# Black sesame bingsu and mango coffee at Yeongju dessert café Café289 - By Sia (https://superchart.com/en/@soft-tube-traces/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Yeongju, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after visiting the store as part of a paid visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@soft-tube-traces/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@soft-tube-traces/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/index.md) ## In short Café289 is a brunch café on Guseong-ro in Yeongju, Gyeongbuk, where one stop covers meals, drinks, desserts and beer. On the way to Museom Village, a couple ordered the tomato beef pasta at 15,000 won, black sesame snow bingsu at 17,900 won and mango coffee at 7,000 won, and all three were worth it. Café289 has parking behind the building, and the signature lotus rice set must be booked in advance. ## Good to know - **Location**: 289 Guseong-ro, 1st floor, Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do - **Parking**: Parking space behind the building (public parking lots nearby too) - **Black sesame snow bingsu**: 17,900 won - **Tomato beef pasta**: 15,000 won - **Mango coffee**: 7,000 won - **Lotus rice set menu**: Book the day before or at least 2 hours ahead - **Review event**: Free croffle for a Naver receipt review - **Seating**: Two-person tables and larger group tables *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* ![Main image of Café289, a brunch café near Yeongju Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-01-zcdxu-1200.webp) *Café289, a recommended dessert spot near Yeongju Station* On this Yeongju trip, my husband and I kept saying "this place is insane haha" over and over while we ate@@@ It's Café289, a Yeongju brunch café! We just wanted to grab a light bite at a nice-looking café before heading to Museom Village that day, but the food and dessert were all so good that I want to break it down for you one by one :) - Location & interior of this brunch café near Yeongju Station - Menu, prices & review event at this brunch café near Yeongju Station - Taste review of the pasta, black sesame bingsu, and mango coffee ## Where is Café289 in Yeongju, and where do you park? Café289 is located at 289 Guseong-ro, 1st floor, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and there's a parking space behind the building. ![Exterior of Café289 on Guseong-ro in Yeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-02-pvb3b-900.webp) We parked at a nearby public lot and walked over, but turns out there's parking right behind the store haha. If we'd known, we would've just come straight here 🤣 If you're driving, don't worry, parking is available — come on over! ## Inside Café289: atmosphere and seating The interior vibe is insane... haha. It's classy overall with a slight vintage touch, and it feels like every single prop and piece of furniture was carefully chosen. ![Classy, vintage-touch interior of Café289](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-03-dc0w4-900.webp) ![Tables and furniture inside Café289](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-04-1mvdi-900.webp) ![Seating and interior decor at Café289](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-05-1qtw3-900.webp) ![Group seating at Café289 for larger parties](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-06-14vt7-900.webp) There are two-person tables plus seating for larger groups, so it looks good for a date with just the two of you, or for visiting with family or friends! There are also various props displayed all around the café. ![Props displayed around Café289](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-07-1tyjx-900.webp) ![Props displayed and for sale at Café289](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-08-pljzw-900.webp) Some of the props are for sale too, so it's actually pretty fun to browse them while waiting for your food. ## Café289 menu and prices, plus booking the lotus rice set Café289 is a brunch café selling meals, drinks, desserts, and even beer. The signature lotus rice set menu (연꽃밥정식) needs to be booked the day before or at least 2 hours in advance. ![Wide shot of the Café289 menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-09-18l5t-900.webp) ![Café289 menu board listing meals and drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-10-1vp2s-900.webp) Don't assume "brunch café" means just coffee and a few sandwiches, haha. They serve full meals, drinks, desserts, and beer, so you can go from meal → coffee → dessert all in one spot without moving anywhere else, haha. ![Menu note about the reservation-required lotus rice set](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-11-172je-900.webp) They told us the signature lotus rice set menu can only be ordered if you book the day before or at least 2 hours ahead. We hadn't booked in advance so we missed it this time — if you're planning a visit, book ahead of time! ### Naver review event: a free croffle ![Notice for the Naver receipt review event offering a free croffle](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-12-3i4ti-900.webp) They're also running a review event where you get a free croffle for writing a Naver receipt review, so if you're planning to eat a meal and dessert, might as well grab that too, haha. ![Drink menu listing mango coffee and avocado coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-13-m4c3i-900.webp) While looking at the drink menu I found something that made me do a double take — avocado coffee, mango coffee...? I asked the owner and she said people come in specifically just for this menu, so of course I can't resist that kind of thing haha. I immediately ordered the mango coffee. ## What we ordered at Café289 ![Ordered food laid out on the table at Café289](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-14-15w6f-900.webp) ![Pasta, bingsu, and mango coffee served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-15-mnm5o-900.webp) - Black sesame snow bingsu (흑임자 눈꽃팥빙수) — ₩17,900 - Tomato beef pasta — ₩15,000 - Mango coffee — ₩7,000 ![Pre-meal salad served in pretty tableware](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-16-1jiy2-900.webp) While we waited, a pre-meal salad came out first. And honestly, along with how good the food tasted, the tableware here was genuinely gorgeous. I love looking at plates and cups, so I was full-on wanting to take them home... ## Tomato beef pasta, 15,000 won ![Café289's tomato beef pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-17-1h85s-900.webp) ![Fork lifting a bite of tomato beef pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-18-8pe45-900.webp) You know how some pretty cafés have "great vibe but so-so food"? But one bite in... wow... why is this pasta so good, haha. This place deserves to be called a Yeongju Station restaurant recommendation too — too good a pasta for a mere café, but too good a coffee and dessert for a mere restaurant 🙊 ## Black sesame snow bingsu, 17,900 won ![Black sesame snow bingsu piled high with black sesame](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-19-902ii-900.webp) ![Black sesame snow bingsu topped with nuts and rice cakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-20-zkbmj-900.webp) For dessert we ordered the black sesame snow bingsu (shaved ice with red bean), which had a generous layer of black sesame on top giving it that signature nutty, rich flavor, plus nuts and chapssaltteok (chewy rice cakes) piled on generously. The topping amount is insane — if you're looking for the best dessert near Yeongju Station, come here without question! ## Mango coffee, 7,000 won: what does it taste like? ![A cup of Café289's signature mango coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-21-1hvf7-900.webp) Everyone... and... you have to try the mango coffee, haha. Just from the name I was thinking, "mango coffee...? What could this possibly taste like?" ![Mango coffee with layered mango and coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-22-rka94-900.webp) But the owner mentioned people come specifically for this drink, so I got curious and ordered it. The sweet, soft mango flavor pairs really well with the coffee — genuinely delicious. Just trust me and order it. ![Carrot cake dessert served with the pasta order](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-23-1hbtg-900.webp) Eating the dessert that comes with the pasta order on top of everything else, I was about to burst, haha. Wait, did we really eat pasta, bingsu, mango coffee, and carrot cake all here...? We properly ate our way through Yeongju, haha. ![Table at Café289 after finishing the meal and dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu-24-10c3v-900.webp) ## Is Café289 worth a second visit? It's a great spot for anyone looking for Yeongju brunch spots since you can handle everything from meal to dessert in one place, and the atmosphere is nice enough that it also works as a Yeongju café to rest at mid-trip. Next time I come to Yeongju, I'm 100% going back. I want to book ahead and try the lotus rice set, and I'm curious about the avocado coffee too, haha. Seriously... 🐶🐶🐶🐶 recommended!! ## Where it is - Café289 (카페289) - 289 Guseong-ro, 1st floor, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea - 경상북도 영주시 구성로 289 1층 - 36.8189562, 128.6275949 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98289/@36.8189562,128.6275949,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@soft-tube-traces/yeongju-cafe-289-mango-coffee-bingsu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt