Best Cafes In Jeju Island: Ocean Views, Citrus Gardens and Hidden Gems
Last Updated on April 6, 2026
While the beaches in Jeju, with their white and black sands and crystal-clear waters, may have lured you here, it’s the cafes in Jeju that will make you linger. Imagine sipping your coffee with the sound of waves crashing in the background, gazing out at lush citrus orchards, serene green tea fields, or even a far-off oreum. It’s like every cup of coffee comes with its own postcard-worthy view.
There are some beautiful cafes in Jeju Island. Whether you like the modern appeal or rustic Hanoks, there are some great options for places to find coffee and tea:
- East Coast Jeju Cafes (Seongsan and Gujwa Area)
- South Jeju Cafes (Seogwipo Area)
- North Jeju Cafes (Jeju City and Jocheon Area)
- West Jeju Cafes (Aewol and Hallim Area)
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East Coast Jeju Cafes (Seongsan and Gujwa Area)
orrrn (오른)
I happened to be walking on the Jeju Olle-gil when I came upon this cafe just in time for a cup of coffee with a snack. This modern building is beautifully designed and fittingly has all of the seats facing out towards the beautiful ocean views. Pastries were delicious to top it off, though I didn’t try that corn-topped one.
- Address: 2714 Haemajihaean-ro, Seongsan-eub, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do (제주 서귀포시 성산읍 해맞이해안로 2714)
- Hours: Every day: 10:30am ~ 8:00pm (7:00pm in the winter)
Fritz Coffee Company (프릳츠 제주성산점)
Fritz Coffee Company has four stores in Seoul, and its fifth location is nicely situation in Seongsan, on Jeju Island. The Jeju Seongsan store is located in the renovated Baengnok Hoegwan building, which was once a store selling Jeju seafood such as sliced raw abalone, cutlassfish, and red tilefish.
Sit inside and watch the waves lap on the rocks, see the trekkers on the Jeju Olle-gil, and then head to the rooftop for an amazing view of Seongsan Ilchulbong. Fritz coffee is always good, even better when you’re in a Fritz coffee house.
- Address: 222 Ilchul-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do (제주 서귀포시 성산읍 일출로 222)
- Hours: Every day: 8:00am ~ 8:00pm
Cafe Ri (카페리)
I found this cafe when I was trekking on the Jeju Olle-gil and knew I needed to come back, not only for cute cats, but also for the cute jiggly cat dessert, that is not just cute, it was surprisingly delicious. This is the perfect cafe for a little quiet time with some cats and it’s just steps from the beach.
- Address: 39 Pyeongdae 2-gil, Gujwa-eub, Jeju-si, Jeju-do (제주 제주시 구좌읍 평대2길 39)
- Hours: Every day: 10:00am ~ 6:00pm
matiere (마티에르)
In stark contrast to the black lava rocks that you see everywhere in Jeju, matiere has this all creamy white motif from exterior to interior. It’s one of those cafes that is cozy in the winter and cool in the summer, where you can sit with a book and read quietly and comfortably.
- Address: 3 Saehwa 8-gil, Gujwa-eub, Jeju-si, Jeju-do (제주 제주시 구좌읍 세화8길 3)
- Hours: Monday – Saturday: 11:00am ~ 6:00pm; Sunday: 12:30pm ~ 6:00pm
cafe ooo (카페아오오)
Out of the Ordinary is a beautiful cafe with outdoor and indoor seating. While everyone else headed upstairs to sit beneath the picturesque hanji paper that hangs from the ceiling, we opted for the seating downstairs where we could listen to the waves. Great coffee and a quiet cafe upstairs if you want a spot to do some work.
- Address: 75 Hwanhaejangseong-ro, Seongsan-eub, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do (제주 서귀포시 성산읍 환해장성로 75)
- Hours: Every day: 9:00am ~ 7:20pm
The Season (그계절)
Very friendly and lovely rustic vibe at The Season. This quickly became one of our favorite cafes when we stopped in, looked at the menu and realized there wasn’t any food appropriate for a toddler. The cafe owner quickly whipped up a simple toast with jam without qualm and gave it to us on the house. If you’ve lived in Korea, you know how difficult it can be to go off menu or even adapt a menu item.
- Address: 119 Handong-ro, Gujwa-eub, Jeju-si, Jeju-do (제주 제주시 구좌읍 한동로 119)
- Hours: Every day: 11:00am ~ 5:30pm
seal_espresso (씰에스프레소)
Another cafe on the seaside that stood out when I was doing my Jeju Olle-gil trek, Seal Espresso has just the right touches of color that play off of the everchanging colors of the skies outside. A friendly family-owned cafe, you can sit quietly taking in the views while you or your kids color to add a picture to their wall in the back.
