Best Korean Cafe in Seoul : 9 Must-Visit Luxury Cafes for Coffee Lovers
Experience Seoul's top luxury cafes, perfect for coffee lovers seeking unique flavors and elegant atmospheres in Korean cafes.
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One of the aesthetic cafe capitals of the world is Seoul, South Korea. If you’re looking for a breathtaking place to enjoy a refreshing or steaming cup of good coffee, then this is the city for you to visit.
Accordingly, we’ve gathered a list of the best coffee shops in Seoul to give you a cheatkey to the hottest coffee shops in the city.
Today, All About Seoul (AAS) is bringing you the best cafes and coffee shops to visit on your tour of Seoul, especially if you’re on a premier medical tourism trip to receive some of the most sought-after procedures such as rhinoplasty.
If you are curious about these medical clinics or interested in a medical tour, please check out and contact AAS for more information.
Now back to the ultimate cafe-hopping guide for Seoul!
1. Café Dior by Pierre Hermes
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Firstly, if you’re looking for a luxury cafe in Seoul, the Cafe Dior by Pierre Hermes is owned by the brand Dior itself.
It is one of the most Instagrammable cafes in Seoul with its lux interior that represents all of the finer things in life. Sip on an indulgent coffee and make sure to take in the refined atmosphere.
Make sure to check out how you can incorporate Café Dior into your pre or post-surgery recovery Seoul trip in our Seoul 5-day itinerary tour feature.
*Menu recommendation: Coupe Glacée Dalmatian (ice cream), Cafe Latte
Address: 464 Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul
Opening hours: 11 AM to 8 PM from Monday to Saturday, 11 AM to 7 PM on Sundays
2. Café Madang by Maison Hermes
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Café Madang by Maison Hermes is a Hermes-brand cafe that offers an element of luxury, even in its specialty coffee cup. It is located on the basement level of the Hermes Dosan Park store, meaning that after enjoying your luxury shopping experience, you can relax with a hot cuppa and enjoy the atmosphere for that extra bit longer.
With yin and yang taken into consideration through the interior, the cafe provides a relaxing haven for its customers.
Additionally, the cafe serves meals with ingredients prepared by the best chef of the Shilla Hotel, one of the top luxury hotels not only in Seoul but also in Korea.
If you’d like to read about more of the best luxury hotels in Seoul, make sure to check AAS’ feature about it. These make great options for post-operation retreats.
*Menu recommendation: Items from the specialty menu (including options like Pad Thai, Australian Beef Tenderloin Curry, etc.)
Address: 7 Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul
Opening hours: 11 AM to 7 PM every day
3. Cafe Nudake by Gentle Monster
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Another of the best cafes in Seoul is Cafe Nudake by Gentle Monster. That’s right, the famous sunglasses brand started a high-end cafe brand that has been making waves for its exclusivity and unique desserts.
Moreover, Gentle Monster sunglasses are the perfect stylish accessory to help you recover after medical procedures like eye surgery. You might experience some swelling or have some micro stitches after undergoing surgeries such as double eyelid surgery, epicanthoplasty, or even lateral canthoplasty.
So what better way to hide the swelling until it goes down than stopping by the Gentle Monster shop, grabbing a cute pair of glasses, and heading to the cafe afterward?
Cafe Nudake is one of the most famous and unique coffee shops in the city at the moment and reinvents typical desserts into newer versions that are comparable with art.
Make sure to ask AAS to include this stop in your Korea tour for a 2-in-1 shopping and cafe experience!
*Menu recommendation: Peak pastry, Nu Truffle coffee
Address: Several locations in Seoul including areas like Gangnam and Seongsu
Opening hours: 11 AM to 9 PM every day
4. SOOSOO Coffee Gangnam
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SOOSOO Coffee Gangnam is the perfect cafe for specialty coffee lovers. This cafe is known for having some of the best quality specialty coffee in Seoul. The owner roasts the coffee beans himself and whilst the cafe boasts some tasty desserts, the coffee also sells quite well.
As one of the best coffee roasters in Seoul, this is a must-visit spot for coffee lovers.
*Menu recommendation: Hand drip coffee
Address: Several locations in Seoul including Yeouido, Gwanghwamun, and Gangnam
Opening hours: 8 AM to 10 PM from Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 10 PM on Saturdays, and 11 AM to 9 PM on Sundays
5. Peninsula Lounge & Bar
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The Peninsula Lounge & Bar is located inside of the Lotte Hotel Seoul. They serve all-day dining and an Italian menu, and whilst the bar is famous for its delicious food, their coffee and dessert offerings are also stellar.
They are famous for their seasonal desserts such as a strawberry buffet, mango bingsu, and their high-tea offerings.
*Menu recommendation: Caffè Einspänner
Address: 30 Eulji-ro, Jung District, Seoul
Opening hours: 8 AM to 10 PM every day
6. Serasé
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Just on the outskirts of Seoul, the Serasé restaurant can be found inside the Art Paradiso Boutique Hotel, one of the most popular boutique hotels at the moment.
Whilst it is a restaurant and not exclusively a cafe, the reason it’s included in this list is none other than its dessert offerings. Many seek out this restaurant, just for the high-tea dessert that makes it look like you are eating little masterpiece pastries and sweet treats.
Worried about the damage these decadent desserts might do to your midriff? Don’t worry, you can book liposuction procedures through AAS to transform your body into the shape of your dreams. The cosmetic surgery will remove fat cells from the targeted areas to give you a slim and more sculpted figure.
7. ANIDAR PARQUE
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ANIDAR PARQUE is another Seoul cafe that is perfect for having high tea with an assortment of desserts. It is a European restaurant inspired by the Victorian era.
The fountains and natural lighting make for the perfect sophisticated but simultaneously fairytale-esque atmosphere and an incredible Instagram photo, too. With a curated tea time collection, you can take in the wonderful flavors of their food and desserts, too.
*Menu recommendation: Afternoon Tea Set
Address: 629 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul
Opening hours: 10 AM to 9 PM every day
8. Passion5 Hannam
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If you’re looking for a Seoul coffee shop that can cater to your sweet tooth, then Passion5 Hannam is the cafe for you.
Set up in an artistic space, the cafe overflows with dessert menu items that range from traditional cakes to artisan puddings and include everything in between.
You can even take premium gift and cake collections home with you to keep the taste in your memory for longer.
*Menu recommendation: Parfait desserts
Address: 272 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul
Opening hours: 7:30 Am to 10 PM
9. Fou de thé Seoul
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Another Seoul dessert cafe recommendation for dessert lovers is none other than Fou de thé Seoul. With their very own unique dessert selection, you can satisfy your sweet tooth, experience new flavors, and also enjoy a high-end Hanok (Korean traditional house) cafe at the same time.
The cafe also features a herbal tea collection that has special properties that are good for both your health and your skin. If you’d prefer to dig into one of their more indulgent desserts, then don’t worry as there are plenty of Korean skincare treatments to help take care of your skin instead.
*Menu recommendation: Mont Blanc Parfait
Address: 40-37 Yulgok-ro 1-gil, Jongno District, Seoul
Opening hours: 11 AM to 6:30 PM from Wednesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
What do you think of the cafes in this list of the best coffee shops in Seoul?
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