caFACE: A Selfie Obsession Of The Latte Variety

In a selfie obsessed world, why not dive in and start sticking that face on every other thing under the sun including the latte that you savor in the cafe up the road?

I’m not anti selfie, do NOT get me wrong. I’ve been known to take a few. Hey, I took a selfie of myself holding a latte with a selfied photo of me in this here post. How often can one even do that? I dare say the chances are slim that most will ever be able to do this but if you’re in Seoul, then you’ve got better chances than most. A Seoul cafe with the sole mission of satiating that selfie urge while serving up coffee is on the scene in no better place than Hongdae, the district of cool hipster joints, live music mayhem and restaurants, bars and more galore.

Get ready to visit caFACE (카페이스):

• How To Get There
• Basic Info
• The Selfie Cafe Experience
  • The Menu
  • The Drink
• What else to do in Hongdae

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How To Get There

Address: B2, 20 Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (마포구 홍익로 3길 20 (서교동 서교프라자 B2-14호)

Directions: Out of Hongik University Subway Station, exit 9 walk straight and turn left at the first intersection with a light after crossing the street. At the second street on your right (just before Hongdae shopping street), turn right.

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Basic Info

Hours: Every day: 10:00am ~ 8:00pm

Email: [email protected]

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The Selfie Cafe Experience

caFACE, a cafe that clearly jumped on the bandwagon of trying to smash two words together to come up with one “cool” name, sits just meters away from the busy shopping street allowing for the perfect quick latte stop while out and about. It doesn’t take long, and even less time for those selfie pros out there, to order, take a selfie, be seated and see that beautiful face staring right back at you as if a mirror were just placed on a coffee lid.

The Menu

The menu offers up a wide variety of beverages and that gorgeous face can top off almost any of them. From coffees and frappuccinos to juices and smoothies too, it serves up what you’re waiting for. The “picture lattes” are best enjoyed cold as they yield the best results, though a hot one is also an option.

Drinks average out around W5,500 and then an additional W2,200 is charged to print and add that edible selfie foam. After ordering, customers are directed around the counter to a photo booth to take that selfie in private, though what selfie obsessed fan doesn’t love doing it out and about for all to see? Let’s be real.

The Drink

The foam was a tastier treat then I had imagined. A thicker froth than most latte foam tops, this concoction was sweet and had a creamy texture that was rather pleasing. Mixing it all in and enjoying the drink was fun too. The cafe’s unique concept and decor make it a quirky stop along the way in Hongdae that should not be missed.

It takes all of thirty minutes to order, selfie it up, sit, selfie it up some more and then savor.

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What else to do in Hongdae

Hongdae is the district to check out for tons of awesome street art and live music and there are some very cool and fun cafes to be found around the district. If you’re in the district early and want to have brunch, there are some great spots for that as well.

Want something to do AFTER you’ve finished getting your selfie latte and you’re looking to wander around Hongdae? Here are some awesome options while you’re in the area:

• See the Nanta Show at the Hongdae theater. Get your tickets online for a great discount with Klook.
• Escape rooms are awesome and there’s one in Hongdae too. Head there with some friends or your kids and have fun trying to BREAK OUT!
• Join a handmade ring making workshop at Hongdae Rings Village. You can design and make your own ring.

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