Roastery café at Suwon Station for iced Americano: Jeong Ji-young

What kind of café is Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters AK Plaza Suwon?

Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters AK Plaza Suwon (정지영커피로스터즈 AK플라자수원점) is a roastery café on the 3rd floor of AK Plaza, which connects to Suwon Station. If you have plans near Suwon Station or go shopping there, you naturally end up at AK Plaza. I was looking for a good place to rest during a shopping trip, and that's how I ended up at this café.

Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters is known as one of Suwon's signature roastery café brands. They roast their own beans and serve coffee that brings out the beans' natural flavor, and I hear it already has a reputation among coffee lovers. Each branch lets you taste coffee that shows off the character of its beans, so it's often recommended as a stop when you visit Suwon.

How do you get there from Suwon Station, and what about parking?

The café is inside AK Plaza, directly connected to Suwon Station, and you can park in the AK Plaza parking lot. Being inside AK Plaza Suwon was a big plus for me. It's easy by public transport, and it's a no-fuss stop before or after shopping or a movie.

You can get there indoors even on hot or rainy days, so access is really excellent. Parking is available in the AK Plaza lot too, so the location is convenient for those who drive.

How did the iced Americano and lemon madeleine taste?

This time I ordered an iced Americano and a lemon madeleine at Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters AK Plaza Suwon.

Iced Americano: balanced acidity and nutty richness

The iced Americano had clear bean flavor from the very first sip. It wasn't just strong; the acidity and nutty richness were nicely balanced, so I could drink it all the way down cleanly. I drink coffee often, and I was still very satisfied. I could see why Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters is famous for its beans. It was the kind of coffee that lifts your mood all by itself.

Lemon madeleine: toasty outside, moist inside

The lemon madeleine I ordered with it was satisfying too. The outside was lightly baked with a nutty aroma, and the inside stayed moist. The fresh lemon scent and sweetness weren't overdone, so it was a perfect dessert with coffee. The bittersweet Americano and the zesty madeleine went so well together that I finished everything in no time!

Are the seats comfortable for a long stay?

What I liked most about Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters AK Plaza Suwon was how comfortable the seating was. The tables were fairly well spaced and the chairs were comfy, so it was good for chatting over coffee or doing a bit of laptop work. I'd thought of it as a quick rest stop during shopping, but it was far more pleasant than I expected, and the mood made me want to stay longer.

The shop felt clean and the staff were friendly, so overall I was very satisfied. It's good for enjoying coffee alone and relaxed for talking with a friend, so I think it works whoever you go with.

Can you buy Suwon souvenirs and goods too?

Besides coffee, Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters also had a variety of Suwon-themed goods. There were cute items like mugs, tumblers and postcards capturing Suwon's local character, and browsing them was fun. I thought it was a good spot for anyone looking for a travel souvenir or a gift to remember Suwon by. Getting to relax over a cup of coffee and look around goods with Suwon's own charm made it feel extra special.

Is Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters AK Plaza Suwon worth going back to?

If you want good coffee at Suwon Station, or a café for a break while shopping at AK Plaza, I recommend Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters AK Plaza Suwon. I enjoyed coffee full of bean flavor with a dessert, and the comfortable seats made for a relaxed, satisfying visit. Next time I'm at Suwon Station, I'd love to come back and try other beans and desserts.