Best Cafes in Insadong — Complete Directory (2026)
Directory··By Team Korea Insider
Part of our Seoul Palaces Guide coverage.
How to use this guide: Each listing includes official food photos and English menus from the Seoul Tourism Foundation, plus Naver Map links for real-time reviews, directions, and visitor photos.
📡 Data: Seoul Tourism Foundation · Photos: Official government database · Menus: Verified English translations
## Insadong cafe culture — tradition alongside specialty coffee Insadong's cafes lean into Korea's traditional aesthetic — celadon pottery cups, hanok-style interiors, and menus featuring omija tea, yuzu citron drink, and makgeolli alongside espresso. Several cafes occupy converted hanok buildings on the alleys off Insadong-gil, and are quieter and more atmospheric than the chain cafes on the main pedestrian street. ## What to order beyond coffee The signature non-coffee drinks include bingsu (shaved ice with red bean, strawberry, or mango toppings), omija cha (five-flavour berry tea), and sikhye (sweet fermented rice punch). Some cafes serve makgeolli paired with buchimgae (savoury pancakes) — a combination that works well as an afternoon break after visiting the nearby palaces. ## Best times to visit Insadong's cafes are most enjoyable on weekday mornings (9am–11am) before tour groups arrive. Weekends after 1pm are significantly busier. The alleys around Ssamzigil's courtyard have the highest density of cafe options; the lane behind Jogyesa Temple has quieter spots favoured by local visitors.1. Starbucks(Seoul Geukjangjeom) (스타벅스(서울극장점))
English Menu
| mango banana blended | ₩6,300 |
| java chip frappuccino | ₩6,100 |
| STARBUCKS dolce latte | ₩5,600 |
| caramel macchiato | ₩5,600 |
| white chocolate moca | ₩5,600 |
| jamong honey black tea | ₩5,300 |
| ice jamong honey black tea | ₩5,300 |
| caffè mocha | ₩5,100 |
| +5 more items | |
2. Dalkom Coffee(Jongnojonggakjeom) (달콤커피(종로종각점))
English Menu
| honey mong | ₩6,300 |
| cube | ₩5,500 |
| berry cube | ₩5,500 |
| waelkesyeo | ₩4,800 |
| Americano | ₩4,100 |
3. Starbucks(Jongnogwancheoljeom) (스타벅스(종로관철점))
English Menu
| mango banana blended | ₩6,300 |
| java chip frappuccino | ₩6,100 |
| STARBUCKS dolce latte | ₩5,600 |
| caramel macchiato | ₩5,600 |
| white chocolate moca | ₩5,600 |
| jamong honey black tea | ₩5,300 |
| ice jamong honey black tea | ₩5,300 |
| caffè mocha | ₩5,100 |
| +5 more items | |
4. Ediya Coffee(Samilbildingjeom) (이디야 커피(삼일빌딩점))
English Menu
| toffee nut latte | ₩4,000 |
| vanilla latte | ₩3,900 |
| caffè latte | ₩3,700 |
| cafe americano | ₩3,200 |
5. Ediya Coffee(Samilbildingjeom) (이디야커피(삼일빌딩점))
English Menu
| toffee nut latte | ₩4,000 |
| vanilla latte | ₩3,900 |
| caffè latte | ₩3,700 |
| cafe americano | ₩3,200 |
6. Coffee Bin(Jonggagyeokjeom) (커피빈(종각역점))
English Menu
| Americano | ₩4,800 |
7. From Hacheu Coffee(Cheonggyejonggakjeom) (프롬하츠커피(청계종각점))
English Menu
| suje bingsu 5jong | ₩11,500 |
| suje pizza 2jong | ₩8,800 |
