Gangneung Korean restaurant with luggage storage: Pick Up To You

Gukbap Cafe Pick Up To You (국밥카페 픽업투유) is close to Gangneung Station, making it an easy restaurant for travelers arriving by train to find.

It opens from 7 a.m., so it is a nice place to stop when looking for breakfast in Gangneung. You can enjoy everything in one place, from filling meals such as gomtang (beef bone soup), gukbap (rice soup), and handmade pork cutlet made with Gangwon Korean beef bones to café drinks including coffee and lattes.

There is also a luggage-storage area for travelers, which made the route easier for people getting around on foot with a suitcase.

My daughter said she wanted pork cutlet, so the two of us went for breakfast. We ordered the handmade pork cutlet and an iced strawberry latte.

How close is it to Gangneung Station?

Gukbap Cafe Pick Up To You is right beside Gangneung Station, so you do not need to make your route long when taking the train.

If you are looking for breakfast before beginning your trip or a meal before boarding the train, the location will feel very convenient from the start.

What was the atmosphere like at 9 a.m.?

We went in around 9 a.m., and two groups were already eating. It was quiet because it was early, but with breakfast guests there, it still felt comfortable.

It did not feel awkward to sit and eat alone, either, so it looked like a good option for anyone looking for a solo meal near Gangneung Station.

On one side of the restaurant, I could see notes left by travelers.

It felt like a place where people traveling to and from Gangneung pause for a while, giving it a slightly different atmosphere from an ordinary restaurant.

Can you leave your suitcase there, too?

The especially welcome feature for travelers on foot is the luggage-storage area. It is inconvenient to eat while holding a suitcase or to keep carrying heavy luggage until train time, you know.

Since it is close to Gangneung Station and can store luggage as well, it seems especially good for travelers using the train.

What meal options are there?

There are filling options including Korean beef bone gomtang, bone broth sundubu (soft tofu stew), spicy hangover gukbap, and handmade pork cutlet.

Gomtang made with Gangwon Korean beef bones is also presented as a main menu item, so those looking for a hangover meal in Gangneung or a solo meal near Gangneung Station may want to look over the gukbap options.

This is not a place that sells only meals; you can order drinks such as coffee and lattes, too. My daughter and I chose the handmade pork cutlet and iced strawberry latte.

How does the handmade pork cutlet come out?

The large plate came with pork cutlet, rice, cabbage salad, and macaroni salad. There was a generous amount of sauce over the cutlet, and the portion was quite substantial.

When I lifted a piece, the thickness of the meat inside really caught my eye.

The outside was crispy with its breading, while the meat inside was nice and thick, making it satisfying to chew. We came because my daughter wanted it, and it made for a hearty breakfast, haha.

The fresh cabbage salad and soft macaroni were good, too.

The iced strawberry latte had plenty of strawberry pieces, and after stirring it well,

its cool, sweet strawberry flavor made it a nice drink to have after the pork cutlet.

There was a review event, too

When we visited, they were also running a receipt-review event. After writing a review and showing it to a staff member, we received the event food.

The warm dish came topped with a fried egg. This was not something we ordered; it was the food we received through the receipt-review event.

The event details may vary depending on when you visit, so it would be best to check at the restaurant.

How was it as a place for breakfast in Gangneung?

After going for breakfast with my daughter, what felt most convenient about Gukbap Cafe Pick Up To You was its location close to Gangneung Station. Meals are available from 7 a.m., with choices from gukbap to handmade pork cutlet. It is also practical for travelers on foot with suitcases because luggage storage is available. If, like us, you are looking for breakfast in Gangneung early in the day or a filling solo meal near Gangneung Station before or after a train, these are useful points to consider.

Gukbap Cafe Pick Up To You information

• Address: 6 Gangneung-daero 303beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
• Hours: Mon–Thu 07:00–20:00 / Fri 07:30–20:00 / Sat–Sun 07:00–18:00
• Last order: Mon–Thu 19:00 / Sat–Sun 17:00
• Parking: Alley parking is available in front of the restaurant.
• From Exit 3 of Gangneung Station, go down the wooden stairs across the crosswalk; it is a 1–2 minute walk.
• Delivery, reservations, and takeout available