A Peaceful Coffee Break After a Run: Camel Coffee Seochon
It feels like a running mecca for athletic men.
But when I visited, it was a tranquil cafe.
A trendy cafe worth visiting after enjoying the Run Hub.
My wife and I visited the New Balance Bukchon Run Hub and were looking for a landmark-like place that runners could visit in this area after their 'dog-running'.
I saw online that the Bukchon Run Hub and Camel Coffee Seochon branch seem to have a marketing partnership.
So, after finishing our dog run, we crossed Gyeongbokgung Palace and headed to Camel Coffee Seochon.
The fastest way to get from Samcheong-dong to Hyoja-dong is through Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Actually, there were many pretty cafes in this area besides Camel Coffee.
My wife was fascinated by the ceiling paintings of Gyeongbokgung Palace's gate and spent a long time taking pictures to capture beautiful shots.
This place, with its extraordinary exterior, seemed to have regulations on new construction, though I couldn't be sure.
Stepping inside, I saw people leisurely enjoying their coffee in a spacious area.
These days, I seem to prefer cafes with a rough and natural feel in their interior design, rather than sleek and modern ones.
The cafe has two floors, and the window seats on the second floor offer a comfortable and refreshing view that soothes the mind.
I wanted to grab a seat on the second floor, but it's not easy to find a spot in a popular cafe.
Since we went on a weekday after lunchtime, I imagine there's even a waiting line on weekends.
We found seats on the first floor and ordered one of each of their two signature menu items, as well as a cheese tart that my wife wanted to try.
Even the order slip, simple as it was, had a certain charm.
The area labeled 'kitchen' was where they were diligently brewing coffee. Two staff members were stationed there, quickly preparing drinks.
We waited for our drinks, taking pictures at a large table in the innermost part of the first floor.
The tart was incredibly rich and delicious, and both coffees were great, although the portion sizes were a bit small.
The seating was a little uncomfortable, but it didn't detract from enjoying the delicious coffee and tart at all.
I took pictures of my wife, and she took pictures of me. I finally got a photo I liked after a long time and immediately changed my profile picture.
Outside, there was a small park-like area where runners gather on weekends.
It seems like many people like to relax shirtless near the cafe.
It would be great if they offered a runner discount!
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