La Douce (라두스)
A few years ago I visited a small cafe that opened up next to my house in (Hapjeong). It was small with some interesting ideas, but I felt like it…
I Got Baked In Seoul: Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
Hailing all the way from San Fransisco, California, Mr. Holmes Bakehouse has come to Korea to share its cruffiny goodness with us Seoulites. As its first international branch, they wanted…
Darling’s Cake (달링스케익)
Back in November we celebrated my boyfriend's birthday. Having been together for so long, it has become increasingly difficult to come up with fun new ways to surprise him each year.…
Cafe Vincennes (벵센느)
Cafe Vincennes is one of those rare little gems that you would find only if you stumble upon it by accident or by word of mouth. Nestled in the residential…
Korea’s Famous Poop Cafe (UPDATED)
Updated October 24, 2023. At first glance, the Poop Cafe (또옹카페) is a seemingly normal cafe, despite the odd name painted in huge letters across the windows. However, once you get closer, you…
Line Friends Store & Cafe
While Kakao Talk may be the dominant choice among messenger apps in Korea, Line seems to be dominating the world with its ultimate cuteness. Back in March, Line launched it's 3…
6 Ultimate Cakes to Try in Seoul
Let's face it, cake is delicious and if you've never had it before… you should start now because you have a lot of catching up to do. I myself am…
Decoa Balim (데코아발림)
The name Decoa Balim comes from the combination of the words "decorations" and "cocoa balim," which is some type of cacao. Owner Oh Seung Jin wanted to create a unique name that would capture the…
Hongdae’s NEW Hello Kitty Cafe
Hongdae's Hello Kitty Cafe has got to be one of the neighborhood's biggest attractions. Down a small alley on Hongdae's busiest shopping street stood a lovely two story bright pink…
Vanilla Kitchen: Have Your Cake & Eat It Too
Vanilla Kitchen is what I would imagine Martha Stewart's kitchen to look like; clean cut and simple, yet warm and homey. Fresh and dried flowers can be found along the…
Hidden Treasures: 8 1/2 *UPDATED*
Seoul is chockfull of tiny little restaurants, cafes and boutiques. I guess that's part of its charm; leave no crevice unfilled. This particular "charm" also makes it very difficult to…
Banana Tree
이태원 (Itaewon) is a melting pot of cultural diversity, not just in regards to the people, but the restaurants and cafes as well. The streets are jam packed with a…
