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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 Itaewon and...
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Mapo District
Mapo-gu neighborhood café serving milk-based espresso with attention to fundamentals and free Americano refills.
Open until 10:00 PM
Namusairo Coffee
Jongno District
Traditional hanok setting serving multiple single-origin offerings via V60 and espresso, with complimentary bean tastings.
Open until 8:30 PM
Mesh Coffee
Seongdong District
Roastery café in Seongsu-dong pouring hand drip coffee at a standing bar, featuring single origins like Ethiopian and Red Bourbon.
Open until 5:00 PM
Coffee Nap Roasters Yeonnam
Yeonnam-dong
In-house roaster crafting anniversary blends and single origins in a charming space known for expertly brewed coffee and financiers.
Opens at 10:00 AM
Coffee Libre
Yeongdeungpo District
Self-proclaimed coffee obsessives roasting competition-grade beans like CoE Guatemala Pacamara, with an in-house bakery.
Opens at 10:30 AM
Gom Coffee Roasters
Gangnam District
Micro roastery in Daechi-dong roasting and brewing onsite with rotating single origins from Honduras and Guatemala.
Opens at 9:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Blue Bottle Samcheong Cafe
Jongno District
Oakland-born specialty pioneer's Seoul outpost in historic Bukchon, offering their signature single-origin beans with hanok rooftop views.
Opens at 9:00 AM
First Coffee Lab
Gangnam District
Upscale coffee laboratory in Gangnam delivering meticulous preparation and specialty drinks in a beautiful, photography-worthy setting.
Opens at 11:00 AM
BEAN BROTHERS Famille
Seocho District
Specialty café in Seocho District's Central City, serving Bean Brothers beans, monthly single origins, and a wide range of cakes and canelés.
Opens at 10:00 AMNamusairo Coffee
Jongno District
Traditional hanok setting serving multiple single-origin offerings via V60 and espresso, with complimentary bean tastings.
Open until 8:30 PM
Dorae Knot
Mapo District
Owner-operated specialty destination in Mangwon with exceptional pour over selection, impressive latte art, and carefully curated beans.
Opens at 10:00 AM
LowKey Seongsu
Seongdong District
Quietly sincere specialty coffee in Seongsu with professional barista technique and beautifully branded beans.
Opens at 10:00 AMEspresso Focused
View all 121Blue Bottle Samcheong Cafe
Jongno District
Oakland-born specialty pioneer's Seoul outpost in historic Bukchon, offering their signature single-origin beans with hanok rooftop views.
Opens at 9:00 AMFirst Coffee Lab
Gangnam District
Upscale coffee laboratory in Gangnam delivering meticulous preparation and specialty drinks in a beautiful, photography-worthy setting.
Opens at 11:00 AMOuvert Seoul
Mapo District
Mapo-gu neighborhood café serving milk-based espresso with attention to fundamentals and free Americano refills.
Open until 10:00 PMBEAN BROTHERS Famille
Seocho District
Specialty café in Seocho District's Central City, serving Bean Brothers beans, monthly single origins, and a wide range of cakes and canelés.
Opens at 10:00 AMNamusairo Coffee
Jongno District
Traditional hanok setting serving multiple single-origin offerings via V60 and espresso, with complimentary bean tastings.
Open until 8:30 PMDorae Knot
Mapo District
Owner-operated specialty destination in Mangwon with exceptional pour over selection, impressive latte art, and carefully curated beans.
Opens at 10:00 AMCafés with Food
View all 95Blue Bottle Samcheong Cafe
Jongno District
Oakland-born specialty pioneer's Seoul outpost in historic Bukchon, offering their signature single-origin beans with hanok rooftop views.
Opens at 9:00 AMFirst Coffee Lab
Gangnam District
Upscale coffee laboratory in Gangnam delivering meticulous preparation and specialty drinks in a beautiful, photography-worthy setting.
Opens at 11:00 AMOuvert Seoul
Mapo District
Mapo-gu neighborhood café serving milk-based espresso with attention to fundamentals and free Americano refills.
Open until 10:00 PMBEAN BROTHERS Famille
Seocho District
Specialty café in Seocho District's Central City, serving Bean Brothers beans, monthly single origins, and a wide range of cakes and canelés.
Opens at 10:00 AMNamusairo Coffee
Jongno District
Traditional hanok setting serving multiple single-origin offerings via V60 and espresso, with complimentary bean tastings.
Open until 8:30 PMDorae Knot
Mapo District
Owner-operated specialty destination in Mangwon with exceptional pour over selection, impressive latte art, and carefully curated beans.
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