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Einspänner coffee above Gwanghwamun Square

Self-paid. The blogger paid for this visit.

The third shop of Oats Coffee, a small Seoul roaster known for its einspänner, on the second floor of the KT building at Gwanghwamun. Floor-to-ceiling windows look straight out over Gwanghwamun Square.

커피 한 잔과 통창 너머의 광화문 풍경 이 조합 자체가 오츠커피 광화문점의 가장 큰 매력인 거 같아요.

A cup of coffee and Gwanghwamun through the big windows. That combo is the whole point of this place.

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Is it for you?

Go forThe einspänner: a latte under a thick layer of cream that is rich but not too sweet, so the espresso still comes through. Sip it unstirred to taste the layers. One whole wall is glass, so almost every seat looks out over Gwanghwamun Square and the tree-lined boulevard. Wood tables, a lattice ceiling and round paper lanterns keep it calm.
Skip ifYou want a standout pastry. The blogger found the bestselling cinnamon bun soft and sweet but not as good as she hoped. It also fills up with office workers at lunch.

Good to know

  • Gwanghwamun Station Exit 2 (Line 5) connects underground to the building. Take the escalator to the second floor.
  • Drink the einspänner before stirring to taste the cream and coffee separately.
  • Avoid the weekday lunch hour, when office workers fill the seats.
  • The menu board is in English.
  • Oats Coffee started in Yongsan and also has a shop in Yeonnam-dong. This one is the pick for the view.
  • There is no parking info. Come by subway.

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