Cafe Recommendations by Bukchon Hanok Village | Samcheong-dong Cafe Guide
Cafes in Samcheongdong that Korean people love! You need to check these out after your visit to Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon and Samcheong-dong are well-known because of the Bukchon Hanok Village. You can see and feel a lot of Korea's traditions here, which is why its so popular! Here is a guide to 12 of the best cafes here in Samcheong-dong!
London Bagel Museum
London Bagel Museum has become super popular these days in Korea! It's a cafe that specializes in bagels and is known for having a variety of delicious bagels. It got so popular on social media that even on weekdays, you have to wait in line to get in!
As soon as you enter, you can feel that the interior has a heavy Western influence. It really felt like I was in London!
The most popular menu item was the Potato Cheese Bagel (5,500 KRW), which was soft and had a potato paste inside that was delicious and not overly sweet. Another signature menu item was Brick Rain (6,800 KRW), which was overflowing with the perfect combination of cream cheese and honey. If you're looking to enjoy authentic London-style bagels, definitely come visit London Bagel Museum!
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Address: 20 Bukchon-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 종로구 북촌로 4길 20)
Hours: Every Day 8:00-18:00
Location Details: About a 5-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 2
Price: Americano (5,000 KRW) / Flat White (6,000 KRW)
Cafe Layered (카페 레이어드)
Cafe Layered is a dessert cafe that experienced a remarkable surge in popularity when it first opened and continues to be a beloved destination for both locals and tourists. With its charming English-style decor and visually appealing array of desserts showcased on the counters, the cafe is a treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds.
The plain scone and Victoria cake are among the most popular menu items at the cafe. If you opt for the plain scone, you have the option to add strawberry jam on the side, enhancing its flavor when spread over the scone.
The mix of English-style charm and traditional Korean hanok is a combination that surprisingly works well together. Check out the cafe and make sure to get the Creatrip Pass for a free drink and a chance to cut in front of the line if there is one!
Read an in-depth review of Cafe Layered in the link below!
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Cafe Layered Anguk
Hours: Mon - Fri 08:00-22:00
Sat - Sun, Holidays 10:00-22:00
Address: 2-3 Bukchon-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 종로구 북촌로2길 2-3
Artist Bakery (아티스트 베이커리)
Artist Bakery is the latest trendy cafe launched by the creators of London Bagel Museum and Cafe Layered. This bakery cafe is renowned for its specialty in salt bread—a buttery, savory Japanese pastry—and baguettes. Having opened earlier this year, Artist Bakery has quickly become a hotspot, with long lines of people eager to sample its baked goods.
Salt bread was a major trend last year, but introducing flavored versions of this snack is a relatively new concept. Artist Bakery excels at creating both traditional salt bread and baguettes, offering a unique twist on these favorites. Moreover, the bakery's ambiance adds to its appeal, making it a must-visit destination.
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Address: 167 Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울시 종로구 안국동 167
Hours: 8:00 - 20:00
Location Details: Right by Anguk Station Exit 1
Green Mile Coffee (그린마일커피 북촌점)
Green Mile Coffee is famous for its view of the Hanok Village on social media. The first floor has a simple counter where you can order, and for seating, you can head up to the second floor.
The most popular part of this cafe is the rooftop on the 3rd floor. The view of the Hanok Village you can get from here is amazing!
One of their popular dessert menu items is the Handmade Tiramisu (8,000 KRW), which has a rich, sweet cream that pairs well with the slightly bitter bread. When ordering coffee, you can choose between beans that have a more sour taste or beans that have a strong flavor. If you're not a fan of coffee, you can also order soda or tea!
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Address: 1F 64 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 종로구 북촌로 64 1층)
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00 / Sat 10:00-20:00 / Sun 10:00-19:00 (Last order 30 minutes before closing)
Location Details: About a 10-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 2
Price: Apple Berry Soda (6,000 KRW) / Green Mile Latte (6,000 KRW)
Cha-teul (차 마시는 뜰)
Here at Cha-teul, you can enjoy authentic traditional Korean tea. The cafe building is actually a Hanok, so it is the perfect cafe for those who enjoy traditional-style Korean buildings!
