10 great cafes for a weekend date near Seoul

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Yongin new large brunch cafe
time to be


Time to B is a new large cafe in Suji, Yongin. When you exit Suji IC, you can find a large cafe right next to it, which boasts a heavy exterior and is scheduled to open temporarily from June 16th. The green color that welcomes customers from the entrance provides comfort and healing, and it is quite practical and convenient to choose a variety of seats with different personalities, an open space that can create a sense of terrace, and a delicate seating arrangement that takes into account every customer's movement. I could. It feels calm and heavy, but the weight is not excessive and it seems to be a space that can provide comfort to any customer. Time to B, which does not neglect someone's passing time, and focuses on meaningful time, allows us to feel the rhythm of our day by considering the movement of light inside the space.
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The interior is operated from the 1st to the 2nd basement floor, and the 3rd floor is operated as a rooftop. There is a separate brunch course that requires reservations, and brunch in a private room is also quite attractive. Above all, we focused on the point where the customer becomes the main character and a future-oriented attempt of “No Take Out”. We can put aside the conveniences of everyday life for a while and keep every minute and second as meaningful as the time to enjoy Time to Be. I think it would be good if a good influence that can last without stopping reaches more people.
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-Basic coffee beans can be selected from 3 styles of beans.
- Decaf coffee beans are available.
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I ordered an Americano with an acidic style and a spring bouquet, and I could feel the acidity tone that reminds me of orange and a little bit of sweetness. I enjoyed the coffee. Spring Bouquet is a signature menu that combines espresso with flower tea. The cleanness of tea and the combination of espresso were fresh and good.
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I think it would be better if Time toB's music was colored with jazz music. The part about the brunch menu, the customer base of large cafes, and the weight of the space. Jazz can do all of this. However, I think it would be better to have a song with vocals rather than a song with vocals.


📍11 Seongbok 1-ro 281beon-gil, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
📍 Provisional opening on June 16th 11:00~18:00 (brunch X)
📍 Official opening on June 23rd 10:00-21:00
📍Brunch Hours / Weekdays 10 ~ 16:00 / Weekends 10 ~ 18:00
📍Brunch Course A,B Reservation Reservation Naver Reservation / From July 1st
📍Rooftop only No Kids Zone
📍 Pets allowed outdoors
📍Parking available / Elevator O

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Ilsan new large cafe
Cafe Montana


Cafe Montana is a new large cafe in Ilsan. Cafe Montana, which announced a new beginning today near KINTEX in Ilsan, is a large cafe with a wide garden and walking trails. It seems to be popular with family customers, and it seems that it will be quite popular during inclement weather as there are also bakery menus and picnic sets. The interior atmosphere seems to be loved by a variety of age groups with a comfortable feeling, and it is also noticeable that there are many seats with different personalities such as window seats and sofa seats, so there is a wide choice.
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The interior is operated on the 1st and 2nd floors and a rooftop. The 2nd floor and rooftop are no kids zone, and there is an elevator, so it was convenient to use. The staff was friendly and there is even a long promenade in the front of the cafe and in the back of the garden. Cafe Montana is not just a cafe space, but a good place to take a break.
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- Beans are being used as blends.
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-I ordered an Americano, and there was almost no acidity, and the savory and dark taste was dominant.
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I think it would be good if the music of Cafe Montana was colored with jazz. There must be a lot of purpose of visiting cafes for weekend outings of various age groups, so I think music is a genre with a strong BGM personality, so it would be okay to step back a little.


📍124, Deoksan-ro 312beon-gil, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
📍Provisional opening on June 23rd / 10:00-21:00
📍2F, Rooftop No Kids Zone
📍 Pets not allowed
📍Parking available / Elevator O

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Yongin new large cafe
Bartz Coffee


