[Hongdae / Yeonnam-dong] 5 Must-Visit Cafes in Hongdae / Yeonnam-dong Area

Recently, cafes in Yeonnam-dong has been getting a lot of attention from young people. Where is Yeonnam-dong? It is the new popular area located near Hongik University Station (Airport Railroad AREX, Seoul Subway Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line) Exit 3.

Foreigner tourists always visit Hongdae for nice cafes. But, do you know that there are also many good cafes in Yeonnam-dong, which is just right across Hongdae area? We will be introducing 5 must-visit cafes in Yeonnam-dong.

1. Cafe Honesta 

Cafe Honesta 

The bakery from this cafe contains no flour / gluten / sugar! Other than bread, you can also find coffee, desserts and bingsu.

Recommended Menu: Matcha Scone, brownies, Matcha Bingsu.

Address: 2nd floor, 240-34 Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Opening Hours: Tues - Sat 12:00 - 22:00 | Sun 12:00 - 20:00 | (closed on Monday)
Contact Number: 02-790-7768

2. Cafe Bear's Den 

Cafe Bear's Den breakfast set

Cafe Bear's Den's famous Starry Night Chestnut Bread 

Cafe Bear's Den's Recommended Menu

If you are looking for a decent brunch place in Seoul, we highly recommend Cafe Bear's Den! You can find reasonable price of brunch set in this cafe. Besides that, you must also try the bread that is freshly baked everyday!

Recommended menu: Starry Night Chestnut Bread 

-> Check out our previous write up on Cafe Bear's Den.

Address: 10 Yeonhui-ro 4-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Opening Hours:  11:00 ~ 21:00 (Brunch is until 19:00)/ Closed at 20:00 on Sunday / Closed on Monday
Contact Number: 010- 9163 - 6548
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BearsdenDalgom/

3. Dawny Coffee

Dawny Coffee

Dawny Coffee is a cozy cafe that serves good hand-drip coffee. Their hand drip coffee is a must try in this cafe! Order the tiramisu or carrot cake to go with your hand-drip coffee.


Address: 387-11, Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: Closed on Tuesday & Wednesday



4. Tailor Coffee

Tailor Coffee

Attention, coffee lover! Get your daily coffee fix here before you head to Hongdae for shopping.

Address:1st Floor, 189, Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Opening Hours: 11:00 - 23:00 (Open from Monday - Sunday)


5. Cafe Maupassant (카페 모파상 )

Cafe Maupassant

This is a small, cozy, and instagrammable cafe in Yeonnam-dong. Check out the hashtag #카페모파상 on instagram for more photos. 

Recommended Menu: Cream Castella and Milk Tea!

Address: 22-13 Yanghwa-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: 11:00 - 23:00 (Open from Monday - Sunday) | Closed at 22:00 on Sunday

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