396 Coffee Company 396COFFEECOMPANY

396 Coffee Company is a roastery cafe at 32 Okdong-gil in Andong, set inside an alley rather than directly on the main road. The number 396 in its name came from the street number used by a tailoring shop operated by the owner's parents. A separate roasting room inside the cafe is used to roast specialty beans, and the finished beans move into drip coffee, latte, and blend preparations. The drip selection includes beans with fruit-like aromas and noticeable acidity. The 396 House Latte is built around a nut-like aroma, while the Velvet blend uses a darker roast with more weight. Milk tea is available as a non-coffee drink with its own aromatic profile. The brunch menu includes a croissant sandwich made with a freshly baked croissant and crisp vegetables. Greek yogurt has a dense texture and is topped with nuts and fruit. Salad is served with oil and blue-cheese dressing. The bakery case also carries chocolate croissants, brioche-shaped bread, and cake. An outdoor terrace extends beyond the indoor seats, and the roasting room remains visible from part of the cafe. The company makes menu ingredients such as Greek yogurt and granola in-house in addition to roasting coffee and baking bread. Its Colombia Antioquia EA specialty decaf is medium roasted and described through caramel, chocolate, mango, and orange notes. Oxford Blend is another medium roast, while Corduroy Blend moves to a medium-dark profile. These whole-bean products extend the roast range represented in the cafe beyond the darker Velvet blend used in prepared drinks.