Seongsu
Industrial chic meets creative energy
Seoul's hottest neighborhood, transformed from an industrial area into a trendy hub of converted warehouse cafes, galleries, and lifestyle shops.
Highlights
5TO7 Seongsu
A specialty cafe in trendy Seongsu-dong dedicated to Japanese-style souffle pancakes. 5TO7 offers five signature souffle varieties including fruit, Earl Grey, crème brûlée, matcha, and tiramisu. The cafe features a modern interior with large windows overlooking Seoul Forest, outdoor seating, and an antique-inspired aesthetic. Each souffle is carefully prepared with fluffy texture and creative toppings, making it a popular destination for dessert lovers.
Amazing Brewing Company
**⚠️ Closure Notice: This location permanently closed on December 14, 2025.**
CAFÉ 3 STRIPES SEOUL
Adidas's first branded cafe in Seoul brings together coffee culture, sports, and fashion in Seongsu-dong's creative district. More than just a cafe, this pop-up space offers 50+ menu items inspired by the iconic three stripes, from themed cakes to healthy beverages that reflect Gen Z wellness trends.
Cafe I/O3
Discover Seoul's cutting-edge technology-themed cafe where artificial intelligence meets specialty coffee culture. Cafe I/O3 represents the perfect fusion of digital innovation and traditional coffee craftsmanship, offering visitors a unique experience in the heart of Seongsu, Seoul's creative district.
Cafe Onion Seongsu
The original Cafe Onion location that transformed an old factory building into Seoul's most iconic industrial-chic cafe. This flagship store in trendy Seongsu-dong, often called "the Brooklyn of Seoul," features stunning exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and vintage industrial elements. Known for exceptional pastries and bread, the cafe draws crowds for both its Instagram-worthy architecture and quality baked goods.
Daelim Changgo
A former 1970s rice mill transformed into a stunning cultural complex in the heart of Seongsu-dong. This iconic red-brick warehouse preserves its industrial heritage while hosting a gallery, cafe, and bar under soaring ceilings with original steel columns.
El Loco
A sophisticated Spanish dining experience in the heart of trendy Seongsu-dong. El Loco brings authentic Spanish flavors to Seoul with signature dishes like honey cod, charcoal-grilled octopus, and creative churros gnocchi. The restaurant features a warm, intimate atmosphere perfect for date nights or wine-focused dinners. Their carefully curated wine selection complements the Mediterranean-inspired menu, offering corkage-free service on most days (excluding Saturday evenings).
Glow Seongsu
A groundbreaking global culinary village in Seoul's trendiest neighborhood, showcasing flavors and cultures from around the world. Glow Seoul transformed their showroom into this innovative culinary curation venue that brings together diverse international food and beverage brands under one vibrant roof.
Goshen Seongsu
A trendy cafe-restaurant that has been operating since 1992 in Seoul's Seongsu-dong neighborhood, known for its chic interior and elevated versions of Korean comfort food. The signature dish is their famous tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), but they also serve a variety of brunch items, desserts, and beverages. Goshen combines the warmth of Korean home cooking with a modern, sophisticated atmosphere that has made it a beloved spot for decades.
House of Vinyl
A Hong Kong-style LP bar and cafe that brings a unique vinyl record culture to Seongsu-dong. House of Vinyl offers an immersive music experience where you can enjoy coffee, cocktails, and light meals surrounded by vintage LP records. The space combines retro Hong Kong aesthetics with Seoul's trendy cafe culture, creating an atmospheric retreat for music lovers and those seeking a distinctive ambiance away from the ordinary.
Jayyeondo Salt Bread (자연도 소금빵)
A viral sensation in Seoul's bakery scene, Jayyeondo Salt Bread has taken the city by storm with its signature salt bread creations. Located in the trendy Seongsu-dong area, this bakery has become a must-visit destination for food lovers seeking the latest trends in Seoul's thriving bakery culture.
ZEEK COFFEE (지크커피)
A trendy specialty coffee shop in Seongsu-dong famous for its homemade lemonade and artisanal coffee beans. ZEEK COFFEE has quickly become a local favorite with its minimalist interior and dedication to quality.
LAoC Seongsu (라오크 성수)
A popular perfume workshop and one-day class experience located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul's trendy creative district. LAoC (Laboratory of Cologne) offers visitors the opportunity to create their own custom signature fragrance through guided perfume-making workshops. The studio combines a sleek, modern design with the art of perfumery, creating a unique sensory experience for visitors seeking a personalized memento of their time in Seoul.
Magpie & Tiger Seongsu Tearoom
A premium tearoom located on the 5th floor in Seongsu-dong, offering panoramic views of the neighborhood streets. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and quality tea selections, Magpie & Tiger provides a quiet escape from the bustling cafe scene below. The spacious rooftop (open in spring/summer/fall) offers one of the best vantage points in Seongsu.
Mesh Coffee
An intimate specialty coffee roastery and bar where knowledgeable baristas craft exceptional pour-overs and espresso drinks. Despite its small size, Mesh Coffee has made a significant impact on Seoul's specialty coffee scene, with the owners authoring the influential book "Oh Yeah Specialty Coffee."
