Is This Even a Cafe..? The Ultimate Retro Spot in Daegu, 'Daehwa-ui Jang'.
📍 Daehwa-ui Jang
104-15 Bukseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
Hey there :)
Today, I'm super stoked to introduce you to one of my all-time favorite cafes✨
I stumbled upon this spot completely by chance,
but honestly, it's way more of a complex cultural hub than just a regular cafe.
I love it so much that I've already been back three times!👍
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I'll be real, my first time here was a little overwhelming😅
The space is split into different sections like Daehwa Salon, Flower of Daehwa, Daehwa Villa, Daehwa Kitchen, and Daehwa Auditorium,
so figuring out where to order was a bit of a maze!
👉 Heads up: You can place your order at the 'Flower of Daehwa' right as you walk in.
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Step into the Daehwa Salon,
and you'll find a massive communal table stacked high with books,
and thanks to the stained glass windows, it totally gives off a gorgeous cathedral vibe✨
But here’s the most unique part about this place!
When you order your drink,
👉 you get a pen + a slip of paper
“What is justice?”
They throw a question like this at you.
It naturally gets the wheels turning in your head,
and reading what other people wrote is honestly so much fun👀
👉 It’s a space that truly lives up to its name, 'Daehwa-ui Jang' (meaning 'Place of Dialogue').
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The Flower of Daehwa is where they whip up the drinks,
and the whole area has a crazy hip vibe🔥
There's even a photo zone nearby with color-changing lights,
making it perfect for taking photos📸
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Over at the Daehwa Auditorium, they host movie screenings,
and the seating mimics a real auditorium, which was such a cool and unique experience🎬
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Then there's Daehwa Villa, which flips the script with a totally different mood🌿
It’s packed with plants, making you feel like you're on a trip to Southeast Asia,
and this is where you pick up your food.
🍹 Menu Recs
Grapefruit Rose Ade
Wine Ade (Seriously, highly recommend this one👍)
Amatriciana
Shrimp Basil Pasta
Octopus Squid Ink Risotto
👉 I wasn’t expecting much, but the food quality was surprisingly top-tier!
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To sum it up:
✨ Chill, quiet atmosphere
✨ Super unique concept
✨ Incredible photo ops
✨ Serves both cafe drinks + full meals
Since it checks all four boxes,
I can't recommend it enough if you're hunting for a unique cafe in Daegu✨
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📌 Pro-Tips
👉 The layout is huge, so navigating it on your first visit might be a bit confusing.
👉 Remember to place your orders at the 'Flower of Daehwa'.
👉 Definitely take your time, wander around, and soak it all in!