Bartz Coffee is a cafe in Yongin. I went because there was an attractive cafe near Myongji University Yongin Campus. It is operated as a stand-alone building on the second floor, and it boasts a different charm from the surrounding atmosphere. A simple and sophisticated feeling is felt in the interior space, and it is a space that focuses more on neatness rather than splendor. There is a point for each window seat, and I thought it was a cafe with a good sensibility to work or get inspiration.
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The interior is operated on the first and second floors, and there are many seats with different personalities. If there are many seat options, it would be a fun problem for customers, but in addition to the menu and atmosphere of the cafe, the use of these elements to make customers feel happy and attach to the cafe is also positive. The representative's response was very friendly, and although it was a space with a completely different feel from the charm that you can feel in a large nearby cafe, personally, I liked this atmosphere more.
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- Beans are being used as blends.
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-I ordered an Americano, but the acidity was on the low side and the savory taste was dominant.
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The music of Bartz Coffee is colored with jazz and bossa nova. The music is good, it goes without saying that the music that comes out is good, but the space and the music atmosphere harmoniously harmonize. The atmosphere of the space is not excessive, it is quite large, but it is a space with enough emotion. In a place like this, the music is not too flashy and it is right to fill it with moody music. Jazz piano music seems to suit you best, and if you are using YouTube, it would be good to take a look at the jazz music channels of the “Jazz Reporter” channel.


📍 102 Myeongji-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
📍11:00~22:00
📍 Kids Zone
📍 Pets not allowed
📍Parking available

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New large cafe in Unyang-dong, Gimpo
context


Context is a new large cafe in Unyang-dong, Gimpo. There are many brunch and large cafes in Gimpo, but I went there with my wife because there was a newly opened place in Unyang-dong. Inside the fence protected by reliable trees, Context uses a large space to add a variety of unique tables and unique charm. In a space dominated by a modern atmosphere, the high ceilings and wide windows give it a sense of openness. The most impressive seat on the first floor with a small garden giving the feeling of an outdoor table in the middle of the first floor.
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The interior is operated as the 1st and 2nd floors, and the root top. The 2nd floor has a very different atmosphere from the 1st floor, and you can feel the focus on the length of your stay a little longer than the 1st floor, where you can enjoy a bar-style section and brunch. The response of the staff was friendly, and it is a space that can be visited with children, so it would be good for family customers. Among various large cafes in Gimpo, I am curious about the footsteps of the context that presents a different charm.
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-Basic beans can be selected from two styles of beans.
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I ordered an Americano with acid-style beans, and the taste reminiscent of wine filled my mouth, and the splendid acidity suited me personally. My wife ordered a latte and she said the latte was delicious.
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The music in the context is colored by POP. Among POPs, it seems that strong music that is a little flashy and impactful is the main one. I think a music option called Lo-fi would be better in a space that is more modern and reminiscent of a garden than POP.


📍 Operation 1466-48, Gimpo-daero, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
📍10:00~22:00 / Brunch 11:00~20:00 (Break time 15:00~17:00)
📍 Kids Zone
📍 Pets not allowed
📍Parking available

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Youngtong's new cafe, beautiful even if you haven't seen it for a long time
Lazy House


Lazy House is a new cafe in Yeongtong. The street where the cafe is located or the atmosphere of the neighborhood is also a very important factor if you want to deepen the atmosphere of the cafe. Lazy House got my first impression as a cafe that made good use of this element. What came to mind from my short American experience is that this road where Lazy House is located is enough to present an exotic atmosphere, and the inside is just as cozy and pretty as looking at a set. A space filled with pretty colors while hugging the green view and the open feeling provided by the large window seems to be quite attractive to anyone without liking or dislike. Pets are allowed, so it was fun to say hello to the cute tofu sitting next to me.
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The interior is divided into two sections, the main space and the inner space, each with a different atmosphere. Please note that the space on the second floor is unused. The staff's response was one of the most friendly cafes I've been to. It was a pretty space that reminds me of the wife I want to be with whenever I see a good place. Wouldn't it be better to enjoy the space with minimal manners in a pretty space like this? Looking at the cafe's Instagram account, it is said that there are people changing clothes in the bathroom and taking commercial photos. When I visited, everyone was standing in line waiting for it to open.
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The minimum basics that everyone observes are piled up so that the beautiful space is not damaged.
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-You can choose from two styles of beans.
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-I ordered an Americano with acidic style coffee beans, and I was impressed with the colorful acidity that reminds me of blueberries, filling my mouth for the first time. I enjoyed the coffee.
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Lazy House's music is colored with vintage POP and jazz. It is a selection of songs that match the mood rather than match the texture to one genre. Do you know the movie “Baby Driver”? The music style of the film director, “Edgar Wright”, is famous for incorporating good retro and vintage music into the film. I recently watched this director's latest movie on Netflix called "Last Night in Soho" and I really liked the music. I felt that Lee's music style and Lazy House fit well.


