The Yangpyeong DTR is Korea’s largest Starbucks — a bake-in store by the Namhangang River, about 1 km (a 15-minute walk) from Yangpyeong Station.
For a day trip from Seoul, that means you can reach it by train without a car, and the fresh bakery and river view are the two things a regular branch does not give you.
This post covers what it is known for, the hours, what to order with the Korean names, how to get there, parking and seating, and what to pair it with.
The Yangpyeong DTR Gyeonggi: What It Is Known For
| Mon–Fri | 09:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Sat | 08:30–21:00 |
| Sun | 08:30–20:00 |
| Closing day | None — open all year-round |
| Drive-through | Mon–Fri 08:00–15:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–20:00 |
The Yangpyeong DTR is a Starbucks known for bakery baked fresh in the store, a Namhangang River view, and the largest floor space of any Starbucks in Korea.
According to the KTO listing dated September 28, 2026, it is the first large-scale Starbucks store near Seoul and the first bake-in store, serving baked goods fresh out of the oven with specialty coffee.
The sources put the size at either 1,204 sqm (364 pyeong) or 1,290 sqm in the KTO description — they differ, and both describe it as the largest in Korea.
One KTO-side description also counts 98 parking slots while the same listing family says about 94 elsewhere, so treat both numbers as approximate.
Seating is listed at 261 seats, and it is the first Starbucks in Korea to combine Reserve, Teavana, and drive-through in one store.
If you want Reserve coffee or a drive-through plus a river view in one stop, this is the branch that was built for that combination.
Hours and Closing Days
Per the KTO listing, the cafe runs Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00, Sat 08:30–21:00 and Sun 08:30–20:00, and the store is open all year-round.
The drive-through runs on a different clock: Mon–Fri 08:00–15:00 and Sat–Sun 08:00–20:00, so the weekend drive-through stays open 5 hours longer than on weekdays (20:00 vs 15:00 close).
When I look at a listing like this, the first thing I check is that weekday drive-through close of 15:00 — it is earlier than most people expect for a riverfront cafe, so a late-afternoon weekday drive trip would miss it.
Local blogs show different weekday cafe hours (09:00–20:00), but the KTO listing is the newer source, so go by the table and re-check the store page before a long trip.
If your visit depends on the cafe staying open past 18:00, aim for a Saturday, when it runs to 21:00.
What to Order — With the Korean Names
The officially listed signature order is the Americano (아메리카노), and the menu categories are coffee and specialty bakery.
The bake-in counter is the differentiator: items are baked inside the store and sold fresh out of the oven, and visitors single out the Queen Amang (퀸아망) and Palmier (빨미까레) as fresh and good.
Prices for the specialty bakery items circulate in older blogs (for example the Queen Amang Strawberry Sandwich at ₩7,200), but those figures predate the current window — check the in-store board rather than planning a budget around them.
On the second floor, the Reserve Bar offers premium beans with a hand-drip prepared in front of you, and visitors also report store-specialty drinks such as a Matcha Tiramisu Latte.
If you only have time for one order, the Americano plus whatever came out of the bake-in oven most recently is the combination this store exists for.
How to Get There From Seoul
The simplest route from Seoul is the Gyeongui–Jungang Line to Yangpyeong Station, then about 1 km — a 15-minute walk — to 76 Yanggeun-ro.
The store sits directly across from the Yangpyeong County Museum of Art on the Namhangang riverbank, so walk toward the river and you cannot miss it.
- Take the Gyeongui–Jungang Line from central Seoul toward Yangpyeong Station.
- Leave the station and walk toward the Namhangang River / County Museum of Art.
- Continue roughly 1 km (about 15 minutes) to 76 Yanggeun-ro, on the river side.
By car, the store is a DTR, meaning drive-through pickup is possible without parking, and you can plan the route with a Seoul-area subway or road planner.
If you are going on a weekend, a train start plus the short walk is the safer choice, since the riverside road fills up.
