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About Asan- Si
Asan Municipal City (Asan-si / 아산시) in South Chungcheong Province or Chungcheongnam-do, includes Onyang and Asan County. Asan is bordered by Pyeongtaek-si, to the North, Dangjin-si, in the North West, Yesan County, in the West, Cheonan-si, in the East, and Gongju, in the South. Asan, the second most populated city in South Chungcheong Province, is located just South of Pyeongtaek & Camp Humphreys.
The area of Asan includes many farms, orchards, small mountains, and beautiful rural areas. It’s an excellent spot to visit epic cafes, relax in space, and photograph nature.
About Cafe Culture in South Korea
The café experience in Korea is beyond compare. Just as we select our preferred movie genres on Watcha, we may also pick our preferred coffee experience, from themed cafes (such as museums or 3D cafes) to those epic-sized cafes, from tranquil country cafes to extravagant artsy cafes. Eventually, each cafe will be like a fingerprint, you may find similarities from afar but up close, no two will seem exactly alike.
What does “Best” mean to me?
As a mother of a toddler, I know there is a time and place for kid cafes, and as a cosplay-geek and Insta-gal, I also love the themed cafes here, but during the summer, my soul seeks silence and meditative views. The following Asan cafes will help you create the perfect mind-clearing experience while you enjoy the gorgeous Korean summer landscapes.
Asan Cafes
Cafe Loan
0507-1333-7753
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Hangul Name
카페라온베이커리
Hangul Address
충남 아산시 둔포면 봉신로 96-22
Description
For those who love matcha with coffee, the einspanner matcha latte is a must, recommended on ice, but the other coffee drinks are great, too!
The couple who own this Cafe are fascinating to chat with. The art work in the Cafe are all care of this couple. They live nearby and also teach sewing and oil art classes, also has a lovely flower garden, indoor and outdoor seating, including roof top seating, for those who just need a quiet spot to sit and enjoy their coffee.
Cafe Loan
A lovely view of Bongjae Lake that you can enjoy in any season. The experience doesn’t end there, the owner and barista, Thomas, has paintings that decorate the cafe, he often adds his own calligraphy to coffee sleeves. His wife, Suna, sells her own hats and bags but she also teaches others to sew, paint, or even make kimchi. After ordering, take a walk in her flower garden outside the cafe, sit in the swing chair, and let your cares fall away. Or, if you prefer a better view of the lake, sit on the swing chair on the rooftop. She also owns a few of the lakehouses on this side of the lake, in case you’re interested. My toddler loves the swing seats, the flower garden, and the rooftop.
If you visit in the winter, beware the road may be slippery after snow. The owner recommends parking at the top of the street and walking down during that season.
Warm Site
Warm Site wins for the best view of Sinjeong Lake and the surrounding mountains. Excellent spot for brunch and dinner. If you love Sinjeong Lake, then also consider other cafes in this area.
Inju Cafe
Hangul Name
인주
Hangul Address
충남 아산시 인주면 아산만로 1608
Description
Beautiful country cafe, great for meditative escapes. They also sell passion fruit and other fruit syrups for those who like to make their own ade at home. Sweet and savory bakery items. Floor seating also available. English and Korean menu but they have to change the computer screen so give them a second.
INJU Cafe
INJU Cafe is uniquely tranquil because the architecture looks and feels like a traditional tea house, and if that’s the vibe you’re looking for, there’s a tea house on the property. The main cafe offers both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as table or floor seating. If you choose the latter, don’t forget to remove your shoes. They also have a diverse drink menu and both sweet and savory bakery items. Their signature drink, the INJU latte, is a creamy espresso iced latte, topped with mochi balls. After your coffee, if you’re feeling hungry, there’s a restaurant on the property where you can get an excellent lunch. The small concrete courtyard is great for kids who can’t sit while you’re enjoying a drink.
Ganyanggil Cafe
Description
Small quiet country cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Small private rooms. A few brunch items and bakery items.
