Gabaedo-Sinnonhyeon — Restaurant in Seoul

This café isn’t the easiest to find—there’s no large sign outside, so I wandered a bit before finally discovering it tucked away on the second floor. Stepping inside felt almost like entering the study room of the last Joseon emperor. The traditional hanok-style windows, framed in sleek black, create an atmosphere that feels timeless, as if the space belongs to an entirely different era.

I’ve tried their coffee before and really enjoyed it, but today I decided to switch things up. I’m on a personal challenge to go a month without coffee to see how it affects my body, skin, and mind. So, I ordered their milk tea instead—and I was pleasantly surprised. It was just as excellent as their coffee, rich and balanced, though I completely forgot to take a photo this time.

The café is usually very serene and quiet, perfect for reading or reflecting, but today it happened to be crowded and a bit noisy due to a group gathering. Still, the charm of the space shone through. It’s the kind of place I look forward to returning to, whether for a thoughtful break or simply to enjoy another cup of their...

Gabedo is a coffee shop chain in South Korea that draws inspiration from the country's modernization period when it was adopting Western culture through Japanese influence. The concept reflects the historical era of Korea's opening to the West.

You can Find Gabedo not only in Shin-nonhyeon but, city hall, Myeong dong and Gangnam also !

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The tiramisu and Coffee is so good! I also tried the pannacotta, and it was delicious too! everything is yumm! Must try! The place is also very comfortable. The place is hard to find because there is no signboard. Located on the 2nd floor of the building. The building is close to...