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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Pino Cafe Cheonan is a large café in Cheonan, Chungnam, with an orange cosmos garden and Western-style brunch. We explored the new annex, lawn, and dog-friendly outdoor areas before having tomato pasta and the Special Lunch with the kids. A lovely one-stop weekend outing for flowers, a meal, and dessert.
Pino Cafe Cheonan is a large garden brunch café near Taehaksan in Pungse-myeon, Cheonan, Chungnam. I had bulgogi and pepperoni pizza plus a croissant sandwich platter at an outdoor table overlooking yellow cosmos with my dog, then wandered the garden. A lovely pick for brunch and a flower-field walk.
Pino Cafe Cheonan is a large garden café in Cheonan, Chungnam, set in the Taehaksan Recreational Forest. I explored its main building, annex, and seasonal garden, then tried bulgogi pepperoni pizza, Pino Schpanner, fresh watermelon juice, and cookies. Verdict: a lovely place for a relaxing date, photos, and a little forest escape.
Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch is a restaurant near Gongju University and the Gongju bus terminal in Gongju, Chungnam. We tried spicy shabu pho, spicy galbi rice bowl, hirekatsu, and cold soba; the hearty spicy pho and galbi-loaded rice bowl stood out. Verdict: a comfortable, good-value pick for solo meals or eating with friends.
Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Dangjin Wondang Branch is a grilled fish restaurant in Dangjin, Chungnam, serving oven-roasted fish and Korean dishes from a self-service bar. I changed both set meals to gondre rice and enjoyed the evening bulgogi, tteokbokki, and kabocha salad. Verdict: a great pick when you want both proper grilled fish and plenty of Korean side dishes.
Sijang Dakbokkeum is a chicken restaurant inside Yesan Market in Yesan, Chungnam. I ordered the shishito pepper chicken stir-fry with cheese and quail eggs to take back to Splas Resom, and it was still satisfying after reheating. Verdict: a generous, spicy chicken-and-beer pick for a Yesan trip.
MIMI Coffee Mill is a converted-warehouse roastery café in Sunseong-myeon, Dangjin, Chungnam. I tried a ₩6,000 MIMI Cream Latte, iced Americano, and four understatedly sweet desserts. MIMI Coffee Mill is a lovely stop for nutty coffee and a relaxed break.
Bulnaneun Jjukkumi Yuryang Direct Branch is a restaurant in Cheonan, Chungnam, serving spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus and pot rice sets. The 17,000 won set came with medium-spicy octopus, two fried shrimp, black-rice pot rice and refillable side dishes. A satisfying choice for a fiery, filling lunch in Cheonan.
Rutai Massage Cheonan Sinbuldang Branch is a massage spa in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. I had a 75-minute aroma treatment alone in a private room, with a foot bath, shower room, tea, and snacks. A relaxing place I’d like to revisit with my parents.
Brewers Coffee Cheonan Sinbu Branch is a café in Sinbu-dong, Cheonan, where coffee is served alongside French-style baked treats. After several return visits, I tried a richly aromatic decaf café latte, almond chocolate madeleine, vanilla canelé, and Dubai financier. A strong pick when you do not want to compromise on either coffee or dessert.
Jinsim Wang Donkatsu Cheonan Buldang Branch is a pork cutlet restaurant in Cheonan, Chungnam, near Cheonan-Asan Station. Its crispy giant pork cutlets and generous takeout spread fed three adults and one toddler with leftovers. A great choice when you want a hearty takeout meal.
Donghae Bada Hoetjip is a seafood restaurant in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. While traveling with family, we ordered the ₩110,000 assorted sashimi and braised seafood set, from boiled pork side dishes to tuna sashimi and roe-filled seafood. Verdict: a generous choice for family meals or group dinners.
