15 Amazing Desserts and Cafes in Myeongdong, Seoul

Myeongdong is known to be the bustling center of Seoul and a major tourist hotspot. While you can pretty much shop until you drop here, you can also find some amazing desserts and cafes in Myeongdong – and here are the 15 best picks.

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The best desserts and cafes in Myeongdong

Cacao Green

Popular for: chocolate-centric desserts & great coffee
Address: 14 Myeongdong 8-gil, Myeongdong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

 

 

 

 

 

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Urban Space

Popular for: Instagrammable spaces and drinks
Address: 23 Myeongdong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

 

 

 

 

 

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Innisfree Green Cafe

Popular for: healthy food & drinks with beautiful presentation
Address: 15 Myeongdong-gil, Myeongdong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Style Nanda Pink Pool Cafe

Popular for: pink, cutesy atmosphere with rooftop area
Address: 23 Wausan-ro 29da-gil, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

 

 

 

 

 

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The Spot Fabulous

Popular for: Great selection of macarons, waffles and cakes
Address: 22 Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

 

 

 

 

 

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Billy Angel Cake Co

Popular for: rich, delicious cakes with homemade taste
Address: 8 Myeongdong 7-gil, Myeongdong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

 

 

 

 

 

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Dessert Lab

Popular for: creative dessert sets
Address: 55-16 Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LUFT Coffee

Popular for: Hawaiian concept & minimalist look
Address: 50-10 Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul

 

 

 

 

 

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More desserts and cafes in Myeongdong

Tempter Coffee Roasters

Popular for: Delicious coffee & fancy pound cakes
Address: 25 Myeongdong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

 

 

 

 

 

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O’sulloc Tea House

Popular for: Green tea inspired beverages and desserts
Address: 12 Myeongdong 7-gil, Myeongdong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

 

 

 

 

 

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Center Coffee

Popular for: Beautiful minimalist, serene vibe with trees planted outside by an award-winning barista
Address: 89 Myeongdong-gil, Jeodong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Heuk Hwa Dang

Popular for: premium tea house famous for premium teas and desserts themed on ‘black sugar’ and ‘flowers’
Address: 40 Myeongdong 10-gil, Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

 

 

 

 

 

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Cafe de Paris

Popular for: Bon Bons; aka fresh fruit, with layers of whipped cream and powdered sugar on top.
Address: 40 Myeongdong 10-gil, Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

 

 

 

 

 

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Metcha

Popular for: high-quality matcha beverages and desserts
Address: Myeongdong 1가 37-1번지

 

 

 

 

 

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Line Friends Store

Popular for: Cute beverages and desserts featuring the Line Friends characters
Address: 53-16 Myeongdong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

 

 

 

 

 

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