Explore Specialty Coffee in Seoul
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Seoul's coffee scene is vast, stylish, and fiercely competitive, easily one of the best in Asia. The creative Mapo District, home to Hongdae, Yeonnam, and Hapjeong, is the dense heart of it, packed with independents and roasters like Coffee Libre and Anthracite Coffee. Across the river, Gangnam District brings polished, design-forward flagships, while Yongsan District, covering...
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Yongsan District
Exclusive Costa Rican single-origin specialist showcasing direct-sourced beans from a single country of origin in Itaewon
Closed for todayEL CAFE coffee roasters
Yongsan District
Award-winning roaster ranked among Seoul's top three specialty operations, with 2021 Korean Barista Championship brewing title
Closed for todayTerarosa Coffee
Gangnam District
South Korean specialty roaster with multiple origin offerings and dedicated drip coffee program in this spacious Gangnam outpost
Open until 10:00 PMParanmanjan Gwanghwamun
Jung District
Approachable specialty concept with four signature profiles—cacao, bold, nutty, and floral—designed for intuitive exploration
Closed for today마스터빈스커피
Seongbuk District
Decade-old roasting café in Seongbuk-gu focusing exclusively on quality beans with multiple single-origin Americano options and accessible pricing
Closed todayURBAN STAY Coffee & Works
Jung District
Spacious Jung District coffee workspace combining specialty coffee with a full lunch menu and comfortable working environment
Closed for todayPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Yongsan District
Exclusive Costa Rican single-origin specialist showcasing direct-sourced beans from a single country of origin in Itaewon
Closed for todayEL CAFE coffee roasters
Yongsan District
Award-winning roaster ranked among Seoul's top three specialty operations, with 2021 Korean Barista Championship brewing title
Closed for todayTerarosa Coffee
Gangnam District
South Korean specialty roaster with multiple origin offerings and dedicated drip coffee program in this spacious Gangnam outpost
Open until 10:00 PMParanmanjan Gwanghwamun
Jung District
Approachable specialty concept with four signature profiles—cacao, bold, nutty, and floral—designed for intuitive exploration
Closed for today마스터빈스커피
Seongbuk District
Decade-old roasting café in Seongbuk-gu focusing exclusively on quality beans with multiple single-origin Americano options and accessible pricing
Closed todayURBAN STAY Coffee & Works
Jung District
Spacious Jung District coffee workspace combining specialty coffee with a full lunch menu and comfortable working environment
Closed for todayEspresso Focused
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Yongsan District
Exclusive Costa Rican single-origin specialist showcasing direct-sourced beans from a single country of origin in Itaewon
Closed for todayEL CAFE coffee roasters
Yongsan District
Award-winning roaster ranked among Seoul's top three specialty operations, with 2021 Korean Barista Championship brewing title
Closed for todayLeesar Coffee
Jung District
Pioneering espresso bar since 2012, focusing on rich, deep espresso profiles served Italian-style at a standing bar
Closed for todayTerarosa Coffee
Gangnam District
South Korean specialty roaster with multiple origin offerings and dedicated drip coffee program in this spacious Gangnam outpost
Open until 10:00 PMParanmanjan Gwanghwamun
Jung District
Approachable specialty concept with four signature profiles—cacao, bold, nutty, and floral—designed for intuitive exploration
Closed for today마스터빈스커피
Seongbuk District
Decade-old roasting café in Seongbuk-gu focusing exclusively on quality beans with multiple single-origin Americano options and accessible pricing
Closed todayCafes with Food
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Yongsan District
Award-winning roaster ranked among Seoul's top three specialty operations, with 2021 Korean Barista Championship brewing title
Closed for todayLeesar Coffee
Jung District
Pioneering espresso bar since 2012, focusing on rich, deep espresso profiles served Italian-style at a standing bar
Closed for todayTerarosa Coffee
Gangnam District
South Korean specialty roaster with multiple origin offerings and dedicated drip coffee program in this spacious Gangnam outpost
Open until 10:00 PMParanmanjan Gwanghwamun
Jung District
Approachable specialty concept with four signature profiles—cacao, bold, nutty, and floral—designed for intuitive exploration
Closed for todayURBAN STAY Coffee & Works
Jung District
Spacious Jung District coffee workspace combining specialty coffee with a full lunch menu and comfortable working environment
Closed for todayACR • Alegria Coffee Roasters
Jung District
Roasting-focused operation since 2011 dedicated solely to crafting quality coffee, offering pour over and espresso in a modern space near Cheonggyecheon
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