5-Pyeong Small Cafe Startup Cost & Workflow Guide — Floor Plan Essentials

A 5-pyeong (16 sqm) small cafe minimizes upfront costs, but every centimeter counts. Fitting an espresso machine, fridge, sink, and POS into a tight space means one workflow mistake becomes a peak-hour bottleneck.

Startup Cost Estimate for a 5-Pyeong Cafe (2025)

• Interior work (floor, walls, ceiling): KRW 4–7M
• Kitchen equipment (espresso machine, fridge, sink): KRW 6–12M
• Electrical and plumbing rough-in: KRW 1.5–3M
• Signage: KRW 1–2M
• Total estimate: KRW 12.5–24M (excluding deposit)

Bar Layout Principles for 5-Pyeong Spaces

For a 16 sqm space, a bar width of 900–1,200mm and length of 2,400–3,000mm is recommended. Design the order to brew to pickup flow in a straight line to minimize staff movement.

• Espresso machine: directly behind the order counter; water supply and drain required
• Refrigerator: at the end of the bar; 50mm+ wall clearance for heat dissipation
• Sink: legally required; place at the end of the workflow
• POS: directly at the order point, eye contact with the customer

Licensing Notes

• Register as coffee shop or general restaurant at your local health center
• Sink and handwashing facilities mandatory regardless of area (Food Hygiene Act)
• Exhaust ventilation window or fan recommended even under 16 sqm