Source: https://heyseorak.com/spots/cafe-baekchon
Last-Updated: 2026-04-26

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# Cafe Baekchon Central Market Branch (카페백촌 중앙시장점)

> Say the romanized name when ordering. Staff will understand even if your pronunciation isn't perfect.

Category: cafe | Type: eat, drink | Area: tourist_fishery_market | Price range: moderate
Address: 1F, 16 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon
Phone: 0507-1349-6836
English menu available: Yes

## Trust and freshness
- Verification: interview / 2026-04-07
- Menu freshness: updated 2026-04-07T08:19:21.746+00:00

A specialized gelato and dessert cafe in the heart of Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, known for using high-quality organic ingredients and fresh seasonal fruits. They offer a variety of artisan gelatos, sorbets, and fruit bingsoo, all crafted without artificial additives.

Pro tip: Look for the shop inside the market near the Hanaro Mart entrance; it's right behind Hwangbuja Fried Food.

## Story

### How it started
Before opening Cafe Baekchonri, the owner operated a cycling-themed cafe called 'Yellow Bicycle' in Maegyo-dong, Suwon, where a passion for cycling led to a deep interest in coffee. In August 2022, they opened the original Cafe Baekchonri in Goseong. On February 5, 2026, they expanded to the current location within the Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, which has already seen sales more than double compared to the original Goseong branch.

### Philosophy
The owner refuses to use powders or artificial additives like guar gum or stabilizers, prioritizing ingredients that leave the stomach feeling comfortable. They invest 3-5 times more in ingredient costs compared to other gelato shops, sourcing organic milk from Beomsan Farm (Korea's first organic-certified farm) and Sanyang milk from Serim Farm. Every day, they strive to maintain a standard where they feel confident in the quality, never compromising on the integrity of the product.

### Signature
The signature menu is the Apple Mango Bingsoo and Sorbet, which uses premium fresh fruit exclusively. The owner personally travels 160km round-trip to source 'Lee Young-don Strawberries' to ensure the highest quality. Because the shop is in a tourist area, they introduced canned products to facilitate easy takeout, a strategy that has significantly boosted sales and maintains the high quality of their signature fruit-based desserts.

### Finding the place
The shop is located in the Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, tucked away in a spot that might be easy to miss. Enter through the entrance of the Hanaro Mart on the 1st floor (near the coffee factory) and look for the shop right behind Hwangbuja Fried Food. It’s a great stop while exploring the market, and they offer generous tastings that lead to a 70-80% purchase rate.

### Seasonal notes
The menu rotates with the seasons: spring features cherry blossom gelato made with real petals and beet juice for color, while June brings fresh Shinbi peaches and Jinburyeong blueberries.

### For international visitors
With a background in cycling and cafe culture, the owner is comfortable communicating with international guests using English phrases like "Real gelato, sorbet, organic milk." They actively offer tastings, which have been a hit, especially with Japanese tourists who praised the cherry blossom and matcha gelatos as being even better than those in Japan.

> "좋은 재료로 음식을 먹으면 양치하고 싶지 않다 — If you eat food made with good ingredients, you don't feel the need to brush your teeth." It's about that clean, lingering finish.

## Traveler tips

One-line notes from travelers who visited, reviewed by HeySeorak before publishing:

- [What to order] "The Honghee Strawberry Sorbet tastes like biting the actual fruit, and the Fresh Apple Mango Bingsoo is big enough to split after a market run. Feeling brave? They make a spicy Buldak gelato." — Vincent from South Korea, Jul 2026

## Dietary Summary
- Total menu items: 21
- Common allergens: dairy, nuts, gluten, sesame

## Menu

### Sorbet (소르베)

- **I-yeong-don Hong-hui-ttal-gi So-reu-be** (이영돈 홍희딸기 소르베) — ₩8,000 ⭐ Signature
  A refreshing sorbet made with premium strawberries sourced directly from Gangneung.
- **Saeng-ae-peul-mang-go Baek-hyang-gwa So-reu-be** (생애플망고 백향과 소르베) — ₩8,000
  A rich sorbet made with top-quality Peruvian apple mangoes.
- **Ae-peul-mang-go So-reu-be** (애플망고 소르베) — ₩8,000
- **Yeong-am Hong-mu-hwa-gwa So-reu-be** (영암 홍무화과 소르베) — ₩7,000
  Tangy sorbet made with passion fruit grown in Gochang.
- **Jin-bu-ryeong Beul-lu-be-ri So-reu-be** (진부령 블루베리 소르베) — ₩7,000
  Sorbet made with blueberries grown in Jinburyeong.

