Curated city guide
Seoul's café culture is one of the most vibrant and design-forward in the world.
1층, 케이스퀘어시티 다동, 24 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Systematic roasting and quality control, spanning nutty chocolate-led Jungle espresso, fruit-forward Mary Jane and seasonal single origins.
19 Mangwon-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Traceable specialty coffee roasted in-house as single origins and carefully developed blends.
179 Hangang-daero, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
Traceable specialty coffees roasted in-house since 2021, with cupping, hand sorting, moisture and density checks after roasting.
South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Yeonnam-ro, 71 1 층
Traceable specialty coffees roasted in-house since 2021, with cupping, hand sorting, moisture and density checks after roasting.
South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Tojeong-ro 5-gil, 10 1층,2층
As one of Seoul’s definitive roasters, they offer a sophisticated drip menu alongside complex espresso profiles. The program is complemented by a refined bakery selection featuring citrus-infused carrot cakes and…
12 Wonhyo-ro 89-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
Italian espresso and rotating specialty siphon coffee.
2 Tojeong-ro 9-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
The coffee program revolves around their 'Guide' monthly curation, featuring house-roasted signature blends like Black Suit alongside seasonal single-origins available as pour-over or espresso. They provide detailed…
42 Gwangseong-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
A serious roastery-cafe focusing on clean-tasting single-origin filter coffees and balanced espresso blends roasted in-house. Their program emphasizes technical consistency, often featuring seasonal beans with distinct…
315-27 Seongsu-dong 2(i)-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
In-house roasting, carefully sourced single origins and precise Melitta-style filter brewing.
South Korea, Seoul, Seongdong-gu, Ttukseom-ro, 413 1층
Small-batch house roasting, carefully brewed single-origin filter and approachable espresso service.
23 Eonju-ro 167-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Espresso and filter coffee shaped around sensory clarity, expressive blends and competition-informed preparation.
9 Achasan-ro 1-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Expressive house-roasted filters with restrained, balanced Australian-influenced espresso and milk drinks.
136 B1 Sejong-daero, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Founded by local industry veterans, the program emphasizes precise manual brewing and high-scoring microlots, such as Panama Savage and Colombia La Esperanza. Their signature drinks often feature balanced, layered…
24 Noksapyeong-daero 26ga-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
Espresso-forward house blends and milk coffee.
157 Eulji-ro, Sallim-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Profile-led house blends for espresso and milk drinks, alongside brewed coffee.
132 Changuimun-ro, 부암동 Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
A pioneer of the city's specialty movement, the program centers on an exhaustive catalog of single-origin beans roasted to emphasize body and sweetness rather than bright acidity. They utilize a distinct…
56 Baekjegobun-ro 17-gil, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea
Producer relationships, specialty green coffee, in-house roasting and practical coffee education.
South Korea, Seoul, Yeongdeungpo District, Yangpyeong-ro 28da-gil, 3 1층
Specialty roasting and uncommon single origins, including high-value lots, served across filter and espresso.
16-6 Samil-daero 12-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Standing on the site of a Joseon-era medical clinic, this shop specializes in manual pour-overs using beans roasted over charcoal, delivering a distinctively deep and smoky profile. The program is specifically paired…
74 Myeongdong-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Coffee Libre is a foundational pillar of Korean specialty coffee, known for its "Mask" branding and aggressive direct-trade program. Their Myeongdong outpost emphasizes seasonal single-origin filter coffees and…
20-5 Seongmisan-ro 32-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
As one of Korea's specialty pioneers, Libre focuses on transparently sourced single-origins and high-impact blends. Their program excels in both meticulous hand-drip and high-pressure espresso, often featuring rare…
23-12 Olympic-ro 48-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Consistent in-house roasting, origin relationships, auction lots, blends and rotating single origins.
70 Seongmisan-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Seasonally sourced coffees, precise medium roasting, house blends, filter coffee and espresso.
35-12 Seongsuil-ro 4-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Sweet, balanced house blends and seasonal single origins served as filter and espresso.
9 Poeun-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Origin-expressive single origins, Gesha lots and developed blends roasted for clarity and sweetness.
71-15 Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Single-origin coffee roasted on a 5 kg Probat, with frequent Ethiopian selections and close attention to producers.
