Café Gabie in Hongdae – a unique space for good coffee, company and work

Posted on by Stefan Voswinkel, Business & Career Mentor, Photographer

Finding a café in Korea that is open before 9:00 am is very difficult. Café Gabie is open 24/7! Maybe that’s no coincidence, being so close to Hongik University, Korea’s leading university for creative professions. Wikipedia writes: “…widely regarded as the best architecture and art school in rivalry with Seoul National University.”

Creative types often are night-shifters – coffee helps. Two students I met at the café just came in from Japan and fell into a deep sleep at their table.

Café Gabie’s owner himself is behind the counter, taking care of good customer service.

They are so welcoming! The gentleman with the grey hair is the owner.

I like the ambience at Gabie, especially upstairs. Super-fast WIFI is a given in Korea. Here is Café Gabie’s address: 147-1 Wausan-ro, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

It feels very comfy – lots of light and space. Good ideas can emerge here. There even is a patio for when it gets warmer (soon!)
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Published by Stefan Voswinkel, Business & Career Mentor, Photographer

I have travelled to 31 countries so far. What exploring means to me: Venture into the Yukon backcountry by snowmobile - arriving at spectacular vistas with my buddy; enjoying world cafés (non-franchise please!) and the interesting conversations that blossom there; collaborating with free spirits. I feel attracted to people who truly care and have a backbone. Accountability and life-long learning are important to me. Political correctness is not my thing. My interests include all things aviation, the global economy, entrepreneurship, drumming (funky grooves!), winter photography and Korea. I’m passionate about mentoring and coaching others. I am tutoring professionals from around the globe in conversational German and English. If you are interested in my professional experience and expertise, please see my LinkedIn profile. https://ca.linkedin.com/in/stefanvoswinkel All texts and photos are mine. Please respect my copyright and name the source if you quote me.

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