🌊 Thrill on the Mug — A Mega Ocean-View Cafe Embracing the Breathtaking Scenery of Yeongdo, Busan
- Aug 7
- 3 min read
Along the coastal road facing the endless deep blue sea in Yeongdo-gu, Busan, there is a special space that goes beyond an ordinary cafe, making you feel as if you've stepped into a giant landscape painting gifted by nature. This is the overwhelmingly massive premium ocean-view cafe, Thrill on the Mug.
With the wide-open ocean of Yeongdo as its backdrop, this space is designed for sharing high-quality coffee and baked goods on grand stadium-style terraced seating. Famous as a must-visit hotspot for travelers in Busan, its modern and pleasant interior gently guides everyone to easily and colorfully experience the true charm of the ocean and sunset, far away from the stifling city.
📍 Location & How to Get There
Located at 55 Haeyanghealing-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan. You can find Thrill on the Mug while taking a scenic drive along the beautiful coastal roads of Yeongdo. After passing the winding roads, the cafe's massive scale, sleek exterior, and the vast ocean spreading out behind it will immediately capture your attention.

🕒 Opening Hours
Daily: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (19:00)
(Last Order: 6:30 PM)
You can enjoy different charms depending on the time of day—from the sparkling blue ocean under the midday sun to the romantic, breathtaking sunset that paints the entire cafe red at dusk.
☕ Ambience & Menu Highlights
Thrill on the Mug features a giant stadium-style spatial design with full glass windows, ensuring that no matter where you sit, you get an unobstructed, perfect ocean-view mood.
Coffee & Dessert Harmony: The highlight here is undoubtedly the experience of enjoying diverse pastries while gazing at the cool ocean. The sweet and soft dessert lineup pairs perfectly with a heavy, clean Americano, satisfying both great value and a special gourmet experience.
Diverse Bakery: The breads and desserts carefully prepared in-store cater to all ages and preferences, boasting flavors charming enough to make even children or coffee beginners fall completely in love while enjoying the open scenery.
🌿 Why Visit
Panoramic Ocean View Experience: A unique 'mulmeong' (zoning out while looking at the water) experience where you can sit in the theater-like terraced seating and find your own peace.
Stunning Sunset Spot: While the blue sea during the day is beautiful, it is the absolute perfect place to watch the blazing red sunset and snap the photo of a lifetime.
Overwhelming Comfort: True to its mega-cafe status, it boasts large, spotless restrooms and spacious seating arrangements, making it incredibly comfortable even for large families or groups of friends.
Tip: Securing a prime spot on the terraced seating with the best view of the ocean through the large windows, and taking a verification shot with an iced Americano and sweet pastries against the sea backdrop, is an absolute must-do course here!
🚗 Travel Tips
If you are driving, the cafe's biggest advantage is its spacious and convenient dedicated parking lot. You can visit very comfortably without any parking stress, which is a rare luxury in the Yeongdo area.
Thrill on the Mug shatters the prejudice that mega cafes are merely large in size, elevating the natural ocean and its space into a work of art. Taste fragrant coffee and desserts in a sophisticated and pleasant space, and create unforgettable memories while taking in the blue and red ocean of Yeongdo with your loved ones.