The cafe is a square-shaped Hanok with a beautiful yard in the middle. You can also sit outside on the terrace while you enjoy your snacks and tea (it might be too cold during the winter though)!
There are 10 types of traditional Korean tea, 6 types of traditional Chinese tea, and 3 types of coffee available to order. If you order traditional tea, the workers will explain how to drink it in detail so you can enjoy the tea properly! In addition to traditional tea, Cha-teul also has traditional sweets and desserts you can try. It's the best way to experience Korea's traditions!
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Address: 26 Bukchon-ro 11na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 종로구 북천로 11나길 26)
Hours: Weekdays 12:00-21:00 / Weekends 11:00-21:00 (Closed Mondays)
Location Details: About a 15-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 1
Price: Traditional Green Tea (우전차) 13,000 KRW / Flower Iced Tea (꽃얼음차) 8,000 KRW / Cha-teul Sticky Rice Cake (차뜰찹쌀떡) 7,000 KRW
Osulloc Tea House Bukchon (오설록 티하우스 북촌)
Osulloc Tea House is a very well-known tea cafe that originated in Jeju. This branch of Osulloc Tea House opened in 2021 and has a modern interior that was modeled after a typical Korean house in the 1970's.
This branch has 3 floors; the first floor has products you can buy, including many different kinds of Osulloc tea. The second floor is a cafe, where you can order different drinks and desserts, and the third floor is a bar. Both the second and third floors have a terrace where you can go out and enjoy the quiet scenery of Bukchon.
There is a signature menu item that is exclusive to the Bukchon branch, as seen in the picture above. This dessert comes with soft rice cakes that can be eaten with 4 different sauces (12,000 KRW). It was very unique and delicious! At the bar on the third floor, you can order different types of non-alcoholic cocktails. It's a very special and unique experience you can only get at Osulloc!
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Address: 45 Bukchon-ro, Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 가회동 북촌로 45)
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-21:00 / Fri-Sun 11:00-22:00
Location Details: About a 10-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 2
Price: Rice Dessert & 4 Dipping Sauce (북촌의 색동) 12,000 KRW / Green Tea Einspanner (그린티 아인슈페너) 6,800 KRW / Roasted Green Tea (호지차) 6,800 KRW
Gabaedo (가배도)
This cafe is loved by many Koreans for its warm and homely atmosphere. It fits perfectly in the quiet, calm vibes of Samcheong-dong, so you can have a relaxing time here. We also have a 10% off coupon for you here!
The inside of the store is spacious and there are a lot of seats, so you can rest here without worrying about your surroundings! The wood-style interior adds to the calm vibes of the cafe!
The signature menu items here are the Tiramisu (7,000 KRW) and the Panna Cotta (5,000 KRW). The Matcha Latte (6,500) is also quite popular; look at how pretty it is! Every menu item here is super aesthetic and tasty. They're all worth a try!
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Address: 56-8 Bukchonro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 종로구 북촌로5길 56-8)
Hours: Every Day 10:00-21:00
Location Details: About a 10-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 1
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This cafe is special because it also operates Hanbok rentals (Hello Hanbok)! At this cafe, you can really enjoy the quiet atmosphere of Bukchon.
The interior has a simple white-tone theme, making it feel clean and stylish. The photos and postcards on the walls are a refreshing pop of color!
There is outdoor seating on the terrace as well, which is a great option! The Ice Cream Croffle (4,800 KRW) is crispy and delicious and is a super popular dessert in Korea. The sweet ice cream pairs perfectly with the warm, flaky croffle (croissant + waffle). You have to try it out! If you are a Creatrip member, you can get a 20% discount here! For a more in-depth review of this wonderful cafe, click on the link below!
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Address: 1F, 19 Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 종로구 북촌로 5나길 19 1층)
Hours: Every Day 11:00-19:00
Location Details: About a 15-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 1
Price: Matcha Latte (4,800 KRW) / Grapefruit Black Tea (4,800 KRW)
Onion Anguk Branch
Onion is a very well-known cafe and can be considered one of the most famous cafes in Korea! Due to its Hanok-style architectural design, it became very popular amongst both locals and tourists.
The Hanok design is simple and retro, making it a great cafe to hang around at. Not only is it famous for its vintage interior, it also has a delicious range of bread and desserts!
