βοΈ 30+ Unique Cafes in Seoul, South Korea π°π·
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βοΈ 30+ Unique Cafes in Seoul, South Korea π°π·
Storm on the Horizon
When it comes to cities with the best cafe culture, I think Seoul takes the cake.
Explore over 30 of the most Instagram-worthy cafes in Seoul with this guide to unique cafes.
CONTENTS:
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USEFUL INSIGHTS
Before you start cafe-hopping in Seoul, there are some things you should know (tipping culture, cafe etiquette in South Korea, opening times and more).
βοΈ ORGANISED BY NEIGHBOURHOOD
There are almost 100,000 cafes in Seoul -- so, it goes without saying: This isn't a masterlist. Instead, it's a curated collection.
I've included a handful of cafes in:
- Yeonnam-dong | μ°λ¨λ
- Hongdae | νλ
- Yongsan | μ©μ°
- Gangnam | κ°λ¨
- Seongsu | μ±μ
- Ikseon-dong | μ΅μ λ
- Anguk | μκ΅
- 1 cafe near Gyeongbok Palace (Sagan-dong | μ¬κ°λ)
π«‘ HONEST OPINIONS
Life's too short for bad cake and coffee. While these are all beautiful, I've included my π«‘ honest foodie experience too, so you can make informed decisions about whether to go or not.
π± VEGAN OPTIONS
They're very limited, folks - but when I've found vegan cafes in Seoul (or vegan options), I've include a note with a little π± plant emoji.
πΊοΈ INTERACTIVE MAP
π Google maps doesn't work well in Seoul but not to worry: I've included Naver Map links for every cafe on the list.
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βοΈ π€ From one cafe lover to another, I hope this is useful! π€
π’ This Seoul cafe guide will be regularly updated so, be sure to save it and follow @StormOnTheHorizon (everywhereπ² for updates).
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Useful tips
Before you take to the streets of South Korea's capital city for cafe hopping, here's what you need to know:
Cafe hours
Most cafes in South Korea βοΈ open after 10h00 (with some opening as late as 12h00). But they stay open later too. Cafes in Seoul often remain open π as late as 22h00 or 23h00.Β
Waiting times β°
Popular cafes get busy (really, really busy). I've heard stories (let's call them nightmares) of friends waiting over an hour for a table.Β
There's no secret to avoiding all the queues but I've never waited more than 25 minutes.Β Here are 4Β tips to avoid queues at Seoul coffee shops.Β
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Storm on the Horizon
π€ If we're travelling together, you should know what I'm like. For starters, we're *never* going camping.
Instead, let's explore hidden gems, unique cafes, cultural sites and wander through the streets of a new destination β trying to find interesting experiences and the foodie spots locals love.
What kind of traveller are you?
Must-see tourist attractions are always on my itinerary too (because who doesn't love seeing postcards come to life?). And I'm always in search of the best croissant a city has to offer.
Hey, I'm Storm. I was born in Cape Town, South Africa πΏπ¦ and moved to the UK at 22. π¬π§ When I'm not exploring London, I'm travelling in Europe and South Korea. π°π·
WHAT I CREATE GUIDES/ BLOG & VLOG ABOUT:
π¨ Where to stay
π What to see and do (+ how to get there πΊ)
π± Vegetarian (and sometimes vegan) foodie recommendations
π° More cafes than you'd think possible
and how much is all πΈ costs.
I hope these guides are useful and that they help you plan the perfect trip. π
Now, enough about me.
If you'd like to tell me (what kind of traveller are you?), I'm all ears.
Say hello @StormOnTheHorizon (on the usual suspects: IG, YT, TikTok) or mail me: hello@stormonthehorizon.com.
What's included
Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
32 places
32 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
1 link
1 link from the creator to go even deeper with more info
DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Seoul, South Korea
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