Busan café with a bathhouse-mark sign and choco affogato: Café Buajang

100% healing thanks to the cheerful owner! Chestnut tiramisu at Café Buajang, a Gwangalli dessert café.

I was craving fragrant coffee and sweet dessert, so I went looking for a quiet, pretty café.

Walking through the alley, I found this unique spot in Minrak-dong, Busan — 'Café Buajang' — with a cute ♨️ bathhouse mark drawn right on the sign.

Stepping inside, my eyes were treated to the adorable felt dolls made by the owner, who's a felt-craft master, along with lush green plants scattered everywhere.

The combination of sweet chestnut tiramisu and warm latte was so good I ended up staying happily for a while — let me introduce this healing space!

Café Buajang in 3 seconds

• 💡 Summary: A dessert spot with a cozy, cheerful vibe, filled with lush plants and adorable felt dolls handmade by the owner.
• 🎯 Go here if: You want to complete a successful Gwangalli date with sweet, high-quality handmade desserts, or you're looking for a café with easy parking and plenty to look at.
• 💎 Charm point: The sweet 'chestnut tiramisu' studded with Lotus biscuit and chestnut bits, plus the cheerful owner's sense of humor — turning coffee steam into a ♨️ bathhouse mark!
• 🚨 Real-talk tip: Only 3–4 cars can park in front of the café and the spots can fill up, so it's a good idea to call ahead before visiting!

Is there parking near Gwangalli? 3–4 cars fit in front of Café Buajang

In the Gwangalli area where parking is famously tough, Café Buajang is a rare gem with room for 3–4 cars right out front. (Calling ahead is a must!)

Stepping inside feels like walking into a tiny workshop out of a fairy tale. The owner originally planned to run a craft workshop alongside the café but now focuses on the café — and his felt-craft skills are truly masterful!

It's fun to spot the cute felt dolls placed here and there, and the whole space feels fresh and green thanks to the plants he personally tends.

Above all, thanks to the cheerful, upbeat owner, you get filled with positive energy the whole time you're there — a charming dessert café near Gwangalli.

Apparently a cute stray cat also visits the terrace, but sadly it must have been hiding — I didn't get to meet it!

Café Buajang menu and prices

How do the chestnut tiramisu, caffe latte and choco gelato affogato taste?

At Café Buajang, I ordered chestnut tiramisu, a caffe latte, and a choco-flavored gelato affogato. When the desserts arrived, they were already full of atmosphere.

The 'chestnut tiramisu' fits perfectly with autumn and winter vibes — inside the soft chestnut cream are chunks of chestnut and plenty of Lotus biscuit, so every spoonful is packed with a nutty, sweet flavor that fills your mouth.

Since the dessert is quite sweet, a sip of the nutty, warm 'caffe latte' nicely balances out the sweetness — a golden combo that makes for the perfect Gwangalli date!

The 'gelato affogato,' which lets you enjoy coffee and ice cream at once, I chose in choco flavor.

Instead of just simple chocolatey sweetness, there's a subtle nutty flavor too, giving it a more upscale charm. You could really feel the quality-driven care this Minrak-dong, Busan café puts into every single dessert.

Café Buajang Q&A

Why does the Café Buajang sign have a ♨️ bathhouse mark?

When I asked the owner, he said it's meant to represent the warm steam rising from a coffee cup! It also happens that the building right next door is an actual bathhouse, so a lot of people ask him why he uses the bathhouse symbol — and he laughed cheerfully telling the story.

What is the terrace at Café Buajang like?

It's lush and green with plants everywhere. If you're lucky, you might even meet the small, cute stray cat the owner looks after!

Verdict on Café Buajang

✔ 'Café Buajang' was a Gwangalli dessert café that offered complete healing through the owner's cheerful smile, adorable felt dolls, and sweet handmade desserts.

Enjoying the chestnut tiramisu packed with chestnut and Lotus biscuit alongside a warm latte, you lose track of time in this magical, relaxing space.

With both cute sights and carefully made flavors coexisting here, if you're looking for a Minrak-dong, Busan café for a good time near Gwangalli, I definitely recommend stopping by!

Café Buajang hours, closing day and parking

• Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00–21:00
• Closed: Every Tuesday
• Parking: Available, 3–4 cars in front of the café
• Location: 30 Minrakbondong-ro 27beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea