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Specialty Coffee near Myeongdong, Seoul

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

Myeongdong is one of Seoul's busiest spots, and there is excellent specialty coffee within easy reach. These are the 17 closest independent, specialty-grade cafes, no chains, all within about a 15-minute walk and ordered by distance.

2 min walk

Leesar Coffee

Jung District, Seoul

Pioneering espresso bar since 2012, focusing on rich, deep espresso profiles served Italian-style at a standing bar

Opens at 7:00 AM
3 min walk

Sim Coffee House

Jung District, Seoul

Fifty years of hand-drip mastery from Mr. Sim, a Seoul coffee legend serving meticulously crafted pour-over coffee

Opens at 8:00 AM
5 min walk

Intelligentsia Coffee Myeongdong Coffebar

Jung District, Seoul

Chicago-born specialty coffee pioneer bringing their direct trade commitment and expert roasting to Seoul's Jung District

Opens at 10:30 AM
6 min walk

Rewire Coffee

Jung District, Seoul

Compact Jung District spot featuring Colombian single-origin filter coffee with distinct rum notes and thoughtful espresso blends

Opens at 7:30 AM
7 min walk

Cashmere Coffee

Jung District, Seoul

Jung District corner shop pouring quality pour overs and espresso-based drinks with Swiss water and CO2 decaf options

Opens at 8:00 AM
8 min walk

Coffee Hanyakbang

Jung District, Seoul

In-house roastery and lab crafting specialty coffee with housemade desserts in an atmospheric hanok-inspired space

Opens at 10:00 AM
8 min walk

Press Coffee Bar

Jung District, Seoul

Takeout-only specialty coffee bar tucked in Chungmuro's historic printing district, serving approachable espresso drinks and Dutch cold brew

Opens at 8:30 AM
9 min walk

Small Good Coffee Flagship Store

Jung District, Seoul

Early-opening specialty cafe in Jung District serving carefully balanced premium coffee with signature cold cream topped drinks

Opens at 7:00 AM
9 min walk

Mmth.

Jung District, Seoul

Specialty coffee shop in Seoul.

Opens at 7:00 AM
10 min walk

URBAN STAY Coffee & Works

Jung District, Seoul

Spacious Jung District coffee workspace combining specialty coffee with a full lunch menu and comfortable working environment

Opens at 7:00 AM
12 min walk

Coffee Roasters Bongneun Achim Co

Jongno District, Seoul

Owner-roasted specialty operation offering 40+ single-origin beans, pour overs, and dialed-in espresso with zero food distractions

Opens at 7:00 AM
12 min walk

ACR • Alegria Coffee Roasters

Jung District, Seoul

Roasting-focused operation since 2011 dedicated solely to crafting quality coffee, offering pour over and espresso in a modern space near Cheonggyecheon

Opens at 8:00 AM
14 min walk

Blue Bottle Coffee Gwanghwamun Cafe

Jongno District, Seoul

Blue Bottle's Seoul outpost showcasing their Oakland-roasted beans through precise drip brewing in historic Gwanghwamun

Opens at 8:00 AM
15 min walk

THE BARN Café Chungdam

Gangnam District, Seoul

Berlin's award-winning THE BARN brings direct-trade seasonal microlots and European roasting expertise to Gangnam with V60 and espresso

Opens at 8:00 AM
15 min walk

Paranmanjan Gwanghwamun

Jung District, Seoul

Approachable specialty concept with four signature profiles—cacao, bold, nutty, and floral—designed for intuitive exploration

Opens at 7:00 AM
15 min walk

EL CAFE coffee roasters

Yongsan District, Seoul

Award-winning roaster ranked among Seoul's top three specialty operations, with 2021 Korean Barista Championship brewing title

Opens at 7:30 AM
16 min walk

Alto Coffee Bar

Jongno District, Seoul

Award-winning Insadong specialty cafe with passionate ownership, exceptional espresso program, and organic milk standards

Opens at 8:00 AM

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