# Ube latte and strawberry yogurt smoothie outdoors: Caffeine Focus - By Jaeon (https://superchart.com/en/@morning-cafe-route/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Suwon, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@morning-cafe-route/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@morning-cafe-route/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/index.md) ## In short Caffeine Focus is a three-story standalone café in Haenggung-dong, Suwon, right in front of the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress wall. Sitting at the outdoor tables on the first floor, the writer had an ube latte, a strawberry yogurt smoothie, and house-made plain ciabatta dipped in balsamic, with the fortress wall and a hot air balloon in view. If you want sweet drinks and fermented bread with a fortress view, Caffeine Focus is a great choice. ## Good to know - **Address**: 15 Changnyongdae-ro 80beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (1st–3rd floors) - **Hours**: Wed–Mon 11:00–20:00 - **Closed**: Tuesdays - **Parking**: Free self-parking in front of the store until 6pm - **Strawberry yogurt smoothie**: ₩7,000 - **Ube latte**: ₩6,300 - **Plain ciabatta**: ₩4,800 - **Note**: Because the fermented dough takes a long time, there's no bread on Wednesdays, the day after the Tuesday closure *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* On a nice day, even after lunch, dessert is a must haha. This time I wanted something sweet rather than coffee, so while looking for a café in Haenggung-dong I ended up at Caffeine Focus. ![Standalone three-story exterior of Caffeine Focus in Haenggung-dong, Suwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-01-low6e-864.webp) I've been around this area a lot, but I had no idea there was a standalone three-story café here! Best of all, the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress wall is right in front of it, so it's a perfect spot if you're looking for a café with a Hwaseong Fortress wall view. ![Suwon Hwaseong Fortress wall visible in front of the café](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-02-16pnh-900.webp) ![View of Caffeine Focus right by the fortress wall path](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-03-1p3q1-900.webp) ## Caffeine Focus location, hours, parking - Address: 15 Changnyongdae-ro 80beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - Hours: Wed–Mon 11:00–20:00 - Closed regularly on Tuesdays - Parking: free self-parking in front of the store until 6pm ## First impressions of the café ![Quiet weekday afternoon in front of Caffeine Focus](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-04-1dnb5-900.webp) ![Entrance of Caffeine Focus and its surroundings](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-05-edjhl-900.webp) Maybe because it was a weekday, it wasn't crowded and there was a parking spot right in front of the shop, so it was an easy visit. Even in September the sun was still pretty strong, and once I saw the sign at the entrance that said 'power AC,' there was no way I wasn't going in. ![Café entrance with a 'power AC' sign posted](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-06-1be0g-900.webp) The exterior was clean and it's right by the fortress wall path, so it looked like a nice spot to rest for a bit while passing through. Once inside, each space had paintings and little objects placed nicely, and the interior really showed the owner's taste and care. ## First floor to third — where to sit Caffeine Focus uses the entire building from the first to third floor. Each floor isn't very big, but they're decorated in a cute, detailed way, so every seat has a different mood. On the second floor you get a wide, refreshing view of the fortress wall through the window, and the third floor has a terrace that's nice for getting some air. Especially from the third floor, the view of Hwaseong Fortress really opens up wide — I immediately understood why this is known as a café with a Hwaseong Fortress wall view. That day the breeze was nice and the weather was cool, so I took a seat at the outdoor tables on the first floor. The view in front was great, and I could even see a hot air balloon moving across the sky — really good atmosphere for a date haha. ## What I ordered at Caffeine Focus - Strawberry yogurt smoothie ₩7,000 - Ube latte ₩6,300 - Plain ciabatta ₩4,800 I picked both drinks on the sweeter side, so for bread I went with the plain ciabatta — clean and nutty. ![Drinks and ciabatta set on the first-floor outdoor table](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-07-10uh4-900.webp) ![Strawberry yogurt smoothie, ube latte, and plain ciabatta on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-08-4mjad-900.webp) One reason I came to Caffeine Focus was that they make their own sourdough ciabatta and have ube drinks!! ### Strawberry yogurt smoothie When the strawberry yogurt smoothie arrived, the color alone was gorgeous. It's a pastel pink that makes you happy just looking at it haha. ![Pastel pink strawberry yogurt smoothie](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-09-6cbmb-900.webp) ![Close-up of the strawberry yogurt smoothie on the outdoor table](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-10-1vrcd-900.webp) Taking a sip, the sweet strawberry flavor blended smoothly with the tangy yogurt. It felt a bit softer than other strawberry yogurt smoothies I've had elsewhere — totally my type! ![Strawberry yogurt smoothie held with the fortress wall in the background](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-11-1gtzq-900.webp) ![Strawberry yogurt smoothie at an outdoor seat with a fortress view](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-12-5oemc-900.webp) ### Ube latte The ube latte's purple color was so pretty it almost felt a shame to drink it! The subtle, clean flavor blended well with the soft milk taste, making it just right as a dessert drink. ![A cup of purple ube latte](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-13-1t9rc-900.webp) ![Close-up of the ube latte showing its milk layer](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-14-wyjv3-900.webp) Such an attractive color and aroma — it made me happy just looking at it! It was almost a shame to see it disappear as I drank it haha. I completely fell for the charm of ube! ![Ube latte placed on the outdoor table](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-15-1atok-900.webp) ![Ube latte with the fortress wall in the background](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-16-1h5f1-900.webp) ### Plain ciabatta The plain ciabatta I ordered alongside was chewy yet moist, and got nuttier the more I chewed. ![House-made plain sourdough ciabatta](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-17-1nhii-900.webp) ![Plain ciabatta served with balsamic](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-18-1nc56-900.webp) Dipped in balsamic, the clean flavor got a boost of tanginess, and I kept reaching for more. One sip of the sweet drink, one bite of ciabatta — the combination was really good haha. Maybe because it's made in-house, it wasn't dry or tough at all — soft and easy to eat! ![Ciabatta cut into bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-19-9z1sx-900.webp) Since the fermented dough takes a long time to prepare, apparently there's no bread on Wednesdays, the day right after the Tuesday closure. Keep that in mind!! ## Overall thoughts on Caffeine Focus ![Outdoor table setting at Caffeine Focus with fortress views](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-20-fsayj-1200.webp) Caffeine Focus isn't just a pretty café — it felt like they put thought into the drinks, the bread, the interior, and the view all together, which made the time spent there feel good. ![Café interior decorated with paintings and small objects](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-21-1ul2i-900.webp) ![Table with drinks and bread and the fortress wall scenery beyond](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-22-1axfo-900.webp) Especially since you can slowly enjoy sweet drinks and bread while looking at the fortress wall, I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a café with a Hwaseong Fortress wall view. ![View of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress from Caffeine Focus](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-23-1hzpo-900.webp) ![Atmosphere of the outdoor fortress-view seating in Haenggung-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe-24-1dgl8-900.webp) It's great for a date and also great for resting quietly alone, so next time I come to Haenggung-dong I'd love to stop by again haha. If you're looking for an atmospheric café with a Hwaseong Fortress wall view in Haenggung-dong, give Caffeine Focus a try :) ## Where it is - Caffeine Focus (카페인포커스) - 15 Changnyongdae-ro 80beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 수원시 팔달구 창룡대로80번길 15 1, 2, 3층 - 37.2857178, 127.0237154 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%EC%9D%B8%ED%8F%AC%EC%BB%A4%EC%8A%A4/@37.2857178,127.0237154,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@morning-cafe-route/suwon-haenggungdong-ube-latte-ciabatta-cafe/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt