A dark roast blend with a nutty flavor is the standard
Airak (Dongdaemun/Dongdaemun)
Park Sang-jun opened the cafe in March 2024 after a year of experience at a cafe in Seongsu. Using brewing techniques he has honed almost entirely through self-study, the Airaku Blend is a fragrant, dark roast, finished with a Kono-style dripper for a mellow texture similar to that of a cloth drip coffee. All roasting is done by IMMUTE COFFEE ROASTERY. There are three light-roasted single-origin coffees available, which change monthly.
Customers are spending time with lattes and hot chocolate in hand. 
It is about a 5-minute walk from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station. 
Airaku Blend 5,500W with an impressive sweetness
Simply provide single origin only
Doduk & Kyubum (Hongdae)
Inspired by the roasters he saw in movies, Kubom bought a 1kg roaster and began roasting beans on his own in 2016, while continuing his band activities. The shop, which opened in 2022, uses a 5kg roaster made by Germany's Probat and offers six types of single origin coffee. Last year, Kubom also visited a farm in Ethiopia. He devotes himself to roasting and brewing every day, wanting to fully incorporate the producers' feelings into his coffee.
Renovated former garage. 
Espresso grinder made by Italian brand MAZZER. 
Medium-dark roast Guatemalan latte 6,800W (beans can be selected).
Using the best equipment to bring out the flavor of the beans
smallow (Mangwon-dong)
Kim Hyun-ju is a programmer turned barista. At home, she uses a 50g roaster from the UK's IKAWA, and roasts coffee in a variety of ovens to bring out the unique characteristics of the beans. After about 10 years of self-study, she opened her own coffee shop in January 2024, where she uses a 1kg roaster from Taiwan's Aillio and prepares six single origin coffees. She also uses a dripper from Japan's ORIGAMI to precisely extract the flavor.
Located in a residential area. 
Coffee aroma display from SQUEAKY in Thailand. 
Light roast "Ethiopia Yirgacheffe shale G1 Washed" 5,500W.
Light to medium roasting to pursue the original flavor of the beans
COEO (Seongsu-dong)
Owner Seo Tae-hoo used to dislike coffee. He first tried specialty coffee at the cafe where he worked around 2016 and was captivated by its fruity flavor. He immediately set up his own roasting room and began searching for the ideal roast. The shop, which opened in 2012, serves drip coffee using only light to medium roasted single-origin beans. They use a roaster from South Korea's Stronghold to bring out the beans' natural flavor.
He runs the store with his wife, Lee Seung-yeon. 
There are as many as 12 different single origin varieties available for purchase. 
「Ethiopia Sidamo Leikun coe#20」8,500Ｗ。
The clean taste and wide variety of beans are appealing.
Knit Coffee (Namsan)
Lee Kangmin, who worked as a barista and manager for seven years at a showroom that imports and distributes Australian organic specialty coffee brand Dukescoffee, will be going independent in November 2023. With the goal of "making specialty coffee more accessible," he pursues creating an easy-to-drink cup of coffee. To cater to diverse tastes, he offers three blends and six single origins.
The 5,500W hot latte, made with a medium-light roast cotton blend, is very popular. 
There is also a wide selection of baked goods. 
Signature Cinnamon Mocha 6,500W.
A roaster with global experience goes independent
Utility Coffee Roasters (Yongsan)
Jung Sung-yoon gained experience as a barista while studying music in Australia. He roasted coffee for over five years at the US-based Tartine Bakery, which has since opened in Seoul, and the German specialty coffee shop Bonanza Coffee Roasters, before going independent in March 2025. His roasting range is medium to high. He uses a drum roaster to bring out the sweetness and create a balanced flavor.
Jazz music plays inside the store. 
We use a roaster from Korea's EASYSTER. 
Chung's recommendation is "ETHIOPIA BANKO GOTITI G1" 6,500W.
