Cafe Onion Anguk on Postcard

"Opened in 2016, Cafe Onion revolutionized the Seoul cafe scene with its first location in a converted factory in Seongsu, signaling the beginning of the former industrial zone’s transformation into a trendy hub filled with fashion brands and pop-up stores. Each of its four locations occupies a unique historic building, but the third branch in Anguk stands out for its stunning renovation of a century-old hanok. Combining modern design with traditional Korean aesthetics, the cafe offers a serene escape with expertly brewed coffee from house-roasted beans and a selection of freshly baked pastries." - Matty Kim

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"Housed in a lovingly restored hanok, Cafe Onion Anguk encourages you to slow down, socialize, and snack right on the floor." - Katie Chang

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sweeds

Google

Best with friends. I went here alone on Friday (lunar New year) morning and it's was very quiet, found a seat nice and easy and for a wooden bench it was very comfortable haha. You take a seat first then go get your own food and order drinks. There is so much to choose from that it's hard if you aren't sharing. The iced milk tea went extremely well with the pastries. High recommend but come with friends (W21,000)

E D

Google

One of my favorite cafes I tried in Seoul! I love the ambiance, friendly service, traditional yet modern design, and tasty pastries and drinks. If they have their matcha scone or cream cheese garlic roll on offer, get one! Their salt bread is also simple and delicious. They also have an amazing vanilla latte. I wasn’t crazy about the savory items I tried but the quality is consistent throughout which is a plus. It is a great place to relax in between exploring. I miss it already and can’t wait to go back one day!

Else Jar

Google

This is one of the hyped places to visit in Seoul, and you can definitely see that from the line outside. We wanted to sit inside, therefore we waited for a while, but that was expected. The variety of pastries is vast, the new flavours exciting and the crowd a bit overwhelming. The space is big and very beautiful - located in an old traditional Korean building. The portions are very generous so my friend and I shared all of our pastries. I recommend doing that! Service was great and welcoming.

Eat with Josephine

Google

Onion is known for their pastries and their courtyard vibe layout. If you are wanting to sit inside, expect to wait as there is usually a line. The pastries were on the sweeter side but that's just by personal preference, the drinks however were delicious and refreshing. Was it worth the hype? No tbh. The wait to get in was a killer and then the wait to pay was also long as they only had 1 cash register going.

Sara Alnaqbi

Google

One of the best pastries I’ve ever tried—so light and delicious! I went for a second round because they’re just that good. The coffee, I’d rate 8.5/10, but the overall vibe of the place is amazing. If you love pastries, I highly recommend visiting this spot.

Isa Charm

Google

Not worth spending your time to queue up especially during the cold season. Their breads and pastries are nothing to scream about, not worth wasting your calories, monies and time. Beverages like coffee are not strong tasting or is flavourful. You are required to roce your shoes prior to sitting at the low table therefore it is rather uncomfortable especially for big parties.

Sam S

Google

Visited on a Sunday afternoon in January when it was snowing for quite a while. Took about half an hour to get an inside table. You can see why Cafe Onion Angus gets a lot of attention on social media, as its mixture of traditional hanok architecture and aesthetically pleasing baked goods do make for a good pictures. I would suggest going elsewhere in Seoul if the wait is longer than half an hour, as there are better drinks and food to be had. In saying that, the Korean-style garlic bread may have been a winner if the staff had warmed it. Please note you will need to remove your shoes when going to your table, which may be tricky if you are holding your food tray or drinks.

My Serenity

Google

I came here twice for beautiful bakeries. Some taste really good. I found that the signature butter bread is not that tasty. There was a very long queue for those who wanted to sit inside. I usually just get the food and drink and sat outside to avoid a long waiting time.

sweeds

Google

Best with friends. I went here alone on Friday (lunar New year) morning and it's was very quiet, found a seat nice and easy and for a wooden bench it was very comfortable haha. You take a seat first then go get your own food and order drinks. There is so much to choose from that it's hard if you aren't sharing. The iced milk tea went extremely well with the pastries. High recommend but come with friends (W21,000)

E D

Google

One of my favorite cafes I tried in Seoul! I love the ambiance, friendly service, traditional yet modern design, and tasty pastries and drinks. If they have their matcha scone or cream cheese garlic roll on offer, get one! Their salt bread is also simple and delicious. They also have an amazing vanilla latte. I wasn’t crazy about the savory items I tried but the quality is consistent throughout which is a plus. It is a great place to relax in between exploring. I miss it already and can’t wait to go back one day!

Else Jar

Google

This is one of the hyped places to visit in Seoul, and you can definitely see that from the line outside. We wanted to sit inside, therefore we waited for a while, but that was expected. The variety of pastries is vast, the new flavours exciting and the crowd a bit overwhelming. The space is big and very beautiful - located in an old traditional Korean building. The portions are very generous so my friend and I shared all of our pastries. I recommend doing that! Service was great and welcoming.

Eat with Josephine

Google

Onion is known for their pastries and their courtyard vibe layout. If you are wanting to sit inside, expect to wait as there is usually a line. The pastries were on the sweeter side but that's just by personal preference, the drinks however were delicious and refreshing. Was it worth the hype? No tbh. The wait to get in was a killer and then the wait to pay was also long as they only had 1 cash register going.

Sara Alnaqbi

Google

One of the best pastries I’ve ever tried—so light and delicious! I went for a second round because they’re just that good. The coffee, I’d rate 8.5/10, but the overall vibe of the place is amazing. If you love pastries, I highly recommend visiting this spot.

Isa Charm

Google

Not worth spending your time to queue up especially during the cold season. Their breads and pastries are nothing to scream about, not worth wasting your calories, monies and time. Beverages like coffee are not strong tasting or is flavourful. You are required to roce your shoes prior to sitting at the low table therefore it is rather uncomfortable especially for big parties.

Sam S

Google

Visited on a Sunday afternoon in January when it was snowing for quite a while. Took about half an hour to get an inside table. You can see why Cafe Onion Angus gets a lot of attention on social media, as its mixture of traditional hanok architecture and aesthetically pleasing baked goods do make for a good pictures. I would suggest going elsewhere in Seoul if the wait is longer than half an hour, as there are better drinks and food to be had. In saying that, the Korean-style garlic bread may have been a winner if the staff had warmed it. Please note you will need to remove your shoes when going to your table, which may be tricky if you are holding your food tray or drinks.

My Serenity

Google

I came here twice for beautiful bakeries. Some taste really good. I found that the signature butter bread is not that tasty. There was a very long queue for those who wanted to sit inside. I usually just get the food and drink and sat outside to avoid a long waiting time.

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