A Sky-High Experience at Cafe El Paso in Yangsan
The sky feels like it's been pulled right into Cafe El Paso. It's been around for about a year, and I've always passed by, as the location is a bit ambiguous. Today, the cafe where our book club usually meets is closed for vacation. So, I searched for a cafe that opened early, and that led me to El Paso. As always, be careful when entering the cafe area. Making a U-turn is the safest option.
I parked in the unshaded parking lot, and the morning sun was already blazing. There's water at the entrance, which gives off a refreshing vibe. It wasn't filled to the brim yet, just a shallow layer, but the first impression was positive.
As expected of a bakery cafe, there was an abundance of bread. As much as I love bread, I wasn't tempted since I'd already had breakfast. One person who said the coffee wasn't great still ordered coffee. We also got a Sunset Ade, a Hibiscus tea, and an Almond Kouign Amann pastry.
Our book club is originally a friendship group of 20-year friends, but this year we decided to also hold book club meetings every third Thursday.
El Paso has two buildings, the main building and an annex. There's also a garden with a water feature and parasols. It seems like the cafe is family-run. These days, it's said that many businesses are run by families because hiring part-time staff doesn't generate enough profit.
We chose the annex because it seemed quieter. The air conditioning was blasting from the morning, so it was nice and cool. And the green view from the window was refreshing. It would be wonderful if there were seasonal flowers, but considering the upkeep, this is good enough.
The second floor of the annex is also clean and perfectly suitable for gatherings.
The Sunset Ade is beautiful, like a sunset in a glass. It's not too sweet and has a delicious peach flavor. The Hibiscus tea has a captivating red color. It's one of my favorite teas. The coffee has a strong burnt taste, probably because the beans were roasted too much. However, people who like Starbucks coffee would probably enjoy El Paso's coffee too.
The Almond Kouign Amann is nutty and sweet. The sticky texture isn't really my thing. It seems like a good pastry to pair with coffee.
The second floor of the main building is also clean. There's air conditioning, but it felt a little warm, probably because the summer sun had heated up the interior. It's nice that there are restrooms on the first floor of the annex and the second floor of the main building. They also provide water and napkins. However, the stairs to the second floor of the main building are long, making it difficult for the elderly. Surprisingly, there were quite a few middle-aged people bringing their elderly parents.
As we were leaving the cafe after our book club meeting to have lunch, the owner started filling the pond (?) in the outdoor garden. A filled pond would be beautiful. And it would be nice to sit quietly on a rainy day and watch the raindrops fall into the pond.
I like how the sky is drawn into the cafe. White clouds dance from the sky to the ground.
Address: Yangsan-si, Habuk-myeon, Sinpyeongnambu-gil 106
Parking: Cafe Parking Lot
Hours: 8 AM - 9 PM
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