☕ Old Mug — A Warm, Wood-Toned Ocean View Cafe Embracing the Romance of Songjeong Beach
At the end of the Gudeokpo coastal road in Songjeong-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan, where the wide-open sea and the sound of crashing waves captivate your senses, there is a special space that goes beyond an ordinary mega cafe. It makes you feel as if you've entered a warm, cozy cabin in the woods. This is Old Mug, a cafe deeply attractive for its fragrant hand-drip coffee and wood-fired pizza.
Offering visual warmth with high ceilings and a cozy wood-toned interior, this space is divided into several buildings (main, annex, and new buildings), each aiming for a different thematic experience. Famous as a hotspot for Busan travelers—even making it onto tour bus itineraries—its pleasant interior gently guides everyone to easily and colorfully experience the charm of the Songjeong ocean and delicious gourmet food.
📍 Location & How to Get There
Located on the 1st floor at 122 Songjeonggudeokpo-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan. You can find Old Mug by following the winding coastal road from Songjeong Beach towards Gudeokpo. As you enjoy a scenic coastal drive, the large, exotic, cabin-like wooden building will immediately catch your eye.
🕒 Opening Hours
Daily: 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM (Midnight) (24:00)
(Last Order: 10:00 PM / Dish Return by: 11:30 PM)
Boasting phenomenally early opening hours at 6:30 AM every day, it is absolutely perfect for enjoying morning coffee while watching the sunrise over the Songjeong sea, or for going on a late-night date until midnight.
☕ Ambience & Menu Highlights
Old Mug is spacious and pleasant, consisting of a main building, an annex, and a new building. With each building featuring a different interior theme, it sets a flawless mood to capture the photo of a lifetime wherever you stand.
Hand-Drip Coffee & Wood-Fired Pizza: The absolute highlight here is the experience of enjoying a hearty meal and dessert at once while overlooking the ocean. The carefully brewed 'Hand-Drip Coffee' and the restaurant-quality 'Wood-Fired Pizza' satisfy both great value and a special gourmet experience, showing a perfect pairing.
Diverse Bakery: They also offer a fantastic lineup of baked goods that pair beautifully with coffee, boasting flavors charming enough to make even children or dessert beginners fall completely in love.
🌿 Why Visit
Ocean View Meets Cabin Vibes: A unique healing experience combining the basic ocean view with a warm wood-toned interior and the romantic vibe of an outdoor 'Campfire' during the winter.
Pet-Friendly Space: With separated tables for guests with pets, it is the perfect place to comfortably enjoy a beach trip with your dog without worrying about others.
Overwhelming Comfort: It stands out with ample space that can easily accommodate group gatherings or large families, along with spotlessly maintained restrooms and amenities.
Tip: Visiting early in the morning to enjoy freshly baked wood-fired pizza and hand-drip coffee for brunch, and then taking a cozy verification shot in front of the winter campfire or at the outdoor seats facing the sea, is an absolute must-do course here!
🚗 Travel Tips
Driving from Songjeong Beach towards Gudeokpo is recommended.
The cafe's biggest advantage is its spacious and convenient dedicated parking lot. You can visit very comfortably without any parking stress in the Haeundae/Songjeong area—it's so spacious that even large tour buses can easily park!
Old Mug shatters the prejudice that mega cafes only offer large spaces, elevating wood-fired pizza and hand-drip coffee into a delicious piece of art. Taste fragrant coffee in a warm, wood-toned space, and create unforgettable, romantic memories by the Songjeong ocean with your loved ones.
