me in a good mood. They also sell bakery items to go with your coffee.

(The owner was so friendly too, and I felt warm the whole time I was there 🤍)

They also sell bakery items you can enjoy casually with coffee.

Four takeout drinks for the Seocheon road trip

To sip in the car through the rest of our Seocheon itinerary, I ordered four drinks to go: an iced café latte, a hot americano, a ginger latte and a chamomile tea.

Iced café latte & hot americano

True to the basics, with a nutty coffee-bean aroma, these were hearty coffees that were just right for drinking while driving.

Ginger latte

It looked like a new menu item, so I tried it. The spicy kick blends with soft milk foam for a charming taste that warms you right up. Highly recommended when it's chilly.

Chamomile tea

A clean herbal tea that's nice for sipping calmly and savoring the aroma, perfect for relaxing on a trip.

A little pause in your Seocheon trip

Roomy enough for groups, with a kind owner and tasty, great-value drinks! If you're looking for a café to quietly unwind after seeing the Seocheon sea, I recommend 1998 Myeongcafe, haha.

It was a warm, friendly place that left me with happy gratitude for my Seocheon trip. If you go, be sure to download the 10% coupon on Naver Place and save a little 🤍