13 Must-Visit Korean Cafes in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul | 2024 Yeonnam-dong Cafe Guide
If you're a cafe lover, you have to check out Yeonnam-dong for all the best cafes! Here is a list of some our favorite cafes to visit in this area!
Yeonnam-dong is known as a vibrant and youthful neighborhood near Hongdae Station and more and more people are being drawn here by the beautiful and unique cafes to experience. The cafes in Yeonnam-dong all have their individual charms and it can be hard to choose where to go, so today we have compiled a list of our favorite go-to's!
Yeonnam-dong Guide
1) Cafe Layered
카페레이어드 연남점
One of the most massive and popular cafes in Yeonnam-dong is Cafe Layered! It has a very European vibe with the brick building and the dainty decorations inside. Cafe Layered is extremely popular, so it's always quite busy.
The interior is designed with beige tones and has many cute decorations!
The various colorful desserts pop out even more against the beige walls and furniture. It is really clean inside and there's a lot of seating on the first floor as well as the second floor, which also has a terrace with extra seating!
The most prominent part of this cafe is the huge selection of desserts! There's a table in the middle with various baked goods and a table against the wall with beautiful cakes.
Everything we ordered was delicious! We highly recommend these menu items, but we also feel that anything you order on the menu will be pretty good.
Hours: 11:00-22:00
Address: 223-20 Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul (서울 마포구 연남동 223-20)
2) earth us
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'earth us' is a small, eco-friendly cafe located on a quiet street in Yeonnam-dong. It has a very simple, earthy decor, so it blends in with its surroundings – you might even walk right past it if you don't look closely!
It is on the smaller side, but there is plenty of seating available and a big table for bigger groups as well. Going along with their eco-friendly image, there are a variety of plants set up throughout the cafe as well!
We ordered the Nunu Nana Banana Cream Cheesecake (8,000 KRW), an Iced Americano (5,000 KRW), and the Green Tea Island (6,500 KRW). The banana cheesecake was thick and creamy, with a hint of tangy yogurt cream and sweet banana. The iced americano was refreshing and well-balanced, and the Green Tea Island, which consisted of sweet green tea ice cream on top, was smooth and had a good green tea flavor.
Eco-friendly reusable napkins
Earth us is a great cafe and the perfect environment to have a quiet conversation with a friend over delicious desserts and high-quality coffee/tea. It also feels great to support an eco-friendly business, which can be rare to come across in Korea!
Hours: Mon, Wed-Sun 12:00-21:00 (Closed Tuesdays)
Address: 150 Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 마포구 성미산로 150)
3) OVERDEEP
오버딮
Overdeep is an ocean-themed cafe with one of the most aesthetic interiors we've seen!
The first floor is more like a traditional cafe, with all the desserts on display and the front counter, as well as a few tables and chairs. The second floor has lots of pretty displays with soft, LED lighting. It's like an actual aquarium!
The pastries here are not super diverse, but you can find really unique drinks, such as the signature Wave Cream Latte (6,500 KRW) and Deep Blue Lemonade (7,000 KRW)!
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00-21:00 (Closed Mondays)
Address: 149-8 Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
서울 마포구 성미산로 149-8
4) MERITREE
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If you like white-toned cafes with minimalistic decor, then Meritree will be a perfect choice for you.
In addition to the indoor seating, there is also an outdoor terrace that is wonderful for sitting and enjoying nice weather while sipping coffee.
This cafe is famous for its croffles, which are waffles but with layers of butter and pastry like a croissant! We ordered the Original Croffle which was crispy and delicious and also a good price comparatively.
We also tried the Hey, Meri! and Tangerine Ade which both tasted great, but if I had to choose just one, I think I would go with the Tangerine Ade because the sweet and tangy flavor was very refreshing and went wonderfully with the croffle.
Hours: Tue-Sun 12:00-21:00 (Closed Mondays)
Address: 서울 마포구 성미산로29안길 17 2층
2F, 17 Seongmisan-ro 29an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
5) Thanks, Oat
땡스오트
Sometimes you end up eating a lot of heavy foods while on vacation; if you want a light meal that's on the healthier side, we recommend stopping by Thanks, Oat!
This cafe is known for serving a variety of Greek yogurt bowls, drinks, and sandwiches. It's a great place to enjoy brunch or a snack in the afternoon!
Their Greek yogurt bowls are their most popular menu item, so be sure to try it out!
Hours: Every Day 10:00-19:00 (Last Order 18:30)
Address: 68 Seongmisan-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
서울 마포구 성미산로23길 68
6) Randy's Donuts
랜디스도넛 연남점
This doughnut shop is so popular that every day you'll see people lined up, hoping to get some doughnuts before they sell out.
On the first floor is the doughnut shop where you will find a wide variety of flavors to choose from, from basic glazed to elaborately decorated ones. Prices generally range from 2,200 to 3,300 KRW each.
After purchasing your treats, you can go to BONA BASIUM, the cafe on the second floor, to eat the doughnuts. The space is bright and large, with lots of seating.
