Cuisine

Cafe (카페)

District

Junggu (중구) , Seoul

Address

Seoul Jung-gu Myeongdong2-gil 22

150m from Myeong-dong Station. A cafe housed in a renovated building over sixty years old, situated directly across from the Chinese Embassy in Myeongdong. The second floor features warm wooden interiors and large windows that frame views of the embassy building and surrounding greenery, lending an unexpectedly exotic feel that momentarily makes visitors forget they are in the heart of the city. The cherry tiramisu is the standout dessert, balancing rich cherry flavor with smooth cream for a polished result - one review noted it would pass inspection even by an Italian friend. Baked goods such as cheesecake and butter bars are equally impressive, and the creme brulee is sweet and well-executed. The lemon americano offers refreshing citrus notes, and the strawberry latte earns praise for its generous berry content. One minor drawback is that some beverages are served in paper cups, and the fig tiramisu has received mixed reactions regarding its flavor combination. Office workers from the Myeongdong area flood in during the lunch hour, making the noon to one o'clock window extremely crowded, and weekend queues can extend up the staircase to the second floor. On the first floor, guests should secure a seat before placing their order. Many reviewers describe the experience as initially expecting an atmosphere-only cafe, only to be genuinely surprised by the quality of the coffee and desserts.