Asia’s Top 50 Must-Visit Cafes Let’s go to Anthracite Coffee for coffee time in the Japanese garden
Seoul. Seogyo-dong|Anthracite Coffee Seogyo
This time I visited the Seogyo-dong branch of Anthracite Coffee, which is ranked as one of the top 50 must-visit coffee shops in Asia. This cafe was formerly an old house, which has been renovated and still retains the style of a Japanese garden. The three-story building is paired with a large green courtyard. Every corner exudes tranquility and poetry. People are deeply attracted by its atmosphere as soon as they enter the door.
As soon as you enter, you will be attracted by the large bar on the first floor, and the air is filled with the aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans. There are a variety of coffee options here, and a must-try is their hand-brewed coffee. The store uses its own roasted coffee beans. Each bean has a unique flavor level, from a refreshing taste with citrus aroma to a rich and deep chocolate aftertaste, satisfying the preferences of different coffee lovers. Among them, the particularly popular ones "Natsume Soseki" and "L'air et les songes" are named after famous artists and writers. As for dessert, I ordered fig cake this time. What attracted me was the fresh figs on the cake. However, I was a little disappointed after tasting it. Although the jam added to the filling was intended to enhance the texture, it made the sponge cake feel too moist and lost its lightness. It is recommended to skip it. If you want a safe choice, Basque cake will be a better option, with a solid texture and earthy yet delicious flavor. As for the performance of the coffee, it is a little too light for me personally. Perhaps my expectations were too high and did not meet my expectations.
Overall, the environment of Anthracite Coffee Seogyo-dong branch is indeed worth a visit. Both the architectural design and the atmosphere are impressive. However, if the attitude of the service staff and the quality of the desserts can be improved, it will make people want to visit again. By the way, Anthracite Coffee also has a branch in Hannam-dong, but it is very crowded, so friends who want to visit are advised to be mentally prepared in advance!
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✅ Anthracite Coffee Seogyo 앤트러사이트 서교점
📍 Address: 11 World Cup-ro 12-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul,
⏰Business hours: 09:00–22:00 daily
🚇 Transportation: Wangyuan Station (MRT Line 6)
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