(haps Magazine Korea)
Coming down from Dalmaji Pass, you eventually reach Cheongsapo, a small seaside neighborhood where every alley seems to end with a view of the ocean.
These days the area is busier than ever, thanks to Blue Line Park, which has turned it into one of Busan’s more popular tourist stops.
Cafes are everywhere along the main road, but if you wander into the back alleys, you’ll stumble upon something a little different –Cheongsapo Station, a 100-year-old hanok that’s been converted into a café.
The low stone walls and traditional design make it stand out, almost like a scene from Jeju.
Stepping inside, you immediately notice how much character the space holds. Sunlight pours in through large windows, falling across old rafters, wooden beams, and the faint shimmer of mother-of-pearl details.
It feels less like a commercial café and more like someone’s countryside home from decades ago. Sitting by the glass wall with a warm cup of tea or coffee, it’s easy to forget how close you are to the bustle of Haeundae.
The café also has a backyard, and it’s worth slipping out the back door just to sit there. On a good day, the sunlight and greenery combine with the sound of a small fountain to make it a peaceful spot. From there, it’s only a short walk to the beach in front or to Blue Line Park just behind.
Cheongsapo Station doesn’t just stand out for its century-old hanok setting but also for its wide menu. Desserts range from blueberry and injeolmi rice waffles to brownies in matcha, black sesame, and chocolate varieties, alongside hotteok ice cream, Kiri cheesecake, cookies, roasted sweet potato, and dates with toppings.
Drinks cover both coffee and non-coffee options, including lattes, Einspanner, black sesame cream latte, chocolate and Jollypong lattes, as well as sodas like plum lemon, omija orange, blueberry, and citrus ade.
For something lighter, teas such as plum, omija orange, ginger, citron, grapefruit black, apple lemon, and blueberry louis voss are also available, giving visitors plenty to choose from while enjoying the seaside atmosphere.
Most items are priced between 4,500 won and 14,500 won, making it a mid-range café experience.
Like many places in Cheongsapo, parking can be a headache, especially on weekends, and seats fill quickly.
But if you do manage to get in, it offers a kind of quiet charm you won’t find in the newer cafés nearby.
The old hanok smell, the retro details, and the mix of sea air and sunlight make it feel like you’ve stepped out of time, if only for a little while.
Restaurant Information
Cheongsapo Station Café Information
Address: 121 Cheongsapo-ro 58beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Opening Hours: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Phone: 070-7799-4402
Parking: Limited (public parking available near the beach and at the entrance to Cheongsapo)
