Category: Cafe Reviews
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A Perfect Day in Mangwon: From Master’s Noodles at Dong-il-ru to Trendy Coffee at Hibino & Portrait
1. Dongilru Address : 75, Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of KoreaOpening hours: weekday 12am – 9pm (Monday off)weekend 12am – 10:30pmPrice range: 12,000won – 33,000won If you’re feeling hungry between your cafe hops, Dong-il-ru is a must-visit. Famous for being featured on “Master of Living” (생활의 달인), this small yet powerful restaurant has been a…
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Where to Drink Coffee in Eunpyeong: My Top 3 Local Picks (YM coffee house, FAABS, Geosil)
1. YM Coffee House “A Sanctuary for Coffee Lovers: Where Time Stands Still” Address: 21-8, Yeonseo-ro 29-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea Opening hours: 11:30am – 10pm(tuesday off)Price range: 5,800 – 10,000won Stepping into YM Coffee House feels like entering a hidden cathedral or a vintage Japanese Kissaten. With its long communal wooden table and…
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DDP to Hip-dang-dong: A Soulful Cafe Walk from Aerak to Lotus
If you want to experience the “real” Seoul—where futuristic landmarks meet gritty, trendy neighborhoods—this walking tour is for you. We’re starting in the shadows of the DDP at Cafe Aerak and wandering over to the rising star of Seoul’s cafe scene, Sindang-dong, to visit Cafe Lotus. Step 1: The Sanctuary Near DDP – Cafe Aerak…
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If you want to make a Korean friend: visit ‘cafe BonDn’
If you are looking for a quiet escape from the bustling streets of Seoul near City Hall Station, I highly recommend Cafe ‘BonDn’ (비온디앤). Stepping into this small cafe with its weathered wooden facade feels like traveling back in time. It is not just a spot for quick caffeine; it is a unique space filled…
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A coffee place near Seoul Station : Toast coffee house, Sowol gil, El cafe coffee roasters
Seoul Station is a station where you can take a train from Korea to the provinces. One block away from here, there are many good Cafes. There are many hidden cafes near Seoul Station. Today, I introduce three cafes in Huam-dong.
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Café to open the morning of Gyeongui Line Forest Road:Cappy, Ikou
Gyeongui Line Forest Road is close to Sinchon and Hongdae, so it is a good place to take a walk in Seoul. Today, it is good to drink morning coffee after a walk on Gyeongui Line Forest Road. Let me introduce you to two cafes that open early in the morning. Located in a charming…
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Gyeongui Line Forest Road Cafe: Biroso Coffee, dumpling soup ‘Okjeong’ and Hawpinch
‘Biroso Coffee’ is one of the representative cafes of Gyeongui Line Forest Road. Opening hours : 10am – 10 pmPrice range : 4,500 -7,000wonAddress : 42, Gwangseong-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea You can also enjoy it as a filter coffee of various beans. Out of acidity, savory, and decaffeinated beansYou can choose. Located…
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Seongbuk-dong Cafe Tour : Napoleon bakery, isle bakery, Keepup Coffee roasters
Find good restaurants and cafes around Hanseong University Station. Today, There introduce delicious bakeries and cafes in Seongbuk-dong. 1. Napoleon bakery Established in 1968, Napoleon Bakery (나폴레옹 과자점) is much more than just a place to buy bread; it is a legendary institution in Seoul. As one of the oldest and most respected bakeries in…
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Enjoying quietly in Hanok: Seongbuk-dong Haero Coffee
Seongbuk-dong is an area where there are many hanoks left in Seoul. Hidden in a quiet alley of Seongbuk-dong, Haero Coffee (해로커피) offers a unique experience where Seoul’s rich history meets modern coffee culture. Housed in a beautifully restored Hanok (traditional Korean house), this cafe feels like a peaceful sanctuary far removed from the city’s…
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Coffee and brunch enjoyed in a cafe with sensuous interior design : Seowonangil hapjeong
This is the third store after the ‘Incheon’ branch and ‘the Seoul Art Center’ branch of the cafe Seowonan-gil. The exterior steel material here is the Corten Steel, which gradually corrodes over time, turns brown, and seems to have used iron to capture nature Opening hours : 11am ~ 6 pmDrink Prices: ₩6,000 – ₩9,000food…