Gwangju café for ang-butter gaeseongjuak and sweet lattes: Hoyang Horim

Hoyang Horim, a lovely place to rest in a hanok courtyard

True to its hanok café identity, the entrance immediately has that tiled-roof-house feeling. It feels a little like visiting Grandma’s house—warm and welcoming, and great for photos too.

Once you enter, there’s a courtyard. The hanok plus the trees make the atmosphere feel even prettier.

• There are tables and floor cushions set up for eating outside.
• It would be so nice to eat in the courtyard in spring or fall.
• There’s even an umbrella stand that suits the hanok atmosphere.
• The tables, chairs, and cushions are all so stylish,,
• The wood-toned interior and hanok elements go really well together.
• Such a nice place to take a break in a quiet atmosphere.

The coloring activity is such a blast from the past,, it takes me back to childhood. There are tissues and water too.

There are plenty of cushions and blankets, so feel free to get comfortable. The little objects placed around the café and the lighting go so well together—the owner has amazing interior-design sense. There’s also a huge mirror in front of the restroom, so it’s great for photos.

Gaeseongjuak and visitor information

The desserts are displayed here, and the gaeseongjuak (chewy fried rice cakes) look absolutely incredible,, so tiny and cute. They have Basque cheesecake too!!

• Order at the kiosk.
• Write a Naver review and you’ll get a drip bag. If you love coffee, you have to do it!!
• Pets are welcome—just be sure to follow the house rules!

Of course there’s a restroom. There’s also a high chair and Wi-Fi. They provide information on affiliated parking too, so it would be good to read it.

Menu prices

• Injeolmi jar bingsu ₩17,000 / black sesame jar bingsu ₩18,000
• Classic gaeseongjuak ₩2,500 / apple cinnamon, yakgwa, ang-butter, and lemon ₩2,800 / candied walnut ₩3,000
• Dried persimmon sandwich ₩4,500
• Blueberry Basque cheesecake / apple cinnamon Basque cheesecake ₩7,000
• Injeolmi waffles (classic, mugwort, sweet pumpkin) ₩9,500

Ang-butter gaeseongjuak and sweet lattes

Ta-da, what do you think?! It looks so pretty and delicious, right?!

The ang-butter gaeseongjuak combines chewy, sweet gaeseongjuak with sweet red bean paste and butter. It’s a flavor parents and grandparents would really love too. The chewiness of the gaeseongjuak and sweetness of the red bean pair so well with coffee. It’s tiny and cute-looking too.

The condensed milk cinnamon latte has a sweet condensed-milk-and-cinnamon combination, so cinnamon lovers will really like it. The sweet pumpkin injeolmi waffle is a crisp waffle topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream—that’s the key! The sweet pumpkin with cold ice cream is incredible!! The cream on top of the house-made vanilla latte is amazing!! It’s so delicious; I totally recommend it! The vanilla and milk blend beautifully, making it sweet and smooth.

Recommended for

• Anyone who loves traditional desserts
• Anyone looking for a hanok café
• Anyone looking for a pretty café
• Anyone who wants to relax and recharge
• Anyone craving a vanilla latte