We don't just drink coffee at cafes. They spend a variety of time watching movies, talking, reading books, and taking pictures. A cafe that is being transformed into a “complex cultural spaceâ€, this time it's a cafe that sells goods! Let's go to a unique editorial shop cafe that brings products that have not been imported into Korea and showcases the work of independent designers.
1. Slowly, Steady, Samcheong-dong 'Slow Steady Club'
'Slow Steady Club' in Samcheong-dong is famous as a rooftop cafe with a great view. With a steel exterior and a clean white-toned interior, this is an editorial shop created by remodeling a family home. On the first floor, there are many unique brands that aim for a comfortable and elegant style, including fashion brand Blankof, which sells clothes and bags, which catch the eye of visitors. There is a cafe with small accessories on the 2nd floor, and there is an open roof on the 3rd floor where you can enjoy the view. The most popular item at the Slow Steady Club is the eco bag, which is available in ivory, pink, and navy blue. The sturdy stitching makes it easy to carry heavy luggage, making it easy to use in everyday life. The cafe located on the 2nd floor is popular on social media for its clean coffee flavor and unique cup holder design.
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â–²Location: 130-1, Palpan-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul â–² Business hours: 12:00 to 20:00 every day â–²Price: PB Eco Bag 15,000 won, Americano 5,500 won â–²Review (Rapunzel shikigin lol): There was a building like this hidden next to Samcheong-dong, and I found out that this was the first place I designed a cup holder! That's why the holder was so beautiful that I wanted to keep it!
2. 'Queen Mama Market' in Dosan Park, a botanical healing place in the middle of Cheongdam
“Queen Mama Marketâ€, located in Dosan Park, is an editorial shop with a gardening concept. Unlike other small boutique stores in Seoul, it is a place where items are arranged naturally in a large space with a total of 4 floors, making it feel like a department store. The interior is particularly impressive, with its high ceilings and glass windows, where the cityscape and nature are in perfect harmony. Even small spaces are filled with stylish gardening products and sensible interior accessories, making it a great place to look around. It is said that the popular 4th floor cafe “Menu Fact Coffee†changed to a bookstore called Thanks Books on the 1st of this month, creating a different atmosphere, so it's a good idea to visit to see something new.
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â–²Location: 649-8 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul â–² Opening hours: 10:30 to 20:00 every day, 12:00 to 20:00 on Sundays, closed on Mondays â–²Price: Iced coffee 3,500 won, iced latte 4,000 won â–²Review (Shikigin Yeonji Konji><): I didn't expect it, but it was really spacious. There were so many employees and lots of stuff. I can't decorate properly because I don't have a garden at home, but I want to come back when I have a garden later.
3. Sneaker under the cherry blossom tree, 'Watko' in Sinsu-dong
“Watco†is a shoe selection shop in Shin-Su-dong that gathers Italian shoe brands that are hard to find in Korea, such as “Butero,†“Pantofrador,†and “Fargo.†Watco is short for WHAT A COURSE (is there such a coincidence), and it contains the CEO's will to present a pleasant product with the best chance in an unexpected place. It is an editorial shop located on the other side of Sogangdae Station on the Gyeongui Line, which opened not long ago, and the commercial area hasn't been greatly formed yet, so you can enjoy a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. At “WHAT A COFFEE†in the building right next door, you can choose the beans you want and enjoy hand drip coffee.
The open espresso bar and the cherry tree-covered patio are impressive.
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â–²Location: 81-15, Sinsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul â–² Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 every day, closed on Sundays â–²Price: Flat white 5,000 won, hand drip 5,000 won to 6,500 won â–²Review (Shikigin Candy Crush Soda): I went to this place when I was looking for a place with a beautiful garden. I also looked at the store next door and got a pair of shoes! What really impressed me about the coffee was that they used a very expensive machine, and the baristas were kind and professional. It's an impressive place.
