Café Review
Sage:
FOOD & DRINKS
46
A Book & Music Café
www.gwangjunewsgic.com
April 2021
Reviewed by Jana Milosavljevic
B
ook cafés and boardgame cafés are nothing new in Korea, and due to my love of books and boardgames, I have frequented both. However, if someone told me I would find a coffee shop that has books, boardgames, and delicious coffee and homemade tea on offer in a truly home-like atmosphere, I would not have believed them! Therefore, once I found Sage, it felt like a dream come true. This family-run coffee shop in a cozy neighborhood of Ilgok-dong, away from the bustle and noise of downtown Gwangju streets, is the perfect place to get away from it all. With its charming homey décor, as well as a voluminous collection of books and board games, Sage welcomes everyone – from families looking for fun on a Sunday afternoon, to couples who fancy a relaxed but fun date off the beaten path, and students in desperate need of a study break.
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The first impression you will get once you enter Sage is the feeling that you entered the extended home of the owner. The description “Book and Music Café,” coined by the owner himself, genuinely reflects the amount of care and attention the owner puts into selecting the two. It is said that by looking at the books a person reads, one can get a good idea of their personality. At Sage, you could spend hours getting lost in the private collection of books the owner has put out to share with his neighbors and customers. The same goes for the music. At Sage, do not expect to hear your default coffee shop playlist or the usual mix of pop songs that are popular at the moment and can be heard around every corner. The owner, who is known around the neighborhood as a music lover, carefully
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