How far is specialty coffee from Itaewon?

The closest specialty cafe to Itaewon is Champ Coffee 2nd Workroom, about a 3-minute walk away. In total there are 10 specialty coffee shops within roughly a 15-minute walk.

What is the best specialty coffee near Itaewon?

Highly rated specialty options near Itaewon include Champ Coffee 2nd Workroom, pymt, Mother C. Itaewon. Every cafe on this page is independent and curated for specialty quality, with no chains.

Can I walk to these cafes from Itaewon?

Yes. Every cafe listed is within walking distance of Itaewon (about a 15-minute walk or less), so you can grab great coffee on foot before or after your visit.

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Specialty Coffee near Itaewon, Seoul

10 specialty cafes within a 15-minute walk · Seoul, South Korea

Itaewon is one of Seoul's busiest spots, and there is excellent specialty coffee within easy reach. These are the 10 closest independent, specialty-grade cafes, no chains, all within about a 15-minute walk and ordered by distance.

3 min walk

Champ Coffee 2nd Workroom

Yongsan District, Seoul

Top-tier Korean specialty roaster's second location serving high-acidity single origins and house-blended flat whites

Opens at 8:30 AM

4 min walk

pymt

Yongsan District, Seoul

Minimalist specialty café showcasing carefully selected beans with precision brewing and masterful craft in intimate Noksapyeong setting

Opens at 9:00 AM

4 min walk

Mother C. Itaewon

Yongsan District, Seoul

Exclusive Costa Rican single-origin specialist showcasing direct-sourced beans from a single country of origin in Itaewon

Closed today

5 min walk

Die Synthese Cafe

Yongsan District, Seoul

Exclusive Yemen single-origin specialist serving coffee from direct farm relationships in both espresso and filter formats

Opens at 9:00 AM

8 min walk

% Arabica Seoul Magazine B

Yongsan District, Seoul

International specialty chain's Hannam-dong outpost combining % Arabica's signature espresso with curated magazines and lifestyle goods

Opens at 9:00 AM

10 min walk

gml seoul

Yongsan District, Seoul

Multi-roaster café showcasing an impressive rotating selection of specialty coffees from diverse roasters in a gallery-like space

Opens at 9:00 AM

12 min walk

Blue Bottle Hannam Cafe

Yongsan District, Seoul

Oakland-born specialty pioneer's spacious Hannam outpost with minimalist design, quality beans, and commitment to coffee craft since 2002

Opens at 9:00 AM

12 min walk

에스프레소코어

Yongsan District, Seoul

Long-standing Hannam-dong espresso specialist opening early at 7am, serving consistently excellent shots for over a decade

Opens at 6:30 AM

12 min walk

Birch Coffee

Yongsan District, Seoul

NYC-based Birch Coffee's Seoul outpost in Yongsan, roasting their own beans with blends like Emma's Espresso and single origins from Colombia, Ethiopia, and Guatemala

Opens at 8:00 AM

17 min walk

Upstanding Coffee

Yongsan District, Seoul

Passionate owner-operated specialty cafe in Yongsan showcasing quality filter coffee in a thoughtfully designed three-story space

Opens at 10:00 AM

Specialty Coffee near Itaewon, Seoul

Champ Coffee 2nd Workroom

pymt

Mother C. Itaewon

Die Synthese Cafe

% Arabica Seoul Magazine B

gml seoul

Blue Bottle Hannam Cafe

에스프레소코어

Birch Coffee

Upstanding Coffee

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Specialty Coffee near Itaewon, Seoul

Champ Coffee 2nd Workroom

pymt

Mother C. Itaewon

Die Synthese Cafe

% Arabica Seoul Magazine B

gml seoul

Blue Bottle Hannam Cafe

에스프레소코어

Birch Coffee

Upstanding Coffee

Frequently Asked Questions