Refresh Your Mind at Cafes Outside of Seoul!

Are they really a café or a castle? It's always good to have some time for a cup of coffee especially in this beautiful setting.

Since traveling isn’t as easy as it used to be due to the pandemic, more people are visiting bakeries and cafes outside of Seoul with family and friends for a quick getaway and a breath of fresh air.

1. Pièce Montée in Suwon

▶Address: 149, Omokcheon-ro, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Pièce Montée is a hanok bakery and cafe located in Suwon City, which is an hour from Seoul by car or public transportation. It was originally a grilled beef restaurant before being refurbished as a bakery and cafe. It’s become quite a viral sensation on social media.

 

First-time visitors to Pièce Montée are often surprised by its scale and appearance. From the outside, it looks picturesque with stunning settings both day and night, which makes it an excellent photo zone. It also has a small garden loved by families visiting with children.

When you enter the cafe, a variety of baked goods will grab your attention. They sell diverse beverages so it is a good idea to choose one of them to enjoy with a pastry that appeals to you. If you find it difficult to pick one from so many options, you can refer to the “Best 7 at Pièce Montée” house recommendation list.

 

After you place an order, go upstairs and you will find a space filled with vegetation. This forest-like space has cozy chairs where you can sit and look out wide windows while spending a soothing time with your family and enjoying delectable beverages and baked treats.

2. Geronimo Coffee House in Yangju

▶Address: 570-4, Hoeam-dong, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Geronimo Coffee House is a giant cafe located in Yangju City that brims with photo spots. Many people come here with their family and friends. As it takes only about one hour to get to the cafe from Seoul, most visitors visit this place to enjoy a relaxing drive and delicious baked goods. Possibly for this reason, it offers a parking lot as large as its main building.

Geronimo Coffee House looks striking and massive from outside, but its interior is even more splendid.

It is filled with beautiful decor that will make you automatically take out your camera. Rather than being an ordinary cafe, it has unique spaces, such as small parks and themed parks. In particular, the central spot of this place is very famous as the filming site of the MSG Wannabe x Sangsang Plus episode of the TV show Hangout with Yoo. Its large scale offers ample table space, which is suitably separated to ensure a pleasant environment for social distancing.

The baked goods made by the master baker are tasty. You can find a wide variety of freshly baked products including crème mont blanc, basil tomato bread, onion bagels, salted pollack roe baguettes, bretzels, and much more. A key merit of this place is that you can order diverse items that cater to the palate of each of your loved ones and taste them together.

Geronimo Coffee House is also popular for its brunch menu and a variety of dishes from light options like salmon avocado salad and ricotta cheese salad to hearty dishes such as pancakes and assortment plates.

If you are looking for a quick getaway with loved ones near Seoul, we recommend a visit to Geronimo Coffee House in Yangju City.