The Palace Cafe (Themed Cafe)

 

Situated up a side street in Hongdae is the Palace Cafe. It’s quite an interesting Victorian themed cafe, filled with antiques and velvety furniture. I stopped by there one evening and enjoyed a really tasty Bailey’s coffee in a nice china teacup.

It’s quite large inside and it’s sort of like someone’s house as it is divided up into rooms both smoking and non-smoking. It’s has very low lighting and had soft music playing when I was there. Although the division into smaller rooms makes it seem  cramped, it still has a very intimate feel with a sense of privacy the way it is laid out.

 

I recommend this cafe for couples or a group of girls who fancy some afternoon tea and chats.

Getting there: 

Take Exit 9 at Honkik University. Take the next main left going uphill and cross over the road near the top of the hill and the map shows it’s exact location below. (It’s probably earlier to walk up to the next intersection and take a right as opposed to cutting through the lane ways unless you know where you’re going)

 

Thanks Nature Cafe (Sheep Cafe)

Less than ten minutes away on foot from Honkik University Subway stop lies the Thanks Nature Cafe. This is also known as the Sheep Cafe in Hongdae. It’s quite a small cafe and the entrance isn’t obvious as it is set downstairs off the main street. (See the map below).

They have lovely coffee, a selection of sparkling fruit ades and smoothies including a very moreish oreo smoothie.

They have two sheep that look well cared for by the owner who is constantly checking on them and petting them. The sheep really are the only novelty to this cafe but their outdoor area is quite pleasant with a tree reaching up to the ceiling and it has a nice relaxed atmosphere.

Getting there:

Take exit 9 at the Honkik Universitay subway stop.

Walk straight and take the next main left turn, the road has a gentle uphill incline and it’s not the easiest to spot but it’s signposted “Thanks Nature” and is downstairs off the main street.