| keuro waffle 5jong | ₩6,900 |
| from hacheu signature ice coffee 2jong | ₩5,800 |
| maeil achim chakjeup ade 2jong | ₩5,300 |
| jeju crush 2jong | ₩5,300 |
8. Sajikdan Coffee Jip ()
English Menu
| geisya(Reservation) | ₩15,000 |
| geisya(Reservation) | ₩15,000 |
| drip oneaek(mild/1tong/4janbullyang) | ₩14,000 |
| drip oneaek(regular/1tong/4janbullyang) | ₩14,000 |
| house special A(200g) | ₩12,000 |
| ethiopia yereugachepe koke(200g) | ₩12,000 |
| kenya masai kiranyaga AA S(200g) | ₩12,000 |
| Espresso(200g) | ₩12,000 |
| +69 more items | |
9. Sajikdan Coffee Jip ()
English Menu
| geisya(Reservation) | ₩15,000 |
| geisya(Reservation) | ₩15,000 |
| drip oneaek(mild/1tong/4janbullyang) | ₩14,000 |
| drip oneaek(regular/1tong/4janbullyang) | ₩14,000 |
| house special A(200g) | ₩12,000 |
| ethiopia yereugachepe koke(200g) | ₩12,000 |
| kenya masai kiranyaga AA S(200g) | ₩12,000 |
| Espresso(200g) | ₩12,000 |
| +69 more items | |
10. Sajikdan Coffee Jip ()
English Menu
| geisya(Reservation) | ₩15,000 |
| geisya(Reservation) | ₩15,000 |
| drip oneaek(mild/1tong/4janbullyang) | ₩14,000 |
| drip oneaek(regular/1tong/4janbullyang) | ₩14,000 |
| house special A(200g) | ₩12,000 |
| ethiopia yereugachepe koke(200g) | ₩12,000 |
| kenya masai kiranyaga AA S(200g) | ₩12,000 |
| Espresso(200g) | ₩12,000 |
| +69 more items | |
11. Mr. Breeze Coffee(Dongnipmunjeom) ()
English Menu
| milk bingsu | ₩1 |
| Chamomile | ₩1 |
| Peppermint Tea | ₩1 |
| moringga nokcha | ₩1 |
| citrus lemon | ₩1 |
| sweet yuja | ₩1 |
| Darjeeling | ₩1 |
| english breakfast | ₩1 |
| +66 more items | |
12. Sanmotungi ()
English Menu
| lemon ade | ₩10,000 |
| hallabong ade | ₩10,000 |
| Hoegaarden(Bottle/330ml) | ₩10,000 |
| Heineken(BOTTLE/330ml) | ₩10,000 |
| Cappuccino(ICE) | ₩9,000 |
| Latte(ICE) | ₩9,000 |
| Café Mocha(ICE) | ₩9,000 |
| Vanilla Latte(ICE) | ₩9,000 |
| +61 more items | |
13. Da:Richcafe ()
English Menu
| Pizza(margherita) | ₩8,500 |
| Pizza(Gorgonzola) | ₩8,500 |
| Affogato(hagendajeu/Ice) | ₩6,500 |
| Ice Cream(hagendajeu/Ice) | ₩6,500 |
| koko bread | ₩6,500 |
| caramel cinnamon bread | ₩6,500 |
| Jujube Tea | ₩6,500 |
| Medicinal Herbal Tea(HOT) | ₩6,500 |
| +58 more items | |
14. Da:Rich Cafe ()
English Menu
| Pizza(margherita) | ₩8,500 |
| Pizza(Gorgonzola) | ₩8,500 |
| Affogato(hagendajeu/Ice) | ₩6,500 |
| Ice Cream(hagendajeu/Ice) | ₩6,500 |
| koko bread | ₩6,500 |
| caramel cinnamon bread | ₩6,500 |
| Jujube Tea | ₩6,500 |
| Medicinal Herbal Tea(HOT) | ₩6,500 |
| +58 more items | |
15. Byeoldabang(Insadongjeom) ()
English Menu
| set 1 | ₩27,800 |
| set 2 | ₩26,800 |
| Set3 | ₩23,800 |
| Set5 | ₩23,800 |
| Set4 | ₩18,800 |
| byeoldabang naembi bingsu | ₩13,800 |
| injeolmi naembi bingsu | ₩11,900 |
| milk naembi bingsu | ₩11,900 |
| +55 more items | |
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Menu data from Seoul Tourism Foundation. Prices may vary — click Naver Map links for current information. Last updated: March 2026.