Rendez-Vous AK Plaza Gwangmyeong Branch
랑데자뷰 AK플라자 광명점
About
Jeju Island-inspired cafe in AK Plaza Gwangmyeong featuring volcanic stone walls, tangerine trees, wood-chip floors, and ocean projection screens.
Tucked inside the basement level of AK Plaza in Gwangmyeong, Rendez-déjàvu offers an immediate spatial shift into the rural calm of Jeju Island. Stepping across the threshold trades the sterile shine of a suburban shopping mall for an earthy sensory landscape: porous black volcanic basalt walls, clusters of faux mandarin orange trees, and floors carpeted in soft wood shavings that muffle the noise of the retail corridors outside. A large media screen projects looping footage of rolling ocean waves, casting cool light over greenery and creating an ambient, unhurried tempo suited for lingering conversations. The beverage and dessert counters lean thoughtfully into the coastal theme. The namesake Rendez-déjàvu blends rich vanilla-scented milk with an espresso shot, while drinks like the Jeju Bijarim Latte and citrusy Hallabong blended iced teas offer regional flair alongside staples like Einspänners and nutty black sesame lattes. Standard iced coffees, from classic Americanos to iced vanilla lattes, arrive packed with finely crushed, pebbled ice rather than massive cubes, delivering a rapid chill and a satisfying crunch. Cold hibiscus tea provides an unsweetened, tart alternative for those avoiding caffeine. The bakery case stocks a wide spectrum of sweets to accompany the drinks, including layered croffles, basque cheesecakes, sweet potato cakes, and a citrus-tinted Hallabong black tea cake. While the thick bed of wood shavings on the floor can make navigating baby strollers a tactile chore, the generous spacing between low-profile tables ensures the cafe rarely feels claustrophobic. Dedicated photo zones with lone wooden chairs framed against stone fences invite casual snaps, but the space works best as a quiet, atmospheric respite where balanced coffee and Jeju-inspired design dissolve the mall environment entirely.
Menu
- Milk Tea₩7,000
- Americano₩5,500
- 랑데쟈뷰₩7,000
- Grapefruit Juice₩7,000
- 패션후르츠주스₩7,000
Local tips
- Parking is free inside AK Plaza depending on your purchase amount.
- The floor is covered with wood chips, which can make stroller movement difficult.
- Take photos at the signature Jeju stone wall and tangerine tree photo zone.
Details
- Gwangmyeong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:30–21:00
- Monday
- 10:30–21:00
- Tuesday
- 10:30–21:00
- Wednesday
- 10:30–21:00
- Thursday
- 10:30–21:00
- Friday
- 10:30–21:00
- Saturday
- 10:30–21:00