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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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Ouvert Seoul
Mapo District
Mapo-gu neighborhood cafe serving milk-based espresso with attention to fundamentals and free Americano refills
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Malic coffee
Mapo District
Award-winning Hongdae coffee bar where you choose your roast for every drink, featuring skilled baristas and a distinctive 1950s-inspired atmosphere
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow
EL CAFE coffee roasters
Yongsan District
Award-winning roaster ranked among Seoul's top three specialty operations, with 2021 Korean Barista Championship brewing title
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
Blue Bottle Seongsu Cafe
Seongdong District
California specialty coffee pioneer's industrial-chic Seongsu outpost offering Blue Bottle's signature single-origin beans and precise pour over brewing
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Daily Routine Coffee
Yongsan District
In-house roastery tucked in a Yongsan alleyway, serving filter coffee and creative signature drinks with oat milk available
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow
FELT
Mugyo-dong
Seoul specialty chain praised for bright, acidic single origins and well-trained baristas in a spacious Cheonggyecheon setting
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Rewire Coffee
Jung District
Compact Jung District spot featuring Colombian single-origin filter coffee with distinct rum notes and thoughtful espresso blends
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
Doduk&Kyubum
Mapo District
Serious coffee craft in Sangsu featuring meticulous pour over preparations, cold brew, and batch brew with a focused approach
Opens 9:30 AM tomorrowOuvert Seoul
Mapo District
Mapo-gu neighborhood cafe serving milk-based espresso with attention to fundamentals and free Americano refills
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowMalic coffee
Mapo District
Award-winning Hongdae coffee bar where you choose your roast for every drink, featuring skilled baristas and a distinctive 1950s-inspired atmosphere
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowEL CAFE coffee roasters
Yongsan District
Award-winning roaster ranked among Seoul's top three specialty operations, with 2021 Korean Barista Championship brewing title
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowBlue Bottle Seongsu Cafe
Seongdong District
California specialty coffee pioneer's industrial-chic Seongsu outpost offering Blue Bottle's signature single-origin beans and precise pour over brewing
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
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Jung District
Compact Jung District spot featuring Colombian single-origin filter coffee with distinct rum notes and thoughtful espresso blends
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowDoduk&Kyubum
Mapo District
Serious coffee craft in Sangsu featuring meticulous pour over preparations, cold brew, and batch brew with a focused approach
Opens 9:30 AM tomorrowOuvert Seoul
Mapo District
Mapo-gu neighborhood cafe serving milk-based espresso with attention to fundamentals and free Americano refills
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowMalic coffee
Mapo District
Award-winning Hongdae coffee bar where you choose your roast for every drink, featuring skilled baristas and a distinctive 1950s-inspired atmosphere
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowEL CAFE coffee roasters
Yongsan District
Award-winning roaster ranked among Seoul's top three specialty operations, with 2021 Korean Barista Championship brewing title
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowBlue Bottle Seongsu Cafe
Seongdong District
California specialty coffee pioneer's industrial-chic Seongsu outpost offering Blue Bottle's signature single-origin beans and precise pour over brewing
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
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Jung District
Compact Jung District spot featuring Colombian single-origin filter coffee with distinct rum notes and thoughtful espresso blends
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowOuvert Seoul
Mapo District
Mapo-gu neighborhood cafe serving milk-based espresso with attention to fundamentals and free Americano refills
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowMalic coffee
Mapo District
Award-winning Hongdae coffee bar where you choose your roast for every drink, featuring skilled baristas and a distinctive 1950s-inspired atmosphere
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowEL CAFE coffee roasters
Yongsan District
Award-winning roaster ranked among Seoul's top three specialty operations, with 2021 Korean Barista Championship brewing title
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowBlue Bottle Seongsu Cafe
Seongdong District
California specialty coffee pioneer's industrial-chic Seongsu outpost offering Blue Bottle's signature single-origin beans and precise pour over brewing
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowDaily Routine Coffee
Yongsan District
In-house roastery tucked in a Yongsan alleyway, serving filter coffee and creative signature drinks with oat milk available
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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