2019 JB LIFE! Magazine Spring Edition

Aside from the passing of day, a lot of meanings have been attached
to the word “tomorrow”—the unknown, a feeling of excitement, an
enigma, and even of procrastination. But more often than not, it offers
the promise of another day, a chance to be renewed, to rest, and start
all over again. This cafe seems to resonate all that as it beckons its visitors with
warmth and comfort that its name evokes.
A feeling of nostalgia
Sitting right outside the Hanok Village in Jeonju, Tomorrow Cafe is easy to miss
because of its unassuming facade and those who inadvertently overlook it are
bound to regret. As you go up the flight of stairs to enter, you will realize that its
clandestine and nostalgic surroundings look just like your grandmother’s old house.
The sight of wooden mismatched chairs, colorful pillows, floral placemats and the
smell of coffee will greet you, while the cozy tatami seating area will tempt you to
flop yourself down on the floor and let all your troubles go. Old wooden, gold-lined
frames with paintings of cherubs and bucolic imagery are scattered conspicuously
on every corner, while small dolls sit prettily on the window sills. Even the mugs
and plates look like well-kept china only brought out on rare occasions for hosting
special guests. Freshly cut flowers are put in glass vases as dainty finishing touches
on tables. Perhaps that’s the whole purpose of this cafe: to turn strangers into
friends and make them feel right at home as though they’re coming back there
even when they’ve only arrived for the first time.
From its misty big windows you will get a special perspective of the landscape of
Hanok Village, as if the carefully aligned wood pillars, the sublime curves of the
black clay roofs, and cobblestone walkways were all made just for your viewing.
A hot cup of joe will make this experience of tranquility even more satisfying, but
a glass of wine or beer is also available for those feeling a little more romantic.
Warmth of the sun
The light of the sun seeps through its glass windows, making shadows play
everywhere and changing the feel and look of the interiors depending on the
time of day. In the summer, the folding windows are opened fully to reveal the deck
where guests can sit with the backdrop of the traditional Korean hanok houses.
You can either choose to melt into the cafe’s sweet offerings like waffles, cream
bread, and other desserts or cool off with their fresh lemon, pomegranate, and
grapefruit juices.
Written on its table napkins is an overused yet thought-provoking quote: “Today
is history, today is a present, tomorrow is a mystery,” finished off with an apropos
invitation: “See you tomorrow!”
Address: 전북 전주시 완산구 기린대로 71 Instagram: @cafe___tomorrow Closed on Mondays
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