Starting with Apgujeong Rodeo Street, “Apgujeong†enjoyed its heyday in the 90s, including department stores, luxury stores, flagship stores of luxury brands, and various cultural facilities. It seems that the glory of the past is being recreated as it gradually becomes quiet due to being pushed into other popular commercial areas such as Yeonnam-dong and Gyeongridan-gil in Itaewon, and popular stores that add the sensibility of the MZ generation come to mind these days. Here are 5 popular cafes in Apgujeong that you can relax and enjoy in hip Apgujeong.
1. 'Bunker Company', a coffee with a strong personality from a barista champion
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A bunker company founded by CEO Park Seung-gyu, a barista champion. Following the Hanam Main Branch, it is interesting that the two-story detached house was remodeled and the interior was intricately decorated like a maze to match the name “bunker.†“JUSHIRONG BLACK†is a unique coffee that exudes rich aromas of fruits such as blueberries and raspberries. It's also fun to read a small guide card containing information about the beans.
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â–²Location: 23, Eonju-ro 167-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 10:00 – 21:00 every day
â–²Price: Espresso 5,000 won, brewing coffee 6,000 won, Juicy Long Black 5,000 won
â–²Testimonial (shikigin bubble bubble): Most coffee has an acidic flavor. If you like sour coffee, I think it will suit your taste. The coffee, which has a strong berry flavor, was a very fresh shock!
2. Drug-like espresso bar, 'Rizal Coffee Cheongdam Store'
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Yusu's popular espresso bar also found its place in Cheongdam. Just like a standing place to enjoy coffee, Cheongdam also has a small space where you can sit. I usually enjoy 2 to 3 cups at a time, in love with the taste of espresso served in a dainty cup. “Cafe Strappazzato,†a Neapolitan-style espresso coated with crema and cacao toppings, has a heavy body, and the flavor of cacao blends harmoniously into the mouth.
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â–²Location: 60 Dosan-daero 99-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 11:00 to 19:30 every day, closed on Sundays
▲Price: Café Espresso 1,500 won, Cafe Strappazzato 1,800 won, Cafe Pieno 2,500 won, Cafe con Panna 2,500 won
â–²Review (Shikigin 2 block_836): A place that taught me the true taste of espresso. You must try the basic espresso and the espresso topped with cacao!
3. “Coffee Russo Cheongdam,†a Dutch cube latte with a rich flavor the more you drink
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A specialty roastery café where you can enjoy specialty coffee and premium coffee in a luxurious and comfortable space. There is a memorable “Dutch cube latte†where you pour milk on top of a frozen espresso cube. Unlike regular lattes, which gradually soften as the ice melts, espresso melts and the rich flavor comes to life as you drink it. It's also a good idea to use the terrace on a sunny day.
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â–²Location: 16 Seolleung-ro 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 10:00 – 21:00 every day
â–²Price: Dutch cube latte 11,000 won, affogato 10,000 won, cafe latte 7,500 won
â–²Testimonial (My face looks like shikigin tofu): There's a coffee ice latte that sometimes reminds me of summer. It has a valet and plenty of seats, so it's a place I often go to when I drink coffee in Apgujeong
4. Chic space and coffee, 'Felt Coffee Dosan Park Store'
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A cafe located on the first floor of the flagship store of Jung Wook Joon's fashion brand “Junji.†You can enjoy coffee while admiring the wonderful wooden structures that seem to float in the air. A place with a simple interior based on black and a high-rise interior that gives a chic and calm feeling. The guests who visit this place also quietly share serious stories. There are no drinks other than coffee, but all menus can be ordered decaffeinated, so it's a good idea to check it out.
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â–²Location: 23, Eonju-ro 164-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: 11:00 – 21:00 every day
â–²Price: Espresso (Seasonal, Junji) 4,500 won, Americano 4,500 won, Flat White 5,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin SS Double SS): I was able to have a quiet conversation, probably because of the atmosphere created by the space. Please note that there are only types of coffee, there are no other drinks
5. A world-famous cafe here, 'Small Batch Seoul'
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The showroom of Small Batch Coffee, famous in Melbourne, Australia. The 1.8 meter low floor and compact interior are cute. They make coffee by receiving fresh green beans through direct transactions with 4 farms in Colombia, Guatemala, Kenya, and Ethiopia. There are bench-type seats along the wall, so it's great to sit side by side and chat. You can buy coffee beans and other cute goods that look like a cafe, so there are plenty of things to do.
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â–²Location: 6-7, Eonju-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Weekdays 10:00 – 18:00, weekends 11:00 – 19:00, closed on Tuesdays
â–²Price: Black (espresso, long black, Americano) 5,000 won, filter coffee 7,000 won
â–²Testimonial (My butt feels heavy after eating): I like the filter coffee that is carefully poured down. The seats are a bit small, but the coffee is really delicious. A great place to sit side by side and have small talk
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