Parking and Where to Sit
The KTO listing counts about 94 parking slots, including 4 reserved for people with disabilities, with another KTO-side description saying 98 — the listing says roughly ninety-something, and it is a paid lot.
The fee details circulating online (30 minutes free, then ₩300 per 10 minutes, or 1 free hour per ₩10,000 spent) come from blogs older than six months, so confirm the current rate on site.
One practical warning that repeats across blogs: if you mobile-order, the parking machine may not read a Siren Order receipt, so ask staff for a paper receipt.
For the view, the stair-style window seats facing the Namhangang River are considered the best, behind a floor-to-ceiling glass front wall.
The 3F rooftop terrace is described as the sunset spot, with a fire pit lit at dusk, and the 2F Reserve Bar is a good second choice.
If a river-view seat matters to you, I would aim for a weekday morning at opening — that is the realistic way to get one without queueing for parking.
Who It Suits and What to Pair It With
The Yangpyeong DTR suits river-view cafe visitors, drivers on the Yangpyeong riverside course, and groups, since the 261-seat floor absorbs large parties better than a standard branch.
A natural pairing is Dumulmeori, the point where the Han rivers meet, and Sujongsa, both about 15 minutes away by car on the same riverside run.
Weekends bring long waits and parking queues according to recent visitor posts, so the same itinerary is calmer on a weekday morning.
If you are building a Yangpyeong day trip from Seoul, put this store first in the morning and move to Dumulmeori before lunch.
Amenities make it workable as a stop, not just a photo: KT 10Gbps Wi-Fi, power outlets and USB ports every 3–4 seats.
For a first visit, order at the bake-in counter, take the coffee up to the stair seats or the rooftop, then drive or bus on toward Dumulmeori.
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Sources
- KTO lists Americano as signature; coffee/food categories onl (api.visitkorea.or.kr)
- Getting there by train (koreankorea.com)
- Getting there by car (koreankorea.com)
One-Page Summary
- Hours (KTO, Sep 28, 2026): cafe Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00, Sat 08:30–21:00, Sun 08:30–20:00; drive-through weekdays close at 15:00, weekends at 20:00.
- Officially listed signature order: Americano; the bake-in bakery (Queen Amang, Palmier) is what sets this branch apart.
- Access: Gyeongui–Jungang Line to Yangpyeong Station, then a 1 km / 15-minute walk toward the Namhangang River.
- Best seats: stair-style river-facing window seats, or the 3F rooftop at sunset.
- Go on a weekday morning at opening if you want a river seat without the parking queue.
FAQ
Q. What is The Yangpyeong DTR in Gyeonggi known for, what should I order and how do I get there?
It is known as the largest Starbucks in Korea, the first bake-in store with a Namhangang River view. Order the Americano and something fresh from the bake-in oven. Take the Gyeongui–Jungang Line to Yangpyeong Station and walk 15 minutes.
Q. Are you sure about the cafe hours? The KTO listing (Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00) conflicts with recent local blogs (09:00–20:00).
This post follows the KTO listing dated September 28, 2026, which is the newer source. Blogs disagree, so if a late-evening visit matters, re-check the store’s official page before you go.
Q. Does the Yangpyeong DTR have specialty drinks other stores do not have?
Visitors report store-specialty drinks such as a Matcha Tiramisu Latte, but the current menu is not confirmed in an official source — look for the specialty board in store.
Q. How long is the weekend parking wait at the Yangpyeong DTR?
Visitor posts say weekends bring long waits and parking queues, but no confirmed wait times exist in an official source. A weekday morning at opening is the way to avoid the question.
Q. Is The Yangpyeong DTR open all year-round?
Yes — the KTO listing shows no closing day and describes it as open all year-round.
For the wider plan, see the Gyeonggi travel guide map, the full list of day trips from Seoul, and the Seoul-area subway route planner.
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