Unique Seoul Coffee Shops Showcase Design and Local Charm
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6 cafes in Seoul featured in a youtube post by iamchrisyap, verified on Google Maps: Anthracite Coffee Seogyo, LEEDORIM Coffee & Vegan Bakery Gyeongbokgung Cafe, Coffee Nap Roasters Yeonnam, and 3 more.
Anthracite Coffee Seogyo
Cafe
4.3
Anthracite Coffee Seogyo is one of the original specialty coffee shops in Seoul. It's known for its beautiful landscaped garden setting and cozy interior with wooden details, perfect for a relaxing morning coffee. They roast their own beans and bake their own pastries, offering a good selection of both, including a popular sweet matcha drink.
LEEDORIM Coffee & Vegan Bakery Gyeongbokgung Cafe
Cafe
4.9
Leedorim is a massive, multi-floor matcha-focused cafe with impressive interiors, including a literal mountain installation with flowing water and greenery. Located near Inwangsan Mountain, it offers unique spaces like a Hanok Terrace and a rooftop with stunning views. Leedorim serves a wide range of beautifully presented matcha drinks and pastries, including a refreshing strawberry dessert.
Coffee Nap Roasters Yeonnam
Cafe
4.5
Coffee Nap Roasters is a reliable coffee shop located in the Yeonnam-dong neighborhood, known for its local artisans and fashion brands. The space is noted for its simple, balanced aesthetic and a clean, consistent coffee profile, including a well-balanced flat white with subtle sweetness and nuttiness. The café features unique design elements like an exposed brick feature leading to the toilet, making it a memorable stop.
Lounge Clarimento
Coffee shop
4.9
Lounge Clarimento is a quiet, almost hidden coffee shop in Hapjeong with an "if you know, you know" cool kid's hideout vibe, catering to coffee connoisseurs who appreciate art and design. They are known for sourcing interesting single-origin coffees with a rotating tap system for batch brews, and serve delicious French toast with banana jam. This place is perfect for those who enjoy discovering unique spots before they become widely popular.
Dorae Knot
Coffee shop
4.8
Dorae Knot is a standout coffee shop where the owner, Ryan, demonstrates exceptional passion and craftsmanship, having even created all the ceramic cups himself. The cafe's name, derived from a traditional Korean knot, symbolizes connection and is reflected in the thoughtful, minimal yet warm design featuring marble, wood, and glass, complemented by vintage vinyl music. They offer a diverse menu of complex yet balanced coffees, including espressos, filters, and dessert coffees, along with delicious pastries like a cinnamon bun.
John Small Roastery
Coffee roastery
4.8
John Small Roastery in Mapo-gu offers a clean, well-rounded, and balanced coffee experience in a beautiful, minimal yet warm space. They serve a variety of coffees, including flat whites and filters, and are known for their knowledgeable and friendly baristas. This roastery offers a coffee experience comparable to Melbourne's renowned coffee scene.
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