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Hongik Univ. Station(Gyeongui Line)·Cafe
Paul Bassett - AK Plaza Hongdae
Clean and delicious coffee and ice cream near Hongdae Station
  • 1st Floor, AK Plaza Hongdae, 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

  • 경의선

    24m from Hongik Univ. Station

  • Lunch 10,000 won range·Dinner 10,000 won range

  • Open Now ~ Closes at 22:00

Introduction

Paul Bassett - AK Plaza Hongdae is a stylish cafe located near Hongdae Entrance Station, famous for its high-quality coffee and a variety of ice cream menus. With its clean store and friendly service, it is a space where anyone can visit comfortably.

It attracts customers of various ages and genders, especially boasting a wide user base from teens to those in their 40s. It serves as a perfect urban retreat.

Visitor Characteristics

Slightly more women visit than men, and the main visitors are young people in their teens and twenties. It is also a cafe frequented by people in their 30s and 40s, attracting visitors with diverse lifestyles.

Mainly students and office workers visit, often for comfortable conversations or solo work. The variety of table arrangements provides an environment suitable for both work and meetings.

Key Features

The main menu items such as lungo, espresso, and cafe latte use high-quality coffee beans to deliver a deep and rich flavor. Especially, the ice cream cafe latte and milk ice cream are very popular, allowing you to enjoy dessert and drinks at once.

Although the space inside the store is somewhat small, the friendly staff service and clean environment always maintain a pleasant atmosphere. Various seasonal limited menus are also regularly released, stimulating visitors' curiosity.

Accessibility

With Hongdae Entrance Station's Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Line 2, and Airport Railroad nearby, public transportation is very convenient. Its proximity to the subway station makes it an easy place to walk to or meet up.

There is no separate parking guide for car visits, but there is a parking lot inside AK Plaza, so checking in advance can be helpful. Being in the city center, it has excellent accessibility to various transportation options.

User Reviews

Visitors leave very positive reviews about the taste of the coffee and ice cream. The consistent popularity of the ice cream and the wide variety of menu choices are highly appreciated.

Some mention that the store is a bit small, but thanks to the friendly staff and clean environment, overall satisfaction is high. It is considered a cafe that many people intend to revisit.

Menu

  • Lungo: KRW 5,300
  • Espresso: KRW 4,400
  • Cafe Latte: KRW 5,900
  • Ice Cream Cafe Latte: KRW 7,500
  • Milk Ice Cream (Cup): KRW 4,300

Address

1st Floor, AK Plaza Hongdae, 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul