10 Best Cafés in Jeju

Make it to Cafe Delmoondo if you can only visit one café in Jeju. This café is one of the island’s most famous thanks to its gorgeous, Insta-worthy view of Hamdeok Beach. The outdoor terrace is the best spot to lounge in the sun and take in the peaceful scenery.

Sipping on an iced coffee and nibbling on a slice of straight-out-of-the-oven cake a few metres above the sparkling blue sea will be a memorable experience. However, sitting inside, you can still enjoy the surroundings through the café’s large sea-facing windows. If you have time to spare, you can rent one of the café’s couple cabanas or sun loungers for a few hours.

Cafe Coji is a quiet, cosy café on the east coast of Jeju. You could easily sit for hours staring out of the large windows offering panoramic views of the Seongsan Harbor entrance and Seongsan Sunrise Peak. If the vista doesn’t encourage you to stay, the delicious freshly-baked bread and pastries available might.

The outdoor patio is a beautiful spot to soak up some sun when the weather is pleasant. Cafe Coji is a 45-minute drive or taxi ride from downtown Jeju. Alternatively, you can take bus 112 from Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal and get off at the Seongsan Harbor Entrance bus stop. This café is only a 2-minute walk away.

Espresso Lounge is a large, bright, and airy 2-storey café in downtown Jeju. They have their own coffee roaster, so the beans are fresh, and coffee is made-to-order. You can find classic espresso drinks and a separate list of hand-drip coffee.

With the delicious aromas wafting out from the in-house bakery, you may be tempted to order a fresh croissant, pecan pie, or cinnamon roll to accompany your drink. There is lots of seating available, including an outdoor terrace. If you aren’t in a rush, you can find an unoccupied sofa and chill out as long as you like. Furthermore, the cafe is 4.8 km from the airport, making it a great alternative place to wait before your departure.

Cafe Hallasan overlooks Sehwa Beach, a scenic stretch of sand in the northeast region of Jeju with emerald waters and black volcanic rock. Signature items on the menu include carrot cake and drinks made with Hallabong – a local variety of tangerine growing near Jeju’s Hallasan Mountain.

Sea views and vitamin C-infused teas and cocktails aren’t the only draws to this café. Inside is an old-school GoldStar Television on a windowsill that’s become a famous photo-taking spot. Standing outside, visitors frame themselves in front of the screen and look as though they appear on TV.

Baum Coffee Museum lies about 2 km inland on Jeju’s east coast, next door to Bunker de Lumieres – an old bunker-turned-immersive art gallery. On the 1^st floor, you’ll find a small showroom displaying coffee-related equipment, including coffee grinders, extraction tools, and coffee pots collected from countries around the world.

Upstairs is a spacious seating area with large windows offering peaceful views of the lush forest surroundings. Located along the Jeju Olle walking trail no.2, the coffee shop is an excellent place for hikers wanting a good cup of coffee while having a break.

Param Cafe is a sea-facing coffee shop on Jeju’s west coast with good coffee, delicious baked goods and an abundance of tranquillity. The café itself is spacious, with a pleasant and breezy interior.

If you’re exploring the Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road by car, scooter, or bicycle, the coffee shop’s location on an empty stretch of coast makes it a quiet, peaceful spot to stop, rest and refuel. Take a seat on the outdoor patio and soak up lovely views of the giant windmills and blue sea. This setting is stunning at sunset.

Sum & Some is a relaxed café on Jeju’s northern coast that’s famous for its panoramic vistas and daily fresh bread. With more glass than any other structure in the vicinity, the restaurant offers beautiful views of the ocean and Jeju’s black basalts no matter where you sit.

On a pleasant day, the rooftop terrace is one of the best spots to hang out. The lofty perch provides a spectacular 360-degree view of Jeju’s coastline, all the way to downtown Jeju. At night, string lights are turned on, setting the tone for a charming, romantic evening by the sea.

Pau Coffee Party, also known as Cafe Pausa, is a few minutes from the centre of Seogwipo, the island’s 2^nd-largest city on the southern coast. The café specialises in hand-drip and Dutch-style coffee drinks, as well as a variety of fruit wines that the owner makes himself.

Popular orders include orange white wine, tangerine flower wine, and raspberry wine. The double-storey café consists primarily of large floor-to-ceiling windows. The setting allows every patron to enjoy glorious views of the sea across to the rocky island of Munseom.

Antoinette Cafe & Bistro lies on the north coast, near the airport and a few minutes from several attractions and shops in downtown Jeju. From views to food to comfy seating, the café has everything you need to wile away a couple of hours. The interior is bright, airy and spacious, with comfortable sofas, beanbags, and floor cushions.

You can enjoy beautiful sea views from the floor-to-ceiling windows while tucking into freshly baked cakes, pastries or bread and a delicious cup of coffee. This is the perfect spot if you need a place to re-energise, hang out with friends, or have some spare time and want to finish reading a book.

Cafe May-B is a laidback eatery on the trendy Art Street in Seogwipo with lovely outdoor seating. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, an afternoon pick-me-up coffee or some snacks, craft beer and board games in the evening, you’ll find it here. They also have a great selection of wines and cocktails.

With English-speaking staff and a more western-style food menu, the restaurant is popular with foreign teachers and travellers. But you’ll also find young Koreans on their laptops and local artists enjoying the laidback vibe and bohemian atmosphere. No one will mind if you hang out for a few hours reading, writing or chatting with friends.