- Address: 5203 Iljudong-ro, Seongsan-eub, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
- Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00am ~ 5:00pm
Cafe the Container (카페 더 콘테나)
If you’re planning to pick tangerines when you’re visiting Jeju, which you should, you’ll also come across cafes that cater to the tangerine lovers that may not want to take a whole bag home with them. Cafe Container sits inside a working citrus orchard in the Jocheon area, which means your coffee comes with a view of orange trees in every direction. The drinks are citrus-forward: fresh-squeezed tangerine juice, citrus lattes, and seasonal specials that change as the harvest does.
- Address: 513 Hamwa-ro, Jocheon-eub, Jeju-si, Jeju-do (제주 제주시 조천읍 함와로 513)
- Hours: Thursday – Tuesday: 10:30am ~ 6:00pm
So Much More
The dessert is what caught our eye and it will catch your eye too. A kind of cake with what appears to be some noodles that are actually made from icing, it wasn’t overwhelmingly sweet like so many desserts in Korea, but was delightfully delicious. The staff are super friendly and the space is comfortable. Stop here for a dessert before taking a walk along the water.
- Address: 25 Bukchon 11-gil, Jocheon-eub, Jeju-si, Jeju-do (제주 제주시 조천읍 북촌11길 25)
- Hours: Every day: 10:30am ~ 7:00pm
South Jeju Cafes (Seogwipo Area)
Lavarr (라바르)
A former bath house that is now a cafe that promotes culture and arts. The bath house was originally opened in 1971 and was the longest running one in Seogwipo. After closing in 2017, it was reimagined in 2022 as a space to wash ones mind and promotes local arts and culture.
Each floor is quite different so you’ll want to walk up all the way to the roof to take it all in before deciding on where you want to sit.
- Address: 13 Jungang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do (제주 서귀포시 중앙로 13)
- Hours: Everyday 9:00am ~ 10:00pm
Damda Jeju (담다제주)
Damda is a rustic cafe that has windows that look out into the nearby citrus orchards. The family that owns it is very inviting, as is their cafe kitty cat. If you stop in to this cafe on a Friday, you can also try their special Hansik meal that’s only served one day a week. The menu changes each week depending on the local produce. It’s delicious.
- Address: 732 Wonnim-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
- Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10:30am ~ 6:00pm
Muroi (무로이)
Muroi is a striking cafe that stands out all in black. The darkness some how manages to make the greens of the surrounding flora and fauna to really stand out. Sit amongst the bamboo stalks, or at the long table in the main cafe space. Sit inside or out. There are a number of seating options that cater to the person that wants a group atmosphere or an isolated sip of espresso.
- Address: 21 Donggwangbondong-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do (제주 서귀포시 안덕면 동광본동로 21)
- Hours: Every day: 10:30am ~ 7:00pm
No Vacation (노베케이션)
No Vacation, the cafe promoting vacation every day instead of none at all, sits at the edge of the beautiful Pyoseon Beach. The simple stark space is a welcome calm from the blustery winter waves just outside. The music is good, the owner is friendly, and there’s parking in the back.
- Address: 635 Minsokhaean-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do (제주 서귀포시 표선면 민속해안로 635 노베케이션)
- Hours: Wednesday – Monday: 10:30am ~ 6:00pm
woomee (우미)
This quiet rustic cafe is perfect if you want to relax with a book like the two other people that were there when we visited. Sit in front of the large windows looking out over the citrus trees or check out the pampas on the other side while you sit and sip. The gyul tea and strawberry lattes are delicious!
- Address: 125-46 Uimidaeseong-ro, Namwon-eub, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do (제주 서귀포시 남원읍 위미대성로 125-46)
- Hours: Wednesday – Monday: 10:00am ~ 6:00pm
Summer Garden (여름정원)
Stop into this house turned cafe that serves a three-tiered bento box ideal for at least two people to share. Sandwiches, rice balls, salads, and desserts that change seasonally. It’s quiet, homey, cozy, and the kind of place you’ll want to relax for an afternoon.
- Address: 40-5 Puncheon-ro 192beon-gil, Seongsan-eub, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do (제주 서귀포시 성산읍 풍천로192번길 40-5)
- Hours: Thursday – Saturday, Monday: 11:00am ~ 6:00pm
North Jeju Cafes (Jeju City and Jocheon Area)
Cafe Glencoe (카페 글렌코)
The real draw for this cafe is the stunning garden they have sprawling all around it. This seasonal garden has something blooming in every season of the year. Visit in the autumn to see pink muhly and cosmos, the winter to find camellias, and so on. If you’re driving across the island from north to south, stop here on your way for coffee with a flower view.
- Address: 1202 Bijarim-ro, Gujwa-eub, Jeju-si, Jeju-do (제주 제주시 구좌읍 비자림로 1202)
- Hours: Every day: 9:30am ~ 6:00pm
heul (흘)
Instead of coffee, look for tea at this cafe. Calming, simple cozy. Enjoy the rustic aesthetic with wooden accents and traditional decorations. They have an impressive list of high-quality tea making it ideal for the tea connoisseur.
