Nowon café weekday coconut coffee without a wait: Jeong Ji-young

A weekday afternoon visit with no wait at the Nowon branch

Whenever I looked for a good café at Lotte Department Store in Nowon, Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters was always the one that caught my eye. Every weekend, though, the waiting line was so long that I had to turn around—but I finally had some free time on a weekday afternoon and went...!!

Unlike the bustling weekend atmosphere, a weekday afternoon let me look around the shop at ease and finally enjoy the signature coconut coffee I had been so curious about. It really seems like there is much less of a line on weekdays..?! Having weekdays off is the best...

Opening discounts and promotions at the Nowon branch

20% off made-to-order drinks with a food court receipt: Show your receipt or payment record after using the B1 food court, and you get a huge 20% discount on drinks. The perfect route and perk for coming straight over for coffee after a meal!

A Chuseok event, too! The cold brew buy-2-get-1-free promotion was also underway. Buy two bottles of cold brew and receive one additional bottle; they come neatly packaged, so they looked perfect as gifts or to stock up for a home café.

If you are planning a visit, eat at the food court, keep your receipt, and make the most of the discount. 🤍

Coconut coffee and a dark-roast Americano

I ordered coconut coffee and an iced Americano with dark beans. I had heard that the coconut coffee had surpassed 1.11 million cups sold cumulatively, so this was the menu item I was looking forward to most. 🤤

The deep, pleasantly bitter flavor of espresso and the soft, sweet coconut were a perfect match, so I enjoyed every last sip without getting tired of it. If you usually like Einspänner or cream lattes, I strongly recommend this as a can't-go-wrong choice..!!!🌴🥥

You can choose the beans for the iced Americano. It comes by default with rich, nutty dark-roast beans, but you can change to medium roast or decaf for a brighter acidity or a softer taste, depending on your preference. (+₩500)

A great perk for pregnant customers: What especially impressed me was that pregnant customers can switch to decaf beans for free! That kind of thoughtful consideration really stood out, so it seems like a lovely place for pregnant visitors to come without any 부담.😊

How should you drink the coconut coffee?

It arrives in separate layers at first, so use the straw to stir thoroughly all the way to the bottom. That is how the coconut base and espresso blend perfectly. If you drink it unmixed, it can taste bitter at first and overly sweet at the end, so make sure to stir it well.

Once mixed, the texture changes to something like a smooth coconut milkshake or a rich coconut latte. The coconut's distinctive flavor and sweetness meet the weightiness of the espresso for an even more refined sweetness...🤤

The cream on top was especially memorable. It was so soft and fluffy that it almost melted away.. Unlike regular whipped cream that can feel heavy and rich, it had a subtle coconut scent and wrapped around the palate in a cool, gentle way.🌴🥥

Try savoring just a little of that soft coconut cream layer first, then mix it evenly with the intense espresso underneath for a much fuller flavor.🤤

I had always left disappointed because of the long waits, but visiting leisurely on a weekday afternoon and getting to try a life-changing coconut coffee made me completely satisfied.😊✨

From the flavor of properly sourced specialty beans to the smooth coconut lingering across the palate, I immediately understood why this is such a popular spot worth lining up for. Be sure to stop by Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters at Lotte Department Store in Nowon!🤍