# Sinnonhyeon dessert café, lemon madeleine terrace: Upper and Under - By Narae Goh (https://superchart.com/en/@changsin-slope-spoon/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a visit-based sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@changsin-slope-spoon/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@changsin-slope-spoon/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/index.md) ## In short Upper and Under is a large dessert café on Gangnam-daero 102-gil in Gangnam, Seoul, between Gangnam Station and Sinnonhyeon Station, using three floors from the basement up to the 2nd floor. From a 2nd-floor terrace seat, the raspberry cake, lemon madeleine, mango lemon ade and signature pistachio cream coffee were never too sweet, with the fruit tartness coming through clearly. Upper and Under pairs a pretty interior with genuinely good desserts and drinks, making it an easy pick for a Gangnam date or group meetup. ## Good to know - **Location**: 28 Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (B1, 1F, 2F) - **Walk**: About 3–4 minutes from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6, about 8 minutes from Gangnam Station Exit 11 - **Space**: Three floors — basement, 1st and 2nd — with terrace seating on the 2nd floor - **Ordered**: Raspberry cake, lemon madeleine, mango lemon ade, pistachio cream coffee *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* Went to Upper and Under, a super hot dreamy café between Gangnam Station and Sinnonhyeon Station. From the dessert lineup to the interior mood, nothing's missing here — no wonder it's already so popular 👀 Not just the madeleines and cakes but the coffee drinks were delicious too, so let me tell you about Upper and Under~! ## Where is Upper and Under, and how far is it from Sinnonhyeon Station? ![Floor-to-ceiling glass facade of Upper and Under on the uphill Gangnam-daero 102-gil street](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-01-1mpz1-550.webp) Upper and Under sits right between Sinnonhyeon Station and Gangnam Station, so it's easy to reach on foot from either. It's about a 3–4 minute walk from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6, and about 8 minutes from Gangnam Station Exit 11 — closer to Sinnonhyeon, but still a fine walk from the main Gangnam Station street. It's on the uphill café street behind CGV Gangnam, so it was easy to find, and the floor-to-ceiling glass and modern facade stood out even from a distance 🤍 ## Inside Upper and Under, from the basement to the 2nd floor ![High-ceilinged interior space of Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-02-1o0iv-550.webp) True to the name Upper and Under, this café uses three whole floors — basement, 1st and 2nd. It's hard to find such a spacious, high-ceilinged dreamy café right in the middle of Gangnam, which made it even more appealing ✨ The interior blends modern and warm tones throughout, so wherever you sit, the mood is on point. ![Seating at Upper and Under in modern, warm tones](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-03-brnz4-550.webp) ![White-and-wood interior on Upper and Under's 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-04-1vjqi-m-550.webp) We took a seat on the 2nd floor — the white-and-wood interior was clean and there was terrace seating too, so it felt really good. There's a magic mirror that makes your legs look longer, perfect as a photo zone haha. ## What desserts does Upper and Under have? ![Full view of Upper and Under's dessert showcase](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-05-1uo38-550.webp) A dessert lineup that'll make any bread-lover's eyes go wide 🥯🧁🍰🍩🎂🍪🥖 💫 Every single dessert looked great, so it was really hard to choose,, ![시즌 과일 케이크가 진열된 디저트 코너](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-06-1jxk2-550.webp) ![Display of tarts, financiers, madeleines and other baked goods](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-07-1vcaq-550.webp) Pretty much every dessert I love was here! From gorgeous seasonal fruit cakes to dense tarts, financiers, madeleines and pies — the variety was huge and everything looked delicious. ## What we ordered at the 2nd-floor terrace seat ![Two desserts and two drinks ordered at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-08-1ctfl-1200.webp) After much deliberation we ordered two signature desserts, one cream coffee, and one ade 🙌🏻 They all looked pretty enough to photograph too. ![Cake and cream coffee placed on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-09-rj0qf-550.webp) ![Table setting on Upper and Under's 2nd floor terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-10-symac-550.webp) The weather's been so nice lately that we took a seat on the 2nd floor terrace — the breeze was cool and the view was nice, total healing ☁️ ![Desserts and the outdoor view from the 2nd floor terrace seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-11-uqvqb-550.webp) ### Raspberry cake at Upper and Under Upper and Under's desserts were especially satisfying — the raspberry cake had a lovely balance of tangy raspberry jam and soft raspberry cream. The moment you take a bite, that signature raspberry tartness spreads through your mouth, sweet and tangy at once. ![Raspberry cake with layered raspberry jam and cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-12-m5uak-550.webp) ![A forkful cross-section of the raspberry cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-13-1gv7e-550.webp) It wasn't too sweet, and the fruit's natural tartness really came through, so it wasn't cloying and I could keep eating it happily. It looks pretty enough to make a good gift too 💗 ### Lemon madeleine at Upper and Under The lemon madeleine had a thin, smooth lemon glaze coating, and once split in half, the inside was firm yet crumbly — a nice texture. The madeleine batter itself had good buttery flavor, and it paired really well with the lemon's tartness. Genuinely delicious. ![Glazed lemon madeleine and its halved cross-section](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-14-k9q3n-550.webp) ### Mango lemon ade The mango lemon ade had a sweet mango base with sharp carbonation and lemon's tartness added in, giving it both sweetness and a refreshing quality 🥭 It didn't leave a heavy aftertaste — perfectly refreshing and great alongside the desserts. ![A glass of mango lemon ade with rising bubbles](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-15-84mji-550.webp) ![Einspänner-style coffee topped with pistachio cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-16-15igf-550.webp) ### Signature pistachio cream coffee The pistachio cream coffee is one of Upper and Under's signature menu items — an einspänner-style coffee piled high with chewy, nutty pistachio cream. Scooping the cream first with a spoon, I got a rich pistachio aroma and a full nutty flavor. The pistachio cream was so good it made the coffee amazing too ☺️ ## Is Upper and Under good for a Gangnam date or group meetup? ![Final shot of desserts and drinks on the Upper and Under terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine-17-gme5i-550.webp) Gangnam's Upper and Under isn't just a café for the Instagram aesthetic — it's a genuine dessert spot with high-quality desserts and well-made drinks 🫶🏻 The spacious three-floor structure gave it a great sense of openness with no cramped feeling, and I was satisfied with everything: a dessert lineup that nails both looks and taste, thoughtfully made signature drinks, and friendly staff service. If you're trying to decide on a date course or a meetup spot with friends around Gangnam Station, I highly recommend Upper and Under. ## Where it is - Upper and Under (어퍼앤언더) - 28 Gangnam-daero102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (B1, 1F, 2F) - 서울특별시 강남구 강남대로102길 28 지하1층, 1층, 2층 - 37.5027449, 127.0276848 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%96%B4%ED%8D%BC%EC%95%A4%EC%96%B8%EB%8D%94/@37.5027449,127.0276848,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@changsin-slope-spoon/upper-under-gangnam-raspberry-cake-lemon-madeleine/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt