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Milo Coffee Roasters (밀로커피로스터스)

밀로커피로스터스

8.6
★★★★★ 4.5 (359 reviews)
Cuisine
Coffee (커피숍/커피 전문점)
District
Mapo (마포구) , Seoul
Address
Seoul Mapo-gu Yanghwaro18an-gil 36

Milo Coffee Roasters is a long-established specialty coffee roastery near Hongdae on Yanghwa-ro in Mapo-gu. The signature Mont Blanc is a Vienna-style drink layering smooth cream over an acidic espresso base, with a calibrated sweetness that balances the deep coffee flavor, leading many to call it the best Vienna coffee they have tasted. Despite its cream topping, the drink maintains a careful equilibrium between dessert indulgence and serious coffee character. The Americano goes down smoothly without bitterness, reflecting a roasting style that leans into acidity. The hot latte brings out a pleasant nuttiness. The lemon madeleine is a moist, reliable dessert companion to the coffee. The interior is cozy and quiet, with a wall of teacups serving as a distinctive decorative element. Unlike the loud, crowded cafes typical of the Hongdae strip, the atmosphere here is restrained and contemplative. The roastery has been recognized in the Blue Ribbon Survey for its quality.

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