# Gangnam café for salty caramel latte and spoon cream: Upper and Under - By Mijin (https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-lunch-turns/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after being invited by the café to visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-lunch-turns/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@coffee-lunch-turns/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/index.md) ## In short Upper and Under is a large three-floor café about 300m from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6 in Gangnam, Seoul. The writer ordered a salty caramel drink, iced latte, fig cake, and crème brûlée flan, spooning the cream separately to enjoy the sweet-and-salty combo. Worth a stop if you're looking for a café near Gangnam or Sinnonhyeon stations with a wide range of drinks and desserts. ## Good to know - **Salty caramel**: ₩8,000 - **Iced latte**: ₩7,000 - **Fig cake**: ₩8,500 - **Crème brûlée flan**: ₩6,900 - **Location**: About 300m from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6 - **Size**: Basement, 1st and 2nd floors, plus outdoor terrace - **Hours**: Open daily - **Event**: Free financier for the first to leave a receipt review *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* I visited Upper and Under, a café near Sinnonhyeon Station where you can enjoy a wide variety of coffees and drinks along with bakery items and cakes. It's close to Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6, so it was easy to get to, and a nice spot to relax with coffee and dessert. Here's my detailed review. ## Upper and Under near Sinnonhyeon Station — how far from Exit 6? ![A full spread of drinks and desserts ordered at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-01-v4v1m-1200.webp) First, let me show you what I ordered. Upper and Under is about 300m from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6, so I found it quite accessible. It's open daily, which makes it a good option if you're looking for a café near Gangnam or Sinnonhyeon stations. ![Exterior of Upper and Under café near Sinnonhyeon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-02-1n496-966.webp) ![Full view of the Upper and Under building on Gangnam-daero 102-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-03-1njk2-966.webp) ![View near the entrance of Upper and Under café](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-04-1qvph-966.webp) It's a large café spread across the basement, 1st, and 2nd floors, so the building itself stood out. ![Interior of the large three-floor café](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-05-f7qiv-945.webp) ![Outdoor terrace seating at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-06-1wwx3-966.webp) There were too many people inside for me to get a photo, but the space — from the semi-basement to the 1st and 2nd floors — offered plenty of room to relax with drinks and dessert. On a nice day, the outdoor terrace also looked like a great spot for coffee or dessert. ![Café menu board listing coffee and cream drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-07-lvhzs-966.webp) ## Drinks menu and receipt review event The menu isn't limited to coffee — there are also cream-based drinks, ades, teas, and more. It was nice to have options depending on what you're in the mood for. ![Sign for the receipt review financier giveaway](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-08-lxs4r-966.webp) By the way, if you leave a receipt review, they give out a free financier while supplies last. ### A variety of bakery items ![Bakery display case at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-09-1kyj7-966.webp) ![Dessert display showcase](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-10-1do1l-966.webp) There was a wide variety of bakery items and desserts. ![Madeleines and financiers among the baked goods on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-11-1fon1-966.webp) ![Close-up of canelés and other bakery items](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-12-cvjw2-966.webp) Madeleines, canelés, financiers, and more were lined up in the case, all looking so delicious that it was hard to decide what to pick. ### Cakes ![Cake display case](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-13-5g7w5-966.webp) ![Slices of Basque cheesecake, fig cake, and more](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-14-1ks36-966.webp) Beyond bread, there were also various cakes ready, including Basque cheesecake, lemon, Earl Grey grapefruit, and fig. - Salty caramel ₩8,000 - Iced latte ₩7,000 - Fig cake ₩8,500 - Crème brûlée flan ₩6,900 ## How did the salty caramel, fig cake, and crème brûlée flan taste? I picked a range of items, from coffee and cream drinks to cake and crème brûlée. ![Self-serve station with napkins, forks, and straws](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-15-17o22-966.webp) On one side, napkins, wet wipes, forks, straws, and knives were laid out. ### Drinks ![Two glasses: salty caramel and iced latte](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-16-1ki50-966.webp) First up, the salty caramel and iced latte. ### Salty caramel ![Salty caramel topped with Lotus biscuit and cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-17-1seag-966.webp) On top were Lotus biscuits and cream. A spoon was provided so I could eat the cream separately from the drink. True to its name, the salty caramel was great to enjoy for its sweet-and-salty combination. Eating the cream on top added a softness that paired well with the dessert too. ### Dessert ![Crème brûlée flan and fig cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-18-17l2b-966.webp) Next up, the crème brûlée flan and fig cake. The fig cake was topped with fresh figs, which made it look really appetizing. The cake itself was soft and went down easily, and eating it together with the figs was a nice combination. ### Crème brûlée ![Crème brûlée flan with a caramelized top layer](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-19-5uaz2-966.webp) ![Cross-section of the crème brûlée flan](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-20-13ic6-966.webp) The crème brûlée had a thin caramel layer on top that was crisp and sweet, like dalgona candy. It paired well with the soft flan underneath. I think this would suit anyone who likes a moderately sweet dessert. I also filmed a video of the various desserts and menu items I ordered at Upper and Under. ![Video still of the ordered drinks and desserts](https://img.superchart.com/images/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under-21-1gyeo-966.webp) ## In summary At Upper and Under near Sinnonhyeon Station, you can enjoy a wide range of drinks, bakery items, and cakes all in one place. I liked having so many dessert options, from madeleines, canelés, and financiers to several kinds of cake. The café itself is quite large, spanning the basement through two floors, and it's close to the station, making it easy to access. If you're looking for a café with a wide dessert selection near Sinnonhyeon or Gangnam station, this one is worth checking out. ## Where it is - Upper and Under (어퍼앤언더) - 28 Gangnam-daero 102-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/@coffee-lunch-turns/shinnonhyeon-cafe-salted-caramel-upper-under/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt