# Gwangju café for ang-butter gaeseongjuak and sweet lattes: Hoyang Horim - By Myeongin (https://superchart.com/en/@southern-table-journeys/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Nam-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@southern-table-journeys/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@southern-table-journeys/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/index.md) ## In short Hoyang Horim is a hanok café in Nam-gu, Gwangju. I had ang-butter gaeseongjuak, sweet potato injeolmi waffles, and lattes in its quiet courtyard and wood-toned seating. Verdict: a lovely stop for a quiet break with traditional sweets and sweet lattes. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 4 Uwol-sun-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (전남광주 남구 우월순길 4 1층) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00 - **Ordering**: Kiosk ordering - **Pets**: Allowed with house rules observed - **Amenities**: Restroom, high chair, Wi-Fi, and affiliated parking information - **Gaeseongjuak**: Classic ₩2,500; apple cinnamon, yakgwa, ang-butter, and lemon ₩2,800; candied walnut ₩3,000 - **Other desserts**: Injeolmi jar bingsu ₩17,000; black sesame jar bingsu ₩18,000; dried persimmon sandwich ₩4,500 - **Waffles and cake**: Blueberry or apple cinnamon Basque cheesecake ₩7,000; injeolmi waffles ₩9,500 *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ## Hoyang Horim, a lovely place to rest in a hanok courtyard ![Hanok café exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-01-1p816-900.webp) ![Café entrance with a tiled-roof-house feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-02-272hp-900.webp) 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. ![Hanok café exterior and entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-03-2ub6j-900.webp) ![Welcoming hanok café exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-04-14b80-900.webp) ![Tiled-roof hanok café view](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-05-6lxha-900.webp) Once you enter, there’s a courtyard. The hanok plus the trees make the atmosphere feel even prettier. ![Hanok café courtyard with a tree](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-06-d9fqr-900.webp) ![Courtyard where the hanok and tree come together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-07-toto7-900.webp) ![Hanok café courtyard space](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-08-unc67-900.webp) - 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. ![Wood-toned hanok café seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-09-12mas-900.webp) ![Café interior with floor cushions](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-10-1onlz-900.webp) The coloring activity is such a blast from the past,, it takes me back to childhood. There are tissues and water too. ![Space with a coloring activity and tissues](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-11-a8kv1-900.webp) 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. ![Café space with blankets and decorative objects](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-12-1tbvb-900.webp) ![Café space with a large mirror](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-13-126ap-900.webp) ## 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!! ![Gaeseongjuak and dessert display](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-14-paw1d-900.webp) ![Tiny, cute gaeseongjuak desserts](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-15-1w67k-900.webp) ![Café ordering and visitor information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-16-3am7g-900.webp) - 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! ![Café amenities and parking information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-17-r61hi-900.webp) 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 ![Gaeseongjuak and latte main menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-18-115j3-900.webp) ![Waffle and drinks main menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-19-1ckjh-900.webp) Ta-da, what do you think?! It looks so pretty and delicious, right?! ![Appetizing desserts and drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-20-1w0h7-900.webp) ![Ang-butter gaeseongjuak dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-21-3avay-900.webp) 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. ![Ang-butter gaeseongjuak and coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-22-4f0nw-900.webp) ![Chewy ang-butter gaeseongjuak](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-23-1m2pz-900.webp) ![Latte and sweet pumpkin injeolmi waffle](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim-24-1ycsp-900.webp) 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 ## Where it is - Hoyang Horim (호양호림) - 1F, 4 Uwol-sun-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (전남광주 남구 우월순길 4 1층) - 전남광주통합특별시 남구 우월순길 4 1층 - 35.1377959, 126.9130754 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%98%B8%EC%96%91%ED%98%B8%EB%A6%BC/@35.1377959,126.9130754,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@southern-table-journeys/gwangju-yangrimdong-gaeseongjuak-hoyanghorim/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt