Touch by Angels Cafe brings traditional Korean desserts to the Central Coast

Touch by Angels Cafe on Marsh Street is now open in San Luis Obispo, offering a menu not typically found on the central coast, including Bing soo, taiyaki and organic teas of many flavors.

Employee Brittany Tapia started her job when the store had its soft opening in December and  has a few favorites off of the menu.

“I definitely love the bing soo,” Tapia said. “I love the coffee bing soo and the chocolate bing soo. Those are probably my favorite ones.” 

Behind the drinks and desserts is owner Young Won. Won wanted to open a cafe that modeled the food she grew up with in Korea, and in a more accessible location for those who do not live in bigger cities such as Los Angeles or San Francisco. But, even in those two cities, Won was disappointed with the food she tried.

“They’re adding way too much sugar and I didn’t really enjoy it,” Won said. “So, I went to Korea two years ago, and the Korean people love all the fresh fruits and less sweet. And they had all the different  fruit options and I really liked it, and that gave me the idea too.” 

On top of running the cafe, Won also runs a home for girls with disabilities, which served as another inspiration for opening the store. As her daughter with Down Syndrome got older and started looking for jobs, Won realized there were not many choices for those with special needs. This realization encouraged her to open the cafe and employ the girls in her home. And with running two businesses, Won stays busy.

“It’s crazy. I work twelve hours these days,” Won said. 

More information about the cafe can be found on their Instagram.