72 Bangullae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Elite guest roasters, single-origin filter and espresso.
68 Huam-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
Globally sourced single origins and balanced espresso blends roasted in-house.
South Korea, Seoul, Jung District, Cheonggu-ro 22-gil, 36 코너집 애락 1층
Monthly rotating specialty coffees, hand-brew service and carefully balanced espresso-and-milk drinks.
77 Mugyo-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
A technical roastery program that excels in high-efficiency service, offering a structured menu of clean-profile house blends alongside a dedicated filter bar for seasonal single-origins.
South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Yulgok-ro, 83 1층 아라리오뮤지엄
A world-class roasting program focused on direct-trade sourcing and diverse roast profiles, ranging from fruity Gesha pour-overs to rich, melon-noted dark roasts like 'Old Dog'. The menu balances technical filter…
4층, 무신사 푸드가든, 62 Seongsui-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Fuglen espresso, hand brew and Oslo-roasted retail beans.
43 Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Nordic-light single origins, filter and espresso roasted by Fuglen.
104 Nuha-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Approachable specialty roasting centered on smooth texture, honest flavor and balance, with beans roasted at the Seochon shop.
10 Seongsuil-ro 11-gil, Seongsu-dong 1(il)-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Systematic roast quality control through continuous cupping and extraction tests, targeting balanced cups with clear sweetness.
22 Hannam-daero 27ga-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
A multi-roaster showcase featuring a vast rotation of guest beans and house roasts, frequently prepared via immersion drippers. Their beverage program is headlined by a premium matcha latte and highly-regarded…
238-43 Bogwang-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
Hell Cafe specializes in high-concentration extractions, most notably the 'Hell Latte' and cappuccinos poured table-side to be consumed immediately at peak texture. Their filter program utilizes traditional Nel-drip…
South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, Ichon-ro, 248 한강맨션 31동 208호
Fire-roasted dark blends, cloth-filter Hell Drip, espresso and the tableside-finished Classic Cappuccino.
South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, Itaewon-dong, 127-11 2층
Single-origin filter coffee and espresso blends from a specialty roaster with competition pedigree and direct green sourcing.
64 Dongil-ro 186-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Approachable light roasting, in-house coffee production and a straightforward flavor-first menu.
1층, 아이덴티티커피랩, 139 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, 서울, South Korea
Clean, clear single origins and signature blends supported by a dedicated roasting center and Mapo showroom.
300 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea
Traceably sourced Intelligentsia coffees served as espresso and brewed coffee in a large mall coffeebar.
63 Sogong-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Direct-trade lots, Black Cat espresso, seasonal coffees and AeroPress.
34 Jahamun-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Traceably sourced single origins, Black Cat espresso and coffee brewed to order by AeroPress or manual-lever espresso.
South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Yonggang-dong, 494 18번지 1층
Carefully sourced single origins and house blends roasted next door, served as precision filter coffee, espresso and flat whites.
South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, Imjeong-ro 11-gil, 4 1층
Nordic-style specialty filter coffee exclusively sourced from Frukt.
300 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea
The coffee program focuses on classic espresso-based drinks designed to cut through the richness of their signature cream-filled donuts, alongside seasonal milk-based specialty lattes.
102동109호, 40 Baekbeom-ro 99-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
Kyoto-roasted specialty coffee served as filter and espresso.
58 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Manual-lever Italian-style espresso built around proprietary blends, strict roasting control and a broad menu of short drinks.
16-7 Dasan-ro 8-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Authentic, aroma-forward espresso with balanced body and flavor, served in a concise standing-bar format.
South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Jandari-ro 7an-gil, 18 1층
Rare and high-end coffees, particularly Gesha, presented through filter, espresso and iced-coffee service.
5 Ttukseom-ro 1na-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Specialty roasting across single origins and four distinct house blends, from bright and balanced to dark and weighty.
South Korea, Seoul, Seongdong-gu, Yeonmujang 3-gil, 6 지하1층, 1층, 2층
Small-batch roasting across light and dark single origins, blends, espresso and hand-brewed filter.
5 Songjeong 6-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Specialty roasting across single origins and four distinct house blends, from bright and balanced to dark and weighty.