Olive Young N Seongsu
The biggest Olive Young flagship store in Korea, opened in November 2024 as the ultimate K-beauty shopping destination. This massive 4-floor beauty emporium in trendy Seongsu-dong showcases Korea's best cosmetics, skincare, and beauty products. The "N" stands for "New" and represents a next-generation beauty retail experience with exclusive products, VIP lounges, and interactive beauty zones going viral on TikTok and Instagram.
OMOT Tea Omakase
A unique contemporary tea house near Seoul Forest offering a private, reservation-based storytelling tea course. OMOT presents a 90-minute tea omakase experience featuring seasonal Korean teas and traditional sweets (dasik), creating an intimate cultural journey. The minimalist space emphasizes the ritual and beauty of Korean tea ceremony in a modern context.
Cafe Onion Seongsu
A signature bakery cafe in Seongsu-dong, featuring a unique vintage interior from a renovated 1970s factory building and a spacious rooftop terrace. The name "Onion" doesn't mean the vegetable, but rather refers to the layered structure and delightful flavors. With excellent homemade bread, pasta, and coffee, it's considered one of the most must-visit cafes in Seoul.
Panier de M. Mooni
A French-style bakery cafe in Seoul's Seongsu-dong neighborhood, offering an authentic Parisian atmosphere right in the heart of the city. This three-story spacious building features warm, sunlit interiors decorated with charming Parisian-style elements. Known for its beautiful ribbon cakes and various French-style desserts, Panier de M. Mooni has become a popular "hot place" in the area, perfect for those seeking a taste of France in Seoul.
PLAD Seongsu
A trendy multi-story cafe in Seongsu-dong featuring hip furniture collections and beautiful views of Seoul Forest. PLAD has expanded from a single floor to now occupying multiple floors (1F-5F), each with its own distinct concept and atmosphere. The cafe is known for its carefully curated interior design, resembling a stylish furniture showroom, making every corner Instagram-worthy.
Seongsu-yul (성수율)
A newly opened cultural complex space in Seongsu-dong, Seoul's trendiest neighborhood. Built with 300,000 bricks, this unique venue combines a cafe, brunch restaurant, exhibition space, and popup store all under one roof. Seongsu-yul features Dolby Atmos sound experience and represents the latest evolution of Seoul's cultural complex trend.
Seongsuyul (성수율)
A newly opened complex cultural space in Seongsu-dong that combines coffee with immersive sound experiences. Seongsuyul features a Dolby Atmos sound system, creating a unique environment where visitors can enjoy quality coffee while experiencing music like never before. The red brick building exterior houses a modern interior designed for music appreciation and relaxation.
Seoul Brewery Seongsu
A massive multi-floor craft beer complex that opened in 2023 as Seoul Brewery's flagship location in trendy Seongsu-dong. This sprawling 350-pyeong venue features basement through 5th floor spaces plus a rooftop, combining a brewery, taphouse, cafe, restaurant, and multipurpose cultural space all under one roof.
Somunnan Seongsu Gamjatang
A legendary 24-hour Korean restaurant established in 1983, famous for its deeply flavorful gamjatang (pork bone soup). Located in the trendy Seongsu neighborhood, this local favorite has maintained its reputation for over four decades by serving hearty, authentic Korean comfort food at any hour.
Songjeong Coffee
A charming cafe in Seoul's rising Songjeong-dong neighborhood, often called the "Second Seongsu-dong." This converted house sits along the peaceful Jungnang Stream embankment path, offering a serene retreat with river views and spacious multi-level seating.
Twelve Minute
A trendy new bakery near Konkuk University inspired by paper mills and the optimal 12-minute timing for enjoying perfectly warmed croissants. The cafe's industrial-chic design and commitment to freshly baked pastries with precise heating instructions have made it a popular spot among university students and locals alike.
Understand Avenue
A vibrant public-benefit cultural space constructed from 116 colorful shipping containers stacked 1-3 stories high. Created through collaboration between Seoul City, Seongdong-gu, and Lotte Duty Free, this award-winning architecture (2017 Seoul Architecture Award) hosts rotating pop-ups, performances, exhibitions, and community events at the entrance to Seoul Forest.
UNLINE
A stylish cafe with a beautiful terrace that basks in sunlight, located near Seongsu Station. UNLINE offers a perfect blend of modern design and cozy atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for both work and relaxation.
Warm Braun (웜브라운)
A charming French-style bakery cafe located in Seongsu-dong, specializing in beignets - traditional French donuts. Warm Braun brings authentic French pastry techniques to Seoul's trendy bakery district. Their signature beignets are perfectly crisp on the outside and wonderfully fluffy inside, with various toppings and flavors including their popular peanut ice cream beignet.
whyden coffee seongsu
Experience the pinnacle of Seoul's third wave coffee culture at whyden coffee seongsu, where precision, passion, and quality converge in every cup. This specialty coffee destination has quickly become a benchmark for excellence in Seoul's competitive coffee scene, renowned for its meticulous approach to bean sourcing and brewing techniques.
Cafe Yeonmujang
A stylish rooftop cafe perched on the 8th floor of Seongsu-dong's tallest building, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Seoul's trendiest neighborhood. Named after the historic street where Joseon era soldiers once practiced martial arts, Cafe Yeonmujang has become one of Seongsu's most sought-after destinations for its stunning views and sophisticated atmosphere.
Tips
Explore the alleyways where locals go. You can find hidden restaurants and cafes!