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Korean cafes with eye-catching new concepts

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Cafés each decorate their spaces with their own unique themes.


Among them, some cafés are especially loved for their unique and well-executed concepts.


From the mysterious deep sea to a small slice of Jeju in the city!


Enjoy not only the unique interiors but also drinks and desserts perfectly matched to each concept!




Let's begin😎



Overdeep is a café that offers a mystical atmosphere with deep-sea-themed interiors and unique desserts. Staying true to its oceanic concept, the building’s blue-toned exterior immediately catches the eye. As soon as you step inside, you're surrounded by the immersive experience of being underwater. Enchanting jellyfish-shaped lights and a ceiling that mimics the shimmering ocean surface create a mysterious ambiance, making you feel as if you’re aboard a submarine exploring the deep sea. It's the perfect place to clear your mind and unwind while enjoying dreamy media art. In some areas, the floor is decorated with sand, coral, and seashells, giving off a satisfying crunch underfoot. This place is truly passionate about blue, using the color even in foods and desserts where blue is not commonly used. Be sure to try their special menu items like the Cream Wave Latte and Blue Lemon Madeleine!



Address: 149-8 Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Work: 11AM–9PM (Mon, Closed)




Manhole Coffee Western is a bookstore café where you can enjoy drinks in a cozy yet vibrant space inspired by the American Old West, tucked away in an ordinary alley. Its unique exterior catches the eye, but inside, it’s designed like a mountain lodge surrounded by books in the middle of the city. With a collection of 10,000 books, you can also explore mysterious photo zones inspired by books. This place is a specialty coffee roastery, offering high-quality drip coffee and tea made from premium beans. To help visitors escape the media-heavy daily life and focus on reading, desks and sofas are provided throughout the space. Each reading area has its own theme, ranging from spaces that feel like you’re being drawn into the pages of a book to ones reminiscent of Grandpa Zepetto’s workshop. Along with a variety of coffee and tea drinks, the homemade desserts here are also highly praised.



Address: 24 Yeongdeungpo-ro 27-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Work: 12–9:30PM (Mon/Tue, Closed)




Daiveler is a space designed to look like a train car, giving you the feeling of actually being on a journey. When you sit by the window here, the video playing outside the window creates the feeling of actually riding a train.The screen changes with the seasons, allowing you to enjoy a variety of landscapes. Their signature dessert, Egg Day, is inspired by the boiled eggs commonly associated with Korean train travel. Boiled eggs sold on old Korean trains were always a popular item and have become a symbol of train journeys in Korea. Enjoy this travel experience with a white chocolate mousse cake shaped like a smooth egg. You can also try fresh brunch items like sandwiches and toast, perfect for a picnic. Don’t miss the unique train-themed details such as train ticket-shaped drink coupons and even the sinks in the restrooms, all adding to the authentic train atmosphere.



Address: 290-1 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Work: Mon–Thu 9AM–10PM

Fri, Sat 11AM–10PM

Sun 11AM–9PM




Higgs Coffee is a café that expresses space through drinks inspired by various planets in the solar system and interiors resembling the Moon and Mars. It is owned by the famous science YouTuber "Orbit," reflecting his passion and love for space. The front part of the café is designed to resemble the surface of the Moon, while the back area captures the red and dark atmosphere of Mars, allowing visitors to choose their preferred space. The drink and dessert menu best represent the space concept. The Tiramisu Platter offers three types of tiramisu themed after Mars, Earth, and the Moon. Each tiramisu includes small details matching the planet: Mars has a chocolate astronaut, Earth features blue cream representing water, and the Moon includes footprints with the Korean flag planted. Be sure to also check out the smooth planet mousse cakes and drinks inspired by Earth, Jupiter, and Saturn!



Address: 51 Gangnam-daero 110-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Work: 11AM – 10PM (9:30PM, Last Order)




Mail Room is a space themed around letters, capturing the excitement of opening a mailbox through its coffee experience. From the outside, the building looks like it’s covered with countless letters, and you can even spot the iconic red swallow symbol, representing the post office. Inside, one side of the wall is filled with mailboxes, and there are doors designed to look like postal boxes, which are unique features of the café. The overall vintage vibe makes it a perfect spot for taking sentimental photos. The ordering method involves filling out an order form, which can be helpful for people who are not fluent in Korean. The mailbox serves not only as a photo zone but also has a special function. After ordering, you receive a numbered key, and once your order is ready, you use the key to open the mailbox with the matching number to pick up your drink!



Address: 10-7 Toegye-ro 83-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Work: Mon–Fri 12PM–12AM

Sat, Sun 11–12AM




Samdacozy is the flagship store of Jeju Samdasoo, a famous Korean bottled water brand, and a café themed around Jeju Island. The café is decorated with various items that fit the concept of “Jeju in the city,” including iconic volcanic stones from Jeju and palm trees donated by Jeju Hallim Park. Don’t forget to take photos with the large Dol Hareubang statue on the second floor! One unique feature of this café, operated by Jeju Samdasoo, is that all the water used in the drinks comes from Jeju Samdasoo, not regular filtered water. Even the ice is made from Samdasoo water, allowing visitors to experience the pure, clean water of the mysterious island of Jeju. Additionally, most of the milk and ingredients are sourced from Jeju, and the coffee beans are roasted on the island as well. Creative exhibitions and interactive pop-up stores are sometimes held here, so be sure to check in advance!



Address: 34 Dongmak-ro 9-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Work: 11AM–11PM (10PM, Last Order)



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