Seoul's Top Specialty Coffee Shops and Cafes
Source:
@yesjmo
11 cafes in Seoul featured in a instagram post by James | Videographer ๐ฅ, verified on Google Maps: KOTTON.SEOUL, Alto Coffee Bar, Foreplan, and 8 more.

KOTTON.SEOUL
Coffee shop
4.7
Modern cafe blending traditional charm. Try the signature TARAE coffee with vanilla cream & honeycomb.

Alto Coffee Bar
Coffee shop
4.9
Tiny specialty bar run by a passionate owner-barista team. Celebrated for fruity light-roast pour-overs and early opening hours.

Foreplan
Brunch restaurant
4.5
Architecture-themed cafe designed like a working studio. Enjoy matcha, specialty drinks, and a calm atmosphere at long communal desks.

Sandstone Coffee Lab
Coffee shop
4.9
Husband-and-wife specialty shop tucked into a quiet Mapo backstreet. Try the Brewers Cupโwinning pour-overs in a calm indoor-outdoor setup.

Protokoll Roasters
Cafe
4.5
Three-story specialty roastery with an industrial vibe. The classroom-like interior and exposed ceilings create a unique architectural feel.

Perception
Cafe
4.5
Award-winning cafe with a stunning wooden wave ceiling. Designed to challenge perceptions with excellent pour-over coffee.

Coffee Nap Roasters Yeonnam
Cafe
4.5
Industrial space built around a bold internal brick structure. Enjoy properly executed specialty coffee in a space with a strong design identity.

LowKey Seongsu
Cafe
4.6
Established specialty roastery with six Seoul locations. Enjoy small-batch roasting that prioritizes freshness and flavor with indoor, outdoor & basement seating.

Fritz Coffee Wonseo
Cafe
4.3
Set within Arario Museum grounds in a stunning hanok. Enjoy high-quality espresso & pour-over with freshly baked pastries.

Cafe Comma Hapjeong
Coffee shop
4.5
Two-story white building near Yeontral Park with indoor & outdoor seating. Try the thick-foam lattes and rich French-style pastries.

Pin Coffee
Coffee shop
4.1
Hidden metal-clad cafe with a pet-friendly outdoor garden. Try the rich Dukes coffee and fresh-baked morning desserts.