It was only a question of time, and we were of course excited to check out the new outlet of Center Coffee in downtown Seoul, right in Myeongdong. Naver maps link: 센터커피 명동점 서울 중구 명동길 89 Google maps: Center Coffee Myeongdong 89 Myeongdong-gil, Jeodong 1(il)-ga Jung-gu, Seoul Long story short, not much pour-over going… Read More Center Coffee Myeongdong – another Clever spot
To open a new cafe in Itaewon is quite a brave undertaking, considering the already high density and the rent craziness of landlords. A fairly new, independent cafe we stumbled on despite it all: Loft 230 (or 230 Slow? Naming is a bit confusing, especially with parallel Instagram accounts..)Naver maps link: 로프트230서울 용산구 이태원로 230Google… Read More Loft 230 – refreshing approach
There is always something new in Seoul, wherever you go. Strolling through the hills of Haebangchon (HBC / 해방촌) we stumbled upon a small cafe worth a visit: up.side coffee. Naver maps link: 업사이드커피 서울 용산구 신흥로5길 70 Google maps: The shop is located on a sunny corner, easy to reach within minutes from the… Read More Up.side coffee – sunny corner sips
Now, this is a place where somebody was very serious about making it big: 인왕산 대충유원지 서촌점 in Northern Seoul. Naver maps link: 인왕산 대충유원지 서울 종로구 필운대로 46 4층 Google maps: A huge – but clean and pretty – block of concrete of a house provides the frame for the cafe. And it is… Read More Daechungpark Seochon – stunning star in the North
In Seoul we see it often that cafes are really going the extra mile to stand out. No wonder, as there are thousands of cafes already and competition is tough. On the back of cryptocurrency craze, a crypto cafe opened near Sinnonhyeon station in Gangnam: decentre. Naver maps link: 디센트레 블록체인카페 서울 강남구 봉은사로 105… Read More decentre blockchain cafe – because it’s a thing