Sachang-dong café family brunch with shrimp sandwich: Eopcheonri382

These days, even for a single meal, I try to eat a bit healthier and more balanced, so I end up reaching for poke bowls or salads more often. On a weekend morning I was craving something fresh, looked it up, and ended up at Eopcheonri382.

What kind of café is Eopcheonri382 Chungbuk National University Branch? Location and hours

Eopcheonri382 Chungbuk National University Branch is a brunch café located on the 1st floor, 713-1 1sullo-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, near Chungbuk National University in Sachang-dong. Hours are Mon–Fri 09:00–23:30 and Sat–Sun 10:00–23:30, with last order at 23:20.

Eopcheonri382 has a wide menu ranging from poke bowls to sandwiches, salads, coffee and other drinks, so it seems good for brunch, a light lunch, or a full meal. Being near Chungbuk National University, it looked like a solid spot for students grabbing a quick meal or just hanging out like a café, and delivery orders kept coming in the whole time. Even the exterior gives off Eopcheonri382's signature retro vibe.

Inside Eopcheonri382: seating and kiosk ordering

Once inside, Eopcheonri382 Chungbuk National University Branch is more spacious than you'd expect! The overall vibe is warm and comfortable. There are bar-style seats by the window and plenty of tables suited for 2 to 4 people.

Lately I like that instead of being too flashy or trendy, it has a bit of that old-school teahouse feel — comfortable haha. Visiting on a weekend morning, it was quiet and relaxed, perfect for enjoying brunch. Orders are placed at the kiosk, and takeout is available too.

Eopcheonri382 menu: poke bowl rice and sauce options

Eopcheonri382's menu has a wide range of drinks — coffee, lattes, the 'field' series, health juices, smoothies — but the food menu is also pretty solid.

For poke bowls, you can choose between brown rice or buckwheat noodles, and pick a sauce from oriental, ranch, citron, or Cajun chili — so you can tailor it to your taste.

What two adults and one child ordered

• Smoked duck poke bowl ₩12,600
• Shrimp sandwich ₩7,900
• 2 iced americanos ₩7,000
• Peach iced tea (1) ₩4,000

How was the smoked duck poke bowl with brown rice and oriental sauce?

For the smoked duck poke, I picked the brown rice + oriental sauce combo.

The smoked duck, the main ingredient, was piled on generously, and everything else — braised soy egg, cherry tomatoes, garlic flakes, egg strips, jalapeños, lettuce — was well-balanced, so it looked hearty just from the visuals. With the brown rice mixed in, it's not just a salad of vegetables — it was filling enough to be a full meal on its own. The sauce portion is generous, so if you mix it all in it gets too salty — mixing about half, or 2/3, was just right.

Each ingredient has a different texture and none of it is too intense, so you don't get tired of it while eating the whole bowl — I think that's part of the appeal of poke.

Shrimp sandwich at Eopcheonri382: hot shrimp cutlet fried to order

Personally, the shrimp sandwich (₩7,900) at Eopcheonri382 was more satisfying than I expected. Even in the photo you can tell how stuffed it is. Lettuce, tomato, assorted vegetables, and a thick shrimp cutlet are packed in — it was almost hard to fit in one bite! Since the shrimp cutlet is made fresh right after ordering, it was warm, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside 🥹

Final verdict on brunch at Eopcheonri382 in Cheongju

I've been trying to eat healthier lately, and Eopcheonri382's menu let me have health, taste, and fullness all at once, which was very satisfying. The smoked duck poke and shrimp sandwich were both generously packed with ingredients and more filling than expected, and the warm shrimp cutlet with crisp vegetables exceeded my expectations.

On a day when you want something light but filling — a poke bowl, tortilla wrap, or sandwich alongside a cup of coffee — this is a great brunch spot to know near Chungbuk National University. If you're looking for a good café near Chungbuk National University or in Sachang-dong, give it a try!