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Seongsu-dong Specialty Coffee Guide 2026: 5 Must-Visit Cafés to Take Foreign Friends
Seongsu-dong has grown beyond "old factories turned into cafés" into the heart of Seoul's specialty coffee scene. This guide covers five cafés worth taking a foreign friend to — Onion Seongsu for first impressions, Center Coffee and Mesh Coffee for serious hand-drip and espresso, and Anthracite and Coffee Graffiti for laptop-friendly working sessions — with practical routing tips, peak-time advice, and honest notes on what to order alongside your coffee.
April 28, 2026