Ganyanggil
Many cafes have been described as “country cafes” but this is the first cafe that actually feels authentic. While there’s both indoor and outdoor seating, the indoor seating is floor only, so you will need to remove your shoes. Many of the enclosed rooms have large, open picture windows so the floors may even feel a little grainy. Don’t worry as they have industrial strength fans on hot days. Their brunch is large enough for two to share. The signature drink, the peanut cream latte, is exactly what it sounds like. It even has minced boiled peanuts on the bottom. It is served at room temperature, not hot nor iced, but I highly recommend it. The outdoor seating wraps around the cafe and there’s a small yard, again, in case you have kids who can’t sit.
MONAMOUR
0507-1373-1006
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Hangul Name
모나무르
Hangul Address
충남 아산시 순천향로 624
Description
Fancy cafe, upscale restaurant, and gorgeous outdoor museum with 4 indoor rooms with new exhibits. Space for indoor and outdoor parties, including weddings.
No high chairs at the restaurant, in fact, the restaurant isnt very kid friendly. Some art are also in the restaurant.
Parking is $4 at the gate.
Monamour
Monamour is difficult to describe but once you visit, you’ll feel the tranquility vibe as soon as you sit at the cafe OR take a walk around the property. The complex includes a fine-dining restaurant, which is actually the least interesting part of the property, a cafe, a couple of event rooms, an indoor museum, a sculpture park, a florist, and a children’s art area. You may think this location sounds too vibrant but I assure you, once you’re sitting around the artistic water-themed architecture, whether indoors or outdoors, you’ll find a serene spot.
Sagak sagak Cafe
Description
Great eclectic cafe with great art. Kid and animal friendly.
Sagak Sagak Cafe
Despite being surrounded by a residential area, Sagak Sagak Cafe does a great job minimizing any external noise if you sit inside. There’s indoor and outdoor seating. Indoors, great for silence and to escape the heat. Outdoor seating wraps around most of the cafe so you can create your own space.
Cafe Uuol Narnia 2560
041-548-2560
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Hangul Name
나니아2560
Hangul Address
충남 아산시 음봉면 월랑길 53-2
Description
Coffee shop that serves brunch and dessert.
Cafe Narnia
The location, decor, and theme are enough to make you feel transported to a magical realm. The owner speaks English, Korean, and German. The drinks and pizza are what dreams are made of. Kids and Narnia fans will love the various displays around the large property.
Aleffee
Modern architecture and large glass windows facing the lake make this a lovely spot whether you choose indoor or outdoor, main floor or rooftop seating. The signature drink, the Asan Rice Cream Latte, has hints of rice and salt. Very tasty.
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아레피
충남 아산시 영인면 영인로 187-15 ALEFFEE (아레피)
0507-1363-2568
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Cafe Flower Dome
0507-1360-8157
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Hangul Name
플라워돔
Hangul Address
충남 아산시 배방읍 공수길 20
Description
A beautiful, domed and flower garden themed cafe.
Cafe Flower Dome
Cafe and green house with limited parking space but the ambience is beyond compare. Small indoor spaces that allow for distancing and more private conversation. Small yard and lovely covered greenhouse out back with the a guitar, piano, and amazing acoustics. Also tasty drink and coiffle menu.
Americ Hanok
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Amerik Hanok
충남 아산시 영인면 여민루길 66
http://naver.me/xRCK7YbB
Just minutes away from Yeongingsan Mountain Arboretum, is this lovely little hanok cafe with lots of parking and a small enclosed pebbled-courtyard for those traveling with littles.
Cafe Soul Tea
Adorable Studio Ghibli art and woodcrafts, order a take out drink and sit above a lovely, little lake.
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Cafe Solti
충남 아산시 배방읍 솔치로 200
http://naver.me/5h3I2N41
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Explore Asan Beyond the Ginkgo Trees
When most people think of Asan, the golden ginkgo tree road comes to mind—but there’s so much more to discover. From folk villages and mountain trails to markets and family-friendly attractions, Asan offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and outdoor adventure. Check out United on the RoK Magazine’s full guide here: Asan: Beyond the Ginkgo Trees.
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