Daegu café with bridge views and waffles: Hands Coffee

I visited Hands Coffee Dongchon Resort Branch (핸즈커피 동촌유원지점) with my mother. We could enjoy coffee and dessert in a spacious setting with a bridge view, and my mother especially liked the view.

How are the parking and group seating?

The parking lot was large, so I thought it would be a good place to meet by car.

The interior had a vintage atmosphere. The second floor held the payment area and café, while the third and fourth floors also had seating, so it felt spacious overall.

What brunch and simple desserts are available?

There was a wide range of brunch options, including a brunch set sold only at the Dongchon Resort Branch. The set seemed reasonably priced. At the time of my visit, it was available until 3 p.m.

I saw the waffles in the display case and ordered the Häagen-Dazs ice cream waffle.

They also had cookies with roasted almonds and dark chocolate. They were sold individually or in packs of five, which seemed like a good option for a simple dessert.

Freshly baked ciabatta with balsamic oil was ₩5,000. The ciabatta looked thick, so it seemed like good value.

There were also old-fashioned bingsu (shaved ice dessert) with a milk base and green tea bingsu topped with Häagen-Dazs ice cream. The bingsu prices also felt manageable.

I had received the cold brew as a gift and tried it before, and I remember both its aroma and flavor being good.

What are the view and seating atmosphere like?

There were many comfortable seats, so it looked suitable for studying. Areas throughout the café were set up like photo spots, which I thought would be nice for taking pictures with children. The overall atmosphere reminded me of a hotel lounge.

The view of the Dongchon Resort bridge was striking. There was also a bar table that looked good for two people sitting side by side, and the fourth floor was decorated like a rooftop, making it suitable for photos.

What did the Häagen-Dazs ice cream waffle taste like?

We ordered a Häagen-Dazs ice cream waffle, a hot long black, a whipped-cream cappuccino, and Basque cheesecake. Since the waffle took about 10 minutes to bake, I asked for the drinks to come out with it.

The glutinous-rice waffle came with two Häagen-Dazs ice cream flavors and whipped cream. The waffle was crisp yet chewy, and the ice cream felt pleasantly dense.

Vanilla was the default ice cream flavor, and I could choose one of green tea, strawberry, or chocolate as an additional flavor. I chose green tea, and it had a rich taste. The waffle's crisp texture worked well whether dipped in cream or topped with ice cream.

How did the coffee pair with the cheesecake?

The long black was full-bodied, with a lingering aroma. It tasted a little deeper and more bitter to me than an Americano.

The whipped-cream cappuccino combined hot espresso with cold whipped cream. The smooth coffee, sweet cream, and cinnamon came together nicely, and it suited my taste because I like coffee topped with cream.

The Basque cheesecake was moist and dense. I especially liked it paired with the slightly bitter long black.