Gangnam café peach cheesecake and lemon pound cake pairing: Something

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• Key info: A review of Something About Coffee, a Sinnonhyeon Station café tucked in a hotspot alley between Sinnonhyeon and Gangnam stations, with a flashy bakery and cake lineup that delights both eyes and mouth
• Recommended: The eye-catching, sweet-tart peach cheesecake, the zesty lemon pound cake bursting with citrus, and how they pair perfectly with the iced Americano and matcha cold brew
• Tips: The space is large with high ceilings, so it feels comfortable, and the sheer variety of desserts makes it a strong pick for a sugar fix or a date near Gangnam Station

First impressions of Something About Coffee, a top dessert hotspot near Gangnam Station

I love pairing good coffee with good dessert, so I headed to Something About Coffee, a Sinnonhyeon Station café that's word-of-mouth famous as a dessert paradise around Gangnam and Sinnonhyeon.

(It's located in the café alley between Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6 and Gangnam Station Exit 11, so accessibility is excellent.)

The exterior alone had this striking European vibe. Stepping inside, I was greeted by an open, spacious layout with moody, atmospheric lighting. Tables are well set up across each floor, making it a perfect spot to catch up with friends or go on a date near Gangnam Station.

A dazzling, wide-ranging bakery and cake lineup

After grabbing a seat, I headed to the dessert display and honestly my jaw dropped. The bakery and cake selection was way more varied and glamorous than I'd expected.

Scones, pound cakes, all sorts of tarts, cheesecakes — the dessert range was so wide that picking what to eat became a happy dilemma. The drink lineup was just as varied, from coffee to non-coffee options, ades, and teas.

What I ordered

• Peach cheesecake
• Lemon pound cake
• Iced Americano
• Matcha cold brew

The menu came out neatly arranged on a tray, and it was so Instagram-worthy that I went into a photo-taking frenzy before touching anything.

A guy in his 30s gives his honest taste review

I sat right down and started tasting the coffee and desserts one by one.

Peach cheesecake

The peach cheesecake was easily the top pick visually. On top of a dense, rich cheesecake base sat a generous mound of juicy, sweet peach topping. The heavy, savory cheese flavor and the tangy-sweet peach came together beautifully. If you like cheesecake, you absolutely have to try this.

Lemon pound cake

A moist, dense pound cake base topped generously with lemon icing. One bite and the sharp, refreshing lemon aroma fills your mouth — not overly sweet, clean, and a really nice match with coffee.

Iced Americano & matcha cold brew

With the desserts being so good, the drink pairing really mattered. The iced Americano had a clean, balanced acidity and nuttiness that cut right through the sweetness of the cakes. The matcha cold brew combined a bitter, deep matcha base with clean cold brew coffee for a rich, layered flavor.

Overall verdict and why I recommend it

The vibe was full of atmosphere, and the bakery, cakes, and drinks were all so varied that it was a dessert café that pleased both the eyes and the mouth at once. If you're near Gangnam or Sinnonhyeon and want genuinely great cake and dessert, or a spacious, well-styled hotspot, I strongly recommend checking out this Gangnam Station café / Sinnonhyeon Station café, Something About Coffee!

FAQ

Is the dessert selection the same every day?

The signature cakes and baked goods stay consistent, but seasonal tarts and cakes made with fresh fruit get added, so you can enjoy a varied dessert spread whenever you visit.

Is there plenty of seating?

Yes, true to a large atmospheric café, there's ample seating spread across each floor, making it very convenient for group gatherings or dates.

Checked as of: visit in September 2026. Menu items and prices may change depending on store conditions.