The most famous dessert here at Onion is the Pandoro (5,000 KRW), which looks like a white mountain. The bread was soft and not overly sweet, and went well with the latte! If you want to enjoy some high-quality coffee and desserts in a peaceful Hanok, come visit Onion in Anguk! For a more in-depth review, check out the link below:
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Address: 5 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 종로구 계동길 5)
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-22:00 / Sat-Sun 9:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:30)
Location Details: About a 3-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 3
Price: Vanilla Latte (6,600 KRW) / Salt Bread (1,500 KRW)
Baskin Robbins Samcheong Madang Branch
Samcheong-dong has a very special Baskin Robbins 31 shop in Hanok-style! It fits in perfectly with the surrounding Hanok-style buildings and being able to eat ice cream on the front porch of a Hanok-style shop is awesome.
Inside, the store is filled with wooden chairs and tables, completing the Hanok vibe.
This Baskin Robbins branch is also special because they have special signature menu items that are only available here! Among these special items is the Wawa Tteok (6,100 KRW), which is ice cream with rice cake bits in it wrapped in a thin waffle! Many YouTubers really recommend trying this dessert if you visit this Baskin Robbins location! For a more in-depth review of this special Baskin Robbins location, check out our blog below!
Baskin Robbins Samcheong Madang Branch
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Address: 74-1 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 종로구 율곡로 74-1)
Hours: Every Day 10:00-21:30
Location Details: About a 10-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 1
Price: Americano (3,000 KRW) / Wawa Tteok (6,100 KRW)
Jiyugaoka (지유가오카핫초메)
Jiyugaoka is a delicious cake shop in Bukchon Hanok Village, originating from Tokyo, Japan. The cakes here are handmade with fresh ingredients, so they feel extra special!
The interior is cutely decorated with colorful posters, figurines, and props, giving off a comfortable, homey vibe.
Jiyugaoka's signature menu item is the Aki Cake (9,000 KRW), which is a delicious, rich chocolate cake with fluffy whipped cream. I could tell that they made the cake with a lot of consideration and high-quality ingredients. Creatrip members can also get a 10% discount here, so if you like cake, stop by this cafe! For a more in-depth review, click the link below!
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Address: 46 Yunposun-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 종로구 윤보선길 46)
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-23:00 / Sat 10:00-23:00 / Sun 10:00-22:00
Location Details: About a 5-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 1
Price: Slice of Cake (9,000 KRW) / Americano (4,000 KRW)
Blue Bottle Coffee
credit: Instagram@bluebottlecoffee_korea
Blue Bottle was founded in 2002 in the U.S. and has become an extremely well-known and loved coffee specialty cafe. There is an official branch in Samcheong-dong! This cafe has 3 distinct floors with different functions. The first floor has a counter, goods, and a few tables.
credit: Instagram@bluebottlecoffee_korea
You can order drinks and desserts on the first floor, then go up to the second floor to pick-up your order. There are tables and chairs made of a cork-like material on the second floor.
Blue Bottle's biggest feature is the view of the Hanok village you can get from the second floor while enjoying very high-quality coffee. On the third floor, there's a bar, which gives a more luxurious atmosphere. You can get a higher view from the third floor too! This cafe is highly recommended for those that want to enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Hanok village and a good cup of coffee!
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Address: 76 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 종로구 북촌로5길 76)
Hours: Every Day 9:00-20:00
Location Details: About a 10-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 1
Price: Americano (5,500 KRW) / Latte (6,100)
Randy's Donuts
Randy's Donuts has caused a donut craze here in Korea! There are a few locations throughout Korea, but the Anguk location is special because it is also decorated in a Hanok style!
Randy's Donuts originated in Los Angeles and has become extremely popular here in Korea! Due to its popularity, there is mostly always a line leading out the door. The Hanok-style design goes well with the simple white interior, so its nice to look at.
All the donuts that are displayed are made day-of, and there is a huge selection of flavors! The Apple Sweet Potato donut is only available at the Anguk branch, so be sure to try it if you visit!
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Address: 3 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 종로구 북촌로 3)
Hours: Every Day 11:00-21:00 (Last order 20:30)
Location Details: About a 2-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 2
Price: Classic Donut (2,200 KRW) / Deluxe Donut (2,500 KRW)
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