Anthracite Coffee Hapjeong ★ 4.6
Anthracite converted a 1970s shoe factory on the Hapjeong waterway into Seoul's most atmospheric specialty cafe with single-origin pour-overs.
Signature drink: Single-origin pour-over
NeighbourhoodHongdae and Yeonnam
HoursDaily 11:00-21:00
Signature drinkWaffles with fresh fruit ade
Location
Address: B1-121 Seogyo Prugio Shopping Mall, 10 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Also in Hongdae and Yeonnam
Fritz Coffee Company (Dohwa) ★ 4.7
Fritz Coffee Company in Dohwa is the roaster that reshaped Seoul's specialty coffee culture, serving own-roasted single-origins in a converted factory.
Signature drink: Fritz house espresso blend
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Anthracite Coffee Hapjeong ★ 4.6
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Signature drink: Single-origin pour-over
Cafe Layered Anguk ★ 4.4
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Signature drink: Earl grey latte with plain scone
Fritz Coffee Company (Dohwa) ★ 4.7
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Signature drink: Fritz house espresso blend
gml Coffee Hannam ★ 4.6
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Signature drink: Filter pour-over from rotating single-origin board
Cafe Onion Seongsu ★ 4.4
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Signature drink: Vanilla latte
Tea Therapy ★ 4.3
Tea Therapy is the most design-conscious teahouse on the Insadong strip, selling hand-blended teas named after Korean folklore characters in ceramic.
Signature drink: Korean dokkaebi blend (rooibos, citrus peel, chrysanthemum)