Moritzplatz: Hongdae

Back at the beginning of summer, my friend and I took a walk in the scorching afternoon sun in the area between Hongdae and Sinchon....

Sep 22, 2021

Fangsuojeong: Hapjeong

In the back streets of Hapjeong, tucked in between a residential area, you will come across the building of Fangsuojeong. This small cafe...

Dec 31, 2020

Café Sanrae: Gangbuk-gu

If you take the subway to the end of the Ui-Sinseol Line, you’ll be at the most northern part of Seoul. Though technically in Seoul,...

Nov 9, 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

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

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

Grotto Coffee: Gongdeok

Down a small alleyway, behind Gongdeok’s high rises is where you will find the rock façade of Grotto Coffee. And even before you enter...

Aug 25, 2020

Vision Stroll: Mangwon

Not far from the Mangwon market is where you can find Vision Stroll. The relatively new café is one of the most popular these days. I...

Aug 4, 2020

Capet: Mangwon

I should start this post by saying that Capet is another one of my personal favourite cafes. In the quiet but now trendy neighbourhood of...

Aug 4, 2020

Komune: Hangangjin

On the Grand Hyatt Hotel side of Hangangjin, the side less known for cafes, is where you will see the white and stainless-steel exterior...

Jun 28, 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

Pouring Out: Yeonhui-dong

Just above Yeonnamdong, in a quiet neighbourhood called Yeonhuidong, you can find one of my personal favourite cafes. Pouring Out is a...

May 17, 2020