Suncheonui Gyejeol is a cafe just southwest of Suncheonman Bay National Garden in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, with a signature drink that changes every season.
Key facts — As of 2026-09-30
- Per the KTO English listing (last updated 2026-06-30), Suncheonui Gyejeol is open all year round, 11:00-21:00 Mon-Sat with last order 20:30, and 12:00-18:00 Sundays with last order 17:30.
- Per KTO/TAGO data (09/30), the fastest KTX from Seoul to Gwangju takes 1h 36m with fares from ₩38,100, first train 05:08 and last 22:55.
What Is Suncheonui Gyejeol?
| Spring | Mugwort Latte |
|---|---|
| Summer | Suncheonman Bay Ade (with coconut pulp) |
| Fall | Almond and Salt Latte (with whipped cream) |
| Winter | Cacao Winter (Belgian chocolate) |
Suncheonui Gyejeol is a cafe listed in the Korea Tourism Organization’s English restaurant data, in Suncheon-si, South Jeolla Province.
Per the KTO listing (last updated June 30, 2026), it sits southwest of Suncheonman Bay National Garden, so the garden is the reason most visitors end up nearby.
The cafe has a white interior, and the wide 2nd-floor windows look over the National Garden and the rice paddies next to it.
That same listing describes the white interior as a contrast to the colorful seasonal drinks — so the view and the drink are the two things to plan around.
If you are visiting the garden anyway, this cafe fits inside the same stop; do not build a separate trip for it.
Getting there — Suncheonui Gyejeol
- Seoul → Suncheon by train: fastest 2h 24m, from ₩40,600, 30 trains a day, first 05:08 · last 21:48 · timetable
- Last leg: about 4.1 km from Suncheon Station — roughly 5 min by taxi or car without traffic; local buses also run (check the stop sign or a map app)
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Suncheonui Gyejeol Menu: What to Order by Season
The signature drink changes four times a year, so the order depends on when you visit — the cafe calls itself "the seasons of Suncheon."
Per the KTO English listing, the lineup is: Mugwort Latte in spring, Suncheonman Bay Ade with coconut pulp in summer, Almond and Salt Latte with whipped cream in fall, and Cacao Winter made with Belgian chocolate in winter.
Besides the signatures, the menu covers coffee, tea, and the seasonal signature beverages.
One thing the sources do not give: per-item prices.
Only a broad per-person range from a second-hand listing site exists, so check the menu or call the cafe for exact prices.
Since the signature rotates, the visit date decides the order — pick the season first, then the drink.
For a first visit, the seasonal signature is the safe pick; the regular coffee and tea are there for anyone who wants something familiar.
Suncheonui Gyejeol Hours: Is It Open on Sundays?
Yes — the cafe is open all year round with no regular closing day, but Sunday hours are much shorter.
Per the KTO listing (last updated June 30, 2026), hours are 11:00-21:00 Monday to Saturday with last order at 20:30, and 12:00-18:00 on Sundays with last order at 17:30.
| Day | Hours | Last order |
|---|---|---|
| Monday-Saturday | 11:00-21:00 | 20:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00-18:00 | 17:30 |
Sunday is a 6-hour day with last order 3 hours earlier than on weekdays.
If your trip falls on a Sunday, plan the cafe stop in the afternoon and order before 17:30; any other day gives you until 20:30.
Before anything else, check the day of the week — the Sunday hours change the whole afternoon plan.
How to Get There from Seoul: Train vs Bus
The fastest Seoul-Suncheon route in the data goes through Gwangju: KTX Seoul to Gwangju in 1h 36m from ₩38,100 (schedule as of September 30).
Per TAGO data (09/30), trains from Seoul to Gwangju run from 05:08 to 22:55, and express buses run 05:30 to 23:50 at a fare of ₩20,800–₩48,000 and a fastest time of 3h 20m.
| Route | Fastest | Fare | First · last |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTX, Seoul-Gwangju | 1h 36m | from ₩38,100 | 05:08 · 22:55 |
| Express bus, Seoul-Gwangju | 3h 20m | ₩20,800–₩48,000 | 05:30 · 23:50 |
| KTX, Seoul-Mokpo | 2h 20m | from ₩39,200 | 05:08 · 21:18 |
| Express bus, Seoul-Mokpo | 3h 50m | ₩33,700–₩52,500 | 06:00 · 23:55 |
Mokpo is the alternative Jeonnam entry — slightly slower than Gwangju by rail but useful if the rest of your itinerary is western South Jeolla.
Take the train if you want the shortest ride; take the bus if the lowest fare or the latest departure matters more.
How to reach the cafe from Suncheon Station or the garden gate by local bus was not found in the sources — check a local map app on the day.
Location, Parking and Contact
The cafe is in Suncheon-si, South Jeolla Province, southwest of Suncheonman Bay National Garden, and parking is available.
The phone number is +82-61-743-8557, per the KTO listing.
A secondary listing gives the street address as 2-43 Deogwol-dong, Suncheon; the official KTO address field is incomplete (postal code only), so confirm the exact address on a map app before you go.
Takeout, delivery, and credit card acceptance appear on an older secondary listing — treat those as likely but unconfirmed.
If you are driving, the on-site parking removes the need to find street parking near the garden.
If I were planning this stop, I would check the seasonal drink first and then time my arrival to catch the bay view from the 2nd-floor windows in daylight.
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Sources
- Only generic KRW 1–20,000 per-person range; no per-drink pri (ontrip.kr)
- Address field incomplete on listing; brief gives 2-43 Deogwo (ktriptips.com)
- Hours, address 2-43 Deogwol-dong, 4.1 rating, #53 of 841 caf (es.restaurantguru.com)
Before you visit Suncheonui Gyejeol
- Signature drink changes four times a year — your visit date decides the order.
- Check the day you go: Monday-Saturday hours and Sunday hours are different.
- Fastest from Seoul: KTX to Gwangju, 1h 36m from ₩38,100 (as of September 30).
- Open all year round — no regular closing day.
- Address field on the official listing is incomplete, so confirm the location on a map app before you go.
FAQ
Q. What is Suncheonui Gyejeol known for?
Its seasonal signature drink — Mugwort Latte in spring, Suncheonman Bay Ade in summer, Almond and Salt Latte in fall, Cacao Winter in winter — and the 2nd-floor windows over Suncheonman Bay National Garden.
Q. What should I order at Suncheonui Gyejeol?
The signature drink for the season you visit: spring Mugwort Latte, summer Suncheonman Bay Ade with coconut pulp, fall Almond and Salt Latte, winter Cacao Winter with Belgian chocolate.
Q. What are the hours and is it open on Sundays?
Yes. Monday-Saturday 11:00-21:00 (last order 20:30), Sundays 12:00-18:00 (last order 17:30). It is open all year round.
Q. How do I get there from Seoul?
Take the KTX to Gwangju — fastest 1h 36m, from ₩38,100 (schedule as of September 30) — then continue to Suncheon by local transport. The express bus (3h 20m, ₩20,800–₩48,000) is the cheaper option.
Q. How much do the drinks cost?
Per-item prices are not in the official listing; a secondary listing shows only a broad per-person range, so check the menu or call +82-61-743-8557.
Related: the Gwangju & Jeonnam sights map and today’s trains from Seoul to Gwangju, Mokpo and Yeosu on koreankorea.com — both help fill the days around the garden.
Cover photo: AI-generated illustration (cafe window garden) — AI-generated image, illustrative only
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