Gijang family brunch café for watermelon smoothie: Mandali To Go

Mandali To Go Ilgwang Branch: hours, address and basics

Mandali To Go Ilgwang Branch (만달리 투고 일광점) is a brunch café at 60-1 Ilgwang-ro, Ilgwang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, on the 1st and 2nd floors. It is open 08:00–19:00. Since it is close to Ilgwang Beach, it pairs nicely with a seaside walk.

• Birthday perks
• Vegan menu
• Groups welcome
• Takeout
• Separate men's/women's restrooms
• High chairs
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance
• Parking available (free)

Busan family trip day 2: a walk on Ilgwang Beach first

On day 2 of our Busan trip, we spent the night in Haeundae and then headed to Gijang. Before lunch, we strolled along Ilgwang Beach. Since it's a family trip, we tend to prefer relaxed, quiet places over busy ones. The clear blue October sky and the blue of the Busan sea were healing just to look at. After soaking up the sea breeze, we headed to a lunch spot near Ilgwang Beach.

Parking, exterior and wait times at Mandali To Go Ilgwang Branch

There is parking in front of the shop. If it's full, you can use the Ilgwang Beach public parking lot (712 Samseong-ri) or the public lot near the Ilgwang-eup office (77-7 Ilgwang-ro) without trouble.

I booked for 1pm and arrived all happy and humming. Pets are allowed only on the outdoor terrace seats. The building's exterior is simple and gives a natural, comfortable feeling. It was peak lunch time, so there was a short wait, and we waited.

The 1st-floor bakery and kiosk ordering at Mandali To Go

The 1st floor has the bakery display and the counter. You look over the breads, then order at a kiosk. You know how good it feels to walk past a bakery with fresh-baked bread? That very smell drifts softly through the 1st-floor counter area.

The bakery is displayed on the 1st floor, and after browsing you can order easily at the kiosk. The staff were so kind, it put me in a good mood.

The wellness health breads are easy on the stomach and light, perfect as a brunch snack. Thumbs up, really good.

There's a wide variety of ciabatta, and the freshness of the morning bake looks delicious just from looking. I wanted to put them all in my basket, but I'll put down my bread-lover greed~ haha.

The natural little props here and there look lovely. Enjoying a relaxed time like this is a small happiness.

A brunch café near Ilgwang Beach that became a memory of our Busan family trip, full of warmth. They also have a 10% discount event when you take bread to go.

What we ordered at Mandali To Go Ilgwang Branch and the prices

The family ordered two kinds of ciabatta, one sandwich cut in three, and three drinks.

• Spinach potato ciabatta ₩3,600
• Chestnut red bean paste ciabatta ₩6,300
• Handmade jambon apple cream cheese sandwich, cut in 3 ₩14,000
• Watermelon smoothie ₩7,000
• Vanilla bean latte ₩6,500
• Yuja crimson punch tea ₩6,500

What is the 2nd floor at Mandali To Go Ilgwang Branch like?

After ordering, you get a timer bell and head up to the 2nd floor. Even the staircase is rich with autumn feeling.

A crisp, clear autumn day, and it feels great looking out the window at the scenery outside. A big smile, a space full of mood.

The antique-style look suits autumn, and the round and square tables go together well. I enjoyed the short wait before our order came as relaxed time too.

The roomy space also has seating for bigger groups. With several people you could freely share food, or even hold a meeting.

How do the watermelon smoothie and yuja crimson punch tea taste?

Our order was prepared right away.

The watermelon drink tastes naturally of the ingredient itself. The yuja crimson tea, with a slice of lemon, has a deep aroma and flavor in harmony, exactly my style. Sipping it slowly, thumbs up, really good.

Is Mandali To Go worth it for brunch after an Ilgwang Beach walk?

After a beach walk on Ilgwang Beach, I think choosing Mandali To Go Ilgwang Branch for brunch was a great decision. Breakfast plus tea time, good value, a happy time. Saving it as a favorite spot. Do stop by, recommended.