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If you take an interest in South Korea, you would have known that the cafe culture in Korea is seriously not a joke.
Trends come and go in the land of kimchi and cafes are opening and closing within months.
Not to mention that prices have generally gone up.
But if it’s a well-deserved trip you’re making soon, go ahead and spend within your budget!
Here are 3 newly opened cafes near two train stations of Line 2 (green line)—Seongsu & Ttukseom—so drop by if you’re visiting the area.
BILLOWY | 빌로위 성수
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Opening hours: 10 am to 12 am (last order at 10.30 pm)
Prices: Starting from 4,500 KRW (4.49 SGD) for drinks
Address: 15 Seongsuil-ro 12-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Directions: An 8-minute walk (567 m) from Exit 1 of Seongsu Station
BILLOWY makes a good brunch place so if you’re short on time (which most of us are while on holiday), consider dropping by this cafe/brunch place.
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The brunch menu ranges from 14,000 to 30,000 KRW (13.97 to 29.94 SGD) so it’s a little on the high side. But I love the aesthetics of this place.
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The greyish-white interior colors with pops of greens are easy on the eyes and make perfect backdrops for selfie lovers.
FLOPPY | 플로피
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Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays 10 am to 6 pm; Saturdays to Sundays 11 am to 6 pm
Prices: Starting from 3,500/4,500 KRW (3.49/4.49 SGD) for drinks
Address: 10 Achasan-ro 1 ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Directions: A 2-minute walk (150 m) from Exit 2 of Ttukseom Station
You will immediately spot this coffee & dessert place from afar thanks to its black exterior and clean white interior with unique mini tables and wooden chairs near the entrance. It’s not a huge space so you may not get seats if you’re unlucky.
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To guarantee a seat, you may want to visit them close to the opening hours, which are 10 am on weekdays and 11 am on weekends.
Prices are pretty wallet-friendly, considering it’s in Seoul.
BREADYPOST | 브레디포스트 성수
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Opening hours: 10 am to 8 pm daily
Prices: Starting from 5,000 KRW (4.99 SGD) for drinks
Address: 5 Sangwon 1-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Directions: Head to Exit 5 of Ttukseom Station and walk along Sangwon-gil. It’s just 259 m away from the exit.
BREADYPOST specializes in freshly made pretzels with a decent variety of jams and sauces as add-ons you can purchase.
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The cafe itself somehow gives off some old-school vibes so it would make good vintage additions to your social feeds.
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One visitor added that the pastries are out at 10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm. So if you want the freshest treats right out of the oven, you know what time you should visit.
And that’s all from me for this short post!
As mentioned in the opening, cafes in Korea open and close at lightning speeds. So I’ll probably be able to bring you another similar post soon.
See you then! 🙂
