Best cafes in Seoul — 16 cool, cute, famous coffee shops & best themed cafes in Seoul you should visit

Seoul has long been a tourist hotspot. This area not only has a lot of busy shopping centers and attractive destinations, but it also has a lot of lovely cafes. This post is useful for those who are planning a trip to Seoul and are looking for a cafe to take amazing photos or simply to have a relaxing chat with friends while admiring the magnificent Seoul. Visiting cool and romantic cafes in Seoul is an interesting experience in addition to visiting famous landmarks and enjoying unique cuisine. This is also an opportunity for friends and couples to spend quality time together while taking in the romantic atmosphere and street views of Seoul. So, are you looking for some of the best cafes in Seoul, the best coffee shops in Seoul (best coffee Seoul), and the top cafes in Seoul (top cafe in Seoul)? To find out the answer, check out our suggested best coffee in Seoul with 16 top coffee shops in Seoul, including cool cafes in Seoul, cute cafes in Seoul, famous cafes in Seoul, famous coffee shops in Seoul, Instagram worthy cafes in Seoul, must-visit cafes in Seoul, and best-themed cafes in Seoul (themed cafe Seoul, Seoul theme cafe).

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Many bars, cafes along an alley in Itaewon at night.

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Must-visit Thanks Nature Cafe, Seoul

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Blind Alley Cafe, Seoul | best cafes in seoul

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See, is this view beautiful enough for you to drop your jaws yet? | best cafes in seoul

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Thanks Nature Cafe | Hongdae

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Have you ever been to a cafe where there are sheep? If not, pay a visit to Thanks Nature Cafe to meet two very special employees – these two are very hairy, always listening and occasionally making noises. It’s fine to go to a cafe by yourself in Seoul because these sheep will always be there to keep you warm in the middle of the cold city.

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Unique cafe with these lovely sheep

 

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The shop is also nicely decorated, with a few different backgrounds for you to check-in to as you please. Furthermore, for those who want to come here to work or study, there is full-bar Wifi and a charging socket right next to the table. When compared to other cafes in Seoul, the cafe’s specialty is that the Italian standard latte is prepared with great care. However, coming here on weekends can be a bit crowded, so arrive as early as possible to secure a good seat.

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Sheep are also lovingly decorated on food

 

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Waffle served with latte is a perfect duo | top coffee shops in seoul
  • Address: 486 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
  • Nearest subway station: Hongik University (Exit 9)
  • Opening hours: 11 AM – 10 PM
  • Phone: +82 2-332-7470

Monster Cupcake (몬스터 컵케이크)

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Cafes in Seoul only decorate for Halloween once a year, but at Monster Cupcake, it’s Halloween every day. The funny cake decorated with skulls and fingers that looks really terrifying but tasty at the same time is a special feature that makes the shop famous. Coming here, you can only look but not eat because each cake is a work of art created with meticulous attention to detail. Furthermore, the restaurant’s colorful drinks are served in a “blood bag,” allowing you to recharge your “blood” after a long, exhausting day. The shop is also popular among young people in Seoul who enjoy going to cafes that serve sweet pastry and cake.

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Oh, what a lovely cake!
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  • Address: 305-7 Itaewon 2(i)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
  • Nearest subway station: Noksapyeong (Exit 2)
  • Opening hours: 12 PM – 10 PM
  • Phone: +82 2-790-1108

Banana Tree | Itaewon

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Banana Tree Cafe and Pastry is well-known for its unique cake decoration, which no other cafe in Seoul can match. The cake is decorated in the shape of a potted plant, with the top layer that appears to be soil but is actually Oreo crumbs, and really cute flowers all around. In addition, you will eat your cake with a small shovel, which is a lot of fun. Blueberry and Expresso Chocolate are two popular cake flavors at the shop that you should try. In addition, the shop has a drinks menu from which to choose. You should try the shop’s famous SomSaTang Latte in particular.

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This is your cake, not a flower pot. | must visit cafe in seoul

 

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A lot of other things are served in plant pots. | famous cafe in seoul

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  • Address: 526 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
  • Nearest subway station: Sinsa (Exit 7)
  • Opening hours: Mon – Fri 11 AM – 8:30 PM, Sat 11 AM – 12 AM, closed on Sunday.
  • Phone: +82 2-3442-6050