Locals' Guide To Famous Cafes In Gangwondo
10 Must-Visit Cafes In Gangwondo With Breathtaking Views & Delicious Drinks!
Gangwondo is a popular tourist destination in Korea because of the gorgeous mountain landscapes and sandy East Sea beaches.
Today we want to show you 10 famous must-visit cafes to sweeten your vacation experience.
Cafe Gamzabatt
카페 감자밭
Address: 강원도 춘천시 신북읍 신샘밭로 674
674 Sinsaembat-ro, Sinbuk-eup, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Hours: 10:00-19:00
How To Get There: Take bus 11 or 12 at Chuncheon Station Transfer Center (춘천역환승센터) to the Sangcheon Elementary School stop (상천초등학교).
Cafe Gamzabatt's potato snacks are offered in original, cheese, and curry flavor. The highlight is that the breads really look like potatoes!
We ordered the original flavor Chuncheon Potato Bread (춘천 감자빵) for 3,300 won, and Potato Latte (감자라떼) for 6,000 won.
The outside of the potato bread was chewy and the potato filling was thick and super delicious.
Of course the taste of the potato latte was very unique as well, just don't forget to stir well to combine the flavors.
In addition to the charming breads and drinks, there is a lovely outdoor area where the owner has planted sunflowers, chrysanthemums, and other flowers to create a romantic atmosphere.
Terarosa Coffee Gyeongpo Lake Branch
테라로사 경포호수점
Address: 강원도 강룽시 난설헌로 145
145 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Hours: 09:00-21:00
Last order: 20:30
Terarosa Coffee is a coffee chain in Korea headquartered in Gangneung, where their factory is located. They also have locations in Seoul, Yangpyeong, and Busan and are known for their high quality coffee beans from all over the world.
The interior of the shop has its own unique style. Foreign books line the walls and anyone is free to pick one up and read while sitting and relaxing at Terarosa, making it a perfect place to unwind.
House Tea (하우스 티)
7,000 won
Terarosa's House Tea uses season fruit, so depending on when you go, the flavor will be different. We visited during apple and beet season. The sweetness of the apple combined with the beet was super refreshing.
Fresh Lemon Cake (프레쉬 레몬 케이크)
3,800 won
The fresh lemon cake is neither too sweet nor too sour, but perfectly balanced, so it is refreshing, though the outside was a bit dry.
346 Coffee Story
346 커피스토리
Address: 강원도 강릉시 창해로 348
348 Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Hours: 08:30-23:30
346 Coffee Story is a 4-story coffee shop located near Gangmun Beach (강문해변) that is popular because of the ocean views from each floor.
Inside the shop, there are drinks and many different kinds of pastries and baked goods, both savory and sweet, so there is something here to suit everyone's tastes.
The seats on the deck that look out at the beach are obviously very popular.
Black Sugar Milk Tea (흑당 밀크티)
5,500 won
The black sugar milk tea here is not too sweet or too rich. The taste is just right, but don't forget to stir well before drinking.
Cafe Toenmaru
카페툇마루
Address: 강원도 강룽시 난설헌로 232
232 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Hours: 11:00-19:00
Last Order: 18:00
Closed: Tuesdays
Gangneung is known for its ocean views, but that's not all it has to offer. There are also many cafes with unique interiors, such as Cafe Toenmaru, considered by many to be the most popular cafe in Gangneung.
We came on a weekday evening, but still had to wait in line for 20 minutes.
The interior isn't very flashy and the menu selection is not huge, but many people come here to enjoy the great atmosphere.
Most of the interior space is decorated with wood tones which, combined with the rows of bamboo outside, creates a very romantic and classic atmosphere.
Toenmaru Coffee (툇마루커피) 5,500 won
Chestnut Sweet Potato Madeleine (밤고구마마들렌) 3,800 won
The drinks are all made fresh to order, so there is also a bit of a wait once you order. The signature menu item here is Toenmaru Coffee, a rich and sweet latte with black sesame.
The chestnut sweet potato Madeleine was also very special with pieces of soft, rice cake inside and a crispy slice of sweet potato on top.
Gangneung Stay Interview
강룽 스테이인터뷰
Address: 강원도 강룽시 강동면 율곡로 1458
1458 Yulgok-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Hours: 10:00-19:00
Booking: Official Website
Gangneung Stay Interview is not just a coffee shop, but also a famous homestay.
With its close to nature feel and simple decor, it has become very popular, and even received the Gangwondo Architecture and Culture Award in 2018.
Inside, you will find an open space with large windows and high ceilings that create a bright and airy aesthetic.
It can get very crowded here on weekends, so if you plan on booking a room here, be sure to make a reservations at least 3 weeks in advance!
Every corner of the cafe has a great view of the ocean, which is another factor that draws visitors.
Additionally, you can sit outside and enjoy the serenity of the surrounding natural environment and cool sea breeze.
Strawberry Latte (딸기라떼)
8,000 won
The drinks here are very cute and the packaging is very nice, with a little sticker portraying the sun rising over the sea. After you finish your drink, you can take the bottle as a souvenir. The strawberry latte is sweet and easy to drink.
