Cafe Toenmaru 카페 툇마루
Gangneung · Gyeongpo & Chodang · Cafe
Gangneung's cafe culture goes well beyond espresso, and this Chodang spot is a good example. The house specialty is a black sesame latte, nutty and sweet, which is a nice alternative if you have had enough plain coffee. Inside, wooden floors and tall windows give it a calm, house-like feel, and there is a veranda for sunny mornings.
It is a popular after-lunch stop for people who have just finished a bowl of tofu, so seats fill fast at weekends. Prices are in the usual range for a Korean cafe; card payment is accepted.
Take a taxi from Gangneung Station (강릉역) for about 20 minutes, or a bus toward Chodang. It is a short walk from the tofu restaurants.
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 카페 툇마루
- Best time to visit
- Weekday mornings or a mid-afternoon break; join the waiting list before eating if you visit on a weekend.
- Pair it with
- Donghwa Garden Main Branch (Jjamppong Sundubu) is a few minutes away, and Heo Gyun & Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park is a pleasant walk.
- Great for
- Couples, Friends, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- A Chodang cafe famous for its black sesame latte. Weekends bring a queue, so put your name down before lunch.