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Cafés in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Hands Coffee Dongchon Resort Branch is a café in Dong-gu, Daegu, with a view of Haemaji Bridge from its large windows. I had the Hands House Brunch Set and creamy mushroom pasta; the sausage was a little salty, but the ciabatta went especially well with the rich pasta sauce.
MUG is a bakery café in Ulju, Ulsan, where I stopped with my baby on a weekend drive. The parking, high chairs, and mountain views made our visit comfortable, though the indoor space was busy and the cinnamon rolls had sold out.
Baegya Coffee is a large bakery café directly in front of Sacheonjin Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon. I stopped by around 5 p.m. on a weekday for two breads, chocolate cake, and drinks; the spacious floors and bakery selection were good, but rain kept me from fully enjoying the sea view or visiting the rooftop.
Pink Wall Cafe is a large bakery café on Yongyuseo-ro near Eulwang-ri in Yeongjong, Incheon. I tried its sweet red bean and mocha cream cheese bagels, then walked through the garden and pink-wall photo spots. Parking was easy, but the national-road location felt awkward without a car.
Pulse Line Coffee is a café near Seoul National University Station on the edge of Sharosu-gil in Gwanak, Seoul. After a meal with my sister, I tried a café latte, Pulse Milk Tea, and crumble pie; the crisp crumble and smooth caramel cream-cheese filling stood out, while the milk tea had a subtle mint note.
Cafe Dunchi is a café on the Namdaecheon River in Yangyang, Gangwon, where I took a party boat ride with my family and our coffee. The music, water views, and private family time were lovely, though the day was windy and cold and the restroom was outside by the parking lot.
Hands Coffee Dongchon Resort Branch is a café in Dong, Daegu, with seating from the second through fourth floors and a rooftop outdoor area. I had an ice cream waffle with iced and hot decaf Americanos while looking over Dongchon Resort; the nutty coffee and crisp waffle worked well together, though vanilla ice cream suited the waffle better than chocolate.
MUG is a bakery café in Ulju, Ulsan, where I stopped during a drive. I tried a blueberry cinnamon roll, ciabatta pepperoni, MUG Black Latte, and Americano, then looked around a small art exhibition. The parking and relaxed setting were good, though many popular breads were gone by late afternoon.
Pink Wall Cafe is a pet-friendly bakery café in Yeongjong, Incheon, with a spacious pink interior, outdoor tables, and parking behind the building. I visited on a date and enjoyed a bacon jalapeño bagel, peach yogurt, and vanilla latte, though the heat and dark clouds made the outdoor area less enjoyable that day.
Baegya Coffee is a large bakery café on Gangneung’s Haean-ro, with ocean views from floors 1 through 3. During a family trip, I had a corn cream shot latte and cake, and the sea view made the visit memorable; the second-floor outdoor terrace is a no-kids zone.
Pulse Line Coffee is a café on Sharosugil near Seoul National University Station in Gwanak, Seoul. I shared crumble pie, black sesame pound cake, yellow cheese muffin, and mulberry yogurt with a friend. The crisp crumble pie stood out, and I liked being able to try small portions of several different desserts.
Cafe Dunchi is a café at the Namdaecheon Water Sports Center in Yangyang, Gangwon, where visitors can take an electric boat on the river. I rode a round boat with my child and my mother, then had drinks at the café. The boat moved slowly, but steering it was difficult at first.
