# Rainy-day forest-view bakery café in Gonjiam: meju bread, La Cuesta - By Cooling Coffee Watcher (https://superchart.com/en/@while-coffee-cools/) - Written Jul 10, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gwangju, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@while-coffee-cools/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@while-coffee-cools/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@while-coffee-cools/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/index.md) ## In short La Cuesta Gwangju is a large forest-view bakery café near Hwadam Forest in Gonjiam, Gwangju, Gyeonggi. On a rainy day the writer visited La Cuesta with her dad and husband, watching the green forest through floor-to-ceiling windows over meju bread (made with fermented soybean), a canelé, a milk cream salt bread, a sausage bun and the signature latte. La Cuesta Gwangju keeps its charm even in the rain, and with parking for 100+ cars and plenty of seating, it made a satisfying family outing café. ## Good to know - **Location**: 278 Gyeongchung-daero, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do (near Hwadam Forest) - **Parking**: Space for 100+ cars - **Seating**: 1st and 2nd floors; suits couples, families and groups - **What we ordered**: Meju bread, canelé, milk cream salt bread, sausage bun, iced Americano, decaf café latte, La Cuesta signature latte - **Other menu**: Bakery items, snowflake bingsu (shaved ice), brunch - **Discounts**: 10% off for soldiers, firefighters and police officers (with service ID); coupon event every Monday - **Rentals**: Picnic baskets, picnic mats, blankets *as written by the visitor on Jul 10, 2026* ![Main photo of La Cuesta, a large café in Gonjiam](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-01-1mw84-900.webp) ## A rainy-day parents' night out at La Cuesta in Gonjiam On a day of soft, drizzly rain, I went out with my dad and my husband to La Cuesta, a big café in Gonjiam, Gwangju. The baby stayed with my mom, so it was a little kid-free date of our own 👼😆💛 ![La Cuesta on a rainy day](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-02-x2n91-900.webp) ![Outing scenery at La Cuesta near Hwadam Forest](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-03-m7ojc-900.webp) ![Café space at La Cuesta visited on a family outing](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-04-brpd8-900.webp) We visited this big café near Hwadam Forest, and I was so happy with everything from the atmosphere to the bakery that I had to write a review. The café is spacious and lots of families come, so it would be great to bring the baby next time too. ## Where is La Cuesta, and how is the parking? ![Photo related to La Cuesta's location](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-05-1p9od-900.webp) La Cuesta is a large bakery café near Hwadam Forest in Gonjiam, Gwangju, Gyeonggi, and it's a nice stop on a drive. ![Exterior and surroundings of the large La Cuesta bakery café](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-06-jprmq-900.webp) The parking lot fits 100+ cars, so even on weekends it's relatively easy to use, which I liked. ## Forest-view seating and atmosphere at La Cuesta As a big café should be, the interior is roomy with a variety of seats, so it was easy to relax. With so many seats on the 1st and 2nd floors, I think couples, families and group gatherings would all work. ![1st- and 2nd-floor seating at La Cuesta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-07-1bdmh-900.webp) ![Spacious interior seating at La Cuesta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-08-zx52f-900.webp) ![Seats at La Cuesta with a forest view through the big windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-09-13f3x-900.webp) The forest view through the big windows is especially pretty, and because it was raining, the greens looked even deeper and the mood was so much better. It's a lovely spot to sip coffee quietly and unwind, so I'd recommend it for a family outing or a date. ## La Cuesta bakery menu: what is meju bread? ![La Cuesta menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-10-1691u-900.webp) ![La Cuesta bingsu and brunch menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-11-117ec-900.webp) This is the La Cuesta menu. There's a wide range of bakery items, snowflake bingsu (shaved ice) and brunch dishes, so it's fun to order a bit of everything. ![Meju bread, La Cuesta's signature item](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-12-1ag6r-900.webp) Meju bread (meju-sikppang) is La Cuesta's famous bread, so I'd definitely recommend trying it when you visit. ![La Cuesta meju bread shaped like a block of meju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-13-ewm0o-900.webp) ![Meju bread filled with kidney beans and green peas](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-14-7n004-900.webp) It's literally a loaf shaped like meju (a block of fermented soybeans), packed with kidney beans and green peas, a low-carb, high-protein bread. ![Photo related to the meju bread featured on TV](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-15-khcfo-900.webp) Apparently it was even featured as meju bread on SBS's Live Today. La Cuesta has so many kinds of bakery items that choosing is half the fun. ![La Cuesta bakery display](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-16-q9cne-900.webp) ![Many kinds of bread at La Cuesta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-17-9w7ka-900.webp) ![Breads on display at La Cuesta bakery](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-18-nl9i7-900.webp) ![Cookies and breads on display at La Cuesta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-19-1qah1-900.webp) - Meju bread (signature bestseller) - Skin-beauty cookie (health-themed dessert) - Sausage bun / corn sausage bread - Cinnamon roll / chestnut bread - Canelé - Salt bread / plain buns ![Ordered breads including canelé, milk cream salt bread and sausage bun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-20-1ikiz-1200.webp) We ordered a bunch, including canelé, milk cream salt bread and a sausage bun, and shared them, and every one of the breads was delicious. ## La Cuesta coffee and the signature latte ![Americano, decaf latte and signature latte](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-21-15l5x-900.webp) We ordered 3 drinks at La Cuesta. - Iced Americano - Decaf café latte - La Cuesta signature latte The signature latte is topped with a heap of thick, rich cream and tasted wonderfully nutty. ## La Cuesta events, discounts and facilities ![Photo related to La Cuesta events and discounts](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-22-1husd-900.webp) ![Photo related to La Cuesta facilities](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-23-tx6kn-900.webp) - Coupon event every Monday - Drawing contest - 10% off for soldiers, firefighters and police (with ID) - Outdoor stage (busking performances) - Summer water play area - Naranghan-cut 4-cut photo booth There's something for everyone from kids to adults, so it's a great café for families. And with its big outdoor space, they rent out picnic baskets, picnic mats, blankets and more, so you can enjoy that picnic feeling. ## Is La Cuesta worth visiting on a rainy day? ![Closing photo of La Cuesta on a rainy day](https://img.superchart.com/images/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe-24-1ssqr-900.webp) - Large café near Hwadam Forest in Gonjiam, Gwangju, Gyeonggi - Meju bread and skin-beauty cookies are popular - A café where you really feel the forest-view mood - Outdoor garden for picnics - Easy parking, recommended for family outings La Cuesta, the big Gonjiam café in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, was lovely even on a rainy day. Next time I want to come back on a sunny day and do the picnic properly :) ## Where it is - La Cuesta Gwangju (라꾸에스타 경기광주점) - 278 Gyeongchung-daero, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 광주시 곤지암읍 경충대로 278 라꾸에스타 - 37.3360668, 127.372023 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%9D%BC%EA%BE%B8%EC%97%90%EC%8A%A4%ED%83%80%20%EA%B2%BD%EA%B8%B0%EA%B4%91%EC%A3%BC%EC%A0%90/@37.3360668,127.372023,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@while-coffee-cools/gonjiam-rainy-day-forest-view-bakery-cafe/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt