Ratings
Review split — 1,034 on Korean platforms, 64 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 3.8 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A long-running neighborhood hand-drip coffee house near Hansung University that locals in Seongbuk-dong treat as their regular spot, despite its bean-shop-sounding name. The house draw is dark-roast pour-over coffee — including an Ethiopia Koke Honey — alongside its well-known cube latte and a shared bingsu in season. Steadily popular from 2022 through 2026, with occasional weekend-afternoon waits.
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Coffee and tea drinks run about ₩6,000–7,000; the shared bingsu (shaved ice) is ₩21,000 for 2–3 people.
10:00–22:00, closed Mondays (also last Mon–Tue of each month)
Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk
성북구 성북로 58 (성북동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Good to know
What is Seongbukdong Kongjip?
Seongbukdong Kongjip is a café and dessert restaurant in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, operating since 2012. The dish to order is Hand-drip coffee (Ethiopia Koke Honey and other dark-roast beans).
Do I need a reservation at Seongbukdong Kongjip?
No — Seongbukdong Kongjip is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How much does Seongbukdong Kongjip cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Seongbukdong Kongjip. Coffee and tea drinks run about ₩6,000–7,000; the shared bingsu (shaved ice) is ₩21,000 for 2–3 people.
Can I order at Seongbukdong Kongjip without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Seongbukdong Kongjip keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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