Yeoksam Station café: bold Dunkel Americano & NY cookies, Mini Male

I visited Mini Male Coffee Roaster Yeoksam Branch (미니말레 커피뢰스터 역삼점), a café famous for great coffee among office workers along Teheran-ro. I'd always just walked past it, but this time I finally tried the signature drinks and desserts, and I understood right away why it's so popular! Let me review everything, from the atmosphere inside and out to the menu items I tried!

Mini Male Coffee Roaster Yeoksam Branch: location and opening hours

Mini Male Coffee Roaster Yeoksam Branch is at 26 Teheran-ro 25-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, a 4-minute walk from Yeoksam Station Exit 6. For parking, you'll need to use a nearby paid lot.

• Location: 26 Teheran-ro 25-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (4-minute walk from Yeoksam Station Exit 6)
• Hours: daily 8:00 - 22:00
• Saturday 9:00 - 22:00
• Sunday 9:00 - 20:00
• Monday 8:00 - 18:30
• Parking: nearby paid parking lot

What is the atmosphere like at Mini Male Yeoksam?

Tucked into a side street near Yeoksam Station, Mini Male stands out with its modern, clean exterior. Warm light spills through the big glass windows, giving it the feel of a cozy hideout where you can take a short break from the city.

Step inside and you're greeted by a calm, tasteful interior mixing white and wood tones.

The space isn't huge, but the tables are laid out efficiently, so it feels snug and cozy.

The nutty aroma of coffee beans drifting from one side of the shop kept my mood up the whole time I was there. There are also packages that work well as gifts, so Mini Male's Yeoksam branch is a good choice if you're looking for a simple present.

Mini Male Yeoksam menu and how to order at the kiosk

True to its reputation as a takeout favorite for office workers, Mini Male has a kiosk system that makes ordering easy.

This time I ordered two coffees and two handmade New York cookies.

• Americano (Dunkel)
• Helsinki latte
• Handmade New York cookie (Dark S'mores)
• Handmade New York cookie (Matcha Choco Chip Levain)

How does the Dunkel bean Americano taste?

At Mini Male you can choose the beans for your Americano, and I went with Dunkel, known for its heavy, nutty taste. There's no acidity at all: you get a bittersweet, dark-chocolate-like note and a rich roasted-nut flavor. The body is heavy, yet the aftertaste finishes clean, so I can't think of a better partner for a sweet dessert ☕️

How sweet is Mini Male's signature Helsinki latte?

The Helsinki latte is Mini Male's signature drink! The first sip is super smooth and rich, and at the end there's a faint, refined sweetness that doesn't feel artificial. It isn't the harsh sweetness of syrup but a sweetness that brings out the coffee's own nuttiness, so I never got tired of it and enjoyed it to the last sip.

Handmade New York cookies: Dark S'mores vs Matcha Choco Chip Levain

Mini Male's handmade New York cookies are thick, New York-style cookies that look like a sugar boost just from the sight of them.

🍪 Dark S'mores cookie

A rich dark chocolate base cookie with soft baked marshmallow that stretches out long: it passed on looks alone. It's slightly crisp outside and chewy inside, and because it uses dark chocolate, it isn't just sweet but has a bittersweet depth, so I never got sick of it.

🍪 Matcha Choco Chip Levain cookie

A bittersweet, deep matcha aroma fills your mouth, with plenty of nutty crunch and sweet chocolate chips in every bite. The matcha's bitterness holds the chips' sweetness in check, so the balance was excellent.

Personally, the sweeter Dark S'mores was a bit more my taste with coffee, haha ☺️

Verdict: is Mini Male Coffee Roaster Yeoksam worth a visit?

The nutty, clean Dunkel Americano and the Helsinki latte with its lovely subtle sweetness were great quality, the kind you could drink every day without getting tired of them. The handmade New York cookies, baked in-house, were as heavy and rich as anything from a dedicated dessert shop. If you want a proper coffee fix near Yeoksam Station along with a crisp-outside, chewy-inside cookie for a sugar boost, I recommend Mini Male Coffee Roaster without hesitation!