📍 7-3, Cheongmyeong-ro 59beon-gil, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
📍 Fall opening period 6/8~6/21 Hours of operation 12:00~21:00
📍 Children under the age of 10 are not allowed (subject to change after official opening)
📍 Pets allowed
📍No parking

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Ilsan new cafe with impressive curves
Parconido


Parconido is a new cafe in Ilsan. Personally, when I think of Ilsan, the place that comes to mind is Lake Park. In front of Lake Park, there is Lafesta, but in the back, you can meet a little quiet Ilsan. Parconido, which announced a new start here, is a cafe that uses the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building, and is a very distinctive space where curves and circles dominate the space. From chairs, tables, and even to the dessert bar, the curves of Parconado give the impression of waves approaching the space.
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Inside, based on the dessert bar, there are window-view seats, inner seats, and indoor and outdoor seats on the 3rd floor. It was nice to be able to enjoy a cafe with a very different atmosphere after a while, and the staff was friendly. If you are not far from Ilsan, I think it is a cafe worth visiting at least once.
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-Basic coffee beans are being used as blends, and you can choose between 2 styles of beans. (acidity/sweetness)
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I ordered an Americano by choosing a coffee bean with an acidic style, and it filled my mouth with the acidity and floral feel of orange fruit. There was no negative taste, so I found a better coffee than I expected.
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Parconido's music is colored with jazz and pop. When I visited, the jazz that came out in the beginning was very good with the atmosphere, but after a while, emotional pop comes out. Pop music is also popular these days, so it's not bad, but jazz suits the atmosphere better. Pop can make you feel familiar and comfortable, but in a place where the atmosphere of a space is different and vivid like Parconido, the music doesn't need to be distracting. I recommend jazz.


📍 2nd and 3rd floors, 102-65, World Goyang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
📍 Now open / 10:00~22:00
📍Kids Zone / Pets allowed (subject to change after temporary opening)
📍Parking available

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Yangju Shinsang Bakery Cafe
AAA Bakery Cafe


AAA Bakery is a new bakery cafe in Yangju. I go to Uijeongbu and Yangju often, so I'm very happy to see this new cafe. I went to AAA Bakery, which opened on the 24th. Protected by green nature, this place consists of a sunny outdoor terrace and an indoor space on the 1st and 2nd floors. As soon as you enter, the bakery stands out. Overall, it is a wood-tone space, and the interior atmosphere of most bakery cafes can be a little weak, but I felt that the interior atmosphere was dim and youthful. The feeling from the outside and the inside show a very different contrast. positively. Various bakery menus such as ciabatta, baguette, and scones also stand out.
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Inside, there are tables on the first floor and the second floor, and the small windows are full of green. The overall seating arrangement and tables on the 1st and 2nd floors were balanced and it felt good. The response of the staff is very friendly, I visited during the opening hours and it was good that they responded meticulously even though they were busy. There are quite a few large cafes in Yangju. It is an area close to Seoul, and it is an area frequented by families and couples on a date every weekend. The scale is not as large as other places, but the calm and warm atmosphere inside makes it more attractive than anywhere else to visit AAA Bakery.
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-Basic coffee beans are being used as blends and have a fragrant feel.
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I ordered an Americano, and I found a coffee with little acidity in a style dominated by savory.
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AAA Bakery's music is colored with jazz. If you are a frequent reader of my articles, you can understand this. In the space of wood tones, jazz shows the best harmony. The music of the AAA bakery space also plays a part, and I think that if you do not play other genres in the future and keep it as jazz, it will surely be remembered as an attractive bakery cafe for those who come.


