Try these 10 best cafes for cherry blossom viewing in South Korea. A fun way to relax and enjoy the spring flowers.
About Cherry Blossom Season in South Korea
Spring in Korea really begins with the Cherry Blossom 벚꽃 Season. People will drive for hours just for their own beautiful pictures with and of these lovely pink and white flowers. If you’re looking for spots to enjoy a refreshing drink while admiring the beauty of these blossoms, we’ve collected a few options.
What Makes These Cafes “The Best”
Every best list depends on the personal taste of the person that makes it. For me, I like locations easily accessed from Pyeongtaek-si, South Korea. I also prefer cafes that feel comfortable for both myself and my daughter.
Cafe Narnia (Asan)
Recommended cafe stop: Cafe Narnia, a magical themed cafe, adding cherry blossoms to the experience will truly feel as though you’ve stepped through the wardrobe. Great place to stop for lunch as well.
Cafe Uuol Narnia 2560
041-548-2560
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Hangul Address
충남 아산시 음봉면 월랑길 53-2
Coffee shop that serves brunch and dessert.
People & Story Cafe (Cheonan)
Located next to Cheonhoji Lake, a 1.8K walk that is stroller and pup-friendly. Not a lot of shade, so plan accordingly. Best for those days when you just need a short walk. You’ll find many spots to sit and relax, as well as other cafes along the way.
Recommended cafe stop: People & Story is a unique, vintage cafe with lots of parking. You enter from the second floor with lovely indoor and outdoor views of the lake, and walk down to the first floor and bar area. My favorite coffee drink is the Einspanner. My favorite non-coffee drink is the Passion Fruit Ade.
People and Story
041-566-3133
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Hangul Address
충남 천안시 동남구 천호지길 17
Cute two-story Cafe, the bar is downstairs, you enter on the upper floor. Outdoor seating with lake views and access to a lake walk.
Gobok Residence Cafe (Sejong)
Located next to Gobok Lake, a 6k walk. Took my toddler and I 2 hours non-stop to walk around this lake. While the route is stroller and pup-friendly, about 1/3 of the walk does not have a sidewalk so you’ll have to pay close attention to moving traffic along the way. Would recommend sunscreen and lots of water though you’ll find a number of cafes, restaurants, a sculpture park, and rest spots along the way.
Recommended cafe stop: Gobok Residence Cafe has large open windows and covered outdoor seating for blossom viewing. They also have their own parking area and they are across the street from one of the entrances to the lake walk.
Gobok Residence Cafe
010-5846-0750
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Hangul Address
세종 연서면 도신고복로 741
Large open windows and covered outdoor seating for blossom viewing. Near Gobok Lake.
The Present Cafe (Incheon)
Recommended cafe stop: You can take many lovely paths in Jayu Park, view Incheon Harbor, a statue of General McArthur, and, of course, beautiful cherry blossoms. The Present Cafe has both first and second-floor seating with photo zones. There are both drinks, bakery items, and sandwiches. If you want to make more of your visit, walk around Fairytale Village and Chinatown.
The Present
07087704888
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Hangul Address
인천 중구 자유공원남로 52
First and second floor seating with photo zones. Drinks, bakery items and sandwiches in walking distance to Fairytale Village and Chinatown
Pyeongtaek Cafes
You can also find a number of locations in Pyeongtaek to view cherry blossoms.
One of the locations in this blog, Kookje College, is a popular cherry blossom viewing location and is also close to a number of cute cafes.
Recommended cafe stop:Cafe Jangan has a spacious second floor with large glass windows and outdoor seating.
Cafe Jangan
031-665-5938
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Hangul Address
경기 평택시 장안길 78
Spacious second floor with large glass window and outdoor seating.
Recommended cafe stop: Boaz Mansion is also a great Cafe stop, especially if you’re heading toward Buraksan.
Boaz Mansion
0507-1322-7252
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Hangul Address
경기 평택시 장안동 397-37
Darlene, Pyeongtaek Food and Fun: “Looking for another coffee shop recommendation? Boaz Manison is tucked away next to Burkasan and Ichung Leports Park. Enjoy the view of green scenery, picturesque decor and delicious treats. About 15 minutes from the Osan ROK Gate.”
Recommended cafe stop: If you can’t break away from Camp Humphreys for very long, consider The Cottage Cafe. It’s next to Paengseong Park, which has a collection of cherry blossom trees.
The Cottage
050713829136
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Hangul Address
경기도 평택시 팽성읍 안정로 40
A cottage visual inspired cafe with specialty lattes and yummy donuts!
Traveling to Taean & Anmyeondo?
Recommended cafe stop: Travel Break Cafe is beautiful any time of year but they redecorate their Cafe in the Spring to match the Cherry Blossoms around them. With glass outdoor booths, you’ll feel like you’re sitting in your own personal viewing room.
Travel Break Coffee
0507-1402-9036
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Hangul Address
충남 태안군 안면읍 등마루1길 125
Beautiful cafe. Redecorates during cherry blossom season. Glass outdoor booths make it feel like a personal viewing room.
Driving further South?
Recommended cafe stop: How about Cherry Blossom Cafe, in Sacheon
Cherry Blossom
055-853-6003
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Hangul Address
경남 사천시 용현면 선진공원길 632 1층
Cafe with a beautiful view and delicious coffee next to Sacheon Sunjin Park.
Recommended cafe stop: Or this gorgeous spot, in Busan, along Oncheoncheon Stream
Reusse
051-527-2933
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Hangul Address
부산 동래구 온천천로 467-1
All cakes and desserts made in-house. Near Oncheoncheon Stream
Recommended cafe stop: Cherry Blossom Coffee Shop, in Changwon
Beotkkot Coffee Shop
050714428161
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Hangul Address
경남 창원시 진해구 조천로 30 두산위브 아파트 상가 4호
Year-round Cherry blossoms decor
Missed Cherry Blossom Season? You’ll also find cafes that decorate their cafe with lovely cherry blossoms. Don’t worry, your friends on social media won’t notice the difference.
Grey Lab
02-333-5694
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LeaDan Yee holds a Master’s in Education with a focus in Secondary Education and Teaching – Language Arts and Bachelor’s in Psychology, with a minor in Speech.
As a Cultural Liaison and Content Creator at South of Seoul, Ms. Yee focuses on creating content for families interested in traveling and those with toddlers. She is especially interested in opportunities to share her Native Hawaiian background and empower others to be cultural ambassadors.
Prior to joining South of Seoul, LeaDan worked as a High School Speech Teacher and Adjunct Communications Professor. She specializes in Public Speaking, Argumentation and Debate, Team Management, and Event Planning.
