Cheongju café picnic set packed in a cooler bag: Eopcheonri382

Sometimes you just want to eat light, you know? ~ Some days it's salad on my mind, other days I just want a good sandwich. 😊 On those days, the place I think of is Eopcheonri382 Chungbuk National University Branch.

Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–23:30 / Sat–Sun 10:00–23:30

Honestly, this place is a little special to me. Back when I was doing my clothing-and-textiles practicum, this was where I'd often stop with the teachers for a light lunch~^^ I remember eating both salad and sandwiches here back then, so when I happened to be passing by recently, it suddenly came to mind. "Should I go back after all this time?" — and just like that I dropped in. haha

Where is Eopcheonri382 Chungbuk National University Branch? On 1sullo by the back gate

Eopcheonri382 Chungbuk National University Branch sits near the back gate of Chungbuk National University, so it's easy to find and convenient to stop by if you have errands nearby. Especially if you're looking for a light meal, I felt it's a solid pick among Chungbuk National University-area cafés.

What's the vibe inside?

Walking in, it was exactly the warm feeling I remembered! A cozy, retro atmosphere that made just sitting there feel comfortable. There are pretty tables set up too.

Memories of eating salad here came flooding back too. ^^ Eating leisurely in the café would be nice, but today I decided to do something a bit special — a picnic set to go~!!

What's in the picnic set, and what I ordered

The picnic set at Eopcheonri382 Chungbuk National University Branch lets you pick your own drink and sandwich, which is great since you can build it to your taste.

Today's menu~

• ☕ Americano
• 🍓 Strawberry latte
• 🥪 Bulgogi sandwich, ham cheese sandwich
• 🌯 Shrimp tortilla

This is what I ordered as the picnic set.

And it feels a bit lacking with just one sandwich, right? lol So I added a ham cheese sandwich too.

Packed in an insulated bag — perfect for a picnic lunchbox

When I got my order, everything was neatly packed into an insulated bag. Packed like this, it would be perfect to carry as an actual picnic lunchbox~! If you're heading to a pretty park or somewhere nearby for an outing, grabbing a picnic set to go from Eopcheonri382 would be great. Next time I should grab one for a picnic with my daughters too.

With a lineup like this, it also seems good for anyone looking for a simple meal while searching for Sachang-dong cafés. Now, time to actually dig in!

Strawberry latte passes even my picky eldest's taste test

Jjang took a sip of the strawberry latte and said, "Mom~ this is good!" My eldest is picky about food~👍 Jjang's taste buds are the real deal, as usual. lol

How's the bulgogi sandwich? Loaded with veggies and bulgogi

After enjoying the strawberry latte, I opened up the sandwich next. The moment I opened it, the sheer amount of vegetables caught my eye! Really loaded with veggies. And the bulgogi sandwich I ordered had a ton of bulgogi in it too~!! Taking a big bite, the crunchy vegetables paired really well with the bulgogi, and it was heartier than I expected.

It felt like just one sandwich could fill you up completely! I meant to eat light, but it turned out surprisingly filling — plenty for a whole lunch. 😊 I guess there was a reason I ate this so often for lunch with the teachers back during my practicum. When just a sandwich feels a bit lacking, there was another menu item good to pair with it.

Shrimp tortilla — the fried shrimp texture is the highlight

That's the shrimp tortilla! I was curious about a tortilla with shrimp in it, and one bite in, it was really tasty too.

The texture of the fried shrimp inside was especially great to bite into. The shrimp had a plump, crispy quality that gave it a completely different charm from the sandwich.

With the americano alongside, it made for a proper meal! Between the sandwich, the tortilla, and the drink, it turned out heartier than I expected and I enjoyed it a lot. ^^ I think this is the charm of Eopcheonri382 Chungbuk National University Branch — like salad or sandwiches, it's never too heavy, but still tasty and filling when you want that.

When's a good day to go?

You can enjoy it in the café, or pack it to go for a picnic like I did. Especially if you're looking for a light lunch spot near Chungbuk National University's back gate, it's worth a visit as a Chungbuk National University-area café. And if you're near Sachang-dong craving a sandwich or salad like I was, it's a solid pick among Sachang-dong cafés too. 😊

Visiting Eopcheonri382 Chungbuk National University Branch again after so long! Reminiscing about old memories while enjoying tasty sandwiches and drinks put me in a great mood. Most of all, seeing the picnic set neatly packed in the insulated bag made me really want to take my daughters out for a picnic~! hahaha

Next time, I definitely want to pack a picnic set and take a little outing nearby with Jjang and Jju. ❤️ On days you're craving salad or a good sandwich, days you're looking for something light near Chungbuk National University's back gate, and days you need a picnic lunchbox — I highly recommend grabbing a picnic set to go from Eopcheonri382 Chungbuk National University Branch~^^