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☕ gute leute — A Sensational Espresso Bar in the Alleys of Gangnam-gu Office Station

  • 5 days ago
  • 2 min read

Near Gangnam-gu Office Station in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, there is a special space where you can enjoy coffee like a fine dining course meal. This is the premium espresso bar, gute leute.

Meaning "good people" in German, the cafe aims to be a space where good people gather to share high-quality coffee. Famous as a hotspot for influencers, this modern and sleek cafe lowers the intimidating barrier of espresso, allowing anyone to easily and colorfully experience its true charm.






📍 Location & How to Get There

  • Located on the 1st floor at 16 Seolleung-ro 131-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It is highly accessible, just a 3-minute walk from Gangnam-gu Office Station Exit 3 (Line 7 & Suin-Bundang Line). As you step slightly into the alley, the chic and sophisticated exterior will immediately catch your eye.




🕒 Opening Hours

  • Daily: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Midnight)

  • (Last Order: 11:30 PM)

  • Its incredibly wide operating hours are a huge plus—perfect for grabbing a morning coffee on your way to work or finishing your day with a late-night espresso.


☕ Ambience & Menu Highlights

gute leute features a uniquely modern and minimalist spatial design that sets the perfect mood for photos wherever you stand.

  • Coffee Omakase (Course Menu): The highlight here is undoubtedly the experience of enjoying various coffees as a course. A guided tasting of multiple cups—from classic espresso to signature drinks, flat whites, and Americanos—provides both great value and a unique experience.

Signature Menus: The 'Pinecone', offering an ultimate balance of lemon acidity and cocoa powder, and the signature 'gute leute', topped with sweet, velvety cream, are so incredibly delicious that even espresso beginners will instantly fall in love.





🌿 Why Visit

  • The Omakase Experience: Discover your personal coffee preferences through a unique 'espresso tasting course'.

  • Aesthetic Vibe: A hip space mixing modern interiors with standing and seated options, making it the perfect spot for aesthetic photos.

  • Day to Night Charm: Operating from 8 AM to Midnight, you can enjoy the lively espresso bar vibe during the day and a calmer, chill mood at night.

  • Tip: It is an absolute tradition here to stack up your empty espresso cups after you finish and take a signature certification shot!





🚗 Travel Tips

  • A 3-minute walk from Gangnam-gu Office Station Exit 3.

  • If you are driving, valet parking (approx. ₩4,000) is available right in front of the store, making it incredibly convenient for the Gangnam area where parking is notoriously difficult.


gute leute shatters the prejudice that espresso is simply bitter, elevating it to a cup of art. Taste the fragrant coffee courses in a sophisticated space and create unforgettable, bittersweet moments with 'good people', just as the name suggests.












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