Cafe Highwaist: Iksondong

Smack bang in the middle of Jongro’s ajjushi territory, is Ikseondong. The area is known for its tiny alleyways filled with Hanoks...

Jun 6, 2021

Sandy Beach: Hongdae

On the border between Hongdae and Seogyo you will find a large grey multi-story building with a courtyard. This is the café and bakehouse...

May 15, 2021

Aussie Hill: Hangangjin

After not being able to visit my home country for more than two years (thanks 'rona), I was craving a little taste Australia. So I took...

Feb 13, 2021

Fritz Coffee: Wonseo

In between the two main palaces of Seoul, on the Changdeokgung Palace side, is Fritz Coffee. This Wonseo branch, is one of three around...

Nov 28, 2020

MTL Hannam: Hangangjin

Once again on the Hyatt Hotel side of Hangagjin, I find myself reviewing a café that I have been to before. However MTL Hananm is not...

Oct 25, 2020

Almost Home CAFE: Gyeongridan

If you get off at Noksapyeong station and follow the street away from Itaewon, will find yourself on Gyeongridan-gil. The street and it’s...

Oct 19, 2020

Plouf: Yeonnam-dong

In what was once Hongdae’s quieter cousin, Yeonnam-dong, even despite corona, the neighbourhood is a hot spot for dates with cafes and...

Oct 11, 2020

Bean Brothers: hapjeong

Down the quiet streets of Hapjeong, on your way to the Han River and past the power plant, you will be greeted with the large industrial...

Oct 5, 2020

Apartment Kiroon: Dongguk Univ.

In a somewhat strange location, down a small side street near Dongguk University station and in what looks like small business complex,...

Sep 29, 2020

Conhas: Hapjeong

From first glance, Conhas looks like a western style house. And that’s what it is, at least it was. The café, in Hapjeong was converted...

Aug 17, 2020

Inthemass: Majang-dong

In The Mass is in the middle of nowhere, which is fitting for an industrial style cafe. It's a large open warehouse style cafe, that has...

May 17, 2020

Cafe Lightness: Yeonnam-dong

Walking up past the main area of Hongdae's quieter cousin, Yeonnamdong, you will find Cafe Lightness. For me, one of the main pulling...

May 16, 2020