# Uijeongbu drive café with apple hibiscus and matcha Basque: Forerest - By Side Lane Drifter (https://superchart.com/en/@yeonhui-quiet-lane/) - Written Aug 5, 2026 - Updated Oct 6, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@yeonhui-quiet-lane/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@yeonhui-quiet-lane/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@yeonhui-quiet-lane/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/index.md) ## In short Forerest (포어레스트) is a large forest-view café on Nogyang-ro in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi, open until midnight (24:00) with parking for 50+ cars, making it an easy drive from Seoul. At Forerest the writer tried the chocolate and matcha Basque cheesecakes, which are gluten-free and chilled for 16+ hours, plus a flat latte and an apple hibiscus drink recommended by staff. Forerest lives up to its name: a restful café where gazing at the forest feels like a true break. ## Good to know - **Address**: 181 Nogyang-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi (Forerest) - **Public transport**: Take bus 8 from Ganeung Station or Uijeongbu Station and get off at Ujeong Village (Ujeong Maeul) - **Recommended menu**: Basque cheesecake (matcha, black sesame, chocolate), apple hibiscus - **Option**: Oat milk swap for an extra 700 won - **Hours**: 11:00–24:00, open every day of the year - **Time limit**: 2 hours on weekends and public holidays - **Parking**: Parking for 50+ cars *as written by the visitor on Aug 5, 2026* Uijeongbu dessert spot recommendation | Forerest Basque cheesecake review ![Exterior of Forerest, a large café in Uijeongbu](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-01-1fdgj-m-966.webp) *Forerest, a large café in Uijeongbu* ## Forerest location, opening hours and parking Forerest is a large café at 181 Nogyang-ro, Uijeongbu, recommended for its cakes, its desserts and as a drive destination. It's open 11:00 to 24:00 every day of the year, and there's parking for 50+ cars. - Address: 181 Nogyang-ro, Uijeongbu-si (Forerest) - By bus: take bus 8 from Ganeung Station or Uijeongbu Station and get off at Ujeong Maeul - Recommended menu: Basque cheesecake (matcha, black sesame, chocolate) / apple hibiscus - Switching to oat milk costs ₩700 extra - Hours: 11:00–24:00 / open every day / 2-hour limit on weekends and public holidays - Parking: room for 50+ cars Cross the crosswalk on the main road and the Forerest entrance is right there on your right. ![Café Forerest entrance sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-02-ezkki-966.webp) Just follow the Café Forerest sign! Once you come in, you'll see Forerest has an orange brick roof! ## Spacious and relaxed, as a large Uijeongbu café should be ![Wood-filled interior of Forerest](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-03-sg1gy-966.webp) ![High-ceilinged interior of Forerest café](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-04-10rca-966.webp) ![Large café hall with widely spaced seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-05-cjare-966.webp) The first thing I felt the moment I stepped into Forerest was that they really picked the right name. The entrance is filled with wood, so it felt like being together with nature, and I was already looking forward to the rest I'd get while spending time here. The roominess of the space was great too. The ceilings are high and the seats are well spaced, so it never felt stuffy at all. Green forest spreads out beyond the windows, so calling it a "café for resting" fits perfectly. ![Forerest window seats overlooking the forest](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-06-g91rh-966.webp) ![Café seats with natural light coming in](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-07-7dr9z-966.webp) ![Variety of tables at Forerest](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-08-sk5au-966.webp) ![Wide window seat with a forest view](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-09-1lcjn-966.webp) The tables come in many types, so it felt comfortable whether you come alone, on a date, or for a family or group gathering. Thanks to the natural light from the big windows, I felt warm and at ease wherever I sat. ## Why Forerest is famous as a cake spot in Uijeongbu One reason Forerest is so loved is that it makes its desserts in-house. ![Display of Forerest's house-made Basque cheesecakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-10-bdblr-966.webp) The signature Basque cheesecake, chocolate Basque cheesecake, black sesame Basque cheesecake and matcha Basque cheesecake are aged in the fridge for 16+ hours, which is said to give a deeper, richer flavor. I was also impressed that they're gluten-free, so you can enjoy them without worry. I ordered the chocolate and matcha cheesecakes! One