
28 specialty cafes
28 cafes · Updated weekly
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 AMMapo District
Mapo-gu neighborhood cafe serving milk-based espresso with attention to fundamentals and free Americano refills
Opens at 8:00 AMMapo District
Owner-operated specialty destination in Mangwon with exceptional pour over selection, impressive latte art, and carefully curated beans
Closed todayMapo District
Mapo-gu specialty spot showcasing single-origin selections with dedicated pour over service and skilled barista work
Opens at 8:00 AMMapo District
In-house roastery in Mapo-gu offering self-drip filter coffee and milk-based drinks from freshly roasted beans
Opens at 9:00 AMMapo District
Fritz Coffee's Dohwa location in a traditional hanok building, serving their house-roasted beans with signature black cherry notes
Opens at 8:00 AMMapo District
Light-roasting specialty roaster with in-house quality control where baristas hand-sort beans post-roast for maximum clarity
Opens at 11:00 AMMapo District
Compact basement cafe offering bean selection including fruity Pluto and balanced Cosmic blends with quality espresso execution
Opens at 12:00 PMMapo District
Mapo-gu café specializing in Einspänner, the classic Viennese espresso topped with whipped cream, served in a spacious two-level setting
Opens at 11:00 AMMapo District
Small-batch roastery pouring microlots from Lost Origin with both espresso and pour over options in an unassuming Mapo space
Opens at 12:00 PMMapo District
In-house roastery in Hongdae offering single origin pour over and drip coffee alongside their signature Mont Blanc cake
Opens at 12:00 PMMapo District
Minimalist Australian-inspired cafe in Yeonnam-dong serving smooth espresso and matcha in a quiet, hotel lounge-like setting
Opens at 8:00 AMMapo District
Intimate Hapjeong drip coffee specialist showcasing meticulous hand-pour technique and exceptional single-origin selections
Opens at 11:00 AMMapo District
Mapo neighborhood café featuring carefully crafted espresso drinks with signature cream topping and specialty matcha program
Opens at 8:30 AMMapo District
Serious coffee craft in Sangsu featuring meticulous pour over preparations, cold brew, and batch brew with a focused approach
Opens at 9:30 AMMapo District
Mapo neighborhood staple known for Ethiopian pour overs and charcoal-roasted coffee served by attentive baristas
Opens at 9:00 AMMapo District
Award-winning Hongdae coffee bar where you choose your roast for every drink, featuring skilled baristas and a distinctive 1950s-inspired atmosphere
Opens at 9:00 AMMapo District
In-house roastery in Mapo-gu offering choice of espresso roasts and barista-prepared drip coffee with visible roasting operations
Opens at 10:00 AMMapo District
Multi-floor roastery serving single-origin offerings like Indian Araku naturals with house-roasted beans and specialty focus
Opens at 8:00 AMMapo District
Oakland-born specialty roaster's Hongdae outpost tucked inside a hotel lobby, serving their signature single-origin coffees
Opens at 7:30 AMMapo District
In-house roaster with multiple Seoul locations, serving their own beans in a charming renovated hanok space tucked away in Yeonnam-dong
Opens at 9:00 AMMapo District
Specialty coffee in Mapo-gu.
Opens at 10:00 AMMapo District
Thoughtfully curated Mapo-gu spot with meticulous milk technique and a barista deeply committed to coffee education and flavor
Opens at 11:00 AMMapo District
Championship roaster-café with 2015 WCRC finalist credentials, in-house roasting visible from the café, and educational approach
Opens at 10:00 AMMapo District
Minimalist Mapo-gu cafe near Seongmisan Forest Park with refined espresso program and house signature blends
Opens at 9:00 AMMapo District
Oakland-born specialty pioneer's Yeonnam outpost overlooking Seongmisan park, serving single-origin options and signature waffles
Opens at 9:00 AMMapo District
Community-focused specialty roaster and café building exceptional coffee connections across Seoul's thriving scene
Opens at 10:00 AMMapo District
Oslo's iconic specialty roaster and vintage furniture shop brings Norwegian coffee culture to Hongdae with expertly pulled espresso and cocktails
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