Brunch café near Ulsan City Hall: sandwiches and tea at Benetto

My older sister and I had an errand at Ulsan City Hall and stopped by Benetto (베네또), a nearby brunch café. Its red brick exterior and yellow sign caught my eye. It was around 3 p.m. and we were feeling peckish, so we ordered two sandwiches and drinks.

Where is Benetto, and when is it open?

Benetto is near Ulsan City Hall, on the first floor at 4 Jungang-ro 213beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea (울산광역시 남구 중앙로213번길 4 1층). The original post listed its hours as 8 a.m.–7 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturdays, with a regular closure every Sunday.

The listed services included group visits and takeout, along with Wi-Fi, high chairs, and mobile payment options.

Is the seating comfortable for brunch?

The interior felt warm and welcoming. It was fairly spacious, with plenty of room between tables, so it seemed like a comfortable place to sit down for brunch. Hearing that they made their own granola and herbal tea as well as sandwiches made me curious about the menu.

What sandwiches are available, and how much is the set Americano?

There were six sandwich varieties when we visited. Depending on the bread, some were already on display and others were made to order. We were told they used fermented bread and prepared all the sandwich ingredients and sauces themselves.

We ordered the jambon burrata sandwich (ham and fresh cheese), the barbecue chicken grilled sandwich, an iced Americano, and the signature Summer Apple, an apple-scented herbal tea. With a sandwich set, the Americano was half price at ₩2,000.

The owner kindly explained the sandwiches and drinks and offered recommendations, which made choosing easier. When the sandwiches arrived, they were large and packed with fillings.

Was the jambon burrata sandwich salty?

The jambon burrata sandwich had plenty of ham tucked into chewy bread. Soft burrata cheese and nutty homemade granola added a lovely mix of textures.

The richness of the cheese was joined by sweet honey and a subtle cinnamon aroma. I was told the cinnamon came from the granola. I usually enjoy cinnamon, so it suited my taste well. With so much ham, I wondered whether it would be salty, but it didn't taste salty to me.

How were the bread and fillings in the barbecue chicken sandwich?

The barbecue chicken grilled sandwich came on focaccia (Italian flatbread), toasted to order and served warm, with generous amounts of barbecue chicken, grilled vegetables, and cheese.

The bread was crisp outside and soft inside, and the barbecue chicken had a distinct, rich aroma. The cherry tomatoes served alongside it were tasty too. I wondered whether they had been peeled and seasoned, but I didn't confirm how they were prepared.

What does Summer Apple taste like, and does it suit the sandwiches?

I chose Summer Apple because it was described as a signature drink. On the first sip, I noticed fragrant herbs, followed by a gentle apple aroma.

There were small apple pieces in the tea, giving me something to chew between sips. I assumed the tea bag was a commercial product, but I was told the owner blended the herbs personally.

Drinking it with the sweet, nutty jambon burrata sandwich left my mouth feeling refreshed. Of everything we tried, the jambon burrata and Summer Apple pairing suited my taste especially well.