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Best Coffee Shops in Seoul: All 7 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns I Only Ate at the Craziest Cafes in Korea for 24 Hours! from KarissaEats into a practical cafe map with 7 saved spots around Seoul and Mapo-gu. The mapped places include a cafe stop, an ice cream shop, and a landmark. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
KarissaEats explored Seoul's unique cafe culture, highlighting the immersive theming ranging from livestock interactions to simulated weather. She was particularly impressed by the viral salt bread and the fluffy pandoro, though she found the sheep cafe to be her favorite neighborhood spot. Her journey showcased how Korean cafes blend traditional architecture with innovative, social-media-famous pastries.
What this map is good for
- Planning a cafe stop or short itinerary in Seoul.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 7 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Soha Salt Pond Ikseon-dong
Cafe in 21-5 Supyo-ro 28-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea, Supyo-ro 28-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Cafe Onion Anguk
Cafe in 5 Gyedong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea, Gyedong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Thanks Nature Cafe
Cafe in 10 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Bukchon Hanok Village
Landmark in Gyedong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea, Gyedong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea - NUDAKE Haus Dosan
Cafe in 50 Apgujeong-ro 46-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea, Apgujeong-ro 46-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Rain Report
Cafe in 85 Sowol-ro 40-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea, Sowol-ro 40-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
Hours: Hours available - Baskin-Robbins Samcheong Madang
Ice Cream Shop in 74-1 Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea, Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Croffle (croissant waffle)
- Cookies and cream shaved ice
- Misugaru latte
- Pandoro (sweet Italian bread)
- Chocolate scone
- Spicy chili sausage pastry
- Black sesame red bean sundae
- Original salt bread
Experiences captured
- Visited a sheep cafe called Thanks Nature
- Met resident sheep named Lulu and Rara
- Explored the viral Onion Cafe in a hanok
- Walked through the historic Bukchon Hanok Village
- Visited a hanok-style Baskin Robbins
- Browsed a shop with custom patches
- Visited the Salt Pond Cafe
- Learned how salt is harvested from ponds
Planning notes for Seoul
Seoul, located in the central region of the Korean Peninsula, has functioned as a capital for over 600 years. Its history as a political center dates back to 18 BC with the Baekje Kingdom and later as a major administrative hub during the Goryeo Dynasty. In 1394, King Taejo of the Joseon Dynasty designated the city, then known as Hanyang, as the national capital. This era established the city’s urban layout.
Must-try foods nearby
- Ganjang Gejang (Soy-Marinated Raw Crab)
Often called a 'rice thief' because the savory, umami-rich soy marinade compels you to eat bowl after bowl of rice. - Rose Tteokbokki
A modern evolution of the iconic spicy rice cake. This 'Rose' version blends traditional gochujang with cream or milk, creating a thick, orange. - Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)
A traditional health-booster consisting of a whole young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, ginseng, jujube, and garlic. - Kalguksu (Knife-Cut Noodles)
These rustic, hand-cut wheat noodles are served in a rich, comforting broth (usually chicken or clam-based). - Hanwoo Beef (Korean Premium Beef)
South Korea’s answer to Wagyu, Hanwoo is prized for its high marbling and intense beefy flavor.
When to go: The best months to visit Seoul are from April to early June (Spring) and September to November (Autumn). These periods offer mild, pleasant weather with clear skies.
Local tips
- Purchase a T-money or WOWPASS card at the airport for seamless travel on all subways, buses, and taxis.
- Always use both hands when giving or receiving items like credit cards, money, or gifts to show respect.
- Avoid sitting in the designated pink or purple priority seats on public transport, even if the train is empty.
- Wait for the eldest person at the table to start eating before you pick up your utensils.
What travelers are noticing
- The Seoul Skyview Observatories: A new network of 12 panoramic mountain-top decks, including the glass-floored Namsan Maru and the forest-themed Yongmasan 'Treehouse' shelters.
- Gwanghwamun Square Digital Hub: The area's transformation into a 'Times Square of Korea' with synchronized mega-billboards on nine surrounding buildings and new column-shaped digital landmarks.
- Seongsu-dong Pop-up Culture: The neighborhood's evolution as the 'Pop-up Store Holy Land,' featuring weekly high-concept fashion, tech, and K-pop experiential spaces in repurposed industrial buildings.
Extra place context
- Cafe Onion Anguk
A stunning integration of a traditional Hanok with a modern industrial aesthetic. Famous for its Pandoro (powdered sugar-topped pastry) and salt bread.
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Official tourism resource
The official travel guide to Seoul, operated by the Seoul Tourism Organization, providing information on attractions, food, and festivals.
Planning questions
Where did KarissaEats eat in Seoul?
This guide maps all 7 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Seoul.
What are the must-try foods in Seoul?
Creator picks from the video include Croffle (croissant waffle), Cookies and cream shaved ice, Misugaru latte, Pandoro (sweet Italian bread). Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this cafe map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.