Pyeongtaek garden café in coreopsis season: brunch for two at Sisup

What kind of café is Sisup (시숲) in Anjung, Pyeongtaek?

Sisup (시숲) is a garden café at 680 Hyeondeok-ro in Hyeondeok-myeon (Anjung), Pyeongtaek, where green lawn and forest views fill your eyes. It makes you feel like you're staying in the woods. The wide lawn, white parasols and the trees stretching out behind blend together so naturally that it feels like the forest is cradling the café.

• Address: 680 Hyeondeok-ro, Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, South Korea (1st floor)
• Hours: Saturday–Sunday 10:00–20:00 (last order 19:30)
• Hours: Monday–Friday 10:00–19:00 (last order 18:30)

Is parking easy at Sisup?

Yes. There's plenty of dedicated gravel parking right next to the café. The parking lot is as roomy as the big outdoor space, so even on weekends or at brunch time you can park fairly comfortably. Every time I come, I feel the same: no parking worries is a big plus for families and for people bringing their dogs.

Coreopsis in bloom in Sisup's garden in late spring

The garden at Sisup was full of bright yellow coreopsis (금계국) this time. My friend said they come here often, and looked at the flowers with real affection.

What do yellow coreopsis look like against green grass? It felt like a garden straight out of a painting.

What we ordered at Sisup and how much it cost

That day we ordered the Sisup Brunch for two (₩23,800), a Marlenka cinnamon cake (₩6,800), an Americano (₩5,800) and an iced almond cream latte (₩7,000).

I'd love to enjoy a slow brunch looking at the green view through the big windows, but when nature is this beautiful, you simply have to go out to the garden.

Is the Sisup Brunch for two enough for two people?

The Sisup Brunch (₩23,800 for two) comes loaded with thick toast, bacon, sausage and salad, so it's a satisfying meal for two. Sisup's brunch menu is well put together, and on weekends lots of people come just for brunch.

How does Sisup's almond cream latte taste?

Sisup's almond cream latte (iced, ₩7,000) fills your mouth with a nutty almond aroma.

Drinking it while looking at the garden and the forest, it felt like taking a bite of dessert, a happy cup of coffee.

The more I drink, the more a gentle coffee flavor comes up, huh?

The softness of the cream and the nuttiness of the almond go well with the forest view. It's perfect as a signature menu item.

Marlenka cinnamon cake with Häagen-Dazs ice cream on top

Sisup's Marlenka cinnamon cake (₩6,800) is charming, with sweet honey flavor and a subtle cinnamon scent. On top of the moist, layered cake, I added Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream. Seeing that big scoop on top put me in a good mood.

The moment the ice cream slowly melts into the cake was memorable. Warm and cold at the same time, like an apple pie or cinnamon dessert at a high-end dessert café, it's a perfect match with coffee.

• Golden-grilled thick toast
• Sunny-side-up egg with a runny yolk
• Crispy bacon
• Juicy sausage

I'm so happy to be having brunch at Sisup right now, looking at the wide lawn garden and the forest. Eating brunch with a dear friend surrounded by green, I even felt like I was on a trip.

Is Sisup dog-friendly?

This large café in Anjung, Pyeongtaek allows dogs outdoors. As long as you follow basic etiquette, like keeping your dog on a leash and bringing poop bags, you can visit with your pet.

With its wide lawn, Sisup seems especially popular with dog owners. It's a nice place to enjoy nature and spend a relaxed time with your dog. (One of my friends has a dog, and for a moment I thought I should recommend this place to her.)

Can you hold a garden wedding at Sisup?

I heard Sisup in Anjung, Pyeongtaek has been getting lots of outdoor wedding inquiries lately thanks to its beautiful garden.

In fact, I saw notices introducing garden weddings here and there around the café.

The wide lawn, forest backdrop and natural light make you dream of a special outdoor ceremony.

A small wedding in a place like this, around this time of year, would be gorgeous~

I imagine the flowers and green scenery that change with the seasons as the backdrop for wedding photos. For people like me who want to mark a meaningful moment in nature, it seems like a really appealing spot.

Why I want to go back to Sisup

Great scenery and tasty brunch,

and just one cup of fragrant coffee is enough to make today a memorable day.

If you want to feel close to nature and relax in Anjung, Pyeongtaek, I highly recommend Sisup.

I'm grateful to my friend for making time for me, and grateful for a day when we could chat and share this sunny, glorious feeling. Having a café like this close to home is a blessing.