Headed to La Union? Take a Pit Stop at This Korean Cafe in San Fernando

Headed to La Union? Take a Pit Stop at This Korean Cafe in San Fernando

The cafe's name is inspired by K-pop group EXO.
by Ina Louise Manto | July 18, 2023

Don’t know where to dine in La Union yet? Whether you’re on your way to the beach or heading back to the metro, include this cafe in one of your pit stops and satisfy your Korean food cravings. Check out 8.14 Korean Café:

8.14 Korean Cafe

There are plenty of Korean-inspired cafes in the metro already, and it’s quite rare to find them in farther locations, especially one that’s near the beach. Nestled in San Fernando, La Union, 8.14 is an IG-worthy cafe that opened in 2022.

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Inside, you’ll find interiors that feature white walls and wooden furniture, which is perfect for those who are fans of this type of aesthetic.

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K-pop fans will also have a great time here since they’ve got a shelf dedicated to albums, especially if you’re a fan of EXO. The cafe is actually named after the anniversary date of EXO-Ls (fans of EXO) – August 5, 2014.

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There are more EXO-related decorations around the cafe, such as posters and dolls inspired by group members.

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8.14 Cafe also hosts fun events, which you might chance upon when you visit.

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The Menu

At 8.14 Korean Cafe, choose from various iced and hot coffee-based drinks to keep you fueled for the long hours on the road. Their coffees start at P110 for a hot Cafe Mocha and Iced Latte. Non-coffee and non-dairy drinkers can choose from yummy frappes and teas.

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If you’re peckish or want to take out Korean snacks while you’re on the road, 8.14 has both savory and sweet treats such as odeng (fish cake) for P110, the viral folded kimbap, and tteokbokki (P150). They also have egg sandwiches that are packed with fillings.