South Korea, Seoul, Seodaemun-gu, 연희동 433-8
Specialty roasting across single origins and four distinct house blends, from bright and balanced to dark and weighty.
South Korea, Seoul, Gangnam District, Nonhyeon-ro, 508, GS TOWER, 2층 로비 로우키
Specialty roasting across single origins and four distinct house blends, from bright and balanced to dark and weighty.
192-2 Ssangnim-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
A roastery-led program that emphasizes clean filter extractions alongside creative signature drinks like the Tiramisu Latte. Uniquely, they offer a curated snack menu featuring items like Taiwanese sausage hot dogs and…
29 Yeonhui-ro 11-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
A veteran roastery focusing on technical precision and sourcing, offering a streamlined menu of house blends and rotating single-origin filter coffees. They are particularly regarded for their milk-based espresso…
43 Seoulsup-gil, Seongsu-dong 1(il)-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
A roastery-led program focused on exceptionally clean flavor profiles, specializing in single-origin beans like Red Bourbon and Ethiopian varieties prepared via meticulous hand-drip and espresso methods. Coffee is…
South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, Hannam-daero 27ga-gil, 26 1층
Approachable house blends and espresso-based milk coffee, including the Hanabi and Aki blends.
49 Nonhyeon-ro 159-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Australian-influenced roasting and approachable specialty blends, led by balanced chocolate-and-nut-forward house coffee.
21 Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
A pioneer in Seoul's specialty scene, Namusairo focuses on light-roasted single origins with an extensive manual brew menu alongside a signature Amaretto Latte featuring almond and cherry notes. They offer…
37 Sowol-ro 2-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
In-house roasted single origins and blends prepared as filter or espresso, with a rotating retail-bean program.
109 Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
A dedicated filter-led program featuring seasonal single-origins and house blends like 'Prologue.' The experience is built around focused consumption, providing stationery and dedicated desk setups alongside…
10 Wangsimni-ro 16ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
House-roasted single origins, unusually deep espresso choice and technique-led filter brewing.
South Korea, Seoul, Gwangjin District, Jayang-dong, 13-3 1층
Single-origin filter coffee, in-house roasting and rotating lots selected for clearly differentiated aroma and flavor.
31 Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Rare Panamanian coffees and Geisha lots, with staff-guided hand drip designed to foreground aroma and provenance.
South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Seongsan-dong, 609-12 스몰로우 1층 2호
Small-batch in-house roasting and Origami hand brew, with bean-specific recipes, aroma displays and no espresso-machine menu.
South Korea, Seoul, Gangnam District, Apgujeong-ro, 343 갤러리아 명품관WEST 고메 494
Internationally sourced specialty coffees selected, roasted and brewed with a coffee-first approach.
South Korea, Seoul, Songpa District, Olympic-ro 35-gil, 112 장미상가 B동 지하1층 2-2호
House-roasted espresso, short milk drinks and seasonal coffee variations in a small counter-focused bar.
South Korea, Seoul, Songpa District, Saemal-ro 10-gil, 22 1층
Charcoal-roasted single origins, filter brewing and espresso at the production workshop.
4 Songi-ro 2-gil, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea
Dark-developed house roasts, espresso and concentrated coffee variations from a Songpa roaster founded in 2015.
41 Bongeunsa-ro 68-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Directly selected green coffee, in-house roasting, rotating single origins and blends tuned for sweetness, texture and a clean cup.
73 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Light-roasted, fully traceable single-origin coffees from THE BARN's Berlin roastery, selected at 86 points or higher for clean, terroir-led cups.
18-7 Hangang-daero 7-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
Origin-led in-house roasting for clean filter coffee and espresso.
와우산로29다길, 11-1 지1층, 마포구 서울특별시 South Korea
Rare single-origin pour-over and espresso, precision light roasting and house blends.
South Korea, Seoul, Jung District, Myeongdong 3-gil, 17 충일빌딩 2층
A dedicated roastery-cafe focusing on technical clarity, offering distinct house blends like the light 'Myeongdong' roast. The program is particularly noted for its milk-to-coffee ratios and high-quality decaf options…
South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, Wonhyo-ro 48-gil, 7 Right site, 1F
Sweet, balanced single origins roasted in-house on an Easyster drum roaster.