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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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View all 111Blue Bottle Yeouido Cafe
Yeongdeungpo District
Oakland-born specialty roaster's Seoul outpost in Yeouido's Hyundai Mall, serving their signature pour overs and espresso with precision by well-trained baristas
Opens at 10:30 AM마일스톤 커피 더현대 서울
Yeongdeungpo District
Established Seoul roaster since 2014 with a focus on approachable specialty coffee, brewing beans from their own roastery at The Hyundai Seoul
Opens at 10:30 AMidentity coffeelab
Mapo District
Mapo specialty lab with detailed single-origin selection, meticulous pour over service, and knowledgeable baristas who walk guests through each bean's origin story
Opens at 11:00 AMSmall Good Coffee Flagship Store
Jung District
Early-opening specialty cafe in Jung District serving carefully balanced premium coffee with signature cold cream topped drinks
Open until 6:30 PMdefault value
Seodaemun District
Siphon-only brewing experience showcasing single-origin beans through theatrical vacuum extraction and precise temperature control
Opens at 11:00 AMIntelligentsia Coffee Myeongdong Coffebar
Jung District
Chicago-born specialty coffee pioneer bringing their direct trade commitment and expert roasting to Seoul's Jung District
Opens at 10:30 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 123Blue Bottle Yeouido Cafe
Yeongdeungpo District
Oakland-born specialty roaster's Seoul outpost in Yeouido's Hyundai Mall, serving their signature pour overs and espresso with precision by well-trained baristas
Opens at 10:30 AM마일스톤 커피 더현대 서울
Yeongdeungpo District
Established Seoul roaster since 2014 with a focus on approachable specialty coffee, brewing beans from their own roastery at The Hyundai Seoul
Opens at 10:30 AMidentity coffeelab
Mapo District
Mapo specialty lab with detailed single-origin selection, meticulous pour over service, and knowledgeable baristas who walk guests through each bean's origin story
Opens at 11:00 AMRewire Coffee
Jung District
Compact Jung District spot featuring Colombian single-origin filter coffee with distinct rum notes and thoughtful espresso blends
Open until 6:00 PMSmall Good Coffee Flagship Store
Jung District
Early-opening specialty cafe in Jung District serving carefully balanced premium coffee with signature cold cream topped drinks
Open until 6:30 PMdefault value
Seodaemun District
Siphon-only brewing experience showcasing single-origin beans through theatrical vacuum extraction and precise temperature control
Opens at 11:00 AMEspresso Focused
View all 125Blue Bottle Yeouido Cafe
Yeongdeungpo District
Oakland-born specialty roaster's Seoul outpost in Yeouido's Hyundai Mall, serving their signature pour overs and espresso with precision by well-trained baristas
Opens at 10:30 AM마일스톤 커피 더현대 서울
Yeongdeungpo District
Established Seoul roaster since 2014 with a focus on approachable specialty coffee, brewing beans from their own roastery at The Hyundai Seoul
Opens at 10:30 AMidentity coffeelab
Mapo District
Mapo specialty lab with detailed single-origin selection, meticulous pour over service, and knowledgeable baristas who walk guests through each bean's origin story
Opens at 11:00 AMRewire Coffee
Jung District
Compact Jung District spot featuring Colombian single-origin filter coffee with distinct rum notes and thoughtful espresso blends
Open until 6:00 PMSmall Good Coffee Flagship Store
Jung District
Early-opening specialty cafe in Jung District serving carefully balanced premium coffee with signature cold cream topped drinks
Open until 6:30 PMdefault value
Seodaemun District
Siphon-only brewing experience showcasing single-origin beans through theatrical vacuum extraction and precise temperature control
Opens at 11:00 AMCafes with Food
View all 80Blue Bottle Yeouido Cafe
Yeongdeungpo District
Oakland-born specialty roaster's Seoul outpost in Yeouido's Hyundai Mall, serving their signature pour overs and espresso with precision by well-trained baristas
Opens at 10:30 AMRewire Coffee
Jung District
Compact Jung District spot featuring Colombian single-origin filter coffee with distinct rum notes and thoughtful espresso blends
Open until 6:00 PMSmall Good Coffee Flagship Store
Jung District
Early-opening specialty cafe in Jung District serving carefully balanced premium coffee with signature cold cream topped drinks
Open until 6:30 PMdefault value
Seodaemun District
Siphon-only brewing experience showcasing single-origin beans through theatrical vacuum extraction and precise temperature control
Opens at 11:00 AMHitCoffee Roasters
Gangnam District
Gangnam roastery pouring Ethiopian Bookkisa and Colombia Rainbow with skilled baristas in a light-filled basement space
Opens at 11:00 AMAnthracite Coffee Yeonhui
Seodaemun District
Seoul roaster with in-house roasted beans and professional baristas in a distinctive multi-level space
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