Owner storyWords · SpotKorea Editorial Team2026-07-09
“Yangnim-dong is where time runs slowest in Gwangju.”
A cafe inside Yangnim-dong's converted heritage architecture — missionary houses, brick churches, hanok. Next to the Penguin Village mural lanes; a good reset after the May 18 walk. The owner calls it “coffee you sit with, not coffee you rush.”
Philosophy
What this place protects
Signature Menu
Order this first
Hand-drip Coffee
핸드드립 커피SignatureSlow, by the heritage-building window.
₩6,000
Mugwort Latte
쑥라떼Pro tipA seasonal latte made with Namdo mugwort.
₩6,500
Behind the Signature
Gallery
Look around
Practical
Local Tip
Attached to the Penguin Village mural lanes. 15-min walk from May 18 Democracy Square.
For Travelers
The neighborhood is quiet — photograph around residents' privacy.
Seasonal Note
