5 Local, Offbeat Cafes for the Holidays – From Potato Patch to Innsmill

if you’re looking for a quaint place to unwind with friends and family over the holidays, these cafes are for you. with menus featuring local specialties and unique architecture, these are five of the most inspiring cafes in major regions of the country.

chuncheon, Gangwon-do – Potato Field

address: 674, Sinsemwadang-ro, Sinnbuk-eup, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
hours: Daily 10:00 – 21:00 (last order 20:30)
instagram: @gamzabatt

created by designer Imiso, the cafe Potato Fieldoverlooks the Soyang River and features a sustainable concept centered on the agricultural company Batt. the menu features local produce such as potato bread and potato smoothies.

daejeon, Chungcheongbuk-do – Space Tae-ri

address: 9, Sutonggol-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Korea
hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:00 (Last order 21:30)
instagram: @o.ganteri.official

an architectural award winner, SpaceTariis a combination of design furniture and Finnish brand ‘Artek’ furniture. it’s a great place for families to enjoy art together.

gyeongju, Gyeongsangnam-do – East 1779

address: 21, Gyochonan-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
hours: 11:00 – 21:00 (opens at 1:00 p.m. on Chuseok)
instagram: @eyst.kr

nestled between old houses , East 1779is a space that combines art furniture with desserts that utilize local ingredients, such as salted monaka made with milk from Gyeongju and raw makgeolli ice cream.

gunsan, Jeolla – Boridang Cafe

address: 1F, 6, Jeonggol-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
hours: 11:00 – 19:00 (last order 18:30)
instagram: @bori.dang

boridang Cafe, which was remodeledfrom a red mountain house in Malangi Village, is an emotional space where barley coffee and an editorial shop coexist, utilizing white glutinous barley, a specialty of Gunsan. enjoy the seasonal feel of the outdoor garden.

seogwipo, Jeju Island – Instagram

address: 1288-3, Ilgwari, Dajeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
hours: 10:00 – 20:00 (Last order 19:00)
instagram: @ins_mill

a redesign of a former grain warehouse in Jeju, In’s millfeatures a large outdoor space with volcanic pine walls, skagerrak furniture, and palm trees. take in the breeze and relax.

if you’re looking for a new place to chat and relax this holiday, these cafes offer a taste of local flavorand style.