We ordered the iced Americano and four different kinds of doughnuts: Glazed, Roasted Coconut, White Ganache, and S'mores. The doughnuts are soft and sweet and taste lovely. We would most recommend the S'mores doughnut!
Check out our full review of Randy's Donuts for more details.
Hours: Every Day 11:00-21:00 (Last Order 20:30)
Address: 서울 마포구 동교로 247
247 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
7) Zakdangmoi
작당모의
If you're looking for an aesthetically-pleasing cafe with fruity desserts and drinks, we highly recommend Zakdangmoi!
The cafe has a very pleasant vibe and the desserts and drinks are not only delicious but also beautifully presented!
They make seasonal desserts, so check out their menu on Naver for updates! Keep in mind that it's pretty popular, so there may be a wait if you go during peak hours.
Hours: Every Day 12:00-21:00
Address: 서울 마포구 동교로32길 19 1층
19 Donggyo-ro 32-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
8) Cafe Skön
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Cafe Skön is a rather large cafe with lots of seats. Just from the exterior, you can tell the inside will have a very modern and youthful design.
There are plenty of seats to choose from inside and the minimalistic decor makes everything feel even more spacious and neat. There are also stationery items sold here, so you can pick some up as souvenirs while you're here.
It must be said that this cafe is not only aesthetically pleasing but the drinks and food are also excellent. We recommend the Apple Lime Soda with a delicious tartness or the Strawberry Latte with a fresh strawberry flavor. The Walnut Choco Chip Cookie and Lemon Cake, which we ordered as well, were also very tasty!
Hours: 11:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:30)
Address: 서울 마포구 연남동 239-4
239-4 Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
9) Soha Salt Pond
소하염전
Salt bread is one of the most popular breads in Korea and is can be found at nearly every cafe. There are even cafes that are known for having delicious salt bread! Soha Salt Pond is one of the most popular cafes for salt bread.
The cafe itself is very aesthetically pleasing and has a calm, earthy vibe. It's great to spend a few hours chatting with friends over coffee and salt bread!
Credit: IG @sohasaltpond.yeonnam
There are many different types of salt bread to choose from, but definitely try the original! Some other popular options are the truffle, pollack roe, and milk cream.
Hours: Every Day 10:30-21:30 (Last Order 21:00)
Address: B1, 1F, 13-1 Donggyo-ro 38-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
서울 마포구 동교로38길 13-1 지하1, 1층
10) Peony Yeonnam
피오니 연남점
Peony is a cafe that is famous for their strawberry cakes. These strawberry cakes are super fresh and so popular that they sell out every day. If you want to try it, go early!
They sell other types of cakes and desserts as well, but the strawberry cake is definitely the most popular!
They also have a strawberry bingsu (shaved ice) that is delicious as well! It is available year-round.
Hours: Every Day 11:00-21:00 (Last Order 20:00)
Address: 59-1 Yeonnam-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
서울 마포구 연남로 59-1
11) Cong Ca Phe
콩카페 연넘점
Cong Ca Phe, a famous coffee chain in Vietnam, can also be found in Yeonnamdong with its distinctive moss green color.
Credit: IG @congcaphe_kr
The decor in the cafe is identical to that in Vietnam, with wooden tables and chairs and blue and red seat cushions. Coming here, you will definitely feel the atmosphere of Vietnam.
When talking about Cong Ca Phe, it is impossible to not mention the Coconut Smoothie Coffee! The aroma of coffee and coconut dancing together is alluring and there is also a foam star drawn on top.
Hours: Every Day 11:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:30)
Address: 서울 마포구 성미산로 161-14
161-14 Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
12) Perlen Yeonnam
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Perlen Yeonnam offers a range of vegan-friendly menu options for everyone to enjoy. The coffee and desserts served here focus on bringing out the authentic flavors of the ingredients!
The cafe itself is super aesthetic and perfect for Instagram photos! It's a great place to take a little break during your trip.
They also have a variety of unique drinks and desserts. Make sure to download the Creatrip coupon below for 10% off the entire menu!
Hours: Mon - Sun 11:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:30)
Address: 서울 마포구 성미산로22길 18
18 Seongmisan-ro 22-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
13) Cafe Neulbo
카페늘보
This is a special cafe because here you can make your own keychain and the shop itself looks like an art studio. The cafe is not big, but has quite a few seats. The window seats are the most popular because they are always filled with light.
The Rose-ade and Creamy Matcha are our recommendations. In particular, if you come on a hot summer day, the Rose-ade will cool and refresh you nicely. If you choose to make a keychain, you drinks will be presented to you in a tray with art supplies.
The price to make your own keychain is 6,300 won and you can draw your won picture or color one of the available ones. Even if you aren't artistically gifted, you can still make a cute, pretty souvenir here.
Hours: Wed-Fri 13:30-22:00 (Last Order 19:30)
Sat-Sun 13:00-22:00 (Last Order 19:30)
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Address: 서울 마포구 연남동 223-8 2층
2F, 223-8 Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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