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
Tucked away in a side street of what we like to call the ‘hipster triangle’ – the area just South of Itaewon-daero, East of the Cheil building, stuffed with selfie-friendly places – we went to check out a gallery/cafe: Kontemporary1. Naver maps link: Kontemporary1 서울 용산구 이태원로54길 48 Google maps: Exhibitions change, and we visited… Read More Kontemporary1 / Malic Coffee – caffeinated gallery
When we first stumbled upon this design gem in the back alleys of Itaewon, it was still under construction. But a few weeks ago they finally opened: aperson coffee roasters. Naver maps link: 어펄슨 Google maps: The cafe is thoughtfully designed. Minimalist, no clutter anywhere – not even on the compact menu. Smooth surfaces and… Read More aperson coffee roasters – slick design in Itaewon back alleys
In Hannam, we stopped by a relatively new brunch spot to see what their coffee game was up to: Underyard. Naver maps link: 언더야드 한남동 Google maps: To be transparent, this place is not primarily about coffee, but about toasts, avocados and anything brunch. So the fact that Underyard serves pour-over coffee at all is… Read More Underyard Hannam – brunch, and some coffee
A hybrid based on a store in Hongdae and one in Berlin, this member of the Seoul coffee scene is certainly setting expectations high: Bonanza / MTL Coffee in Itaewon, located near by the Leeum Museum in short distance to Itaewon-daero. Naver maps link: Bonanza Coffee Google maps: The place has a great design, with a… Read More Bonanza Coffee – great design, ok coffee