I went to a palace themed coffee shop in Hongdae, Seoul, Korea...

I went to a palace themed coffee shop in Hongdae, Seoul, Korea called 공주가 사는 궁전같은 카페 (“Where a princess should live”). The coffee shop has individual tables sort of hidden away, mostly meant for couples, but I saw a few groups of females there as well. Drinks are a bit expensive (e.g. lattes 8,000₩ and cocktails 9,000₩) but aesthetically pleasing.

I like themed cafes. I think they’re fun when meeting people. It serves as a conversation starter, and it’s also a good place to explore (or take selcas, as the Koreans often do). This isn’t the sort of place you go to by yourself. There is a smoking section, but it doesn’t smell bad in the non-smoking area.

Address:364-1 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul‎

Phone number: 02-3143-1536

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