Hanok Cafés
To sit back and relax in a traditional atmosphere you should go to a coffee shop or restaurant housed in a hanok (traditional Korean house). You can experience the beauty of Korean architecture while enjoying traditional teas or desserts in the serenity of a traditional house. Below are hanok-style coffee shops located near tourist sites, that are also popular among locals.
Kohojae
Kohojae
Kohojae is a traditional Korean café run by Korea House, a healing spot in downtown Seoul. Here you can enjoy superb architectural and scenic beauty. The name Kohojae means “a house for those who like old things.” You can enjoy Korean-style royal refreshments in a hanok (traditional Korean house) while surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
Address
10 Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Website
www.koreahouse.or.kr
Tel
02-2266-9101~3
Time
09:30-19:30(Reservations)
Signature Menu
Royal Refreshments
Blue Bottle Coffee Samcheong Hanok
The Samcheong Hanok branch of the famous coffee brand is located in a quaint traditional alley. This hanok-style café is a traditional Korean house remodeled into a modern space to reflect the modernity of Blue Bottle. You can enjoy special beverage and dessert pairings inspired by the hanok.
Address
40-3 Samcheong-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Website
bluebottlecoffee.com
Tel
02-736-6998
Time
12:00-20:00
Signature Menu
Drinks & Dessert
Blue Bottle Coffee Samcheong Hanok
The Samcheong Hanok branch of the famous coffee brand is located in a quaint traditional alley. This hanok-style café is a traditional Korean house remodeled into a modern space to reflect the modernity of Blue Bottle. You can enjoy special beverage and dessert pairings inspired by the hanok.
Address
40-3 Samcheong-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Website
bluebottlecoffee.com
Tel
02-736-6998
Time
12:00-20:00
Signature Menu
Drinks & Dessert
Saesori Mulsori
Saesori Mulsori
This hanok café was created in a historic hanok that has been preserved for 14 generations since the Joseon era. You can enjoy traditional Korean tea while surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including a 300 year old willow tree and beautiful fruit trees.
Address
10 Oyanam-ro 38beon-gil, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
Website
solicafe.site123.mer
Tel
031-723-7541
Time
11:00-22:00
Signature Menu
Jujube tea, Medicinal herbal tea
Hanok Café Dain
Meaning “a place where people gather,” this café located within the Gimpo Hanok Village is run by a traditional Korean food researcher. You can experience both modernity and tradition here, with house-roasted coffee, traditional Korean tea, and house made desserts, including their signature Buckwheat Pancakes.
Address
170-4 Modamgonwon-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
Website
instagram.com/hanok_cafe_dine
Tel
031-998-9919
Time
11:00-21:00
Signature Menu
Jujube tea
Hanok Café Dain
Meaning “a place where people gather,” this café located within the Gimpo Hanok Village is run by a traditional Korean food researcher. You can experience both modernity and tradition here, with house-roasted coffee, traditional Korean tea, and house made desserts, including their signature Buckwheat Pancakes.
Address
170-4 Modamgonwon-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
Website
instagram.com/hanok_cafe_dine
Tel
031-998-9919
Time
11:00-21:00
Signature Menu
Jujube tea
Godang
Godang
This large hanok café is reminiscent of a high ranking official’s house from the Joseon era. The café’s beautiful garden resembles the Huwon Garden in Changdeokgung Palace. The beautiful scenery is like a superb landscape painting. Enjoy the fresh coffee aroma as well as the tranquil atmosphere.
Address
121 Bukhangang-ro Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Tel
031-576-8090
Time
11:00-22:00
Signature Menu
Coffee, Steamed rice cake with red beans, Shaved ice with sweetened red beans
kaffe KIWA
Located in Gangneung, the coffee central of Korea, kaffe KIWA sits in a remodeled old traditional Korean house with an age-old tile roof. A cozy garden facing the façade adds to the beauty of the hanok. The signature “KIWA Blending” coffee is made with house-roasted coffee beans and is praised by many.
Address
15 Chodangwon-gil 54beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Tel
033-652-9898
Time
10:00-21:00(Wednesdays holidays)
Signature Menu
pour-over coffee
kaffe KIWA
Located in Gangneung, the coffee central of Korea, kaffe KIWA sits in a remodeled old traditional Korean house with an age-old tile roof. A cozy garden facing the façade adds to the beauty of the hanok. The signature “KIWA Blending” coffee is made with house-roasted coffee beans and is praised by many.
Address
15 Chodangwon-gil 54beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Tel
033-652-9898
Time
10:00-21:00(Wednesdays holidays)
Signature Menu
pour-over coffee
Haengwon
Haengwon
The name Haengwon means “a house with a ginkgo tree.” Built in 1928, this old hanok was previously used as the Jeonju Gugak Institute until the 1940s. It was later reborn as a hanok café. You can choose from a variety of traditional teas and coffee menus, and enjoy the cozy and peaceful ambiance of this age-old house.
Address
12 Pungnammun 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
Website
hangwon.modoo.at
Tel
063-284-6566
Time
10:00-22:00
Signature Menu
Traditional tea
1894 Sarangchae
Located in Hwangnidan-gil Street, Gyeongju, 1894 Saranchage is a hanok café where you can enjoy the unique charm of a hanok. The number 1894 refers to the year when the building was constructed. Flowers and a small pond in the yard surrounding the hanok, as well as various cute items add to the charm of this café.
Address
23 Poseok-ro 1068beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsanbuk-do
Website
instagram.com/cafe_1894
Tel
054-776-4086
Time
Weekdays 11:00-22:00 / weekends 10:00-22:00
Signature Menu
steamed bun
1894 Sarangchae
Located in Hwangnidan-gil Street, Gyeongju, 1894 Saranchage is a hanok café where you can enjoy the unique charm of a hanok. The number 1894 refers to the year when the building was constructed. Flowers and a small pond in the yard surrounding the hanok, as well as various cute items add to the charm of this café.
Address
23 Poseok-ro 1068beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsanbuk-do
Website
instagram.com/cafe_1894
Tel
054-776-4086
Time
Weekdays 11:00-22:00 / weekends 10:00-22:00
Signature Menu
steamed bun
Gyo-dong Dawon
Gyo-dong Dawon
This café occupies an authentic hanok where you can get a glimpse of how commoners lived in the past. Enjoy flavorful teas while appreciating a variety of beautiful tea cups along with detailed explanations on traditional tea ceremonies.
Address
65-5 Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
Tel
063-282-7133
Time
09:00-21:00
Signature Menu
Traditional tea
Starbucks Gyeongju Daereungwon
Located in Daereungwon, a major tourist destination in Gyeongju, Starbucks Gyeongju Daereungwon was built in traditional hanok-style to harmonize with the surroundings. Plus, you can experience sitting on the floor of a daecheongmaru while enjoying a cup of coffee.
Address
125 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsanbuk-do
Website
www.istarbucks.co.kr
Tel
1522-3232
Time
Sunday-Thursday 08:00-22:00 / Friday-Saturday 08:00-23:00
Signature Menu
Coffee, Drinks
Starbucks Gyeongju Daereungwon
Located in Daereungwon, a major tourist destination in Gyeongju, Starbucks Gyeongju Daereungwon was built in traditional hanok-style to harmonize with the surroundings. Plus, you can experience sitting on the floor of a daecheongmaru while enjoying a cup of coffee.
