Ocean-view café in Seogwipo with lattes and desserts: Forest Jeongbang

Is it easy to stop by near Jeongbang Waterfall by car?

While exploring Seogwipo on my Jeju trip, I visited Forest Jeongbang (포레스트 정방) near Jeongbang Waterfall. Its exterior had a relaxed feel, and the café has its own parking lot, which made it convenient to visit by car. Being close to Jeongbang Waterfall also made it a nice place to take a break during the trip.

What are the hours and ordering process?

The hours listed in the original post were 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily, with last orders at 6:30 PM. It also said the café operates without days off.

There were various drinks, including coffee, lattes, and ade, along with desserts. We ordered our drinks and desserts together from the first-floor kiosk. I chose the signature Jeongbang Waterfall Latte, which is a pistachio latte.

What are the ocean-view seats and indoor spaces like?

After ordering, I looked around the café. In addition to the second-floor seating and terrace, there was a separate space on the first floor, so it felt more spacious than I expected. I headed upstairs first.

The second floor felt bright and open, with sunlight coming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows. There was plenty of seating, and I could see green scenery and the sea outside the windows. A terrace extended outside as well.

The separate first-floor space also looked out onto the scenery through large windows. With a variety of sofa and table seating, I could choose the spot I wanted. Each area had a slightly different atmosphere, which made it enjoyable to look around.

How did the Jeongbang Waterfall Latte and desserts taste?

For dessert, I had cheesecake and fresh chocolate. The cheesecake was dense yet soft, with a rich cheese flavor that suited my taste. The fresh chocolate melted smoothly in my mouth and tasted sweet and rich. Since it came in bite-sized pieces, I kept reaching for one at a time.

At first, the Jeongbang Waterfall Latte tasted like a smooth, sweet latte. As I drank it, the distinctive nutty flavor of pistachio lingered subtly at the end. I usually like pistachios, so I enjoyed it.

What was it like staying with a child?

A high chair was available, so I could seat my child comfortably. My child got to rest for a while too. That day, the owner also gave the children drinks and stickers. I appreciated the small gesture, and it felt kind.

Outside the café, there was a photo zone with several characters gathered together. My child, who likes Pokémon, posed beside the characters for photos. There was also a dol hareubang (Jeju stone grandfather statue) behind it, which made it feel like we were in Jeju.

What was the receipt review event like during my visit?

I also joined the receipt review event that day. The first prize was said to be a Jeju hairtail set worth ₩150,000, so I excitedly drew one myself, but I got fifth place. The result was equivalent to ₩1,000, and the drawing process was fun too. It was a brief rest during the trip, spent having desserts with my child and taking photos.