Busandang Haeundae Main Branch is a large-scale bakery famous for its Strawberry Siru cake. It features a wide variety of breads, gift sets under 10,000 KRW, and a spacious 2nd-floor cafe. With popular items like Shrimp Ciabatta, it is a must-visit destination for any bread pilgrimage.
Jang Kalguksu is a popular local spot near Cheonan Terminal known for its delicious Kalguksu (noodle soup) and handmade Tonkatsu. Their signature dishes include Clam Kalguksu and Soybean Paste Kalguksu priced at 10,000 KRW, along with hearty and crispy old-school Tonkatsu. The high turnover keeps wait times manageable before 1:00 PM; while restrooms are inside, there is no private parking, so street parking or asking the owner is necessary.
Coffee Bean Suwon Songjuk DT in North Suwon is a large 3-story cafe with spacious seating, parking, a smoking room, and an elevator. The floors are divided into zones suitable for studying or socializing, with laptop charging stations, a drive-thru, and free parking for orders over 5,000 KRW. With its wide, pleasant environment and various amenities, it’s an ideal spot for both studying and group gatherings.
Cafe Annac is located at Asan Shinjeongho, and is a large-scale café with high ceilings, a decorative fountain view, and a terrace annex. Signature drinks include butterscotch latte and ice cream latte, and there are sweet desserts like donuts, cakes, and bingsu. There is group seating for 10+ people, a spacious parking lot, separate men's and women's restrooms, and a designated smoking area.
Changgo 43, located near Gangnam Station, offers premium Hanwoo at reasonable prices. The staff grills the meat for you, and there are various side dishes such as doenjang stew and yukhoe. Because the staff grills the meat directly, it’s recommended for both evening company dinners and lunch meals.
Bijuryu is a 2nd-floor izakaya (Japanese-style pub) near Moran Station offering a cozy, fusion-style atmosphere. One of the signature dishes, the spicy creamy seafood noodle soup (Korean-style jjambbong), is loaded with scallops and shrimp and balances creaminess and heat well; side dishes like the acai berry sherbet are varied and tasty. The central bar seats are mainly for 2-person groups, combined tables can seat up to 8, and the restroom is a unisex restroom inside the venue.
Jageun Raon is located right in front of Moran Station Exit 8! They sell a variety of desserts besides butter tteok, and you can usually buy butter tteok if you visit not too late on weekends. Butter tteok is rectangular with a crispy outside and chewy inside, available in 1, 4, or 6 piece options with no purchase limits. The cafe is small with seats suitable for studying, outlets at each seat, a shared indoor restroom, and no dedicated parking, so public transit is convenient.
Chowabap is a 3-minute walk from Sadang Station Exit 10 and is famous as Tzuyang's the best sushi I've ever had. The assorted sushi comes as 12 pieces including tuna, salmon, and flounder, and a piping-hot udon served in a stone/clay pot is served as a side dish. On weekday evenings there's typically no waiting (in line); the restaurant has separate men/women restrooms inside, and for parking use the Sadang 1-dong public parking lot.
Aigasa in Pangyo is an izakaya matjip (matjip — popular local eatery) that mainly offers sashimi, nabe (Japanese hotpot), and teppan (iron-grilled) dishes. The Spicy seafood hotpot with whole squid combined crab, mussels, and other seafood, resulting in a nice balance of refreshing and mild flavors. With bar counter and regular seating, building restrooms, and up to 2 hours of free parking, it's a great spot for gatherings or dates.