5 Less Known Cafes In Seoul For Good Food

By Wei Yin on 04 Sep 2019

Digital Editor

An INFP who enjoys watching sappy Korean dramas in her free time. Good food and cute dogs are all she needs.

Trying new food in a different country is something everyone looks forward to on a holiday because food is life!

As Seoul, South Korea is a popular travel destination, we have not only curated a list of activities to do there and a list of Airbnbs to stay in, we have also just curated a list of cafes less known to tourists with good food in Seoul for you to visit!

Read on to find out more!

#1 Studio Wup

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Studio Wup is a tiny cafe found near Ehwa Woman's University.

They are known for their cheesecake that is shaped into a design that looks just like real cheese, how cute! ?

Try out their milk teas while you are there. The packaging for the milk tea bottle is absolutely Insta-worthy too.

?241-23 Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
⏰ Monday - Friday: 10AM - 8PM, closed on Saturday and Sunday

#2 Mil Toasthouse

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Located in Ikseon-dong, a "hipster" neighbourhood, this minimalistic toast house serves up scrumptious, fresh breads.

While sitting in the cafe, you will be able to see how the staff prepare your food as it has an open concept kitchen.

Some of Mil Toasthouse's bestsellers are the Souffle French Toast and Steamed Bread in bamboo baskets that we are used to seeing, except that you will find bread in them and not dim sums ?

?30-3 Supyo-ro 28-gil, Donui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
⏰ Monday - Saturday: 10AM - 11PM, Sunday: 9.30AM - 11PM

#3 Cafe Bora

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Any sweet potato fans here?

You need to visit this quaint little cafe that serves everything purple made from sweet potato! ? It's never too cold out to enjoy some shaved ice and ice cream because if not now, then when?

?75-3 Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
⏰ Monday - Sunday: 12PM - 10PM

#4 Dinga Cake House

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Photo from 米米洛洛 via 小红书

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You need to go to Dinga Cake House for some of the best cakes in Seoul! ?

Stepping into the cafe is like stepping onto the set of American TV show, F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Decked in a funky retro setting with pops of colours, this cafe is sure to wow anyone who decides to step in.

The cakes are covered in delectable butter frosting and the cake designs are equally eye-catching! We guarantee it will be difficult for you to choose just one slice of cake when you are there.

?252-18 Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
⏰ Monday - Sunday: 11.30 AM - 10PM

#5 Nocturne No. 5

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Matcha fans, look here! ? This cafe is dedicated to serving matcha desserts and you will be able to choose from six different intensities for the matcha gelato, how cool!

Choose from a selection of cheesecake, bingsu (shaved ice) and milk tea, all in the matcha flavour.

?117 Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
⏰ Monday - Sunday: 12.30 AM - 8.30PM

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