Leesar Coffee is an espresso-focused café that first opened in Wangsimni, Seoul. Unlike typical cafés, it has evolved into an espresso bar, removing Americano and Latte from its menu entirely.

Following the success of its original Yaksu-dong location, the café expanded to Cheongdam and Myeongdong, gaining popularity among espresso enthusiasts.

While Leesar Coffee is usually a standing-only establishment, the Cheongdam location offers seating but with a significant price difference.

Menu (for Table)

The price of a drink jumps two to three times higher when seated. It makes sense if you think of it as enjoying specialty espresso in a trendy Seoul café, but if you’re used to having two cups, it can feel pricey.

Menu (for Bar)

Drinks are significantly cheaper at the espresso bar, with an Espresso costing three times less. Knowing the price difference makes it a bit harder to justify sitting down for a drink.

We ordered a classic Espresso, a Café Fruito with lemon slush, and a Tiramisu for dessert.

Having first tried Leesar Coffee at its Yaksu-dong location, this was my second experience with their espresso. The velvety texture melted smoothly across my tongue.

One notable feature is that sugar is added before serving, making it enjoyable even for those who aren’t used to drinking straight espresso. Since trying Leesar, I’ve explored other espresso bars, but Leesar remains my favorite.

One of Leesar’s best-selling drinks, Café Fruito is a unique combination of espresso and lemon slush. It sounded unusual, but I was curious about the flavor and it turned out to be a surprisingly refreshing and balanced drink.

Leesar’s tiramisu stays true to authentic Italian style, layering mascarpone cheese and Savoiardi biscuits soaked in espresso.

Unlike the Yaksu-dong location, where I felt rushed while drinking my espresso at the standing bar, the Cheongdam location allows for a more relaxed experience. However, the high table prices make it hard to justify sitting down for just one drink.

Address : 60 Dosan-daero 99-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul OPEN GOOGLE MAP

Phone : +82-507-1394-5538

Operation Hours : Monday-Saturday : 10:00 - 18:30 (Sunday closed)

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Writer : OH SEBON (osb524)

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