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Hoho Aunt

호호앤트

Interviewed by HeySeorakCafe · Moderate · Sokcho Beach

Open daily·Open daily · holidays 09:00–18:00

“Sip the espresso, sip the delight!”

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Interviewed by HeySeorak
CafeModerateSokcho Beach

After ten years in coffee, the owner closed a dessert cafe in Seoul and, in 2023, opened this small espresso bar in Sokcho's Saemaeul lanes with their spouse, a short walk from the beach. Start with Hoho Latte, the drink that took a year to get right: rich espresso spills over house-made cream and sweet milk, held together by a soft vanilla note. Salt Cream Coffee goes the other way, with Dutch-style cold brew under homemade cream and a pinch of salt. Five beans, decaf among them, run from nutty and full-bodied to bright and fruity. Pick the one that suits you, then take it home as whole beans or a drip bag.

Pro tip

Order a signature first: Hoho Latte and Salt Cream Coffee are ₩6,500 each and come iced only. For the classics, tell the staff whether you like nutty, chocolatey coffee or bright, fruity acidity, since the bean list changes by drink; Americano and most lattes can be made with decaf. Weekends and public holidays fill up around lunch, so the cafe suggests coming before noon or after 3 p.m. for a calmer seat. There is no parking at the cafe; Sokcho Beach Public Parking Lot No. 3 is a five-minute walk.

HoursOpen daily
Phone0507-1317-6809
Address1F, 3940 Donghae-daero, Sokcho, Gangwon

Quick guide

Try Ho‑ho Ra‑tte, So‑geum Keo‑pi or Coffee Granita first.

Common allergens
Dairy, Nuts, Peanuts

Pro tip

Order a signature first: Hoho Latte and Salt Cream Coffee are ₩6,500 each and come iced only. For the classics, tell the staff whether you like nutty, chocolatey coffee or bright, fruity acidity, since the bean list changes by drink; Americano and most lattes can be made with decaf. Weekends and public holidays fill up around lunch, so the cafe suggests coming before noon or after 3 p.m. for a calmer seat. There is no parking at the cafe; Sokcho Beach Public Parking Lot No. 3 is a five-minute walk.

Ee-geo ju-se-yo

이거 주세요

This one, please

An maep-ge-yo

안 맵게요

Not spicy, please

Al-le-reu-gi iss-eo-yo

알레르기 있어요

I have an allergy

Tap any dish to show it to the staff in Korean

Signatures

시그니처

Ho‑ho Ra‑tte

Espresso Cream Latte

호호라떼

₩6,500

Rich espresso flows over soft cream and sweet milk, bringing the coffee's depth into a balanced, creamy signature. The owner's careful extraction gives each sip a satisfying finish.

espresso · cream · sweet milk

SignatureContainsDairy

Iced only.

So‑geum Keo‑pi

Salt Cream Coffee

소금커피

₩6,500

Smooth Dutch-style cold brew topped with soft, sweet cream. A sweet-and-salty opening gives way to a clean coffee finish.

cold-brew coffee · cream · salt

SignatureContainsDairy

Iced only.

Coffee Granita

그라니따

₩8,500

The cafe slowly freezes rich house-blend cold brew into an icy coffee dessert, then adds soft, dense cream. A refreshing spoonful of coffee to savor to the last bite.

house-blend cold-brew coffee · cream

SignatureContainsDairy

Iced only. Made in small batches; may sell out.

Espresso Coffee

에스프레소 커피

Double Espresso

에스프레소

₩5,000

A smooth, concentrated double shot. Choose a bean profile from deep dark-roast character to bright specialty fruit notes.

coffee

Double shot (doppio). Available beans: Black Vanilla, Dark Wave, Peach Blossom, or Strawberry Pop. Confirm any bean-choice surcharge with the staff.

Kon‑pa‑na

Espresso with Cream

콘파나

₩5,500

A double espresso softened by the cafe's homemade cream. The cream gently wraps around the coffee's intensity for a rounded, comforting sip.

espresso · homemade cream

ContainsDairy

Double shot (doppio). Black Vanilla beans. Menu style name: Con Panna.

Seu‑teu‑ra‑pa‑jja‑to

Chocolate Espresso

스트라파짜토

₩5,500

A double espresso with deep dark-chocolate flavor and a smooth, cocoa-like character. An approachable introduction to espresso with a rich chocolate finish.

espresso · dark chocolate

Double shot (doppio). Black Vanilla beans. Menu style name: Strapazzato.

