🥧 Thousand — A 1970s American Vintage Pie Shop Hidden in the Alleys of Garosu-gil

In Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, near Garosu-gil, there is a special space that goes beyond an ordinary cafe, making you feel as if you've walked into a small American bakery in the 1970s. This is the authentic American-style pie specialty shop, Thousand.

Famous as a hotspot for influencers thanks to its exotic and vintage American mood, this place doesn't just rely on its concept—it is completely "serious about pies." By serving heavy-hitting, straightforward American-style pies, it gently guides everyone to easily and colorfully experience the perfect pairing of coffee and dessert.

📍 Location & How to Get There

• Located on the 1st floor (Room 101) at 36 Gangnam-daero 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It offers great accessibility, being about a 5 to 8-minute walk from Sinsa Station Exit 8 (Line 3 & Shinbundang Line). As you step slightly into the Garosu-gil alleys, the vintage, exotic exterior and outdoor terrace will immediately catch your eye.

🕒 Opening Hours

• Daily: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (22:00)

• Its generous operating hours are a big plus, allowing you to comfortably enjoy everything from a sweet dessert time after lunch to a slice of pie wrapping up your day late in the evening.

☕ Ambience & Menu Highlights

Thousand features a uniquely retro American vibe and charming spatial design, setting the perfect vintage mood for photos wherever you stand.

• Authentic American Pies: The highlight here is undoubtedly the experience of tasting their diverse pies. The lineup of dense, heavy-hitting pies with straightforward sweetness satisfies both great value and a special dessert experience. They boast an ultimate balance when paired with a bitter Americano.

• Signature Menus: The 'Banana Cream Pie', offering a perfect harmony of smooth cream and sweet bananas, and the 'Lemon & Lime Pie', which beautifully captures a refreshing, slightly bitter citrus flavor without being overly sweet, boast a taste charming enough to make even pie beginners fall completely in love. Other great choices include the Corn Cream Pie and Cheese Blueberry Pie.

🌿 Why Visit

• The Pie of a Lifetime: A unique experience where you discover your personal tastes by trying a variety of dense and straightforward American-style dessert pies.

• Aesthetic Vibe: A hip space blending a retro interior infused with 1970s American aesthetics and outdoor terrace seating, making it the perfect spot for aesthetic photos.

• Day and Night Leisure: Operating from noon to 10 PM, you can feel both the lively Garosu-gil vibe during the day and a cozy, calm mood at night.

• Tip: The highly popular 'Banana Cream Pie' can sell out by late afternoon, so visiting early is recommended. Pairing your pie with a strong black coffee is an absolute must-do course here!

🚗 Travel Tips

• About a 5 to 8-minute walk from Sinsa Station Exit 8.

• As dedicated parking is not available and due to the narrow nature of Garosu-gil alleys, it is most convenient to use the Singu Elementary School Public Parking Lot (a 5-minute walk away) or other nearby paid parking lots.

Thousand shatters the prejudice that all desserts taste the same, elevating a slice of pie into a piece of heavy-hitting art. Taste fragrant coffee and pie in a sophisticated vintage space, and create thousands of unforgettable, sweet moments with your loved ones.