4. Daegu's “Quiet Spring†has a warm atmosphere that anyone who has visited once will definitely stop by again
Semi-underground in a quiet villa village, with a cozy atmosphere where orange lights come out, “Stay still, Bom†is a small editorial shop cafe that sells unique items and independent publications by designers. There are many publications by independent designers, so you can find publications that you can't find in large bookstores, cute and pretty props, and cloth bags. It's a fruit tea “grapefruit bolero,†which combines bolero tea with homemade grapefruit juice, a popular spring drink, and warm milk tea with a sweet yet rich aroma. Scones and pound cakes baked directly from the store are light desserts that go well with tea.
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â–²Location: Dongseong Villa, 499-10, Dongin-dong 4-ga, Jung-gu, Daegu â–² Opening hours: Weekdays 11:00-23:00, Friday 11:00-19:00, Saturday 11:00-23:00 Closed the second week, fourth Friday, closed on Sunday â–²Price range: Americano 4,200 won, grapefruit bolero ICE 6,000 won, matcha milk 5,500 won, sandwich set 12,000 won â–²Review (I was in my neighborhood): I stopped by and became a regular house since then. I really like the sandwich menu that changes every day and the cute little items^^
5. 'The Commons' in Pyeongtaek is a cute living room product that catches your taste buds
The editing shop cafe “The Commons†located in Pyeongtaek is a living editing shop cafe that impresses with its clean white interior, high ceilings, and well-lit glass. A large wooden table was placed in the middle of the store to maintain overall balance, and the wall was accented by displaying various living products such as uniquely shaped bowls, key rings, and natural detergents. The cafe's popular menu is the savory almond latte and the newly released “Green Tea Double,†a drink that contains a shot of green tea latte. Homemade desserts are also popular, but it's a good idea to keep in mind that the types and prices vary slightly depending on the season. The Commons has a terrace with a “dog parking†where pets are allowed, and some of the cafe's proceeds are kindly donated to stray dogs, so be sure to check it out when you visit.
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â–²Location: 1053-9, Bijeon-dong, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do â–² Business hours: 12:00 to 22:00 every day â–²Price range: Americano 3,500 won, almond latte 5,000 won, lemonade 6,000 won â–²Review (food devotee): It was a better place to go with my dog. The dog shoes outside are so cute.
6. A lovely cafe hidden in a residential area in Huam-dong at the foot of Namsan Mountain, 'Abecquel in Huam-dong
The “Abecquel Shop & Cafe†run by Rosie & Guisam, who have been famous since their time at Cyworld, is filled one wall with products selected by Rosie or made clothes and living products. The products sold in the cafe are also sold at the online mall Abecquel and “Rosy Song Blog,†and they are so popular that they are sold out as soon as they open. Abecquel's popular menu is a homemade dessert that changes slightly from season to season, and continues to be popular. This season's menu is a green tea chiffon cake made from green tea from Jeju and served with sweet cream. The point is to dip a soft cream slightly into a cake with a soft texture. “Ringo Latte†and “London Fog Milk Teaâ€, which are full of apple flavors, are the best sellers in the fall when the cold wind blows.
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â–²Location: 41-1 Huam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul â–² Business hours: 12:00 to 20:00 every day, closed on Sundays, closed on the first Monday of every month â–²Price range: Ringo latte 6,500 won, London fog milk tea 6,500 won, Very good chiffon cake 6,000 won, tiramisu 6,000 won â–²Review (Shikigami #먹방): Ringo latte is sweet and soft… What a great thing I fell in love with my friends!! hehe
7. The roof top of the three-story building seems careless! Gwangju 'LSC'
'LSC' is located in Dongmyeong-dong, Gwangju, also known as Lee Seung-chul Cafe. It is a multi-purpose shop that operates in conjunction with L SHOP and a cafe. Cell phone cases, chocolate, and watches are displayed in front of the counter on the 1st floor, and clothing and miscellaneous goods such as clothes and shoes are sold on the 2nd floor. Despite being a brand new cafe a little over a month after opening, it is a popular spot in Gwangju thanks to its stylish vintage exterior and atmospheric roof top on the 3rd floor. “LSD†coffee is popular among coffee lovers because you can choose between Seoul's famous RELIEVE and FELT coffee beans. Another popular drink is Bundaberg, a unique carbonated drink made by manufacturing beer from a bottled drink.
