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Yangyang: Top 3 Cafes

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Hi, I’m JO PIGGY. Cannot surf? Holding a coffee cup steadily is also a valuable skill. From Mulchi to Jukdo, choose sea views, a dog break or surf culture.

Yangyang stretches a long way north to south. Pick a stop near your accommodation rather than ordering three cafes and a side of traffic.

Three places to consider

1. P.E.I Coffee

Mulchi Beach brings coffee, bakery and broad ocean windows, with Anne-inspired decorations to explore. Space and views recur in praise. One sip, one glance at the sea: a demanding afternoon.

What Korean bloggers said

  1. NAVER BLOG · REVIEW 01양양빵지순례 양양오션뷰카페 양양카페 PEI coffeeJC Team found parking and the large room convenient, with older companions satisfied. Americano, ocean views and a broad bakery display featured. Upper floors were adults-only then, so check child access.Read original review
  2. NAVER BLOG · REVIEW 02양양 오션뷰 카페 물치해수욕장 바다 뷰가 멋진 PEI커피Mae-a escaped heat after a meal with iced Americano by a window. High ceilings, broad glass and the sea impressed. Strong rooftop sun favored brief photos followed by indoor seats.Read original review
  3. NAVER BLOG · REVIEW 03[양양 카페] 전 좌석 오션뷰 물치해변 P.E.I 커피 (빨간머리앤 카페) 후기Daengi loved ocean windows, rooftop mountain views and sunset light. Burnt and bitter coffee did not suit personal taste. Space and scenery still encouraged another visit.Read original review

Find it

GOOGLE MAPS강원특별자치도 양양군 강현면 동해대로 3539Get directions

Before you go

Opening hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 10:00–19:00; Sat 10:00–20:00
Closed
No weekly closure listed
Break time
Not listed on Naver Map
Last order
Not listed on Naver Map

NAVER MAP ↗ · Checked 2026-10-11
All times are local (KST). Holiday hours may differ; check before visiting.

2. Hello Mamma Mia

A dog cafe lets humans order coffee and dogs have dedicated treats. Kindness, drinks and play areas earn praise, with entry reportedly possible without a dog. Pet desserts are not human pastries, however photogenic they look. The map uses an address pin.

What Korean bloggers said

  1. NAVER BLOG · REVIEW 01양양 애견동반카페 강아지 수제간식 헬로맘마미아Jjini enjoyed a generous refreshing strawberry-yogurt smoothie. A dog liked the pet-dessert sampler and outdoor space. Cleanliness, thoughtful water service and indoor belly-band rules were described.Read original review
  2. NAVER BLOG · REVIEW 02양양 애견카페 헬로맘마미아 : 속초 강아지운동장 있는 카페Hazel relaxed in a small interior and artificial-grass exercise yard. Coffee and latte were fine, while the dog especially liked salmon tart. Kind staff and dog supplies helped, though inside could feel tight.Read original review
  3. NAVER BLOG · REVIEW 03양양 애견동반카페 헬로맘마미아 음료 맛있고 친절한 커피 맛집Yeonhui Nana liked several coffees and smoothies for taste and volume. Sunny comfortable seats and kind staff were memorable. Human desserts sold out, so their taste was not established.Read original review

Find it

GOOGLE MAPS강원특별자치도 양양군 강현면 물치천로 41, 1층Address location only; a matching venue listing could not be verified on Google Maps.View address

Before you go

Opening hours
Daily 10:00–19:00
Closed
No weekly closure listed
Break time
Not listed on Naver Map
Last order
Not listed on Naver Map

NAVER MAP ↗ · Checked 2026-10-11
All times are local (KST). Holiday hours may differ; check before visiting.

3. Drifter Cafe

Connected to a surf shop near Jukdo, this offers surf objects, concrete spaces, music and praised lattes. No board skills are required to absorb the atmosphere. Google marks the same-address Drifter surf school.

What Korean bloggers said

  1. NAVER BLOG · REVIEW 01양양 서퍼들의 성지 죽도해변 힙한 카페, 드리프터HETOP drank Americano after the holiday rush and explored quietly. Connected shops, an upstairs small room and rooftop interested the writer. Coffee pleased, with the space’s surfing passion especially memorable.Read original review
  2. NAVER BLOG · REVIEW 02아이와 속초 보름살기 7일차 :) 드리프터카페 / 항아리물회 / 속초아이대관람차 / 마리스텔라Foodiji took latte and Americano to Jukdo Beach. Yangyang-suited design and enough seats made takeaway feel regrettable. Latte was ordinary, and a companion noticed slight burnt flavor in Americano.Read original review
  3. NAVER BLOG · REVIEW 03양양 | 죽도해변 드리프터카페 서핑강습 카페추천Jeongbi found seats for a family of nine. Buttery salt bread, royal milk tea and coffee pleased. Upstairs Jukdo views and concrete design felt comfortable for travel.Read original review

Find it

GOOGLE MAPS강원특별자치도 양양군 현남면 인구중앙길 89Get directions

Before you go

Opening hours
Daily 10:00–18:00
Closed
No weekly closure listed
Break time
Not listed on Naver Map
Last order
Not listed on Naver Map

NAVER MAP ↗ · Checked 2026-10-11
All times are local (KST). Holiday hours may differ; check before visiting.

One last bite

P.E.I for wide sea windows, Mamma Mia for a dog companion, Drifter for Jukdo’s surf mood. Missing a wave is acceptable. Missing your called coffee order is avoidable.

Choices within checked candidates, not personal visits or a universal ranking. Dog rules, adults-only floors, address-pin and surf-school map labels are explicit. Past menu and seating experiences vary; recheck current operations.

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