The Cutest Cafés You Must Visit in Seoul

Sure, people visit South Korea for the skin care, the samgyupsal, to possibly see their favorite K-Pop stars, and to visit some K-Drama shooting locations. But this place is also a haven for the most Instagrammable restaurants and cafés!

Save our top five picks, and you’ll thank us later!

5. DORÉ DORÉ Cafe & Art Village, Sinsa-dong

Tucked in Sinsa-dong is another branch of DORÉ DORÉ. What makes it different from the rest is it’s also an art village within four floors of goodness.

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Best. Aesthetics. Hands. Down. ? #혜지패딩everywhere

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Expect glittery plates and tables, a millennial pink diner couch, rows of displayed modern art (which you can purchase btw!), rainbow cakes, and more over-the-top sweets—everything you dreamt of for your IG feed!

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so my profile looks less narcissistic lol also it fits my feed hehe . #seoul #korea #doredore #cafe #gangnam #pinkcafe #서울 #강남 #신사 #가로수길 #카페그램 #카페 #핑크카페 #도레도레 도레

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180320 #가로수길카페 #도레도레 아무리 최고온도 10도 안팎이어도 딸기딸기 핑키핑키한 봄봄 그리고 꽃무늬 선글라스 #Annasui 분위기는 달달한 #카페스타그램 실은 오늘도 일스타그램

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4. On Ne Sait Jamais, Hannam-dong

On Ne Sait Jamais is a dessert shop that stands out among cafés and patisserie in the area. Come for the cute interiors; stay for the sweet treats.

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Came to Korea for the tiled conversation pits duh

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The place is inspired by a traditional bathhouse with a modern twist, while their menu features a wide selection of mouthwatering, picturesque dessert concoctions that will tempt you to order all.

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#summervacation ✈︎. . . . とんでもない可愛さだよね❁ 本当は全部食べたかった(私はいけた)?. . . . #梨泰院 #韓国 #旅行

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3. oneinamillion, Hannam-dong

Fancy some tea, coffee or cocktail? oneinamillion has it all in their menu along with some cake options—the White Tiramisu Cake is the must-try!

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ชมชา ชมเค้ก ?

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The café-pub features a clean, minimalist aesthetic with pops of pink coming from their signature cups, a cute contrast for that food or coffee shot of the day.

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오늘 영하 날씨라고 춥대서 니트에 패딩입고 나갔다가 12분 걷고 넘 더워서 땀 뻘뻘? 미지근한 아메리카노 마실랬는데; 시원하고 달달한 #아이스바닐라라떼 원샷? .

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2. Ban Bossy Boutique, Seogyo-dong

It’s tropical meets elegant in Ban Bossy Boutique. The café is prettified with towering plants, pastel-colored walls and chairs, as well as marble tables and gold accent pieces.

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It makes for a great photo op as you read a book while you drink iced coffee and snack on their intricately decorated flower cupcakes.

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Love those raw brick painted in white and rose gold elements.

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쌀쌀해도 달달하게 ? #밴보시부티크 #banbossyboutique #홍대카페 #상수카페 #송년회장소

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1. Share D Table, Seongdong-gu

Head to Seongdong-gu, and look for Share D Table, an open food hall offering Italian food, Thai food, tapas, coffee, beer, and desserts.

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이틀 집순이 하다 나드으리 ? 오전 오후 저녁 약속 세 탕 킬하고 땀 1L는 쏟은 것 같아 퓨

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Its industrial chic interiors make it an Instagram-worthy destination for its tiled spaces, metal tables and chairs, wooden furnitures, and concrete-finish and brick walls.