UPDATE: As of sometime in 2022, Orange Elephant has been closed.
Situated north of the downtown cluster of Uijeongbu cafés (of which there are enough to caffeinate a modestly-sized writing group), and next to a beautiful park, is the Orange Elephant café.
View of a corner café called Orange Elephant, which features several panes of large windows. You can see my friend Nora leaning out the front door waving a peace sign.Two tall glasses of iced drinks, one being milky and having long dark streaks of sugar in the glass and the other being an ombre iced americano, with a diner mug of black coffee in the middle just behind a plate with a lemon scone with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some berry jam. Photo credit: Leonora Balajadia
When my friend and I visited, there were no other guests in the café. Our drinks came out promptly and the café staff were very accommodating, even though they mentioned that they did not have any available outlets to charge electronics. (So make sure you’re juiced before heading their way!) The sunlight filtered in the windows at just the right angle to warm the Saturday morning. There is a display of locally crafted goodies, from rings to notebooks.
Interior shot of Orange Elephant featuring several round tables and chairs in various hues, along with a big leafy plant in the background. Photo credit: Leonora BalajadiaA black espresso machine behind a counter in the corner of the café The two baristas working their magic behind the barSunlight coming in through the window, illuminating a table and chairsSome pretty pink flowers in a vase on the counterThe park across the street from Orange ElephantAnother view of the park across the street, where you can see bicycles and outdoor exercising equipment
If you’re planning on visiting, make sure to come Tuesday-Saturday, as they are closed on Sunday and Monday.
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