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â–²Location: 69 Jang-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju â–² Opening hours: 11:00-24:00 every day â–²Price range: Americano 4,500 won, Bundaberg – lemon lime 6,000 won, scone 2,500 won â–²Review (Wanna Bee Heidi): Slightly vintage yet sensuous atmosphere
8. Cute women's lifestyle selection shop, Hapjeong 'Maison de Sculpture'
Hapjeong's 'Maison de Sculpture' catches the eye with its white tone and pink point design. It is an editorial shop located in a quiet alley between Hapjeong and Sangsu. The first floor is “Maison de Scope†with a cafe and office supplies, and the second floor houses the editorial shop “Musted Sculpture,†which sells clothes and shoes. It's popular because you can find stylish interior accessories, such as the modern and classic atmosphere of a cafe. The cafe's popular menu is real orange juice, a juice full of vitamins made by grinding one orange as it is. Homemade tiramisu is also a popular dessert, and the rich coffee-scented sheet blends well with light cream.
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▲Location: 367-30 Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul ▲ Business hours: 11:30 — 21:00, closed on Mondays ▲Price range: Real orange juice 7,000 won, homemade tiramisu 7,000 won ▲Review (Shikigami Tayo Bus Dukhu): It's located in Hapjeong Alley, so it's quiet. There are lots of props around, so it's not a cafe-focused atmosphere, but it's pretty, and there are lots of things to see, so time flies quickly.
9. SHOP, KINDA, BLEU, Dongtan “Kinda Blueâ€
Dongtan's “Kinda Blue†is a cafe with a clean white interior and a modern atmosphere. Various living products are displayed on one wall, including sensuous images of the Neon and Beam projects and colorful and cute design props, and the most popular item is a colored tray. The trays, which are arranged by size and color, are popular not only offline but also online shops. Another advantage of the spacious cafe is that the tables are widely spaced, so you can't hear people talking loudly. Kinda Blue's signature drink is Häagen-Dazs Summer Latte, a savory latte topped with a scoop of Häagen-Dazs ice cream, and is popular among people who like sweet coffee. In addition to these, there are various NON-COFFEE drinks and dessert menus available, so be sure to check them out.
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▲Location: 1168-4 Neung-dong, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do ▲ Business hours: 10:00 — 22:00 every day ▲Price range: Häagen-Dazs summer latte 6,000 won, apple tea latte 4,800 won, green tea ice cream frappe 6,000 won ▲Review (Shikigin Twist Kim): A hot spot in Dongtan right now.
10. 'Life On' in Daegu, snipping a girl's heart with a pink pink vibe
Daegu's specialty shop “Life On,†which sells a variety of small items, is a pink pink cafe run together under the sister brand of the Daegu restaurant “Sogadam.†They sell everything from interior accessories to furniture, plants, and drinks, and it's fun to see them because they handle everything from snorkeling products, fabrics, mini cacti, and dried flowers. The popular menu here is the “Blueberry New York Cheese†cake topped with homemade blueberry syrup. The sweet and rich cheesecake blends well with the fresh blueberry syrup, making it a great companion for coffee. The entire shop has a pink interior, so it is famous as a great place to take pictures on social media.
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▲Location: 50-1, Dongseong-ro 2-ga, Jung-gu, Daegu Metropolitan City ▲ Business hours: 12:30 to 21:00 every day ▲Price range: Americano 3,000 won, grapefruit aid 4,500 won, blueberry New York cheesecake 4,500 won ▲Review (Shikigami Spring Herb Mania ♥): The pink atmosphere is impressive! It would be nice if there were more drinks, but the cafe is beautiful, so everything is fine. There's something to see, so it's exciting.