CAFE INSEOUL(13 reviews)Lunch・Visited 2026/10(1 visits)4.0020Yeonnam-dong 4th floor soft-opening cafeIt's a soft-opening cafe on the 4th floor with no standing sign or elevator. The ceiling is high, and there's a 5th-floor attic (duplex) via an internal staircase. Whether it's the German ELAC Debut speakers or just the lack of sound-absorbing materials, the bass damping spreads out. I was curious since the woofer cones are made of fiber material. Lighting spots are a trend these days, but it's not the usual Artemide, &Tradition, Akira, or Tom Dixon stuff. They've really put thought into the items, from French Vitra Potence and German Lampe Gras to Japanese Kana Bo hanji pendants. Running a Synesso S200 machine with two Mazzer Major V flat-burr grinders. You can switch to the acidic bean option at no extra cost. The equipment is top-tier, featuring Buono Porte and a Hoshizaki ice machine. The 5,500 won cafe latte comes in an Origami cup of around 200ml. They bring it directly to your table; it's a matte, black ceramic one. No burnt, smoky, or bitter taste; just subtle jasmine and blueberry notes. The concentration is thin, maybe they use Seoul Milk instead of Maeil Milk? If the cup size exceeds 350ml, the roast profile and flavors are usually all dark, smoky, and bitter so the espresso isn't overwhelmed by the milk. I think cups around 200ml are optimized for nutty blends. It's a functional flavor cup where you put your nose in, but the aroma is a bit weak. Still, you can experience a latte that tastes like cheese with low saltiness.