9 newly opened cafes to visit at Hongdae, South Korea

new cafes in Hongdae

Have you heard?

Seoul Metro will be raising its fares in Q3 of 2023, which means it’s going to be slightly more expensive to travel via subway in Seoul starting in August or September.

But still, it’s going to be cheaper than cabbing around so… just saying.

And speaking of trains, it’s always easier to visit the shops near the stations, right?

I’ve received a really good response from my last post on newly opened cafes in South Korea last month so here’s another one for all you cafe-thirsty fans.

Oh, and yes, you can catch the post here if you’ve missed it:

3 newly opened cafes near Seongsu & Ttukseom Stations to visit in South Korea

Anyhow, for today’s post, we will be looking at cafes at a hot place—Hongdae. The nearest station will be Hongik University Station (홍대입구역), yeah.

Let’s roll with the names.

NU HAUS | 누하우스

Opening hours:

8.30 am to 9 pm (Monday to Wednesday)

8.30 am to 11 pm (Thursday & Friday)

12 pm to 11 pm (Saturday)

12 pm to 6 pm (Sunday)

Prices: Starting from 4,000/4,500 KRW (4.02/4.52 SGD) for drinks

Address: 19 Donggyo-ro 22-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Directions: 508 m from Exit 1 of Hongik University Station (green line 2)

MAXIM1CAFE | 맥심1층카페

 

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Opening hours:

8 am to 12 am (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

8 am to 8 pm (Tuesday)

11 am to 7 pm (Saturday)

Closed on Sundays.

Prices: Starting from 4,500 KRW (4.52 SGD) for drinks

Address: 22 World Cup buk-ro 5ga-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Directions: 492 m from Exit 1 of Hongik University Station (green line 2)

ㅇㄷㅇㅅ | 어더아사

Opening hours:

11 am to 10 pm (Monday to Thursday & Sunday)

11 am to 11 pm (Friday & Saturday)

Prices: Starting from 2,900 KRW (2.91 SGD)

Address: 40 Wausan-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Directions: 194 m from Exit 9 of Hongik University Station (green line 2)

ZERO CAFE | 제로카페

Opening hours:

9 am to 10 pm (weekdays)

11 am to 9 pm (weekends & public holidays)

Closed on Tuesdays.

Prices: Starting from 4,300 KRW (4.32 SGD) for drinks

Address: 17 Wausan-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Directions: 435 m from Exit 7 of Hongik University Station (Gyeongui–Jungang Line)

UNDERSTAND | 언더스탠드

 

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Opening hours: 12 pm to 9 pm daily

Prices: Starting from 4,000 KRW (4.02 SGD) for drinks

Address: 11 Wausan-ro 29 da-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Directions: 315 m from Exit 7 of Hongik University Station (Gyeongui–Jungang Line)

MILKFLO | 미크플로 연트럴파크점

 

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Opening hours: 10 am to 9 pm daily

Prices: Starting from 4,500 KRW (4.02 SGD) for drinks

Address: 46 Yanghwa-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Directions: 267 m from Exit 3 of Hongik University Station (Airport Railroad Express)

DESSERT SAGAK | 디저트사각

 

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Opening hours:

11 am to 8.30 pm daily

Closed on Mondays.

Prices: Starting from 3,200 KRW (3.21 SGD) for desserts

Address: 28 Yeonhui-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (level 2, #202)

Directions: 289 m from Exit 3 of Hongik University Station (Airport Railroad Express)

CAFE LIFE | 라이프

 

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Opening hours:

8.30 am to 7 pm (Monday to Friday)

11 am to 7 pm (Saturday)

Closed on Sundays.

Prices: Starting from 3,500 KRW (3.50 SGD) for drinks

Address: 26 Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Directions: 410 m from Exit 3 of Hongik University Station (Airport Railroad Express)

HOWEVER YEONNAM | 하우에버 연남

Opening hours: 11.30 am to 9 pm daily

Prices: Starting from 5,000 KRW (5.02 SGD) for drinks

Address: 45-6 Yeonhui-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Directions: 397 m from Exit 3 of Hongik University Station (Airport Railroad Express)

As we wrap up this post of Hongdae’s latest cafe gems, it’s time to grab your friends, your favorite book, or just yourself and head out to explore these 9 new cafes. From creative and cozy hideouts to lively and social-media-worthy spots, each destination offers a unique atmosphere that will excite your senses and fuel your soul. So, whether you’re a cafe hopper, a coffee connoisseur, or simply looking for a place to rest your legs, these newly opened F&Bs in Hongdae are sure to become your go-to havens for your upcoming Korea trip. Have a lovely time to come!

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3 newly opened cafes near Seongsu & Ttukseom Stations to visit in South Korea

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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.

BILLOWY brunch

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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.

BILLOWY interior

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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.

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! 🙂

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