- Address: 88 Seonjin-gil, Jocheon-eub, Jeju-si, Jeju-do (제주 제주시 조천읍 선진길 88 가동)
- Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00am ~ 6:00pm
One and Only (원앤온리)
This is a very popular cafe especially for those tourists in the area to visit the gorgeous Sanbangsan or Yongmeori Coast. There’s seating inside, but you’ll definitely want to find the swings and chairs outside that let you bask in the southern coast of Jeju.
- Address: 141 Sanbang-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do (제주 서귀포시 안덕면 산방로 141)
- Hours: Every day: 9:00am ~ 8:00pm
Delmoondo (델문도)
This is the most popular cafe in the Hamdeok Beach area. This place was pretty happening during our stay, but we still walked in and found a seat easily. There is indoor seating with air-con and outdoor seating on a wrap around terrace. There’s also a private area with beach access that you can rent by the hour.
- Address: 519-10 Johamhaean-ro, Jocheon-eub, Jeju-si, Jeju-do (제주 제주시 조천읍 조함해안로 519-10)
- Hours: Every day: 6:30am ~ 12:00am
West Jeju Cafes (Aewol and Hallim Area)
Haehwatang (해화탕)
Mist fills the air and suddenly it’s like you’re in a foggy field and all you can hear is the clinking of the dishes in the pond in the center, but you can’t see them. And just a few minutes later, the mist clears and you watch as the floating bowls make circles before you. Meditate, contemplate, take your time in this unique bathhouse-themed cafe.
- Address: 5855 Iljuseo-ro, Hallim-eub, Jeju-si, Jeju-do (제주 제주시 한림읍 일주서로 5855)
- Hours: Every day: 11:00am ~ 7:00pm
Sebil (새빌)
We visited this cafe when the pink muhly was at it’s pinkest. Once an abandoned hotel, now a cafe, it is anything but abandoned now. It is popular, so much so that the pastries were almost gone when we arrived. The cafe perches picturesquely on a hilltop that looks out to nearby oreums. It’s beautiful, but do expect crowds of people.
- Address: 1529 Pyeonghwa-ro, Aewul-eub, Jeju-si, Jeju-do (제주 제주시 애월읍 평화로 1529)
- Hours: Every day: 9:00am ~ 7:00pm
Lazy Pump (레이지펌프)
One of our favorite stops in the Aewol area is Lazy Pump. It’s intriguingly beautiful with a rustic appeal. It used to be a fish farm and now has a bit of a grungy but cool vibe. From here you can take a walk along the waters edge. We liked the out of the way feeling when we were there.
- Address: 32 Aewolbukseo-gil, Aewol-eub, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
- Hours: Every day: 9:00am ~ 8:00pm
FAQ
Do I need a car to visit Jeju cafes?
For the vast majority of the cafes on this list, yes. Jeju’s public bus system covers the main towns but most of the scenic rural cafes have no bus stop nearby. Renting a car is the standard approach for visitors who want flexibility.
What should I order at a Jeju cafe?
Anything citrus-based. Jeju grows most of Korea’s tangerines (and hallabong, a large sweet citrus variety) and the best Jeju cafes feature local fruit in their seasonal drinks. Gyul latte (tangerine latte), fresh-squeezed tangerine juice, and hallabong cake are all worth ordering if you see them. The green tea menu is also strong at many cafes given Jeju’s tea fields.
Which Jeju cafes have the best ocean views?
orrrn in Seongsan is hard to beat with every seat facing the water. Fritz Coffee Company has a rooftop view of Seongsan Ilchulbong. cafe ooo (Out of the Ordinary) has both upstairs hanji-ceiling seating and downstairs ocean-side seating. No Vacation sits right at the edge of Pyoseon Beach.
Which cafes are near Seongsan Ilchulbong?
Fritz Coffee Company is the closest. It’s essentially adjacent to the trail entrance in a beautifully converted building. orrrn and cafe ooo are also within a short drive. This makes the Seongsan area one of the easiest for cafe-hopping on a single morning.
Are Jeju cafes cash only?
Most Jeju cafes accept card, including international cards with chip and pin. Carrying some cash is always wise for very small rural spots, but the cafes on this list are all established enough to take cards reliably.
What is the best season for Jeju cafes?
Any season, but each has its own appeal. Spring brings canola flowers as a backdrop. Summer means outdoor seating with sea breezes. Autumn is peak season for cafes with garden landscapes. Sebil with its pink muhly and Cafe Glencoe with cosmos and camellias are both spectacular. Winter is the quietest and most peaceful time to visit, with the ocean looking dramatically moody and fewer crowds.
We have visited some fantastic cafes in Jeju. While I think you should visit the island to bask in the beautiful natural scenery, you do need to stop for a snack from time to time at least.
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