Cafe Highwaist Ikseon — Restaurant in Seoul

Highwaist Café offers a perfect respite from the summer heat, blending English charm with the traditional feel of an old Hanok house. The café’s cozy and welcoming atmosphere, enhanced by its thoughtful decor, provides a cool and relaxing escape from the bustling streets outside. Although the prices are on the higher side, it’s a top pick for many due to its unique setting and delicious offerings.

During my visit, I enjoyed a variety of their renowned scones, including the Highwaist signature scone, basil pesto cream cheese homemade scone, apple cinnamon scone, pretzel butter scone, and Earl Grey scone. Each scone had its own unique flavor and texture, making it difficult to choose a favorite. To complement these treats, I indulged in their refreshing Scotch latte and rich cream latte, both of which offered a soothing break from the summer heat.

In summary, Highwaist Café is one of the top spots in Seoul to escape the summer warmth, with its charming decor, cool ambiance, and a fantastic variety of cakes, scones, and beverages. Whether you visit on a busy holiday or a calm weekday morning, this café is a wonderful place to unwind and enjoy some of the finest treats...

Highwaist is a charming café in an English style, located in an old Hanok house. It's very pretty and cozy, not overly crowded, allowing you to enjoy your time there leisurely.

Regarding the food, I had a peanut butter cake and a cup of flat white. The cake was wonderful, both in texture and flavor. If you love peanut butter, you'll want to order it. However, the other desserts also looked amazing. If I had more time in Seoul, I would definitely come back.

The only downside was that, at the beginning, the staff seemed preoccupied and practically ignored the guests who were ready to pay. However, later on, the service improved...

Went here because P.O Block B had been here

Didn’t really expect anything but just a coffee and cake. I ordered just latte while my friend ordered the affogato something? I already forgot the menu name

As usual, Korean’s coffee are smooth and creamy so I don’t have any complaints with the coffee itself. We ordered strawberry cake named after Victoria or something and it was good! Clearly the food is made with passion. The cream is light and not too sweet, blended very well with the berry. Cake also light. Really great mix between the coffee...