Sokcho bakery café for non-coffee drinkers: lemon tea at Cafe Neorae

When you travel in Sokcho, you end up looking for a café where you can enjoy coffee and dessert at a leisurely pace with a pretty view, right? This time I visited Neorae (너래), a big bakery café in Sapyeong, Sokcho :) Cafe Neorae is also famous for its wide-open view of Ulsanbawi rock.

They have a lot of bakery items and desserts too, so I was even more excited. This time I ordered the Neorae Pudding, lemon tea and layered bread, and enjoyed them without any rush, haha.

If you're looking for a café with a nice atmosphere on your Sokcho trip, pay attention! Let me introduce Cafe Neorae in detail~~

Where is Cafe Neorae? Hours and parking

Cafe Neorae is on Wonamhaksapyeong-gil in Sokcho, Gangwon. It's near Sapyeong Soft Tofu Village (학사평 순두부마을), so it's a good place to stop for dessert after a soft tofu meal.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with last order at 5:30 p.m. It's closed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, so keep that in mind before you go.

There's also parking in front of the building, so it's quite convenient if you come by car.

Atmosphere of this large Sokcho bakery café

When I got to the building, the huge glass windows caught my eye. It's a big café, not one of those small ones, so I was excited even before going in, haha. Inside, the high ceiling and wide space are the first things you notice.

Wood-tone furniture and green plants go together throughout, so it felt comfortable and nature-friendly. Plants are placed all around the café, which made the space feel even fresher :) The tables come in a variety of types, so it looked good for couples as well as for families or friends.

Above all, the natural light coming through the glass windows was lovely. Even sitting indoors you get an open feeling, so it isn't stuffy at all. There's seating upstairs too, so exploring the place is fun. Go up the stairs and you'll find a space with a different mood.

Can you see Ulsanbawi from Cafe Neorae?

One of the biggest charms of Cafe Neorae is the view toward Ulsanbawi. When you look for cafés in Sokcho, a pretty interior matters, but a great view makes the visit even more memorable, doesn't it? Through the glass windows you can see the natural scenery toward Seoraksan and Ulsanbawi.

Sitting by the window especially looks great for spending time leisurely while gazing at the mountains spread out wide. There's also a rooftop on the 4th floor, so on a nice day you can enjoy the view outdoors.

I heard the café's name, Neorae, means a wide, big rock in the Gangwon dialect. A name that connects to Ulsanbawi — I think it captures the café's character well :)

What I ordered at Cafe Neorae

I ordered three things at Cafe Neorae: Neorae Pudding, lemon tea and layered bread! A combination of a sweet dessert, a fresh tea and bread :)

• Neorae Pudding
• Lemon tea
• Layered bread (gyeop sikppang)

How were the Neorae Pudding, lemon tea and layered bread?

Signature dessert: Neorae Pudding

The one I was looking forward to most was the Neorae Pudding. It's Cafe Neorae's signature dessert, so I was curious how it would taste.

Neorae Pudding has a different charm from the usual bakery items, so it looked good with coffee or tea. If you like soft pudding, it's worth keeping an eye on.

Lemon tea as the non-coffee drink

Since I'd ordered a sweet dessert, I picked a fresh lemon tea for the drink. Lemon tea, with its zesty aroma and sweet-sour taste, goes well with desserts, right?

Especially when you take a sip of fresh tea while eating sweet pudding or bread, your mouth feels so much lighter. It was just right as a non-coffee drink you can enjoy without any heaviness :)

Layered bread with many layers

For the bakery item I chose layered bread. As the name says, it's a bread with many layers, so you expect a different charm from ordinary sliced bread.

Having bread with the drink made it a nice, simple dessert time. If you're looking for a bakery café in Sokcho where you can enjoy bread and drinks together, take a look!

If you're looking for a big café in Sokcho with a pretty view, or you want to spend a relaxed time looking at Seoraksan and Ulsanbawi, I recommend Cafe Neorae~~