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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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Gangnam District
In-house roastery in Gangnam crafting their own beans with both indoor and outdoor seating for a proper coffee experience.
Opens at 9:00 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 AMLay Bricks Coffee Roasters
Gangnam District
Chic Gangnam roastery near Garosugil serving their own roasted beans with extended hours until 11pm for late-night coffee sessions
Opens at 11:00 AMEOE seoul
Jongno District
Minimalist two-floor cafe in Bukchon serving house-roasted EOE coffee alongside innovative tea-forward drinks and sorbets
Opens at 11:00 AMMarch Coffee Roasters
Yeongdeungpo District
Competition-winning baristas serve their signature Peach Quartz latte alongside quality espresso in this Yeongdeungpo roastery and cafe
Opens at 10:00 AMBirch Coffee
Yongsan District
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 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Gangnam District
In-house roastery in Gangnam crafting their own beans with both indoor and outdoor seating for a proper coffee experience.
Opens at 9:00 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 AMLay Bricks Coffee Roasters
Gangnam District
Chic Gangnam roastery near Garosugil serving their own roasted beans with extended hours until 11pm for late-night coffee sessions
Opens at 11:00 AMEOE seoul
Jongno District
Minimalist two-floor cafe in Bukchon serving house-roasted EOE coffee alongside innovative tea-forward drinks and sorbets
Opens at 11:00 AMMarch Coffee Roasters
Yeongdeungpo District
Competition-winning baristas serve their signature Peach Quartz latte alongside quality espresso in this Yeongdeungpo roastery and cafe
Opens at 10:00 AMBirch Coffee
Yongsan District
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 AMEspresso Focused
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Gangnam District
In-house roastery in Gangnam crafting their own beans with both indoor and outdoor seating for a proper coffee experience.
Opens at 9:00 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 AMLay Bricks Coffee Roasters
Gangnam District
Chic Gangnam roastery near Garosugil serving their own roasted beans with extended hours until 11pm for late-night coffee sessions
Opens at 11:00 AMEOE seoul
Jongno District
Minimalist two-floor cafe in Bukchon serving house-roasted EOE coffee alongside innovative tea-forward drinks and sorbets
Opens at 11:00 AMMarch Coffee Roasters
Yeongdeungpo District
Competition-winning baristas serve their signature Peach Quartz latte alongside quality espresso in this Yeongdeungpo roastery and cafe
Opens at 10:00 AMBirch Coffee
Yongsan District
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 AMCafés with Food
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Gangnam District
Chic Gangnam roastery near Garosugil serving their own roasted beans with extended hours until 11pm for late-night coffee sessions
Opens at 11:00 AMEOE seoul
Jongno District
Minimalist two-floor cafe in Bukchon serving house-roasted EOE coffee alongside innovative tea-forward drinks and sorbets
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
Opens at 8:30 AMOuvert Seoul
Mapo District
Mapo-gu neighborhood cafe serving milk-based espresso with attention to fundamentals and free Americano refills
Opens at 10:00 AMBlue Bottle Apgujeong Cafe
Gangnam District
Oakland-born specialty pioneer's Gangnam outpost inside the Andaz building, featuring two-level industrial-minimalist design and manual brew options
Opens at 8:00 AMDaily Routine Coffee
Yongsan District
In-house roastery tucked in a Yongsan alleyway, serving filter coffee and creative signature drinks with oat milk available
Opens at 11:00 AMFrequently Asked Questions
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