Stonehenge @ Palyongdong

Stonehenge is a quiet cafe that sits at the top floor of New Core Outlet in Palyongdong. It is located right next to the movie theater at the top (CGV) and is a great place to hang out if you have some spare time to kill before or after your movie. Although, it is worth the visit just to sit and look at the amazing view on a cool summer night.

Stonehenge is sandwiched in between two rows of windows. On one side there is the entrance and on every window is some unique artwork that reminds me of Disney animation. There were some frogs and flowers all along the windows where the entrance was. On the other side of the cafe there was a row of windows but these were blank and just meant to be used for viewing.

Here are the frogs and flowers I was telling you about, awesome right?

The food in the cafe was decent. Their drinks were even better. They had a variety of different coffee and tea drinks to choose from. They could be iced or hot and prices were extremely reasonable. I ordered the Chocolate Monkey Shake(3800원) and my friend got an Iced Green Tea Latte.(3500원) Both of these were really refreshing. I enjoyed the Chocolate Monkey Shake because it is a mixture of chocolate, whipped cream, milk, and bananas. If you like bananas make sure you check this out.

They also have cake, cookies, and fresh fruit available. The only downside is that the cake is extremely small and the fruit selection is limited. The entire menu at Stonehenge is not really that big but what it does have it makes well.

The counter at Stonehenge is laid out perfectly with cookies on display and a giant menu that can be read easily. I also really liked the owner. This dude is awesome. I have met him a few times before and he is always happy to see anyone. The service is excellent as well.

One of the nicest things about this cafe is that it has plants and trees inside of it. There are plants in bowls laid out on a counter by some of the seats. It really adds to the decor and home-like feel of Stonehenge. The tree that grows in the middle is pretty awesome too. Although my friend asked me if it was real....and we were on the 8th floor.

There are a number of seating areas in Stonehenge. I have never seen that many people inside of the cafe but I have only ever been there late at night or around dinner time. The seating in the back has a wall couch and a few tables with some chairs. It is somewhat comfortable but the cushions on the wall couch move a little too much for me to be comfortable sitting on them.

The best seating area when going with friends is in the middle around the tree. The chairs are extremely comfortable here and the music that plays really enhances the atmosphere of the cafe. I would suggest coming alone and sitting along the windows to get a good view but if you are traveling with some friends, the best places to sit are right in the middle of the cafe.

Good

-The prices here are cheap compared to other cafes.

-The food and drinks are prepared fast due to the proximity to CGV.

-The view is incredible, seriously, go there just to look out of the window.

-They have a very quiet atmosphere.

Bad

-The menu is very limited. If you don't like coffee, milk, or tea it will be hard for you to order anything here.

-The portions of food are somewhat small.

-If you don't like heights... don't come here.

Prices

-Coffee Iced/Hot 2500-5600원

-Cake 3000원

-Cookies 500원

-Shakes 3800-5800원

Location

Stonehenge is located on the 8th floor of New Core Outlet in Palyongdong. Enter the building from the side closest to the bus terminal and take the elevator to the 8th floor. After you get out of the elevator turn right and head down the hallway towards the escalator. Stonehenge will be on your right.

Cafe Jellyfish @ Yonghodong

Cafe Jellyfish in Yonghodong is a decently sized coffee house situated on the second floor of Jungwoosangga. The selection at Cafe Jellyfish is quite extensive. It includes many popular coffee drinks as well as ice cream, brownies, cake, juice, seasonal flavored juice, tea, and alcohol. It has a very unique design and some wonderful ambiance. The atmosphere as well as the lighting and music all encourage relaxation.

This cafe is mostly smoke free. There is a designated smoking area but the entire open area of the establishment is smoke free. When you enter Cafe Jellyfish, on the right will be an open area with a long couch along the wall with tables and chairs strung down around it. On the left will be a set of couches and a table between them, as well some tables and chairs set up. This area is adjacent to the window.

On your immediate left when you enter the doors to the cafe there will be some workers and the main counter. This is where you order. The workers are courteous and willing to help you order whatever you want. They do not speak English but if you know minimal Korean, which you should, it can be very simple to order. Luckily though, if you are struggling to understand Korean or learn some basic phrases, the menu is also in English.

One of the best parts of the cafe was the artwork on the walls as well as the unique way in which the lights were hung. The lights in the picture above are strung on what look like computer cables wrapped many times around a long metal pole. They are positioned at different heights to add to the atmosphere.

The view from the window where our seats were was decent. It wasn't spectacular or amazing but it gave us a nice venue for people watching. Don't lie. Everybody does it. It also provided us with some natural light that added to the already peaceful atmosphere.

Even the smoking room was properly planned to accommodate those who wished to slowly kill themselves. (I prefer quickly, and by food consumption.) We ended up sitting here because as wonderful as the atmosphere in the cafe was, there were not enough couches for the number of customers they had. There are only four couches in the main area and the smoking room alone has four. So we decided to go with the comfort of the couches over the quality of the air. It was a wonderful decision. These were some of the most comfortable couches I have had the pleasure of sitting on in Korea. They are long enough to accommodate lanky vegetarian legs and wide enough to provide comfort for the entire Gluteus region. The couches sank in as we sat down, but not far enough to wear you were sitting on a spring. The pillows and armrests were extremely soft, yet they had the firm quality you need.

The food that they serve here is super tasty. The ice cream they have available is Haagen Dazs (I can't do Umlouts). It looked amazing and they served it in a glass holder.

I enjoyed their Mocha Frappe. Enjoyed is an understatement. This wonderful concoction of joy and hope sank into my stomach after a prolonged battle with my mouth of whether or not to swallow or wallow in my food coma. My stomach eventually won the battle. Trust me, don't go to war with my 배, you will lose. The food service was outstanding as well as the drinks and I assume the food would be just as good. After you order the waiters bring your order to wherever you are sitting, so you can order and chit-chat with your friends while sitting in some of the most comfortable couches in Changwon.

Good
- The service was excellent.

- The menu was in English and Korean.

- The cafe has a wonderful ambiance.

-The menu had a lot of options.

-The prices were reasonable.

-The couches.

Bad
- There weren't enough couches in the non-smoking area.

-I don't know why there is alcohol in this cafe. That could ruin the mood if you were coming here for a date or something.


Prices
The prices ranged from low to medium.

Ice cream- 2000원

Ice cream waffle- 11,000원

Iced Coffee- 3200-7500원

Hot Coffee- 2800-7000원

Juice(seasonal)- 4800-6500원

Tea- 3500-4500원

Alcohol- 6000-10,000원


Location

Cafe Jellyfish is really easy to find. If you head to Yonghodong, enter the building that is right next to the bus stop. Head up the stairs to the second floor and turn right. Then walk down the hallway and Cafe Jellyfish is across the hall from Han's Deli. If you come from E-mart or the Rotary, cross the street as if you were going to Burger King. The building the cafe is in is right across from Burger King. The building is also known as Jungwoosangga.