Destination briefing
Why travelers stop here
Located inside Deokdong Culture Village, this hidden gem is nestled among aged traditional houses with accumulated history, tangible cultural properties, and a dense pine forest. Upon entering the hanok cafe 'Gabaewon,' adorable cats greet you first. It is a peaceful and serene place where you can momentarily escape the city center, surrounded by a space that retains the pillars and beams of a remodeled pavilion, harmonized with antique props and paintings personally drawn by the owner.
While coffee and basic drinks are good, the menu recommends the 5-year-aged omija tea, ginger tea, 100-year-old aged black tea imported from Yunnan Province, China, spinach pizza, and fig rye bread—simple yet deep natural flavors that suit the traditional house.
OTA-ready stop
Built into inbound routes and day-tour planning.
Local context
경상북도 포항시 북구 덕동문화길 12-2
Travel fit
Food · Gyeongsangbuk-do
