Converted-house café in Uijeongbu, omija ade & matcha Basque: Forerest

Why I came back to Forerest, a big Uijeongbu café, after a meal

Forerest is a large café on Nogyang-ro in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi. I was looking for a nice Uijeongbu café to drop into after a meal and ended up here. I'd been before, so this was a return visit.

Once again, this big Uijeongbu café left me very satisfied.

It's a decent drive-out spot and the mood is so good that I'd recommend it as an Uijeongbu date course too. Even the exterior feels like stepping into nature, a proper healing atmosphere.

Forerest hours, parking and pet policy

Forerest (for a rest) is open daily 11:00–24:00 and has parking for 50+ cars. The address is 181 Nogyang-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do.

• Address: 181 Nogyang-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
• Hours: daily 11:00–24:00
• Group seating, takeout, Wi-Fi, pets allowed, separate men's/women's restrooms
• Parking: 50+ spaces

Parking is generous, so it's easy to visit, and above all it's big even by Uijeongbu café standards, so I could relax without worrying about finding a seat.

What is the outdoor area at Forerest like?

The outdoor area was especially impressive, with tables set among the trees. On a nice day it's a lovely place to have a coffee outside.

There are pretty photo spots here and there, great for pictures, and it totally has the feel of a big Uijeongbu café that's perfect for a drive.

Forerest allows pets, but please follow the rules and precautions.

Inside Forerest: a converted house and its seating

Step inside and you notice the high ceilings and warm wood-tone interior. The windows are big and let in lots of natural light, so the whole place felt comfortable and cozy.

Go down the hallway and there's a space on the left, plus areas on the living-room side and further back. The tables are spaced widely, which is nice for talking, and there's enough room that even a group would be fine.

Since the café is a converted house, the spaces are divided into separate rooms. I picked the innermost room, which was still empty.

What I ordered at Forerest: iced coffee, omija ade and two Basque cheesecakes

Forerest's signature is Basque cheesecake, available in several flavors.

Since it was a return visit, ordering was easy, haha. I got one iced coffee, an omija ade (a ade made from schisandra berries), and for cake, the Earl Grey Basque cheesecake and the matcha Basque cheesecake.

The iced coffee was clean and not too acidic, a style that pairs well with dessert, and the omija ade was refreshing and so prettily colored that it was great for photos.

The color of the omija ade is really pretty. And there's a reason Forerest is called a go-to cake spot in Uijeongbu, it's not just talk.

Earl Grey Basque cheesecake

The Earl Grey Basque cheesecake has a subtle aroma and a lovely soft, dense texture. It isn't too sweet, so it's easy to eat, and it went really well with coffee.

Matcha Basque cheesecake

The matcha Basque cheesecake had the deep bitterness matcha is known for, with the richness of cheese on top, so it was more my taste personally. It's dense yet melts softly in your mouth, the kind of dessert where a slice disappears quickly.

It's clear why the place earns its reputation as an Uijeongbu cake spot.

What I still liked about Forerest on a return visit

Overall, Forerest was an Uijeongbu café where the mood, the taste and the space all satisfied me.

Even on a return visit it was still good, and next time I'd like to enjoy a relaxed seat outdoors when the weather is nicer.

I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a big café in Uijeongbu, a dessert spot or a cake spot, and it's a place that should satisfy you as a drive course or Uijeongbu date course too.

It's an Uijeongbu café that's great for a casual stop after a meal, so I think I'll keep coming back now and then.