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Cafés in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Pink Wall Cafe is a bakery café in Eulwang-ri, Yeongjong, Incheon, where I tried mocha cream cheese and basil tomato bagels. The pink, plant-filled setting was good for photos, but the bagels were softer than chewy and the similar indoor tables made choosing a seat difficult.
Pulse Line Coffee is a café in a Sha-ro Street alley between Seoul National University Entrance and Nakseongdae stations in Gwanak, Seoul. I visited alone for the signature Pulse-nal Latte and a handmade crumble pie; the lightly sweet, herb-forward latte paired especially well with the sweet pie.
Baegya Coffee is a large bakery café directly across from Sacheonjin Beach in Gangneung, where I had coffee and bread while looking out at the sea. The open view and terrace were memorable, though many breads were sold out and window seats were full when I arrived late on a weekend.
Hands Coffee Dongchon Resort Branch is a four-story café in Dong, Daegu, with spacious seating and views of Dongchon Resort. I ordered Double Tray Hands Brunch Set B with mushroom cream pasta and a soft jambon-beurre; both were mild and satisfying, and parking was easy during my visit.
MUG is a large bakery café in Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju, Ulsan, with a spacious interior and walking trails. I had a blueberry cream cheese cinnamon roll with coffee, then walked about 10 minutes uphill to the viewpoint. The natural views and chance to take a gentle walk made the visit memorable.
Benetto (베네또) is a café near Ulsan City Hall in Nam-gu, where I returned with my mom for a sandwich lunch. During my visit, the coffee and sandwich lunch set was ₩10,000 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; I especially liked the Mexican beef sandwich’s tender meat and crisp, chewy bread. The café was full between noon and 1 p.m., but quieted down after 1 p.m.
Cafe Dunchi is a floating café on Namdaecheon Stream in Yangyang, Gangwon, where I had coffee and rode an electric boat with my 18-month-old during a family trip. The boat was easy to operate even on a cloudy day, and the spacious parking lot, baby life jacket, and blankets made the visit comfortable.
Pink Wall Cafe is a bakery café on Yongyuseo-ro in Yeongjong, Incheon, with vividly pink indoor and outdoor spaces. I took photos by the exterior wall and among the indoor props, then had a hot Americano and strawberry latte. The strawberry latte had plenty of strawberry flavor, while the coffee leaned burnt rather than acidic; I was too full to try the bakery items.
Pulse Line Coffee is a café 632 m from Exit 1 of Seoul National University Station in Gwanak, Seoul. I ordered the signature Pulsenal Latte, an iced Americano, and a muffin; its unusual purple latte stood out, while the spacious, calm interior made for a comfortable stay. Parking is not provided.
Baegya Coffee is a large bakery café opposite Sacheonjin Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon. On the third day of our trip, we had a mocha bun, corn mayo cheese bread, and an iced Americano; the bread and coffee were satisfying, though the late arrival meant the night sea did not photograph well.
Hands Coffee Dongchon Resort Branch is a multi-floor café in Dong, Daegu with full-height windows and a rooftop. I had Sunday brunch there with my husband, choosing pagery cream pasta and a jambon-beurre sandwich from Set B. It was busy at 11 a.m., but the varied seating and spaces on each floor made it enjoyable to look around.
MUG is a large café in Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju, Ulsan, where I visited with my baby. The changing table, sink beside the nursing room, and microwave made the visit easier, and I enjoyed the chestnut cheesecake; however, very few bakery items remained when I visited.
