Sunday, September 29, 2024

Café Onion Seongsu (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA) ★★★★☆

After a relaxing lunch at Alla Prima, I ventured back to Seongsu-dong to check out the flagship stores of various Korean glasses brand and there were a number of them in the area. But before I started with my shopping, I had some unfinished business from last night – a trip to Café Onion Seongsu.

Café Onion Seongsu (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA) - Hottest bakery cafe in Seongsu, Seoul industrial style former factory, signature milk tea

Café Onion Seongsu has been one of the hottest bakery cafes in Seoul for a while now but the hype never seems to go away.

Café Onion Seongsu (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA) - Hottest bakery cafe in Seongsu, Seoul industrial style former factory, signature milk tea

In fact, more and more people are getting on the bandwagon to get a feel of what it is like to be chilling out at a former factory. 

Café Onion Seongsu (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA) - Hottest bakery cafe in Seongsu, Seoul industrial style former factory, signature milk tea

Built in the 1970s, this space was previously a supermarket, a restaurant, a repair shop and most recently, a metal factory.

Café Onion Seongsu (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA) - Hottest bakery cafe in Seongsu, Seoul industrial style former factory, signature milk tea

I guess, most people (like myself) are drawn to the industrial-style décor featuring old and rustic elements.

Café Onion Seongsu (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA) - Hottest bakery cafe in Seongsu, Seoul industrial style former factory, signature milk tea

Forget about climbing those stairs again (like last time), I am happy to hang around the garden here.  

Café Onion Seongsu (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA) - Hottest bakery cafe in Seongsu, Seoul industrial style former factory, signature milk tea

A trip to Café Onion is never complete without a sip of their signature drinks. Try this iconic royal milk tea (
₩8,000), one of the rustic cafe's most popular drink. 

Café Onion Seongsu (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA) - Hottest bakery cafe in Seongsu, Seoul industrial style former factory, signature milk tea

What I love most about their milk tea is the distinctive flavors coming from the mix of ceylon tea. Very very addictive.

Café Onion Seongsu (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA) - Hottest bakery cafe in Seongsu, Seoul industrial style former factory, signature milk tea

I don't think I have tasted anything like it before.

Café Onion Seongsu (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA) - Hottest bakery cafe in Seongsu, Seoul industrial style former factory, signature milk tea

I just got a ping from Jelloman and she's coming down from Myeongdong. Time to meet up with her and spend the afternoon here, before leaving for Ikseon-dong for our supper.




Food Rating: 6.5/10
Price: ₩₩₩
Address: 8 Achasan-ro 9-gil, Seongsu-dong 2(i)-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Closest Metro Station: Seongsu
Tel: +82 70-7816-2710
Opening Hours: 8:00am - 10:00pm (Mon - Fri), 10:00am - 10:00pm (Sat - Sun) 



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