Gonggeuk, Sand Coffee — Restaurant in Busan

Although the name suggests this café could be tied to a traditional Turkish sand coffee, it is not the case. I was hoping they would serve it, which they don't, but we ended up here anyway. Gonggeuk won a lottery with the location, from which you have an amazing view of the sea with the wave breakers and the lighthouse. It's a shame that sitting outside, you won't see any of this over the bushes. You would have to be standing at one of the tall tables. The best view can be then secured from the 2nd floor and the roof. We tried only a fraction of what they had to offer and enjoyed all of it. The melonpan with custard filling, pretzel with sugar and cinnamon, Darjeeling and iced coffee... It was a nice morning we spent outside listening to the sea and smelling the...

A nice detour! I initially headed to a different coffee shop, but it was packed, so I stumbled upon this one instead. Located right by the sea, the views are incredibly relaxing, with even families fishing nearby. Both the indoor and outdoor seating offer great vibes; inside, you get sea views, and outside, you're in a lovely garden setting. While the coffee wasn't amazing, the pastries and breads were delicious. I was the only foreigner there, and it felt like a wonderfully local, family-friendly spot....

Amazing views, delicious coffee, and plenty of space. 3 floors, in fact, one of them being the roof. There are more sweets/pastries than anything savory, but the ones I tried were delicious. Beware, the sandwich has an actual chunk of...