For solo moments, journaling, or light pre-treatment focus.

• Aficionado Coffee – Located near Lotte World in Jamsil, offering excellent espresso, drip coffee, and an affordable breakfast set.

• Rewire Coffee – A critics’ favorite in Chungmuro, known for smooth espresso and lactose-free milk options.

• Clarimento – A minimalist espresso bar loved by coffee connoisseurs in Seoul.

• Fritz Coffee Company – Beloved local chain with specialty brews and pastries.

Beautiful interiors, dreamy desserts, and high-vibe backdrops.

• Cafe Onion Anguk – Trendy hanok conversion in Anguk, known for bakery fare and warm lighting.

• Stylenanda Pink Pool Cafe – A bubblegum-pink oasis in Myeongdong with fun desserts and décor.

• Zapangi – Hidden in Mangwon behind a pink vending machine, famous for tin-can cakes and quirky charm.

• Ver’s Garden Cafe – Flower-filled café and studio in Yeonnam, blooming with ambiance.

• Midnight in Seoul – Neon-lit, cereal-themed décor and energetic feels in Gangnam.

• Appi Forest Cafe – A serene, plant-filled gem tucked away in Ikseon-dong.

For nostalgic ambiance and old-school charm.

• Hakrim Dabang – A retro café dating back to 1956 in Daehangno, serving timeless coffee and cream-cheese cake.

Local hotspots in trendy, creative neighborhoods.

• Raw Coffee Stand – Minimalist kiosk by Seoul Forest offering small-batch brews.

• Daelim Changgo Gallery CO:LUMN – Industrial-style gallery café with artful space and wide-open ceilings.