### Gelato (젤라또)

- **San-yang-u-yu (Se-rin-mok-jang) Jel-la-tto** (산양우유(세린목장) 젤라또) — ₩6,000
  Creamy gelato made with Serim Farm sanyang (goat) milk, known for being easy to digest.
  Allergens: dairy
- **Je-ju Yu-gi-nong Mal-cha Jel-la-to** (제주 유기농 말차 젤라또) — ₩6,000
  Deep, earthy gelato made with organic matcha from Jeju Island.
  Allergens: dairy
- **Beom-san-mok-jang Bal-lo-na-cho-ko Jel-la-tto** (범산목장 발로나초코 젤라또) — ₩6,000
  Rich chocolate gelato made with premium Valrhona cocoa powder and organic milk.
  Allergens: dairy
- **Bul-dak Jel-la-to** (불닭 젤라또) — ₩6,000
  A unique, spicy gelato made with Buldak sauce.
  Spicy: very_hot | Allergens: dairy
- **Ba-nil-la-bin Jel-la-tto** (바닐라빈 젤라또) — ₩7,000
- **Pi-seu-ta-chi-o Jel-la-to** (피스타치오 젤라또) — ₩7,000
  Rich gelato made with house-made pistachio paste.
  Allergens: dairy, nuts
- **Heuk-im-ja Jel-la-to** (흑임자 젤라또) — ₩6,000
  Nutty gelato made with domestic black sesame.
  Allergens: dairy, sesame
- **Je-ju Re-mon Yo-geo-teu Jel-la-to** (제주 레몬 요거트 젤라또) — ₩7,000
  Refreshing yogurt gelato made with Jeju lemon juice.
  Allergens: dairy
- **Go-chang Baek-hyang-gwa Yo-geo-teu Jel-la-to** (고창 백향과 요거트 젤라또) — ₩7,000
  Rich yogurt gelato made with passion fruit from Gochang.
  Allergens: dairy
- **Al-bam Jel-la-to** (알밤 젤라또) — ₩6,000
  Gelato made with roasted chestnuts and organic milk.
  Allergens: dairy, nuts

### Bingsoo (빙수)

- **Saeng-ae-peul-mang-go Bing-su** (생애플망고 빙수) — ₩15,000–29,000 ⭐ Signature
  A refreshing shaved ice dessert topped with generous amounts of fresh Peruvian apple mango.
  Serving: Small: 15,000 / Large: 25,000 / King: 29,000

### Canned (캔 제품)

- **Kaen-jel-la-tto Chi-jeu E-seu-peu-re-so** (캔젤라또 치즈 에스프레소) — ₩13,000
  Serving: Takeout only. Canned for travel.
- **Kaen-jel-la-tto Je-ju King-gyul-yo-geo-teu** (캔젤라또 제주 킹귤요거트) — ₩14,000
  Serving: Takeout only. Canned for travel.
- **Kaen Jel-la-to Hong-cheon-jat** (캔젤라또 홍천잣) — ₩14,000
  Large-capacity canned pine nut gelato.
  Allergens: dairy, nuts
- **Kaen-jel-la-tto Jin-han Le-mon-yo-geo-teu** (캔젤라또 진한 레몬요거트) — ₩14,000
  Large-capacity canned lemon yogurt gelato.
  Allergens: dairy

### Sides (사이드)

- **Seu-pe-in Kon-gwa-ja** (스페인 콘과자) — ₩2,000
  Crispy cone for gelato.
  Allergens: gluten