📍 95 AAA Bakery, Yangjusanseong-ro 164beon-gil, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
📍11:00~20:00 / Closed on Mondays
📍 Kids Zone
📍Dogs allowed outdoors
📍Parking available

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Dongtan large brunch cafe
moderate caffeine


Caffeine Jungri is a large cafe in Dongtan. I visited this place after seeing pictures of the green garden, and it is said that it is a popular place in Dongtan these days. Operating as a brunch cafe, there were a lot of people enjoying brunch from the opening hours on weekdays. It was a space with quite a lot of charm, such as a convenient parking lot, a large space, a simple atmosphere, and a good terrace seat and outdoor garden to enjoy these days. There is no feeling of cramping because the windows on one side are large, and it is quite convenient to move because there is an elevator.
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The interior is operated from the underground parking lot to the 1st and 2nd floors, and there are many indoor and outdoor tables. There were quite a lot of people even on weekday mornings, but on weekends it must be a Dongtan hot spot. A beautiful garden is the biggest attraction in a space with simplicity rather than splendor. The staff was also very friendly, and if you are looking for a large cafe where you can enjoy brunch in the early hours of the weekend, I think the caffeine-only option would be one of the best options.
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-Basic coffee beans are being used as blends.
- Decaffeinated beans can be selected
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I ordered an Americano. Dark coffee dominates, so I think it would be good to have with brunch.
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Caffeine Jungri's music is colored with easy listening jazz. It sounds like you're playing a few hours of the YouTube Jazz playlist. The genre selection is fine, and the nature of a brunch cafe space and the fact that music interferes with the conversations filled with many customers is not a very positive thing. The music with a strong BGM personality naturally permeated into the space, and the harmony between the space and the music was good.


📍127 Pulmugol-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
📍09:30~21:30 / Brunch ~16:00
📍Only the outdoor terrace on the 1st and 2nd floors, no-kids zone
📍Parking available
📍Elevator O / Baby chair O

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Ganghwado Cafe with a large garden,
slow lane


Slow Lane is a cafe in Ganghwa Island. Ganghwado is a popular area for those planning a weekend trip to the suburbs because it is not far from Seoul, and this is where you can find Slow Lane. If you climb a hill along a winding narrow road in a quiet village, you will find a cafe with a different atmosphere. It is a space surrounded by a large outdoor garden with a terrace seat and a green forest full of healing just by looking at it. Most of the customers were families with children, and I saw a lot of customers with dogs.
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The interior is operated on the 1st and 2nd floors, and the atmosphere on the 1st and 2nd floors was similar. The interior space was also cozy, with window seats and comfortable sofa seats. The staff's response was friendly, and on a windy day, outdoor seating is fine. I think it's a good cafe for those who plan to visit Ganghwa-do after the inclement weather has passed.
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-I ordered an Americano, and I was able to meet a coffee that had no acidity and dominated the flavor and darkness.
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Slow Rain's music is colored with POP music. The music is so sad. Considering that the main customer base is not very young, I think comfortable music would be good. It would be better if the music had a strong BGM personality rather than a trendy feeling like POP music. There are a lot of bright music in the Piano New Age, so I think it would be good to choose that one.


📍 98-3, Haeandong-ro 341beon-gil, Buleun-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
📍Weekdays 11:00~19:00 / Weekends 10:00~19:00
📍 Kids Zone
📍 Pets allowed (indoor stroller or cage required)
📍Parking available

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Yeoju new emotion cafe
rope


Rope is a new cafe in Yeoju. There were several cafes I was curious about in Yeoju, and I went to Rope, one of them. It has been open for about a month now, and a large lawn garden, an outdoor terrace, and a pretty cafe building welcome you. In a simple white-toned space, each seat has a large window, providing a view like a picture frame, and the fact that there are not too many tables is also positive from the point of view of a single customer looking at the space.
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There are about 7-8 tables inside, and 4-5 tables on the outdoor terrace. Thanks to the clear weather, I had a wonderful time to enjoy the green lawn garden and space. It is not considered to be a very large cafe in the vicinity, but it seems to be a good option for a place where you can come with children, a lawn garden, and a date course in the suburbs of Seoul.
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I ordered an Americano, and I got a good feeling of flavor and body.
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Rope's music is colored with POP music. To be honest, I thought of jazz when I saw the space, but the POP music I picked now also shows a pretty good harmony. Music with a tone that is not too dark filled a simple space with soft-feeling songs, so the music was not burdensome and made a good impression. If you can fill the space with music that is not too down while maintaining the proper tempo as it is now, the charm of the rope seems to be added.


📍 270-6, Ganam-ro, Ganam-eup, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
📍 12:00~20:00 / Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
📍 Kids Zone
📍Dogs allowed outdoors
📍Parking available