Author: barange
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Filter Coffee Cafe ‘Hit Coffee Roasters’ (near hongdae Station, Seoul)
Hit coffee Roasters This is a famous coffee place near Hongdae Station. An old-looking wooden standing sign and outdoor seating greet you outside. Menu: Drinks run 5,000–7,000 KRW. Beans can be chosen between a nutty profile or one with more acidity. The dessert in the front display looked like it might be a display model,…
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Station’s Gwajabang: A Dessert World Where Sweetness Meets a Pâtissier’s Creativity
Today I want to talk about a place that’s become my personal top pick among all the desserts I’ve had in Seoul — Gwajabang. The shop is run by a husband-and-wife pâtissier team, and it’s a space where you can try creative desserts made with Korean ingredients. The baked goods look like they’d make a…
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EHAE: An Early Morning Sanctuary in Mangwon, Seoul
It had been a while since I’d wandered around Mangwon-dong, and I was walking around wondering where to grab a good coffee when I spotted a retriever sleeping peacefully right there on the sidewalk. It turned out to belong to someone inside a café called EHAE. The dog was so adorable that my eyes were…
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Hannam-dong Cafe, Seoul: mtl Hannam
Today I want to talk about mtl in Hannam-dong, a place I visited a while back. I’d been meaning to go ever since seeing photos of its sleek interior, and finally stopped by on my way to Leeum Museum of Art. The entrance door is distinctive — the sheer size of it opening feels almost…
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Hannam-dong Warm and Cozy Cafe, Sobb: In Seoul
The space at Sobb is defined by soft off-white walls, warm wood accents, and sleek stainless steel details. It’s a bright, airy environment that feels both spacious and intimate, with clean geometric lines running through the furniture and lighting. Large windows let natural light pour in, making it a favorite spot for anyone who loves…
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‘Vision Stroll Yeonhui Roastery’ : Nice cafe in Seoul
Today I finally visited Vision Stroll’s Yeonhui branch — a place I’d been meaning to check out for a while. They had good-looking desserts on display. Drip bags run 2,000 KRW, and they also sell beans — ranging from about 15,000 to 30,000 KRW per 200g. The packaging has a distinctive look, with a slightly…
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Beautiful spaces and top-tier coffee in Mangwon, Seoul: AlwaysAugust
AlwaysAugust I’d been meaning to visit Always August for a while, and finally made it today. I’d heard it’s always crowded, so I timed my visit for opening hours. The desserts on display looked genuinely delicious — the kind of visual that makes you want to try everything. They also sell beans on-site. I’d heard…
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Post Nobils : the hidden Cafe (Mangwon-dong, Seoul)
Post Nobils has a distinctive, appealing space. The furniture is square and angular, in a dark brown tone, with colorful small objects placed around as accents. The exposed brick-like texture and partially exposed concrete on the pillars and walls, revealing the building’s original structure, gives the whole space an industrial feel. The lighting carries that…
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Sinola Seochon: Best Cafe near Gyeongbokgung palace
They mainly focus on drip coffee, so prices run a bit higher. You can choose your bean for the drip coffee — I went with one that looked like it would have more acidity. It turned out clean and well-expressed. Sinola is filled with a distinctive atmosphere built around its audio setup — it felt…
