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(Pet Story)

Are you a dog parent looking for some pup-friendly spots you and your furry friend can enjoy? Here are some nice cafés where you can grab a cup of coffee, a nice dessert and spend some quality time with Fido.

1) Ten Dog Café

(Ten Dog Café)

(Ten Dog Café)

  • Address: 752 Gyeyang-ro, Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

  • Tel: 010-4946-6675/031-618-6569

  • Hours: 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily.

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This charming brunch café offers a delicious selection of pizzas, hot dogs, fried chicken, and hamburgers, along with a variety of beverages like coffee, lemonade, tea, and smoothies. Inside, lush greenery creates an exotic atmosphere, while outside, a spacious yard with palm trees adds to the serene vibe. There’s also a dedicated pet zone where dogs and children can play freely. With its glass-walled structure, the café offers a full view of both the vibrant indoor space and the scenic outdoor area.

2) Pet Story

(Pet Story)

  • Address: 296-6 Dureung-ri, Godeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

  • Tel.: 070-4117-5959

  • Hours: 12 -8 p.m. daily

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This spacious café boasts a large indoor area and an impressive outdoor natural grass field spanning about 35,500-square-feet. Guests only need to pay an entrance fee for both people and dogs—no need to order food or drinks. Ample parking is available as well. Since the café is designed for dogs, it is a no-kids zone, and leashes are required when entering and exiting the premises. During the summer, dogs can enjoy the pool without any extra charges beyond the entrance fee, and there’s a self-service bath area after swimming. The café also features separate playgrounds for large and small dogs.

3) Play Dog Café

(Play Dog Café)

(Play Dog Café)

  • Address: 163-17 Dujeong-ri, Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

  • Tel.: 031-657-3879

  • Hours: 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sun.

  • Fees: Dog entrance fee 3,000 won (Small & Medium size dogs) 4,000 won (Big Dogs)

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This café is the closest to Camp Humphreys, and the staff is fluent in English, with signs also available in English. Upon entering, you can place your order at a kiosk. Dog admission fees are tiered based on size, and each guest is required to order at least one menu item. By entering your phone number, you’ll receive a KakaoTalk message when your food is ready. The café features separate playgrounds for small and medium-sized dogs, with artificial grass to keep them clean. The playground is stocked with various dog toys, including slides, trampolines, and balls. A dog swimming pool is available during the summer, and the parking lot has space for over 10 cars.

4) Dooley Pets & Riverrun

(Dooley Pets & Riverrun)

(Dooley Pets & Riverrun)

(Dooley Pets & Riverrun)

(Dooley Pets & Riverrun)

  • Address: 106-31 Deongmok 5-gil, Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

  • Tel: 0507-1374-3465

  • Hours: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Wed. – Sun.

  • Closed Tuesday

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This expansive 96,000-square-foot café overlooking Pyeongtaek Lake is divided into four unique buildings, each offering a different experience. The main building is where you can order food and drinks. For pet lovers, dogs are welcome in both the dog building and the lake building. The dog building spans three floors and features a playground for small and medium-sized dogs, while a separate area across the way is designed for larger dogs. In the lake building, pets must be carried or placed in dog strollers. The greenhouse building showcases beautiful flowers and trees, though pets are not allowed inside. Each building is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing visitors to enjoy the changing scenery throughout the seasons. The outdoor space is beautifully landscaped, making it an ideal spot to relax.

5) Café Humphreys

(Café Humphreys)

(Café Humphreys)

(Café Humphreys)

(Café Humphreys)

  • Address: 143-2 Sindae-ri, Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

  • Tel: 0507-1479-1007

  • Hours: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tues.-Sun., Closed Mondays

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Café Humphreys is conveniently located near Camp Humphreys and offers a welcoming and English-friendly environment. More than just a dog café, it is a spacious complex where dogs can roam freely on a natural grass lawn while visitors enjoy cocktails, barbecue, and more. The café is dog-friendly, but it also caters to guests without pets, offering a unique selection of coffee, drinks, brunch, and desserts that you won’t find elsewhere. Orders can be placed through a kiosk for added convenience. The café includes a large, private party room that accommodates small gatherings of up to 50 people, and the barbecue area operates on a reservation-only basis. To complete the experience, Whitey, the friendly resident dog, is always there to greet visitors warmly.

6) Rainbau Pet Café

(Rainbau Pet Café)

(Rainbau Pet Café)

  • Address: 464-5 hakyeon-ri, Anjung-eup, Pyeongtaek-si

  • Hours: 2 p.m.- 8 p.m. daily

  • Tel: 031-681-8777

  • Fees: Dog entrance fee - 8,000 won

  • Over 11kg dogs are not allowed

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Rainbau is a dedicated facility for dogs, and entry is only allowed if you bring a small dog. Large dogs and those weighing over 11 kg are not permitted. For the safety of all dogs, children under 13 are also not allowed inside. The facility features a spacious area with artificial grass, along with seating and shaded areas where guardians can relax comfortably. During the summer, Rainbau offers a small dog swimming pool and a dry path, perfect for water play. Additional amenities include a dog hotel, personal training programs, and group lessons. The friendly owner ensures every guest feels warmly welcomed.

7) Café Jdog

(Café Jdog)

(Café Jdog)

  • Address: 126-2 Yonggi-dong, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Tel.: 031-654-0690 or 010.4800.0690

  • Hours: 1 p.m.- 9 p.m. Mon.-Sun.

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This café is set on a natural grass playground. The entrance fee is covered by the cost of a drink, with a requirement to purchase one drink per person. Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian. The café features distinct play areas for large and small dogs, as well as a special area for senior dogs and those with disabilities, ensuring a safe environment for all pets. Jdog also welcomes visitors without dogs and offers additional facilities, including a dog day-care and hotel.

8) Café Live Us

(Café Live Us)

(Café Live Us)

  • Address: 283-6 Geumam-ri, Seotan-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

  • Tel.: 010-8006-8817

  • Hours: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wed.-Mon., Closed Tuesdays

  • Fees: Dog entrance fee 5,000 won

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Café Live Us, operated by Rebirth, an animal rescue organization, primarily cares for dogs awaiting adoption. Adults can enter without an admission fee, but each visitor is required to order one menu item. The dog admission fee is 5,000 won, and only dogs weighing up to 20 kg are allowed. Please note that the café is a no-kids zone. The facility includes playground areas with both natural and artificial grass. In addition to being a dog café, it also offers dog hotel services.

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