# Gyodae Station date café with chocolate babka and scone: Mini Male - By Yunseul (https://superchart.com/en/@before-the-bill-3/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@before-the-bill-3/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@before-the-bill-3/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/index.md) ## In short Mini Male Coffee Roaster Gyodae Court Branch is a black-and-white dessert café on Seocho-daero 51-gil near Gyodae Station in Seocho, Seoul. The signature Helsinki Latte came hot alongside a chocolate babka and an England scone, and the whipped cream served with the scone was the standout. Wide spacing between tables and a calm room make Mini Male an easy pick for a date or a meetup near Gyodae Station. ## Good to know - **Location**: 15 Seocho-daero 51-gil, 1st floor, Seocho-gu, Seoul (near Gyodae Station) - **Ordered**: Helsinki Latte (hot), chocolate babka, England scone - **Coffee menu**: Americano, latte, condensado latte, signature Helsinki Latte - **Non-coffee**: Boseong matcha latte, golden Assam milk tea, real Belgian dark chocolate, fresh fruit juice - **Bakery**: Butter babka, Swedish babka, hotteok (sweet pancake) babka, noisette blossom babka, original babka, signature au chocolat, Kyoto matcha babka, scones, tarts - **Seating**: Tables set fairly far apart *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* ## Mini Male Gyodae Court Branch: black-and-white from the storefront in I was looking for a pretty café near Gyodae Station and ended up at Mini Male Coffee Roaster Gyodae Court Branch! Known for good desserts and often recommended as a date spot in Gangnam/Seocho, this place is black-and-white right from the exterior ![Black-and-white exterior of Mini Male Coffee Roaster Gyodae Court Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-01-11l3j-m-900.webp) ![Entrance of Mini Male Gyodae Court Branch café near Gyodae Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-02-19zc3-900.webp) and it looked like a little castle — I fell for it the moment I saw it (๑>ᴗ<๑)♡⃛ The interior design was clean and pretty, and the tables were spaced well apart, which I really liked! The mood is calm and sophisticated, so I'd totally recommend it as a date spot near Gyodae Station (•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑ ![Interior of Mini Male Gyodae Court Branch with widely spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-03-oauyd-900.webp) ![Seating area with a calm mood at Mini Male Gyodae Court Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-04-1xkm7-900.webp) ![Overall view of the clean café interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-05-tcs9d-900.webp) ## Mini Male menu near Gyodae Station: Helsinki Latte to non-coffee drinks Mini Male Gyodae Court Branch has everything from coffee to a wide variety of desserts, so it was easy to browse! After some thought I picked the signature drink and ordered a couple of baked goods to go with it (๑>ᴗ<๑)♡⃛ ![Order counter and menu area at Mini Male Gyodae Court Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-06-heea9-1200.webp) ![Café menu board listing Americano and Helsinki Latte](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-07-1wuwq-900.webp) Looking at the menu board, the basics — Americano and latte — were there, but the nutty condensada latte and the signature Helsinki Latte really caught my eye (•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑ So that was my automatic pick! And I already mentally bookmarked a few things to try next time haha Besides coffee, there was a good range of non-coffee drinks too: Boseong matcha latte, golden Assam milk tea, real Belgian dark chocolate, and fresh fruit juices! ## What babkas are in the Mini Male showcase? The bakery lineup in Mini Male Gyodae Court Branch's showcase was seriously well stocked! ![Babka lineup displayed in the Mini Male Gyodae Court Branch showcase](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-08-1vxnm-900.webp) ![Bakery showcase with scones and tarts](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-09-3o38s-900.webp) Butter babka, Swedish babka, hotteok (Korean sweet pancake) babka, noisette blossom babka (๑˙ꄃ˙๑)♡⃛ plus Mini Male's original babka, the signature au chocolat, Kyoto matcha babka, scones, and tarts — such a varied dessert selection that I stood there happily agonizing over the choice for a while! The layered look of the bread was so appetizing, and each dessert had different ingredients, so it was genuinely fun picking to my taste (뿜뿜•̀ᴗ•́) The prices were reasonable too, which made me like it even more! ## How does the hot Helsinki Latte taste? The signature drink I ordered was the Helsinki Latte, known for its appealing sweetness! It was cold out that day so I went with hot haha,,, The