Mapo-gu — home to Hongdae, Sinchon, and Hapjeong — is Seoul's youth and arts district, defined by its university population, live music venues, and creative energy. The food scene is diverse, affordable, and experimental: trendy cafés, late-night pojangmacha, global street food, and boundary-pushing restaurants all compete for attention in this perpetually buzzing neighbourhood.
EATA very cozy coffee shop with freshly baked pastry. There are many people in the morning. The place is full of the fragrance of bread and coffee. It is nice to eat in. The barista can cut the bread for you if you share the bread. The coffee is good. You desperately need good coffee when you are in Korea. There is one coffee shop every several steps but not every one serves good coffee. This is the right place. It is a traditional building with two storeys. There is a front yard. If the weather is warm, sitting in the front yard with a cup of coffee with the chaos of city outside is a good choice of pastime.
A hidden gem in the busy area. The store still has Korean old traditional building features. Busy and crowded at all times. You’d better take your seat first when you go in!
Fritz Coffee Company, which is less than 5 min walking distant from my hotel in Seoul, is located on a quiet street near Gongdeok Station and features a Hanok-inspired design with a charming vintage feel. As soon as I stepped inside, I was greeted by the smell of freshly brewed coffee mixed with the aroma of oven-baked bread and pastries. The café has a unique retro logo with a cute seal, it also sells beautifully packaged coffee beans and other merchandises, making it easy to take home a piece of Fritz Coffee. Seoul has many great cafés, but Fritz Coffee really stands out for its quality, cosy atmosphere, and excellent offerings. The Dohwa branch is definitely worth a visit if you enjoy good coffee and fresh bread in a charming setting.
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