Probably a long shot but knowing how Seoul/Korea is big on cafes, was wondering if there's actual legit coffee roasters here? I'd like to bring some back as souvenirs and for myself.
Posted Jul 30, 2022, 11:44 PM UTC
If you’re going to Busan, you should try Momos.
Will do! Traveling to Busan in a couple days, thanks for the rec
While out of the way, this location has an impressive roasting set up where you can see lots of lovely looking machines.
Momos Coffee Yeongdo +82 70-5129-0184 https://goo.gl/maps/vVr451CDCE15NYon8
Of your heading to that area for Momos.. Combine it with a hike up Geumjongsan or a visit to Seokbulsa Temple. And head for a night out in PNU up the road
Thanks for the rec! Will check out Geumkongsan
Coffee nap if you are looking for very good not too dark 3rd wave kind of stuff
Nordic Frost. Organic Coffee Roastery from the US. They import all their own coffee. You can find them in HBC. One of the owners usually hangs around Phillies. DM for contact details.
They're excellent and growing in Korea. I won't be surprised if you see them everywhere in a year's time.
Hanyakbang. It's down a tiny alley, it's been around since the 80s (old for Seoul), I have been to at least 2 dozen non-chain coffee shops in Seoul and this is far and away my favorite.
If you're around Gangnam area here are three roasters that I buy from:
Brilliant Coffee Roasters - Near Nonhyeon Station
The Beaner - In between Nonhyeon and Sinnonhyeon stations
Coffee Libre - A few branches around but I go to the one in Express Bus Terminal
I can vouch for Coffee Libre too, amazing coffee.
There are a bajillion fantastic roasters in the city.
Would help giving a rough idea where you are.
Personal favorites, Fritz, Coffee Libre, Felt.
Thanks! Staying in Myeongdong and Gangnam
I rarely go south of the river so can't help you there.
Coffee Libre has a Myeongdong shop.
Fritz has a location not too far from Myeongdong which is worth a visit alone.
Coffee Libre was right across from where I stayed, thank you!
Brownbag. Emart whole beans are not bad too.
There are way too many to even list here. Recommendations would depend on which part of Seoul you are in, and whether you want a chain like Fritz or Pomelo Bean or Camel or Coffee Tour or a one-off place of which there are scores. If you can use coupang there are even more roasters to order from.