Wanju Samnye's Coffee Hanjan: Discover the Cute Bear-mericano
Discover Coffee Hanjan, a charming local cafe in Wanju Samnye, Jeonbuk, known for its adorable 'Bear-mericano' and community-focused initiatives. A must-visit hidden gem!
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Discover Coffee Hanjan, a charming local cafe in Wanju Samnye, Jeonbuk, known for its adorable 'Bear-mericano' and community-focused initiatives. A must-visit hidden gem!


Wanju Samnye is a charming town brimming with fantastic local eateries. It's practically a ritual for local office workers to grab some spicy pollack roe stew at "Crazy Seafood Stew" (Michin Haemultang) and then head next door for a delightful "Bear-mericano" at Coffee Hanjan. Naturally, we had to follow suit!




📍 Coffee Hanjan
1st Floor, 18 Samnyeyeok-ro, Samnye-eup, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea
Coffee Hanjan
Address:
1st Floor, 18 Samnyeyeok-ro, Samnye-eup, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk, South Korea
Operating Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Bear-mericano for takeout, cash payment: ~$1
- Add bear ice to Americano: ~$0
- Present a receipt from a nearby restaurant for a 10% discount
- Bring your own tumbler for a ~$0 discount
- Collect 5 stamps for one lottery draw entry
- Free reusable cup rental for takeout (return required)


While many cafes offer cute bear-shaped ice cubes, the name #Bearmericano (Gommecano) at Coffee Hanjan is simply brilliant! It’s such a catchy name that just rolls off the tongue.
What's even better is that Coffee Hanjan is a child-friendly establishment, an "I Love Zone"! While the nearby Crazy Seafood Stew restaurant had a no-kids policy (a bit of a bummer!), Coffee Hanjan warmly welcomes and respects children.

Take advantage of their co-prosperity discount! Just bring a receipt from a nearby restaurant and get 10% off your order.
Wanju Samnye Coffee Hanjan Menu


Americano: ~$2
Bear-mericano: ~$2
Cafe Latte: ~$3
Bear Cafe Latte: ~$3
I initially thought the bear ice was only for Americanos, but you can also add a mini bear to your lattes! How adorable!

The walls were covered with cafe stamp cards. You get one stamp per visit 🐾.
Collect 10 stamps for a ~$1 discount, or 20 stamps for a ~$3 discount. But here's the fun part: when you first get a stamp card, and then every time you collect 5 stamps, you get a chance to play their lottery! You'll be itching to try your luck! 🍉




Coffee Hanjan also participates in a shared tumbler event with four other cafes in Wanju, promoting environmental consciousness. You'll see posters for climate justice marches and other initiatives, showing the owner's strong interest in social and environmental causes.

They even display photos and descriptions of abandoned dogs available for adoption. What sweethearts!




The male owner runs the cafe solo, and he's truly dedicated.


They even sell rice cultivated by Byeodure using traditional 'Pumasi' cooperative farming. This rice is grown without pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or herbicides, employing an eco-friendly 'snail farming' method. It's a fantastic, wholesome product!
1 kg: ~$7
2 kg: ~$12
This rice would make a wonderful gift, and it's great to receive too!

As a child-friendly cafe, they even have board games available!


The spacious cafe is divided into two themed areas. There’s even a "terrace-like" space with artificial grass. We chose a seat by the window to enjoy the view!

The owner even brought our coffee directly to our table.

Isn't this bear coffee just the cutest?! They even gave us some complimentary snacks to enjoy with our drinks.

The Bear-mericano comes with a large bear-shaped ice cube, while the lattes get a smaller mini bear!


Even as the ice melts, the coffee bear ice ensures your drink stays rich and flavorful until the very last drop of Americano or latte.

This is definitely a cafe I'd love to visit often when I'm in Wanju! I belatedly signed up for a stamp card and got to play the lottery, winning a 5th place prize: a snack! They were out of the usual snack, so I received a stick pie instead. Score! Hehe.

I even told my friend Yongbam about the place, suggesting he stop by for a stamp whenever he's in the area for seafood stew or pollack roe stew (lol).


Our cafe date was made even more exciting with the adorable Bear-mericano and Bear Latte.

Even after finishing my Americano, the bear ice hadn't completely melted, so I combined it with my latte for a refreshing takeaway and headed out for a stroll at Baeksuk Park.

With delicious coffee and a commitment to various meaningful events, Coffee Hanjan in Wanju Samnye is a cafe I'd love to frequent!
Whenever you visit Wanju, make sure to stop by and enjoy a bear-shaped coffee! 🐻
You can purchase Gommericano for ~$1 if you take it to-go and pay with cash. Additionally, you can get a 10% discount by presenting a receipt from a nearby restaurant after your meal.
'Coffee Hanjan' operates from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday. On weekends, Saturday and Sunday, it is open from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
'Gommericano' features a large bear-shaped ice cube, while 'Gom Cafe Latte' includes mini bear-shaped ice cubes. These bear-shaped coffee ice cubes help maintain the rich flavor of the drink until the very last drop, even as it melts.
You can participate in the lucky draw once when you first create a stamp card. After that, you'll receive an additional lucky draw opportunity every time you collect 5 stamps on your card during subsequent visits.

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