Ocean-view café in Gangneung for corn ice cream: Baegya Coffee

While traveling in Gangneung, I visited Baegya Coffee (백야커피) as a place to take a break while looking at the sea. I sat on the third floor and had drinks and desserts while looking out over the East Sea; the ocean view through the floor-to-ceiling windows and the cozy interior stayed with me.

Where is Baegya Coffee, and what is parking like?

Baegya Coffee is near Sacheonjin and Gyeongpo beaches. As I drove along the East Sea coast, I could spot the café from the main road. There was a large parking lot, so parking was not a concern on this visit.

The hours listed in the original post are 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with last orders at 8:30 PM. Group visits and takeout are available, and there are high chairs and separate restrooms for men and women.

What are the sea view and interior like?

Floors 1 through 3 are indoor spaces, while the fourth floor is an outdoor rooftop. I ordered, picked up my order, and returned my tray on the first floor.

When choosing cafés while traveling, I pay close attention to the view and atmosphere. Here, the wood-toned furniture and warm lighting worked with the sea view to create a cozy feel.

The outdoor terrace and fourth-floor rooftop offered open sea views. However, the outdoor areas are no-kids zones.

After picking up the drinks and baked goods I ordered, I took the elevator and settled on the third floor. Thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows, the East Sea came into view with just a slight turn of my head. Looking at the horizon and waves made for a nice pause during the trip.

What drinks and baked goods are available?

I could choose coffee beans according to my preference, with decaf and extra-shot options also available. There was a wide selection, including lattes, ade drinks, ice cream, and tea.

The bakery selection included cakes, salt bread, pretzels, and soboro (sweet crumb-topped bread), among other items. I felt the prices were reasonable for the taste and quality of the baked goods.

What did the oksigi ice cream and pretzel taste like?

I started with oksigi ice cream, one of the signature desserts. The ice cream captured corn's rich, nutty flavor well.

The KIRI cream cheese pretzel contained raspberry ripple jam. I could taste the smooth cream cheese alongside the raspberry's sweet-tart flavor, and it paired well with the green matcha latte I ordered.

What I liked most about this visit was being able to take my time looking at the sea while eating dessert. It was a moment to sit, watch the waves, and rest between a busy travel itinerary.