Cafe ROTONDA
카페 로톤다
Address: 겅원도 원주시 지정면 조엄로 56-3
56-3 Joeom-ro, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
Hours:
Mon-Fr: 11:00-21:30
Sat-Sun: 11:00-22:00
In the past few years, many large coffee shops have appeared in Wonju, one of those being Cafe ROTONDA.
Floor to ceiling windows flood the cafe with warm sunlight, making the unique central red brick rotunda and counter stand out even more.
On nice days, you can sit outside and watch the sun set.
Rotonda Latte (로톤다라떼) 7,000 won
Raspberry Cake (라즈베리 케익) 6,500 won
The Rotonda Latte is this shop's most iconic drink. The top part is coffee mixed with cream, which helps to neutralize any bitterness.
The cream cheese on the raspberry cake melts in your mouth. The raspberry filling in the middles is tangy, which helps to bring dimension to the sweet treat.
If you're in the Wonju area, be sure to stop by and enjoy some quiet relaxation time.
Eunhasu Cafe
은하수 카페
Address: 강원도 철원군 동송읍 한탄강길 112
112 Hantangang-gil, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon, Gangwon-do
Hours: 11:00-22:00
Last order: 21:00
Eunhasu Cafe is a fairly large 2-story cafe in Cheorwon.
At Eunhasu Cafe, you can get a great view of the Hangtangang Bridge and green rice fields while enjoying delicious deserts.
In addition to beverages such as coffee and fruit juices, the shop also sells snacks like cakes and cookies, but the thing people specifically come here for is the Kiss Rings which come in three different flavors: cheese, garlic, and blueberry.
Blueberry Latte (블베리라떼) 6,000 won
Blueberry Kiss Ring (Kiss Ring 블루베리빵) 8,900
The blueberry latte is a new drink to the shop. The size was quite large and it was visually appealing as well as have a very nice fresh blueberry taste.
Inside of the Kiss Ring there is blueberry jam and it was honestly big enough to split between two people.
Nongol Cafe
논골카페
Address: 강원도 동해시 논골1길 24
24 Nongol 1-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
Hours: 10:00-21:00
If you walk along Nongol 1-gil in Mukho Lighthouse Village for 10-15 minutes, you will find the clean and sophisticated Nongol Cafe.
The cafe has only 6 tables that seat 4 each, however the vast ocean view is spectacular and the atmosphere is very relaxing.
Though the the menu items here are ones you can easily find at other cafes, the prices here are lows, which is a perk. An iced Americano is just 3,000 won, and the prices for other drinks are similar.
Pink Lemonade (핀크 레몬에이드), Blue Lemonade (블루 레몬에이드) 3,500 won each
The fun colored lemonades were cool and refreshing, perfect for cooling down on a hot day like when we visited.
You don't need to look far to see beautiful panoramic ocean views at this cafe. If you're looking for a reasonably priced cafe with a breathtaking view, we recommend checking out Nongol!
Sokcho Chilseong Boatyard
속초 칠성조선소
Address: 강원도 속초시 중앙로46번길 45
45 Jungang-ro 46beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwondo
Hours: 11:00-20:00
Last Order: 19:30
This shipyard-turned-cafe is currently the trendiest cafe in the city of Sokcho.
It may not look like much from the outside, but inside, it offers a comprehensive experience from a cafe and museum to a retro-esque bookstore.
The tables on the second floor overlook Cheongcho Lake, which flows into the East Sea.
If you're feeling like munching on something, try one of their scones, which come in a variety of flavors, with your coffee.
We tried the chocolate scone (5,000 won) and iced latte (5,500 won).
The scone had lots of melted chocolate chunks inside, perfect for someone with a sweet tooth.
After you've finished devouring your coffee and dessert, be sure to check out other parts of Chilseong Boatyard including their exhibition space and the waterfront bookstore that sells books as well as little knick knacks.
Relax by the waters in Sokcho and travel back in time!
Lake Road 133
호수길133
Address: 강원 횡성군 우천면 전재호수길 133
133 Jeonjaehosu-gil, Ucheon-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Hours: 10:00-20:00
Garden Closes at 20:30
In the county of Hoengseong, famous for its hanwoo, or locally grown beef, you'll find this house-turned cafe with a gorgeous garden hidden away in nature.
If you order a drink per person, you can roam around the garden which boasts a scenic waterfall and a stream.
We ordered an Iced Americano (7,500 won) Iced Cafe Latte (8,500 won) and Croffle (7,500 won).
Given that the prices include the entry to the garden, we thought they weren't super overpriced, but after tasting them, we did feel that the prices were quite steep.
The croffle, especially, didn't taste freshly made, more like a frozen waffle and we didn't want to think about how much we paid for it.
Regardless, if you're looking for a calm cafe where you can spend time both indoors and outdoors and don't mind if the food and drinks taste good or not, Lake Road 133 is a great option to consider!
What did you think of these 10 must-visit cafes in Gangwondo?
There's definitely something for everyone and any of these places would make lovely backdrops for photos.
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