Blue Bottle Hongdae Cafe 블루보틀 홍대 카페

Tucked into the ground floor of the Ryse Hotel, this compact Blue Bottle uses the building's staircase to break the room into small seating levels. With only a few seats, it works better as a pause during a walk around Hongdae than as a place to settle in. The waffle affogato pairs a crisp, lightly sweet waffle with espresso and ice cream, and the latte keeps a smooth milk balance. Blue Bottle goods are sold too, including small cross-body pouches with embroidery, and staff explain the items in detail.