Ro‑ma‑no

Lemon Espresso

로마노

₩5,800

Fresh lemon meets a deep double espresso. Citrus brightness and coffee sweetness make a lively cup for those who enjoy acidity.

espresso · fresh lemon

Double shot (doppio). Peach Blossom beans. Menu style name: Romano.

Americano

아메리카노

₩5,000

Double espresso and water, tailored to your coffee mood: a deep, full-bodied dark roast or a bright, fruit-forward profile. Decaf is also available.

coffee · water

Double shot (doppio). Available beans: Dark Wave, Peach Blossom, Strawberry Pop, or decaf. Confirm any bean-choice surcharge with the staff.

Filter Coffee

필터 커피

Specialty Cold Brew

스페셜티 콜드브루

₩6,800

Slowly extracted coffee with a clear, tea-like character and refreshing fruit aromas that linger. A clean cup for a relaxed coffee break.

coffee · water

Ask the staff which blend is currently used.

White Coffee

화이트 커피

Flat White Latte

플랫화이트

₩6,000

A stronger Australian-style latte that balances concentrated espresso with a smaller amount of milk. A creamy cup with a clear coffee presence.

espresso · milk

ContainsDairy

Available beans: Dark Wave, Peach Blossom, or Strawberry Pop. Confirm any bean-choice surcharge with the staff.

Cafe Latte

카페 라테

₩6,000

Smooth milk and the cafe's coffee blend come together in a clean, balanced latte, keeping the coffee character present without feeling heavy.

espresso · milk

ContainsDairy

Available beans: Dark Wave, Peach Blossom, Strawberry Pop, or decaf. Confirm any bean-choice surcharge with the staff.

Vanilla Latte

바닐라 라테

₩6,500

Vanilla syrup and vanilla beans bring a gentle fragrance to this milk coffee, with restrained sweetness and a clean finish.

coffee · milk · vanilla syrup · vanilla beans

ContainsDairy

Available beans: Dark Wave, Peach Blossom, Strawberry Pop, or decaf. Confirm any bean-choice surcharge with the staff.

Oat Latte

오트 라테

₩6,700

Coffee with oat milk in place of dairy milk. Toasted-grain character and a soft sweetness make a mellow, satisfying latte.

coffee · oat milk

Made with oat milk; the menu labels it dairy-free. Available beans: Dark Wave, Peach Blossom, Strawberry Pop, or decaf. Confirm any bean-choice surcharge with the staff.

Ko‑ko‑swel

Coconut Milk Coffee

코코쉘

₩6,800

Rich coconut milk and coconut water meet dark-roast coffee for a soft, rounded sweetness and a deep coffee finish. A coconut twist on the cafe's milk coffees.

coffee · coconut milk · coconut water

The menu labels the coconut-milk base dairy-free. Available beans: Black Vanilla or decaf. Confirm any bean-choice surcharge with the staff. House name: Coco Shell.

Non-Coffee

논커피

Ttal‑gi Ra‑te

Strawberry Milk Latte

딸기 라테

₩6,500

Strawberry preserve with visible fruit pieces and milk, giving a bright first sip and a sweet, fruity finish.

strawberry preserve · milk

ContainsDairy

Iced only. Contains no coffee.

Lemon Ade

레몬 에이드

₩6,500

Homemade lemon preserve and lemon zest bring lively citrus aroma to a refreshing iced ade, with a clean finish.

homemade lemon preserve · lemon zest

Iced only.

Lemon Tea

레몬티

₩6,000

Homemade lemon preserve makes a soft, bright citrus drink with a refreshing finish, for a gentle pause between coffees.

homemade lemon preserve

Mariage Frères Earl Grey Tea

마리아쥬티

₩6,000

French Earl Grey from Mariage Frères, with a delicate fragrance and deep tea character. A premium tea to sip slowly.

Earl Grey tea

Yu‑gi‑nong Heo‑beu‑ti

Organic Herbal Tea

유기농 허브티

  • Peppermint₩5,000
  • Lavender₩5,000
  • Rooibos₩5,000
  • Chamomile₩5,000

Choose peppermint, lavender, rooibos, or chamomile for an aromatic herbal-tea break. The cafe describes these choices as caffeine-free.

Choose one of four teas.

