# Suwon laptop café near Ajou Univ: chocolate financier at Jo Hui-tak - By Outdoor Bench Sitter (https://superchart.com/en/@outside-stool-gyeonggi/) - Written Jun 21, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Suwon, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@outside-stool-gyeonggi/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@outside-stool-gyeonggi/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@outside-stool-gyeonggi/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/index.md) ## In short Jo Hui-tak Coffee (조희탁커피) is a study and laptop café with desserts on the ground floor of an alley building near Ajou University in Suwon. The writer stopped by to catch up on blog work, ordered an iced Americano, iced chamomile tea and a chocolate financier, and could focus without feeling rushed thanks to outlets at every table, wide desks and calm music. Jo Hui-tak Coffee is a good café near Ajou University for solo work or group projects. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 12 Aju-ro 47beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:30) - **Ordered**: Iced Americano, iced chamomile tea, chocolate financier - **Refill**: One free Americano refill when each person orders one drink - **Review event**: Free homemade chocolate chip cookie for leaving a Naver review - **Seating**: Solo seats, group tables, outlets at every table - **Cakes**: Cake slices from the display case; cakes can be ordered in advance *as written by the visitor on Jun 21, 2026* ![Main photo of Jo Hui-tak Coffee, a café near Ajou University in Suwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-01-42t9o-1200.webp) I'm back in Suwon after a long while! Lately I'm so happy spending time at study cafés or cafés that are good for studying. So I went café-hopping near Ajou University in Suwon to catch up on my backlog of blog work and get some focused studying done. Let me introduce Jo Hui-tak Coffee (조희탁커피), a favorite among university students for studying in cafés and a lovely spot for laptop work without feeling watched, and exactly my taste! ## Where is Jo Hui-tak Coffee near Ajou University? ![Exterior of Jo Hui-tak Coffee on the ground floor in an alley near Ajou University](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-02-t71qe-900.webp) ![Jo Hui-tak Coffee exterior and the alley scenery](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-03-16pih-900.webp) ![Entrance of Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-04-fsrbn-900.webp) Jo Hui-tak Coffee is near Ajou University in Suwon, at 12 Aju-ro 47beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi, South Korea (1st floor). It sits right in a cute alley with a constant stream of students, so it's very easy to reach, and being on the ground floor makes it easy to find. There's a adorable puppy character that I absolutely loved. At first I didn't realize how big it is, but once you walk inside, a spacious room opens up! ## Jo Hui-tak Coffee desserts and cake pre-orders ![Baked goods and desserts on display at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-05-1rgom-m-900.webp) ![Homemade cake showcase at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-06-x1tp8-900.webp) Besides baked goods, Jo Hui-tak Coffee has homemade cakes filling the showcase. It's a well-known spot for its homemade cakes too! Slices from the showcase can be ordered, and you can also order ahead, so reserving is a must! ## Jo Hui-tak Coffee menu and what I ordered ![Coffee and tea menu at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-07-1lpz3-900.webp) ![Menu details at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-08-1lef2-900.webp) ![Dolls and menu around the counter at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-09-dxag4-900.webp) You can enjoy coffee and tea at Jo Hui-tak Coffee, and they pair well with the dessert menu. I decided to order an iced Americano, an iced chamomile tea and a chocolate financier (a small almond-butter cake). There were cute dolls in the shop too, and I just couldn't help taking photos~! ## Jo Hui-tak Coffee review event and Americano refill ![Naver review event and refill notice at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-10-1ahpb-900.webp) Jo Hui-tak Coffee was also running a Naver review event (Naver is Korea's big search portal). If you join, you get a homemade chocolate chip cookie as a freebie! On top of that, they refill one Americano when you order one drink per person. Totally amazing...! You could feel the owner really thinks about customers. I didn't get a refill myself, but it seems great for getting extra refills while you study~! ## Inside Jo Hui-tak Coffee: is it a good laptop and study café? ![Self-serve water station inside Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-11-f059m-900.webp) ![Suwon character collaboration goods sold at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-12-9llnd-900.webp) Jo Hui-tak Coffee also has a tidy water station. They sell merchandise made in collaboration with a Suwon character too, so if you're interested, you might want to ask about it. haha ![Seating for laptop work at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-13-ff3hu-900.webp) ![Table seats with outlets at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-14-7eese-900.webp) ![Spacious inner area of Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-15-1ep5a-900.webp) ![Solo study seat at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-16-ef8dn-900.webp) ![Interior of Jo Hui-tak Coffee with group seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-17-1hars-900.webp) Jo Hui-tak Coffee has outlets well placed at every table and wide desk space, so it's a great environment for laptop work and studying. I only photographed the spots with no customers, but most people there were studying on laptops. Soft, gentle background music plays too, which seems perfect for assignments or work. There are plenty of solo seats and group seats as well, so it should work for group projects. You can sink into your own time the whole stay without feeling watched. ## How do the iced Americano, chamomile tea and chocolate financier taste? ![Iced Americano and iced chamomile tea at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-18-evjgk-900.webp) ![Drinks and dessert ordered at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-19-2aiv6-900.webp) ![Jo Hui-tak Coffee drink enjoyed during laptop work](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-20-m2w9k-900.webp) The iced Americano at Jo Hui-tak Coffee has acidity that doesn't stick out, and I really liked its nutty, heavy body. The iced chamomile was very clean and easy to drink, too. It was just right for hydrating without fuss between bouts of work. ![Chocolate financier at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-21-yc88p-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the moist chocolate financier at Jo Hui-tak Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work-22-s4duc-900.webp) The chocolate financier was soft and moist, and I liked its satisfying flavor. It's a café for studying and laptop work that I'd like to come back to. I should try the homemade cake next time. hehe ### Jo Hui-tak Coffee hours, address and visit info - Address: 12 Aju-ro 47beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi, South Korea (1st floor) - Hours: Daily 11:00-22:00 - Last order: 21:30 ## Where it is - Jo Hui-tak Coffee (조희탁커피) - 12 Aju-ro 47beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi, South Korea - 경기도 수원시 팔달구 아주로47번길 12 1층 - 37.2791821, 127.0430016 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A1%B0%ED%9D%AC%ED%83%81%EC%BB%A4%ED%94%BC/@37.2791821,127.0430016,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@outside-stool-gyeonggi/suwon-ajou-study-cafe-blog-work/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt