I met up with friends in Gangnam, a mecca for meeting up. However, it’s not a good time to stay inside when the weather is nice. We’ve rounded up the best outdoor cafes in Gangnam for just such an occasion.
1. Gangnam Albert
Located near Exit 6 of Sinnonhyeon Station, Albert is a cafe with a large indoor space and a terrace with a view of the large trees in the garden. Take Exit 11 from Gangnam Station and enjoy the nearby restaurants and selfie booths, making it a great place to visit for a coffee after hanging out with friends.
You can enjoy the “four seasons of Albert” through the trees in the garden, which are full of lush green leaves in summer, fallen leaves in fall, and white snow on the branches in winter. Pop-up shops are also held here from time to time, adding to the fun.
Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., they also rent out space, so it’s best to check their official Instagram (@alver_coffee ) to see if they’re open before visiting.
📍34, Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Naver map)
2. Cafe Jeongwol
Cafe Jeongwol is a converted house. It has an outdoor space utilizing a terrace in the yard and a rooftop, so it is recommended for those who want to relax in the open. Since the cafe is located in a house, there is also a private space inside in the form of a room.
Matcha Einsperner and Elderflower Ade are their signature drinks. Cafe Jeongwol has a Zen-style interior and a bamboo forest. It’s a great place to meet up with friends or just get some fresh air!
📍46, Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Naver map)
3. The Flying Fan Red
The Flying Pan Red, a brunch cafe located in the GT Tower at Gangnam Station, serves delicious brunch and coffee at any time of day.
Although it is underground, it has a plaza-like structure, so you can enjoy the coolness of the open-air cafe’s unique ceiling among the surrounding office buildings.
📍411 Seocho-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Naver map)
4. Labrique Seoul
Labrique Seoul, aneutral new brunch , serves coffee, wine, and brunch items.
The exotic exterior of the cafe draws you in, and you’ll be greeted by a spacious courtyard on the first floor and a variety of tables. Even if there are a lot of people, at least it’s a casual place to visit. We recommend Labrique, an outdoor cafe near Gangnam Station!
📍66, Bongunsa-ro 18-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Naver map)
5. Moss Garden
Located in Nonhyeon-dong, Moss Garden is a small garden in the center of the city and has a special dining room with an impressive ceiling window. This is the glass room of the restaurant Good Samaritan Recipe, where you can spend a different kind of time among the plants and the sunlight streaming through the windows.
You can also shop at the lifestyle store Garden’s Marketplace in the same building for unique goods.
📍12, Nonhyeon-ro 139-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Naver map)