Songjeong cafe after the beach: where can you rest in a forest garden?

If you want a Songjeong cafe where you can rest after the beach, drive 4 minutes up from Songjeong Station to Fruiterie Forest and take a seat in the forest garden or one of the two greenhouses. The 20-space car park in front of the café is free.

Fruiterie Forest is a greenhouse café at 491 Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae, Busan, surrounded by tall trees and bamboo.

Why go up the hill

The beach at Songjeong is lively, especially on a sunny afternoon. A few minutes up the road, the view turns green and the sound turns to leaves. This Songjeong cafe looks onto a forest garden rather than the sea, so it suits anyone who wants a quieter hour away from the beach crowds. Think of it as the forest cafe stop on a Busan day by the sea.

Where to sit

At this Songjeong cafe, 28 forest seats sit on the lawn under the trees. When the wind is cold, choose the large greenhouse (24 seats) or the small greenhouse (10 seats); both keep the garden in view. For a wider look over the trees, go up to the second-floor deck, which has 40 seats. On weekdays you can usually pick your seat, which is when a forest cafe feels slowest.

What to order

At this forest cafe, start with a cold-pressed juice, pressed each morning from the day's fruit with no water or syrup added. Share a plate of baby castella with fruit and cream, or order the brunch plate if you are hungry. An English menu is available through online ordering, so you can browse at your own pace. Prices are on the menu page.

Why people choose it

People who notice materials and light tend to look at the chairs before the menu. The sofas and chairs on the deck appear in HAY Professionals Cases, the project showcase of the Danish furniture brand HAY. A forest cafe in Busan is easy to find on a map; a seat you want to stay in is harder, and that is what this deck is for.

Hours, parking and dogs

Fruiterie Forest opens every day: 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and 10:00 to 20:00 at weekends and on public holidays. Last orders are at 17:50 on weekdays and 19:50 at weekends. Parking for 20 cars is free. Dogs on a leash are welcome in the outdoor areas except the Moontan Rooftop, and indoors in the 23-seat annex. This Songjeong cafe is also a short drive from Haeundae Station, about 14 minutes by car.

Read next

For directions to the forest lane, see "Hidden gem cafe Busan" (fruiterie.co.kr/journal/hidden-gem-cafe-busan-forest-greenhouse-dalmaji-gil-guide). For what to eat, see "Busan brunch cafe for a late Haeundae breakfast" (fruiterie.co.kr/journal/busan-brunch-cafe-haeundae-breakfast-forest-garden-castella-plate-en).

FAQ

Q. How far is this Songjeong cafe from Songjeong Station?

A. It is 4 minutes by car. On foot it takes about 25 minutes, mostly uphill.

Q. Is it a beach café?

A. No. It looks onto a forest garden and bamboo, which is why it works as a forest cafe after a morning on the sand.

Q. Do I need a reservation?

A. No. Walk-ins are welcome.

Q. Is there an English menu?

A. Yes, through online ordering.

Q. Can I park there?

A. Yes. The car park in front of the café has 20 free spaces.