Café Coin 코인 — Restaurant in Seoul

So my idea to have local breakfast in Seoul the first morning probably was too ambitious... both my son and my wife wanted something more western-style the following days... 😓 So sad... 😔 In Myeongdong, you can find everything and, indeed, I found Café Coin, a cozy place where you can have waffles, French toasts but also a couple of local items like bingsu (yet,of course, bingsu for breakfast is a "no" for me... or at least this is not how I want my son to start the day ✋). The place is very cute, looks like a cabin in the woods but it's in the heart of the city. 🤩 There, you can relax and, apparently, you have no choice cause the service was quite slow that day, even though the café was pretty empty... 😅 The portions are huge so my son and I shared what's called "Toppoki waffle" there, and my wife had some Honey bread. And we also share a couple of fresh juices (kiwi and mango + banana), quite good. 👍 So the honey bread was something like French toast. Even though I didn't like it too much, my wife enjoyed it (and that's what matters). The surprise came from the toppoki waffle. I asked what it was before ordering and the waitress told me toppoki was tteokbokki. I interpreted the waffle would be made with rice cake dough... And this is what I sold to my son. This is not what we got! 😅 We got normal waffles and... tteokbokki, of course. 😂 I was glad cause I wanted to have tteokbokki at least once in Seoul and we didn't have much time left. My son was not as happy of course cause he doesn't like spocy food... 😅 Both the waffle and tteokbokki were good. But I still find the combo a bit weird... and I reckon that the ice cream served with the combo, and which I didn't want for breakfast, was perfect after the spiciness of tteokbokki. Overall, we had a nice time at Café Coin. The part I liked the least was the bill, as we paid KRW 47.5K (around €32), which is more than what we spent for most savory meals in Seoul. The price of desserts vs the price of savory items in 🇰🇷 never ceases to amaze me. 🤨

Quality & taste: 8/10 Quantities: 10/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Originality: 9/10 Ratio price / quality: 7/10 Service: 7/10 How I felt...

THE BEST CAFE IN MYEONDONG!

If you want a cafe that makes gorgeous food plus and has a beautiful ambience, you need to visit here.

First you walk up the beautiful winding steps until you reach the first door. It has a large golden leaf as a door push. Then you continue up the stairs and at the top, to the left of the last door is a tiny book cove with a cute old seat.

When you enter you're greeted by a lovely lady who gives you a menu that also has english along side the korean so you aren't disadvantaged if your grasp on korean is limited.

There are 3 floors in total. The top floor has a beautiful garden terrace that is bathed in dappled sunlight.

The decor or the place is vintage mismatched chairs like bentwood and large smokers couches, coupled with grandfather clocks and and antiques in every corner.

I ordered Honey Toast which was served with 2 scoops of handmade icecream and a dollop of cream.

The toast crunch was perfect while the inside of the toast was hot and fluffy.

My bestfriend ordered Tiramisu and usually I don't like Tiramisu but this one was so yummy I couldn't believe it. I could have ravished the whole slice by myself.

After eating my toast I wandered around to look at the art of the wall and marvel at the antiques. The cabinet with the different China sets were my favourite, but I'm biased because I love tea and tea sets.

If you want to visit a beautiful cafe, for an affordable price where you will get so many instagrammable photos, then Cafe Coin is where you must visit.

They also have an Instagram cafe.coin, check it out for...

Café Coin (코인) in Jung District, Seoul, is a long-standing, cozy café that has been part of the Myeongdong scene for years — a hidden gem among the busy streets filled with shops and tourists. Known for its retro charm and relaxed atmosphere, it’s a great place to take a break from the crowds, whether you’re shopping, sightseeing, or just looking for a quiet spot to unwind.

The café is famous for its classic dessert and drink selection, and I recommend trying their tiramisu, which is rich and creamy. Their coffee and teas are also well-made and great to enjoy alongside dessert.

With its warm, vintage-inspired interior, Café Coin offers a calm, comfortable space — ideal for catching up with friends, reading, or simply resting your feet. If you’re in Myeongdong and want to experience a more laid-back, traditional café vibe, this spot is definitely...