10 Instagram Worthy Cafes in Seoul

Ah… Seoul, Korea! We can’t get enough of it. The gorgeous tree-lined shopping streets, the multi-coloured desserts and quaint little coffee shops just leave you wanting more! Here are our top 10 picks for cafes in Seoul where you can spend a picture-perfect afternoon with your girlfriends.

1. Electric Sheep 일렉트릭 쉽

The ‘Dream of Electric Sheep’ neon sign hanging above the coffee counter is no doubt a nod to the Sci-fi movie classic Blade Runner, and the minimalistic, whitewashed interior of this cafe seems to pay homage to that futuristic vibe. Enjoy a cup of Vienna coffee or its popular affogato with a backdrop of luscious greenery from the Gyeongui Line Forest Park outside. Don’t forget to snap a few photos of those blush pink cup sleeves with their signature gold sheep stamps!

Address: 36, Yanghwa-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Nearest Subway: Hongik University Station (Airport Railway Line, Exit 4)
Opening Hours: 11AM-11PM, Closed at 10PM on Sundays

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2. Magnstudio 메그엔스튜디오커피

Famous for its iconic pink staircase and delicious Vienna coffee, Magnstudio is a neighbourhood cafe that has become an instagram favourite. Run by a fashion advertising agency, the interior is unconventional, doing away with chairs and instead laying floor cushions in a circle around a pink chandelier like a cosy “campfire”. The popular items on the menu (also pink!) are the pink cream Vienna coffee and cotton candy latte. Pour the milk tea onto the cotton candy and watch it dissolve into a lovely sweet concoction!

Address: 36, Geumhosan-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Nearest Subway: Singeumho Station (Line 5, Exit 3)
Opening Hours: 930AM-1030PM, Closed on Mondays

3. Stylenanda Pink Pool Cafe 스타일난다 핑크풀카페

The Stylenanda Pink Pool Cafe lets you indulge in cotton candy desserts and sodas while lazing on giant cushions on the roof of the Stylenanda Pink Hotel, which isn’t a hotel by the way, but a five-storey cosmetics and apparel playground. From its golden elevator to the flower-filled bathtub, every floor in this quirky store is picture-worthy and its cafe is no exception. If the roof terrace isn’t your cup of tea, opt for the 5th floor cafe instead surrounded by neon lights, pool chairs and ceramic tiles like that of a 1950s American pool-diner.

Address: 37-8, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Nearest Subway: Myeongdong Station (Line 4, Exit 8)
Opening Hours: 11AM-11PM

4. Zapangi 망원동 자판기 카페

If you’ve always wanted to have an “open sesame” moment, this cafe in Mangwon-dong is for you. Zapangi means “vending machine” in Korean and to get into the cafe, you need to pull open a door shaped like a vending machine. Pretty neat huh? It’s not surprising that many people would want to snap a photo with it. During peak hours, you’ll have to wait in line to do so. The door isn’t the only draw though, be sure to try their fruity tin can desserts and cork bottle beverages.

Address: 79, World Cup-ro 13-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Nearest Subway: Mangwon Station (Line 6, Exit 2)
Opening Hours: 11AM-11PM

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5. Cafe Mula 카페뮬라

Stepping into this cafe cum yoga apparel store (Mulawear) is like stepping into a two-storey greenhouse adorned with marble and gold furnishings. Looking like it came straight out of a magazine spread, Cafe Mula’s clientele is as stylish as its Scandinavian minimalistic interior. It’s no wonder that this is one of Korean lifestyle instagrammers’ go-to cafes in the city. One of the must-tries is its Green Tea King Size Tiramisu topped with seasonal fruit! The entrance is not that obvious, hidden along a small lane off the main road, and is quite far in, so keep your eyes peeled for the white ‘mula’ sign.

Address: 13-12, Apgujeong-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Nearest Subway: Sinsa Station (Line 3, Exit 8)
Opening Hours: Mon-Thu: 10AM-10PM, Fri-Sun: 10AM-11PM

6. One in a Million 원인어밀리언

What immediately hits you when you see the front of this cafe in Hannam-dong is the huge circular glass window and a row of pink chairs. Next to it is an arched doorway, which leads into a quaint eatery decorated with an eclectic mix of wooden and garden furniture, and dotted with cacti and exotic blooms. They serve brunch items here, but most find the beautiful desserts and creative coffees the real draw, not to mention appearing super nice in photos! Crowd favourites include the White Tiramisu, the Cream Cheese Brownie and the Coconut Latte.

Address: 31, Itaewon-ro 54-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Nearest Subway: Hangangjin Station (Line 6, Exit 7)
Opening Hours: 11AM-11PM, Closed at 10PM on Sundays

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7. Mr Holmes Bakehouse 미스터 홈즈 베이크하우스

Hailing from San Francisco, this popular bakery cafe prides itself on its crusty Cruffins (a croissant-muffin cross) and Brioche Donuts (a donut filled with pastry-cream). The cream fillings vary daily for the Cruffins and you can also opt for “random fillings” for the Brioche Donuts, so go ahead and surprise yourself! Choose from a huge array of mouth-watering pastries on the first-level. Or trudge upstairs to the cafe if you prefer. It’s perfectly understandable if you can’t help but take snapshots of all the gorgeous pastries, but don’t forget to snap a picture with its iconic ‘I Got Baked in Seoul’ neon sign as well!

Address: 34, Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Nearest Subway: Sinsa Station (Line 3, Exit 8)
Opening Hours: 10AM-1030PM, Last Order at 1015PM

8. Tarr Tarr (Hongdae Branch) 타르타르 홍대점

Tarr Tarr is home to over 50 flavours of sweet and savoury tarts from grapefruit and lemon to egg and cheese. During the strawberry season, they also have strawberry mille-feuille and the strawberry bon bon smoothie available. Needless to say, the tarts here are so pretty and tasty that they are a hit on instagram. They have many branches across South Korea, all with the same chic aesthetic. So head down to one and get yourself a slice of tart heaven!

Address: 50, Yanghwa-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Nearest Subway: Hapjeong Station (Line 6, Exit 6) or Sangsu Station (Line 6, Exit 1)
Opening Hours: 11AM-11PM, Last Order at 10PM

9. La Douce 라두스

Remember those adorable 3D latte art animals that were quite the rave on instagram? This tiny dessert house in Hapjeong creates magic with them. If you happen to be there at a less busy time, you can even request your favourite cartoon character for your foam! The hottest thing on their menu is their cheesecake that’s made up of a light lemon-flavoured cream cheese, coated with cocoa butter and air-brushed yellow to make it resemble swiss cheese from a Tom and Jerry cartoon.

Address: 33, Dongmak-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Nearest Subway: Hapjeong Station (Line 6, Exit 3)
Opening Hours: 1PM-10PM

10. Florté Flower Cafe by Lovin’ Her 러빈허 플라워카페테

This floral-themed cafe located in the heart of Hongdae is an instagrammer’s dream, complete with a huge flower wall, massive floral arrangements (including a cherry blossom tree!) and even provide flower crowns for customers to pose for pictures with. The food here is also equally picture-perfect. Rainbow-coloured desserts and drinks (including cocktails) come infused with flowers and are served with a small vase of fresh blooms. Here’s the best part: They taste as good as they look!

Address: 22, Sinchon-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Nearest Subway: Hongik University Station (Line 2/Airport Railway Line, Exit 6)
Opening Hours: 1030AM-11PM, Closed on day of Public Holiday