Yeonhui-dong café in Seoul with hot-only orange latte: Der Stuhl

In short

Der Stuhl Yeonhui is an industrial-style café on the second floor of a building just behind Peter Pan Bakery in Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun, Seoul. On a weekday afternoon visit, the order was a warm orange latte, an iced latte and pound cake. The orange latte at Der Stuhl Yeonhui comes hot only, and its bright orange aroma paired with milky latte tasted refreshingly new. For wide table spacing and a distinctive menu in Yeonhui-dong, the orange latte at Der Stuhl Yeonhui is well worth trying.

Warm orange latte and iced latte at Der Stuhl Yeonhui

Good to know

Location
2F, 98 Yeonhui-ro 25-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (just behind Peter Pan Bakery)
Hours
11:00–21:00
Closed
Every Monday
Carrot cake
₩9,500 (signature)
Matcha pound cake
₩4,500
Fig pound cake
₩4,500
Orange latte
Available hot only
Alcohol
German beer and German dark beer
Crowds
Fairly quiet on weekdays; expect a wait on weekends
Price reference
₩9,500 ≈ $7.1 · ₩4,500 ≈ $3.4 (2026-11-13)

as written by the visitor on Apr 23, 2026 · not checked with the business

Where is Der Stuhl Yeonhui and what is the vibe like?

Exterior of the Der Stuhl Yeonhui café building in Yeonhui-dong

Der Stuhl Yeonhui (데스툴 연희) is a café on the second floor of a building right behind Peter Pan Bakery in Yeonhui-dong, and the exterior alone catches your eye. Yeonhui-dong has become a hot new spot since Seongsu. It isn't a noisy neighborhood; it feels quiet, with every single building well built, and the whole place is just full of mood.

Entrance of the Der Stuhl Yeonhui building and its surroundings

The moment you step into the building, the artist vibe hits you hard. Every small detail seems to be building this space.

Industrial stairway and ceiling leading up to Der Stuhl Yeonhui on the second floor

You can see the ceiling already on the way up to the second floor, and it's full of industrial charm! Der Stuhl is one of the nicest cafés in Yeonhui-dong, a coffee spot packed with atmosphere.

Dessert display and cakes at Der Stuhl Yeonhui

Der Stuhl Yeonhui menu and prices

The signature dessert at Der Stuhl Yeonhui is the carrot cake (₩9,500), famous for being huge and rich in flavor. If you just want something light with your coffee, the matcha pound cake (₩4,500) and fig pound cake (₩4,500) are excellent choices too!

Coffee and non-coffee drink menu at Der Stuhl Yeonhui

The coffee menu has espresso, Americano, café latte, espresso con panna, vanilla latte, Auf Matcha, orange latte, cream mocha and Einspänner. I picked the orange latte because it's hard to find elsewhere. There are also non-coffee options such as decaf coffee and lattes, milk tea, ginger latte and chocolate latte.

Drink menu at Der Stuhl Yeonhui including German beer

Der Stuhl Yeonhui also serves German beer and German dark beer, so on weekends you can see quite a few people enjoying a beer in the front yard. With coffee, beer, cake and sandwiches, it's an all-round place to take a breather, the Der Stuhl café in Yeonhui-dong.

Moody interior of Der Stuhl Yeonhui

Seating and wait times at Der Stuhl Yeonhui

The strength of Der Stuhl Yeonhui is that wherever you turn your eyes, the space feels pretty, classy and full of mood.

Classy interior space at Der Stuhl Yeonhui

It can be a little quiet on weekdays, but it's popular enough that there's a wait on weekends. Still, the tables are spaced widely, so you can enjoy your coffee at ease without feeling cramped.

Widely spaced seating at Der Stuhl Yeonhui

It's also a good place to go when you want a spacious, relaxed feeling. Every chair and every piece of furniture is a bit out of the ordinary, too.

Distinctive chairs and furniture at Der Stuhl Yeonhui

Der Stuhl Yeonhui was selling clothing as well. It's ordinary yet not ordinary, a complex space that is cozy and modern but rough around the edges at the same time. The people making the coffee are hip personified!

Warm orange latte and iced latte at Der Stuhl Yeonhui

What does the hot-only orange latte at Der Stuhl Yeonhui taste like?

I ordered a warm orange latte and an iced latte at Der Stuhl Yeonhui. Just hearing the name "orange latte" made me feel the aroma, with its subtle orange scent rising up.

Orange latte at Der Stuhl Yeonhui, available hot only

The orange latte can only be ordered hot, and I could see why. The fresh orange scent inside the warm latte was a strangely good mix-and-match. Oh wow, this is so fresh! Once you try it, you'll want to have it again every time you come to Der Stuhl Yeonhui. Highly recommended!

Iced latte with ice at Der Stuhl Yeonhui

Der Stuhl Yeonhui's iced latte with a strong espresso shot

Ice floating on top! The shots were strong, so this iced latte had a deep, rich flavor.

Strong-shot iced latte at Der Stuhl Yeonhui

See how strong the shot is? The ratio of shot to milk is everything in a latte, and this one was nicely balanced. I sat by the window, the weather was great, and Der Stuhl Yeonhui was just the right place to be in this season.

Moist pound cake at Der Stuhl Yeonhui

Is the pound cake at Der Stuhl Yeonhui too sweet?

The pound cake at Der Stuhl Yeonhui is full of moisture. The portion is just right too, so it works well as a side dessert with coffee.

Cross-section of the not-too-sweet pound cake at Der Stuhl Yeonhui

It's slightly bittersweet and not very sweet, which makes it even better!

Der Stuhl Yeonhui on a weekday afternoon

A weekday afternoon at Der Stuhl Yeonhui in Yeonhui-dong

The music playing in the café was good too, which made the coffee taste even better on this weekday afternoon. After seeing the atmosphere and tasting the coffee, I fully understood why it's one of the most popular cafés in trendy Yeonhui-dong. I'd especially count the wide spacing between tables as a strength. It's a good pick when you're looking for a café with a nice atmosphere and great desserts in Yeonhui-dong.

  • Address: 98 Yeonhui-ro 25-gil, 2nd floor, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
  • Hours: 11:00 - 21:00
  • Closed: Every Monday

Where it is

Der Stuhl Yeonhui데스툴 연희

98 Yeonhui-ro 25-gil, 2nd floor, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 서대문구 연희로25길 98 2층

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