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Tellers 9.5
Gangnam
A premium rooftop cafe located on the 19th floor in Gangnam's Sinsa-dong area. Tellers 9.5 offers stunning panoramic views of both the city skyline and the Han River, making it one of Seoul's most spectacular vantage points. The modern, sophisticated atmosphere is perfect for special occasions or romantic evenings.
HBC (Haebangchon) Gastro Alley
Itaewon
A foodie paradise with international restaurants, craft beer bars, and cozy wine spots on the slopes of Namsan.
Yeonnam-dong
Hongdae
A trendy neighborhood next to Hongdae known for its cozy cafes, indie bookstores, and the beautiful Gyeongui Line Forest Park.
ZakiLove — Vinyl LP Cafe in Huam-dong
yongsan
Hidden on the second floor of a building in the emerging Huam-dong neighborhood near Seoul Station, ZakiLove is a soulful vinyl record cafe where the owner personally curates and spins records on a turntable throughout the day. The intimate, industrial-style space fills with the warm sounds of jazz, soul, and carefully chosen vinyl — creating an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Seoul.
Roving Coffee (로잉커피바)
mapo
A specialty coffee shop in Mangwon-dong that offers a cozy, work-friendly atmosphere. Roving Coffee is the second location of the popular Roving Coffee brand, featuring quality espresso drinks, pour-over coffee, and freshly baked goods. The cafe provides comfortable seating with tables suitable for laptop work, making it popular among remote workers and students.
Cafe Comma Hapjeong
Hongdae
Cafe Comma Hapjeong is a multi-story book cafe operated by Literary Town Publishing Company (문학동네), creating a unique literary haven in the vibrant Hongdae-Hapjeong area. Spanning 6 floors including a basement, this expansive cultural space combines a carefully curated bookstore with a cafe, workspace, and exhibition areas. The highlight is the rooftop terrace on the 6th floor, offering panoramic views of the neighborhood. The quiet and clean environment makes it an excellent spot for reading, working on your laptop, or simply enjoying a peaceful coffee break. With its vast collection of books and comfortable seating, Cafe Comma has become a beloved destination for book lovers and digital nomads alike.
whyden coffee seongsu
Seongsu
Experience the pinnacle of Seoul's third wave coffee culture at whyden coffee seongsu, where precision, passion, and quality converge in every cup. This specialty coffee destination has quickly become a benchmark for excellence in Seoul's competitive coffee scene, renowned for its meticulous approach to bean sourcing and brewing techniques.
Le Montblanc
Itaewon
A whimsical dessert cafe inside Sinheung Market where yarn becomes art—literally. Housed in a converted 20-year-old knitting factory, this charming spot serves Instagram-famous mousse cakes designed to look exactly like balls of yarn and hand-knit sweaters. The earl grey "yarn" cake and mango "sweater" cake are almost too pretty to eat, served across three floors decorated with colorful threads and a rooftop terrace.