nutty latte flavor combined with the soft milk foam was really excellent (๑˙ꄃ˙๑)♡⃛ The rich coffee flavor put me in a good mood from the very first sip! It was just sweet enough that it never got cloying, staying clean down to the last drop! ![Signature Helsinki Latte ordered hot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-10-9edc1-900.webp) ## Chocolate babka at Mini Male: layers you can pull apart The desserts I ordered alongside were the chocolate babka and the England scone! Even in the showcase they looked exceptional, so my expectations were high before I even took a bite (•̀ᴗ•́) The chocolate babka had incredible layer upon layer of texture ![Chocolate babka with visible layered texture](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-11-x2foh-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the chocolate babka showing chocolate layers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-12-kiicc-900.webp) which honestly impressed me! With one bite, rich, sweet chocolate flavor filled my mouth! The soft texture paired perfectly with the intense chocolate taste — a perfect dessert! Anyone who loves bread would absolutely be satisfied with this one (๑>ᴗ<๑)♡⃛ ![Chocolate babka and Helsinki Latte together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-13-5tcem-900.webp) ![A bite taken out of the chocolate babka](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-14-1sdjd-m-900.webp) ## England scone with whipped cream: the best pairing of the visit And then there was the England scone from Mini Male Gyodae Court Branch! Crisp on the outside, moist on the inside — a classic, textbook scone feel! ![Plate of crisp-outside, moist-inside England scone](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-15-ya6er-900.webp) ![England scone served with whipped cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-16-17c9k-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the scone topped with whipped cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-17-10z3m-900.webp) It had a lovely plain, nutty flavor! What really stood out was the whipped cream served alongside the scone — really nutty and delicious! Piling it on generously made the whole thing taste so rich and satisfying (•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑ Taking a bite of the sweet chocolate babka, then dipping the plain scone into the whipped cream — the dessert combination was fantastic! And washing it all down with the Helsinki Latte made for a perfect, clean finish! ![Table spread pairing the Helsinki Latte with two desserts](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-18-ek7zj-900.webp) ## Is Mini Male a good date or meetup spot near Gyodae Station? The drink and bakery pairing at Mini Male Gyodae Court Branch was genuinely amazing — I found myself impressed the whole time I was eating! There were so many varieties of dessert that I promised myself I'd try different bakery items on my next visit (๑˙ꄃ˙๑)♡⃛ The seating layout was clean and the interior pretty, so photos came out really well! It's also a comfortable space for quiet conversation, making it a safe choice for a meetup! If you're looking for a meetup spot near Gyodae Station or want a café with a pretty atmosphere, definitely check out Mini Male! ![Photogenic window seat at Mini Male Gyodae Court Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-19-x2uc3-900.webp) ![Table layout suited for quiet conversation](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-20-9o0nu-900.webp) I think you'll be satisfied if you try the delicious Helsinki Latte and dessert pairing for yourself (ᴗ•́) ![Close-up of dessert and latte on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-21-u1w94-900.webp) ![Ambience shot of Mini Male Gyodae Court Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-22-war24-900.webp) I'm sure I'll be back again soon whenever I'm craving a good latte! ![Last sip left in the Helsinki Latte cup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-23-xsavt-900.webp) ![Table scene wrapping up the dessert café visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone-24-1bren-900.webp) That wraps up this satisfying dessert café visit (๑>ᴗ<๑)♡⃛ ## Where it is - Mini Male Coffee Roaster Gyodae Court Branch (미니말레 커피뢰스터 교대법원점) - 15 Seocho-daero 51-gil, 1st floor, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 서초구 서초대로51길 15 1층 미니말레 커피뢰스터 교대법원점 - 37.4952852, 127.0141099 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AF%B8%EB%8B%88%EB%A7%90%EB%A0%88%20%EC%BB%A4%ED%94%BC%EB%A2%B0%EC%8A%A4%ED%84%B0%20%EA%B5%90%EB%8C%80%EB%B2%95%EC%9B%90%EC%A0%90/@37.4952852,127.0141099,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@before-the-bill-3/gyodae-minimale-chocolate-babka-scone/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt