Seoul’s Must-Visit Local Coffee Spots

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Cafe Onion (Seongsu & Anguk)
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Cafe Onion (Seongsu & Anguk)

Industrial-chic meets hanok elegance. The Seongsu branch is a former metal factory turned café, while Anguk offers a traditional Korean house vibe.

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Anthracite Coffee Roasters (Hannam & Yeonnam)
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Anthracite Coffee Roasters (Hannam & Yeonnam)

Housed in repurposed buildings, this spot is all about serious coffee with a side of moody ambiance.

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Fritz Coffee Company (Mapo & Garosu-gil)
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Fritz Coffee Company (Mapo & Garosu-gil)

Retro vibes with a modern twist. Their signature “Fritz Latte” is a must-try.

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Hakrim Dabang (Hyehwa)
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Hakrim Dabang (Hyehwa)

Step back in time at one of Seoul’s oldest cafés, established in 1956.

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Coffee Hanyakbang (Insadong)
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Coffee Hanyakbang (Insadong)

Experience traditional Korean coffee culture in a vintage setting.

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MESH Coffee (Seongsu-dong)
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MESH Coffee (Seongsu-dong)

For the coffee purist. No seating, just exceptional brews to-go.

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Flower Yard Café (Ikseon-dong)
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Flower Yard Café (Ikseon-dong)

A floral paradise set in a traditional hanok. Featured in several K-dramas.

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Ddong Café (Hongdae)
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Ddong Café (Hongdae)

Embrace the quirky with poop-themed décor and desserts.

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Hell Café (Yongsan)
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Hell Café (Yongsan)

For those who like their coffee strong and their ambiance edgy.

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