About the einspanner
Much like a cappuccino, another favorite of mine, the Einspänner uses whipped cream instead of frothed milk. This classic drink is popular in Austria’s Viennese Cafes. I’d love for a historian and/or Austrian to add more details about when this drink was created. However, for a great list of Viennese Cafe terms, check this site.
The einspänner (“one-horse-drawn carriage”) was the preferred coffee drink for coachmen as it allowed them to drive the carriage with one hand and hold their coffee with the other. The firm, lightly whipped cream top served both as an insulator and prevented spills. An Einspanners should be served hot and not meant to be mixed, as the baristas at Oasis Cafe will remind you.
Einspanner in South Korea
I’m not sure how this popular Viennese drink made its way to Korea but it has become my litmus test to select cafes I prefer to frequent. Though few cafes in Korea offer the Einspänner (or “Viennese” or “Vienna”, as it may be called in Korea) hot. It is often exclusively iced.
7 of the Best Einspanners I have had in South Korea
My travels across South Korea have made me a minor expert in the Einspanners and these are my top 7 spots for my favorite drink.
Vienna Coffee
0507-1314-1683
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Hangul Address
경기 평택시 비전5로 10
This is a big old cozy corporate kind of coffee shop, but we like it. It has a fun interior and the owner was friendly and excited about being in Pyeongtaek. Its where we go when we are in more of a hurry and dont want to walk to one of the more tucked away location
Cafe Vienna (Sosabeol, Pyeongtaek) Notes: – As the Cafe name should suggest, Cafe Vienna has a diverse menu of drinks and the greatest selection for Einspänner fans.
Oasis Cafe
0507-1320-6458
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Hangul Address
경기 안양시 동안구 동편로183번길 24
Lovely chain cafe with lots of outdoor space on the top floor of a 3 floor building. Lots of open air and space.
Oasis Cafe Notes: Located in Asan Techno Valley, and much like Cafe Vienna, this is one of the few cafes that offer the Einspänner both hot or iced. Both are great.
Warm Site
041-543-1100
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Hangul Address
충남 아산시 신창면 신정호길 262-8
Beautiful location for a date at any time of day. Indoor and outdoor seating, rooftop seating but you can get an amazing mountain and lake view from almost any spot.
Cafe Loan
0507-1333-7753
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Hangul Address
충남 아산시 둔포면 봉신로 96-22
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.
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.
Cafe Windhill
Hangul Address
14-309 Hoenggye-ri, Daegwalnyeong
Just outside of the Daegwallyeong sheep Farm, is Cafe Windhill. The farm is great for kids and scenic pictures, but this Cafe has espresso, Milk, and latte spreads AND coffee bread.
Dewdrop Cafe
0507-1305-9170
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Hangul Address
경기 평택시 팽성읍 신흥북로29번길 40-5
Cute little cafe with rooftop seating.
Dew Drop Cafe (Anjeong, Pyeongtaek)Notes: Dewdrop Cafe gets an honorable mention. The Dew Drop Spanner is offered iced only and it’s like whipped cream heaven. However, their regular hot Einspänner tastes somewhat watered down.
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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.
