I first visited Moon Space Star Café with a friend. Today I came back. Why? Because I was intrigued by the unique atmosphere and the view of Seoul Forest Park; and because of this: Suddenly the electricity went out. The breaker box happened to be high above our table. I kind of shoved JiEun aside… Continue reading Moon Space Star Café at Seoul Forest Park – don’t miss it!
Tag: ambiance
Café Gabie in Hongdae – a unique space for good coffee, company and work
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… Continue reading Café Gabie in Hongdae – a unique space for good coffee, company and work
The Famous Lamb in Hongdae – a café in its own class! Korean kindness abounds.
Cafés open late in the morning in Korea - people's rhythms are just different. So I found Jass Café that was open early on Sunday. The Barista there is very cool - not only is her English excellent (she doesn't believe me OMG), but we had a very inspiring conversation. And THEN she pointed me… Continue reading The Famous Lamb in Hongdae – a café in its own class! Korean kindness abounds.
Canada has cool Cafés too!
Giovane Café at The Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver Giovane is a vibrant café - bistro where you always get fresh fare with an italian culinary touch. Early breakfasts and late lunches are best. Their flower arrangements are beautiful, and Giovane has an ambiance where you just want to sit and enjoy yourself. The… Continue reading Canada has cool Cafés too!
Gangneung Coffee Gongbang – one of my five most favourite Cafés ever
I discovered it by chance in a small side street. The ambiance, the variety, the top of the line coffee machine and the personal care for their customers! I stayed and I stayed. The owner lit up a coal brick in this strange stove - the white funnel contains coffee beans…..and then there is a… Continue reading Gangneung Coffee Gongbang – one of my five most favourite Cafés ever



