String-light terrace café in Uijeongbu, black sesame Basque: Forerest

What kind of café is Forerest in Uijeongbu?

Forerest is a large café in Nogyang-dong, Uijeongbu. It was the weekend, and I wanted to get away from the busy city and enjoy a relaxed cup of coffee. I love hunting down cafés with a good atmosphere, and this one had been on my radar for a while. After visiting in person, I understood right away why so many people recommend Forerest as a date course in Uijeongbu. It's easy to get to by car, and the space itself is so cozy that the relaxing starts the moment you walk in. A charming Uijeongbu café!

Getting to Forerest and parking

Forerest's address is 181 Nogyang-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi. If you come by public transport, take bus 8 from Ganeung Station or Uijeongbu Station and get off at Ujeong Maeul! If you drive, the café has on-site parking for more than 100 cars, so you can visit without worry!

What is Forerest's outdoor terrace like in the evening?

The real charm of Forerest isn't only indoors; you can feel it fully on the wide outdoor terrace. When you step outside after the sun has set and darkness has settled in, long strings of bulb lights glow softly between the big trees, and fallen leaves lie naturally on the ground. It feels like you've wandered into a campsite deep in the forest.

The wood-chip entrance and analog-feel interior

Open the front door and the first thing you see is wood chips on the floor and wooden stepping stones. Instead of the cold tile or concrete floor of an ordinary café, it felt like walking in along a forest path, and with every step I could smell a faint scent of wood.

All around the interior are objects that show the owner's careful taste. On the dark wood floor sit vintage Marshall speakers, classic audio equipment and an acoustic guitar, giving the whole space a warm, analog mood. Thanks to the colorful three-dimensional paintings on the walls, you can get magazine-like photos from any angle, so it would make a good photo spot for people who love taking pictures.

A self-service bar with camping vibes

The self-service bar, where water and napkins are set out, keeps the camping feel too. On the wooden furniture sits a hefty deep-green Stanley water jug, neatly stacked kraft napkins, and little pebbles placed on top so they don't blow away. Every detail seemed to be carefully thought through for the interior.

What did I order at Forerest?

Forerest, a late-night café in Uijeongbu, sells a range of items, from its signature Basque cheesecake to coffee, ades and teas. I ordered the black sesame Basque cheesecake, a café mocha, a vanilla latte and a lemonade.

They served everything on a big wooden tray.

Iced vanilla latte

The iced vanilla latte looked delicious just sitting there, with rich espresso layered over nutty milk. After stirring it well with the straw, I took a sip: not too watery, not artificially sweet, with the fragrant note of vanilla and the depth of strong coffee. If you usually enjoy lattes, this clean, deep flavor won't let you down.

Lemonade

I wanted something refreshing, so I ordered the lemonade, which came with plenty of yellow lemon syrup at the bottom, topped with cold sparkling water and a glass full of ice. Stir it to the bottom and you get the zingy fizz. Taking a sip every so often while eating the dense cheesecake cleansed my palate, so it works well with dessert.

Café mocha

Forerest's café mocha was a hearty blend of rich chocolate and the bitterness of espresso. The milk, chocolate and coffee were smoothly blended rather than separate, and it wasn't light at all. You really get the charm of a weighty chocolate latte, which makes it perfect for a day when you need a sugar boost.

Black sesame Basque cheesecake

The most memorable item of this Forerest visit was the black sesame Basque cheesecake. Its ash-gray cross-section is packed with black sesame, and probably because it's so dense, the texture was heavy and thick.

Why I recommend Forerest as a date course in Uijeongbu

The stylish wood-toned space, the special feeling of walking through a forest, quality drinks and a dense cake: everything about Forerest, a large café in Uijeongbu, satisfied me. If you need a little everyday healing or you're looking for a date course in Uijeongbu with a nice atmosphere, do stop by Forerest in Nogyang-dong, where good coffee and dessert are waiting.