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November 26, 2025

Seoul Cafe Guide: Villa Coffee Bar, a Rooftop Spot with Stunning City Views

I’ve been posting a lot about Haebangchon lately, and as I mentioned in another article, one of the area’s biggest charms is its high elevation, which offers great views of Seoul. So today, I’d like to introduce a café where you can enjoy that beautiful cityscape. I visited this café in the spring with a friend and was able to enjoy the fresh, green scenery under clear skies. The café I visited is called Villa Coffee Bar. It’s a renovated old house turned into a cozy café. The space isn’t large, but its charm lies in its small, homey atmosphere paired with an open, panoramic view of Seoul. As soon as you walk in, the “ta-da” moment of the view catches your eyes immediately. The music album covers displayed on the walls also add a hip vibe to the space. The Basque cheesecake is said to be the café’s signature menu item. What makes this place even better is that you can go up to the rooftop. The interior is stylish and pleasant, but the rooftop offers truly stunning views. From up t...

Hi there!

Nice to meet you! I’m Judy — born and raised in Korea, currently living in Seoul and working as a freelance designer. Because of my flexible schedule, I get to spend a lot of time exploring delicious restaurants, trendy cafés, and historical places around the city.

Whenever I take friends to spots I love, they usually end up loving them too! Some of my friends are Korean, but I also have many international friends — and they’re often deeply impressed by the places I introduce. That’s what inspired me to start this blog: I wanted to share those hidden gems and memorable spots with more people.

Here on my blog, I’ll be sharing my personal recommendations for:

Great places to eat
Walkable and scenic neighborhoods
Stunning views and relaxing spots
Trendy cafés
Art and design
Korean history and cultural landmarks

I hope to share my honest thoughts and experiences with you. Since I love photography, most of the photos on this blog are ones I’ve taken and edited myself with care.

I truly hope you’ll enjoy discovering Korea through my blog — and hopefully pick up some helpful tips for your trip to Seoul too!

Thanks for stopping by!