Desserts

디저트

Basque Cheesecake

바스크 치즈케이크

₩9,500

House-made Basque cheesecake with a golden baked top, a softly creamy center, and the deep flavor of cream cheese with a smoky aroma.

cream cheese

ContainsDairy

Made in-house.

Crumble Pie

크럼블 파이

  • Honey fig₩4,000
  • Peanut butter₩4,000
  • Salted caramel₩4,000

Crisp crumble over a soft filling, made in-house in honey fig, peanut butter, or salted caramel. A little pastry to pair with an Americano.

butter · almonds

ContainsDairyNutsPeanuts

Made in-house. Earlier ingredient information lists almonds and butter; the peanut-butter flavor also contains peanuts.

Saeng‑cho‑ko Beu‑ra‑u‑ni

Rich Chocolate Brownie

생초코 브라우니

₩4,000

A house-made brownie with a dense, chewy chocolate texture and a deep cocoa flavor. Rich and satisfying whether served cold or warm.

chocolate

Made in-house.

Whole Beans & Drip Bags

원두·드립백

Ho‑ho Aen‑teu Keo‑pi Deu‑rip‑baek

House Coffee Drip Bag

호호앤트 커피 드립백

₩2,000–2,800

The cafe's four main blends in a convenient 12 g drip bag: a simple way to bring your favorite coffee home. A box contains 10 bags.

coffee

Four blends are offered. ₩2,000–2,800 per 12 g bag; one box contains 10 bags. Confirm the blend-specific price and box price in store.

Strawberry Pop Specialty Blend — Whole Beans

스트로베리 팝 스페셜티 블렌드 (홀빈)

₩25,000

A bright specialty blend with direct fruit aromas, floral fragrance, clear acidity, and a silky body. Its fruit notes describe the coffee's aroma.

coffee beans

Whole beans. Confirm bag weight when buying. Dark-roasted beans are not ground during opening hours; request grinding at least one day ahead. Strawberry Pop and Peach Blossom can be ground on the same day.

Peach Blossom Specialty Blend — Whole Beans

피치블로섬 스페셜티 블렌드 (홀빈)

₩24,000

Peach and mangosteen aromas bloom into plum-candy sweetness and vivid acidity in this specialty blend. These are coffee tasting notes.

coffee beans

Whole beans. Confirm bag weight when buying. Dark-roasted beans are not ground during opening hours; request grinding at least one day ahead. Strawberry Pop and Peach Blossom can be ground on the same day.

Dark Wave Blend — Whole Beans

다크웨이브 블렌드 (홀빈)

₩22,000

An everyday blend with restrained acidity, a full body, dark-chocolate character, and roasted-nut aromas. Deep and comfortable without an overly heavy finish.

coffee beans

Whole beans. Confirm bag weight when buying. Dark-roasted beans are not ground during opening hours; request grinding at least one day ahead. Strawberry Pop and Peach Blossom can be ground on the same day.

Black Vanilla Blend — Whole Beans

블랙바닐라 블렌드 (홀빈)

₩20,000

Dark-chocolate and roasted-nut tasting notes meet a weighty body and low acidity, for a rich cup to enjoy every day.

coffee beans

Whole beans. Confirm bag weight when buying. Dark-roasted beans are not ground during opening hours; request grinding at least one day ahead. Strawberry Pop and Peach Blossom can be ground on the same day.

Colombian Huila Sugarcane Decaf — Whole Beans

디카페인 콜롬비아 후일라 (홀빈)

₩24,000

A decaf Colombian coffee with clean depth, soft cocoa character, and roasted-nut aromas. The printed menu identifies a sugarcane decaf coffee from Huila.

decaffeinated coffee beans

Whole beans. Confirm bag weight when buying. Dark-roasted beans are not ground during opening hours; request grinding at least one day ahead. Strawberry Pop and Peach Blossom can be ground on the same day.

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About this place

After ten years in coffee, the owner closed a dessert cafe in Seoul and, in 2023, opened this small espresso bar in Sokcho's Saemaeul lanes with their spouse, a short walk from the beach. Start with Hoho Latte, the drink that took a year to get right: rich espresso spills over house-made cream and sweet milk, held together by a soft vanilla note. Salt Cream Coffee goes the other way, with Dutch-style cold brew under homemade cream and a pinch of salt. Five beans, decaf among them, run from nutty and full-bodied to bright and fruity. Pick the one that suits you, then take it home as whole beans or a drip bag.

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