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Latest update: 14 February 2026
Coffee culture is huge in South Korea, and Jeju is no exception. All over the island, you’ll find unique coffee spots, from specialty coffee bars to cafés with views over the sea. In this article, I’m sharing the best coffee spots I visited during my Jeju trip.
Coffee on Jeju: more than just a cup of coffee
Koreans take their coffee seriously. A visit to a coffee bar is an outing. And on Jeju, you see that coffee culture is reflected in the diversity of coffee spots. You have the specialty coffee bars where baristas carefully make each cup. But also cafés with special concepts: sculpture gardens, hanok-style buildings, tea plantations, or just spectacular views.
A coffee spot visit on Jeju isn’t just about quickly grabbing a coffee. It’s an outing in itself. People come for the ambiance, the views, the photos. And oh yeah, the coffee too.
60 Beans: breakfast among sculptures
60 Beans sits on the coast at the start of the Olle 7 hiking route. It’s a coffee bar with a spacious sculpture garden. And that makes it immediately special. The sculptures are spread throughout the entire grounds and create a nice contrast with the sea in the background.
We come here twice for breakfast and coffee. The service is friendly, and you can sit comfortably with plenty of space. Both inside and outside, it’s nice to sit. I get the basil egg sandwich, and it’s a croissant with a delicious filling, perfect for breakfast.
Walk In Coffee Bar: coffee with passion
Near Seongsan Ilchulbong, close to the volcanic crater, sits the Walk In Coffee Bar. This is a real specialty coffee bar where they make each cup of coffee with care and attention. The barista makes our coffee with utmost concentration.
Unfortunately, we’re pressed for time because we want to see the haenyeo show (which ends up getting cancelled). So the coffee has to be rushed down faster than it deserves. But the ambiance is nice, and the coffee is good.
If you have the time, take your time here too. Sit down, watch how your coffee is made, and enjoy it. A quick takeaway is possible, too, but that’s actually a shame.
Tip! Check all my food tips for Jeju too!
Haejigae Cafe: hanok-style on the coast
Haejigae Cafe sits on the west coast near Aewol Cafe Street. It’s a stylish café in hanok-style. That’s the traditional Korean architectural style with wooden beams and those typical rooflines. The building has two floors and a terrace with sea views.
There’s an outdoor terrace, but when we’re there, it’s too windy. So we sit inside. The view of the coast is beautiful, and the interior is neat and modern, with those traditional elements. The coffee is good, not unimportant to mention!
Cafe Gyulkkot Darak: Instagram-tangerine-circus
I need to give a disclaimer: this isn’t a café where you quietly drink coffee. This is an Instagram hotspot. Cafe Gyulkkot Darak is a tangerine-themed café. Nice idea, I think. Until I’m there, it’s super busy, and it turns out PLASTIC tangerines are hanging in the tangerine trees. All for the gram. In the back of the garden, the tangerines are real, though. But those pretty round ones at the beginning: all fake.
In different spots, a whole setup has been created so you can make the perfect Instagram photo. We accidentally see an empty spot and think it’s a regular sitting area. Wrong! That bench is specially placed for photos. And people take more than enough time for that. Pose here, pose there, check the photo, one more time. Dat bankje is speciaal klaargezet voor foto’s. En mensen nemen daar meer dan uitgebreid de tijd voor. Pose hier, pose daar, check de foto, nog een keer.
This is so not my vibe. But I do find it quite entertaining to watch and to make such a silly photo myself, too. Come here to people-watch, or get that photo among the (fake) tangerines yourself. Don’t come here if you want to enjoy your coffee quietly.
But to be fair: the tangerine cakes and tangerine latte are actually really delicious.
Damsoyo: garden with cake
You can actually quietly drink coffee at Damsoyo. Damsoyo is more garden than café. You walk a loop around the pond and then find a spot to have a drink. We get coffee and cake. The cheesecake is tasty, but that pumpkin cake… It’s so good!
The coffee spot itself isn’t much in terms of interior. It’s just a simple building. But the garden is nice. Especially on dry days, it’s lovely to sit here. A moment of peace between all the attractions. There’s also a small shop for souvenirs if you want to take something home. But we mainly come for that garden and that pumpkin cake.
FAQ about coffee on Jeju
Yes, everywhere. In Seogwipo city, near sights, along the coast. You won’t have any trouble finding a café. Most of them also have a compelling concept or gorgeous views.
Similar to Seoul and the rest of South Korea. An americano costs 4000-5000 won. Not cheap compared to the Netherlands, but not extremely expensive either. The specialty coffee spots are slightly more expensive.
Yes, almost all cafes have Wi-Fi. It’s quite normal to study or work in cafes in South Korea, so Wi-Fi is standard.
More South Korea inspiration
Useful links for your South Korea trip
- Accommodation. Always handy is Booking.com, but compare prices. Trip is often much cheaper in South Korea. Rather stay in a hostel? Try HostelWorld.
- Activities. You can book the best tours and activities with GetYourGuide, Klook and Viator. You can book ‘free’ walking tours at Freetour and cool food tours at Secret Food Tours.
- Attractions and museums. For 5% off museums and attractions, use discount code KIMOPREIS22 at Tiqets.
- Car rental. Compare your options at Discover Cars and Rentalcars.com.
- Flights. Compare all your options! Be sure to check Expedia, Kiwi and Trip.
- Guide books. I love the practical guides by Lonely Planet, for sale at Amazon.
- Package deals. Rather go on a catered trip? Check out your options at Expedia and CheapOair for example.
- SIM card. Beware of unexpectedly high phone and internet costs. Buy a local SIM card when you arrive, or arrange one online via Airalo. Use the code THISIS8469 for a discount.
- Train and bus. Buy your train tickets directly on the Korail site and intercity buses also directly via this site. Some trips can also be booked on
Klook or via12Go . For local transport in the city, you use a T-Money card.
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