Mana S.
Google
Tucked away on a side street, finding Coffee Hanyakbang feels like discovering a secret. You step through the door and instantly leave modern Seoul behind. The air is thick with the scent of old wood and roasting beans, a smell that seems to have soaked into the walls over decades.
The place is a beautiful, cluttered maze of antique furniture—sturdy dark-wood tables, mismatched chairs, and shelves crammed with vintage tins and curios. It’s not a designed "concept" cafe; it feels genuinely old and lived-in, like your grandparents' attic if it served incredible coffee.
I ordered a hand-drip coffee, and it was served in delicate, old-world china. Sitting there, listening to the soft chatter and the quiet music, was pure tranquility. It’s the perfect spot to slow down, read a book, and feel like you’ve traveled back in time. A true gem.