The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince

Well-known amongst Korean drama fans, the Coffee Prince cafe is the film venue of the popular Korean trendy drama of the same name - The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince (http://wiki.d-addicts.com/The_1st_Shop_of_Coffee_Prince).

Located in the Hongdae area of Seoul where 3 major Korean universities are located and where Seoul's nightlife is centered, this coffee shop is easily overlooked from the street.

They offer different types of coffee and smoothies. Small snacks are also available. Inside, the walls still has some memorabilias from the drama. The cafe also has outdoor seating area - wonderful during the warmer weather.

This cafe has become a tourist destination by Korean drama fans. Unfortunately, unlike the drama where the barristas are ALL cute Korean guys - thus the name "Coffee Prince" as the barristas were named "princes", this cafe has only female ones. I was disappoined. ;)

According to my friend who had their cappuccino(~$8) - it was delicious and "almost like the cappuccinos in Italy"! I had to say the same from my kiwi smoothie($7) as well. It's a bit pricey I think but it seems to be the norm price when it comes to coffee in Korea.

It's easy to get lost trying to find this cafe, so here's the direction.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Take Subway Line 2 to Hongik University, take Exit 4 -> turn right on Seven Springs corner -> walk 2 blocks -> at the end of the street, turn left -> turn right on the first right - > walk until you almost reach the end of the street where the street goes slightly uphill (about 500 meters) -> find the coffee shop on the right side