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Tucked inside Seoul Forest, Center Coffee is one of those spots where location, vibe, and coffee all come together perfectly. Whether you’re here for a quiet moment surrounded by greenery or for a serious cup of specialty coffee, this café delivers.

📍 Locations:

  • Seoul Forest: 28-11, Seoulsup 2-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
    서울 성동구 서울숲2길 28-11
    🕑 Hours: 10am – 9pm (Tues–Sun), Closed Mon

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The brand is headed by Sang-ho Park — a name well known in the coffee world (2013 UK Brewers Cup champion and former Head of Quality at London’s Square Mile Coffee Roasters). So it’s no surprise that Center Coffee has built a reputation as one of Seoul’s best spots for high-quality brews.

The Seoul Forest branch is a two-story space with a rustic yet modern design, lots of natural light, and big windows that look out onto the park’s trees. Downstairs is where the baristas work their magic, while upstairs offers a spacious, calming area to sip, chat, or just slow down.

Drinks here are a little pricier, but worth it for the quality. Their Oat Latte (₩7,000) is one of the most popular, made with Rude Health oat milk for a creamy, subtly sweet finish. Other signatures include the Iced Peanut Butter Latte (₩7,000), Iced Sweet Latte (₩6,000), and the seasonal Ssuk Latte (₩6,500) infused with Korean mugwort for an earthy twist. If you’re a purist, try the Black (₩5,000) to experience their beans at their best.

💡 Tip: Grab a window seat upstairs for the best views over Seoul Forest — it’s one of the calmest places in the city to enjoy coffee.

What to Order:

  • Oat Latte – creamy and smooth, a local favorite.

  • 🥜 Iced Peanut Butter Latte – sweet, nutty, and unique.

  • 🌿 Ssuk Latte – mugwort-flavored, earthy, and very Korean.

  • 🔥 Black Coffee – for when you want to taste the beans at their finest.

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