bite and the cheese flavor was rich, yet the texture was really smooth. The dense, fudgy feel of Basque cheesecake is exactly my taste! I immediately understood why it's become known by word of mouth as a cake and dessert spot in Uijeongbu. ![Forerest menu board and price list](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-11-i9t04-966.webp) *Forerest menu* I'm including the Forerest price list too! ## The coffee was really satisfying too Forerest takes coffee as seriously as dessert. ![Forerest coffee brewed from specialty beans](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-12-ne3f6-966.webp) They say they blend four specialty beans after roasting, researching the balance that goes best with desserts. The staff recommended the flat latte, and the smooth milk and rich bean flavor blended nicely. I was really happy with it. I also ordered the apple hibiscus. The color is gorgeous and it added a refreshing touch on a hot summer day! ![Reddish apple hibiscus drink](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-13-1b50j-966.webp) Having coffee and cheesecake together, each seemed to bring out the other's flavor. For those who are wary of caffeine, there's also decaf coffee and carefully selected organic tea, so you can choose to suit your taste, which I liked. ## Why I recommend it as a date course in Uijeongbu Forerest felt less like a place just to drink coffee and more like a place to rest. It's good for quiet conversation while looking at the forest, and the relaxed mood suits spending time with a partner. ![Forerest date seat facing the forest](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-14-13ry6-m-966.webp) ![Table with dessert and coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-15-hkk13-m-966.webp) ![Café atmosphere good for taking photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-16-2ht07-m-966.webp) Enjoying pretty desserts and coffee, taking photos and chatting slowly, the time really flew by. If you're looking for a café with a nice atmosphere in Uijeongbu, I think it would be a very satisfying date spot. ## Also great as a drive course near Seoul There's a large parking lot, so it was easy to visit by car. It's a good spot to reach on a drive a little way out of Seoul, so I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a drive course near Seoul. After the drive, sipping a coffee while looking at the forest was far more healing than I expected. Forerest has old areas that aren't in operation yet, and since they belong to a separate landowner, I only saw them from a distance! It gave me the impression that someone bought the old site of a US military base officers' quarters and turned it into an art space! ![Old, unused building next to Forerest](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-17-1rae3-1200.webp) ![Old space on the former US military officers' quarters site](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-18-1f7kl-m-966.webp) ![Outdoor grounds styled like an art space](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-19-g4f45-966.webp) ![Old Forerest building seen from a distance](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-20-147fs-m-966.webp) ![Outdoor café scenery blending with the forest](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-21-1u0z7-966.webp) ![Forest path scenery around Forerest](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-22-13vhk-966.webp) ## Overall verdict Forerest in Uijeongbu was a café where the word "rest" fits best, just like its name. The spacious, pleasant space, the view of the forest, the carefully made gluten-free cheesecake and the coffee brewed from specialty beans were all satisfying. If you're looking for a large café, a cake spot, a dessert spot, a date course, a drive course or a dog-friendly café in Uijeongbu, I recommend visiting at least once. Above all, Forerest seems to be the only café in Uijeongbu open until midnight, so it looks like a great pick for a drive course! Even a short break here left me feeling much calmer. ![Closing shot of Forerest, a good place to rest](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque-23-61vs9-966.webp) ### Highlights - Large café in Uijeongbu - Cake spot in Uijeongbu - Dessert spot in Uijeongbu - Gluten-free cheesecake - Specialty blend coffee - Large private parking lot ## Where it is - Forerest (포어레스트) - 181 Nogyang-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi, South Korea - 경기도 의정부시 녹양로 181 포어레스트 - 37.7673048, 127.0340576 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%8F%AC%EC%96%B4%EB%A0%88%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8/@37.7673048,127.0340576,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@yeonhui-quiet-lane/uijeongbu-forest-drive-cafe-basque/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt