Hongdae coffee shop: acidic vs low-acidity drip, Central Site Yeonnam
In short
Central Site Yeonnam is a specialty hand-drip roastery café in Yeonnam-dong, Mapo, Seoul, a five-minute walk from Hongik University Station Exit 3. On a weekday visit with a younger sibling on annual leave, the writer shared two cups at Central Site Yeonnam: the fruity-acidic Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelbesa Washed at 9,000 won and the low-acidity Guatemala Entre Volcanes 2026 Washed at 8,000 won, with a Classic Tiramisu at 8,500 won. Two people with opposite coffee tastes each got the bean they wanted, and the tiramisu is good enough to come back for on its own.
Good to know
- Location
- 29-1 Yeonhui-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (5-minute walk from Hongik University Station Exit 3)
- Hours
- Weekdays 08:00-22:00 / Weekends 08:30-22:00
- Parking
- Not available (use a nearby public lot or a parking app)
- Ethiopia Nordic Approach Yirgacheffe Chelbesa Washed
- 9,000 won
- Guatemala Entre Volcanes 2026 Washed
- 8,000 won
- Classic Tiramisu
- 8,500 won
- The space
- 1F brewing bar and roasting lab, 2F wood-tone seating, 3F rooftop (air-conditioned)
- Good to know
- Wi-Fi, hand drip, in-house roastery, takeout, and glass-house seating all available
as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026
My sister took a weekday off this time, so we headed to Yeonnam-dong together after a while — haha. There are always so many pretty cafés in Yeonnam-dong, right?? After a lot of deliberating over where to go, we ended up at Central Site Yeonnam, a café that specializes in hand-drip coffee.
Central Site seems to have two locations — Yeonnam and Hapjeong! It's about a 5-minute walk from Hongik University Station Exit 3, so it's easy to get to. The bean selection is wide, and the moment we walked in, we could tell this place is seriously into coffee — haha.
Their long-loved Classic Tiramisu pairs perfectly with the coffee too! I really recommend trying the tiramisu as well as the coffee. I'll review both in detail below with photos-!
Where Central Site Yeonnam is and when it opens
- 📍 29-1 Yeonhui-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- ⏰ Weekdays 08:00-22:00 / Weekends 08:30-22:00
- Wifi ⭕️
- Parking ❌
- Hand-drip ⭕️
- Roastery ⭕️
- Takeout ⭕️
- Greenhouse-style seating ⭕️
Once you see this, you've arrived~ There's no parking support, so I'd recommend using a nearby public parking lot or the Modoo Parking Lot app.
Floor by floor at Central Site Yeonnam, from the brewing bar to the rooftop
The 1st floor of Central Site Yeonnam is set up as a brewing bar & roasting lab. They have over 10 different beans ready to go, including Geisha and other specialty coffees 😮
There's seating toward the back of the 1st floor ~~
The 2nd floor has this kind of vibe~ The heavier wood tones made it even more to my liking. Both the 2nd and 3rd floors have cold ice water ready for you.
The 3rd floor is a rooftop, and it's air-conditioned so it's cool, plus the mood felt brighter than the 2nd floor.
What we ordered and how the beans smelled before brewing
After grabbing seats, we went back down to the 1st floor to order — haha. We got
- Ethiopia Nordic Approach Yirgacheffe Chelbesa Washed — ₩9,000
- Guatemala Entre Volcanes 2026 Washed — ₩8,000
- Classic Tiramisu — ₩8,500
After ordering, right as we were about to head back upstairs, they let us smell the beans! It was exactly the aroma I was hoping for, so it got me even more excited — haha. I chose the Ethiopia with a slight acidity, and my sister chose the Guatemala with no acidity.
They grind the beans and hand-drip them right in front of you, and the aroma was seriously insane... After that, if you just sit and wait, they bring it to your table along with the dessert 👍
We were chatting at our seats and the coffee arrived! The tiramisu looked amazing too ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Just from the smell of the coffee, I already knew this place was a coffee gem.
Failed to get a photo with the warm sunlight ^^,,
Whoa, so pretty ••!!!! The lighter-colored one is the Ethiopia I drank, and the darker one is the Guatemala my sister drank.
They're so pretty I kept taking photos — hahaha
How the Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelbesa Washed (9,000 won) tastes
This is the Ethiopia Nordic Approach Yirgacheffe Chelbesa Washed that I drank. It came with a tasting note card, which was a nice touch. As I read it and sipped, a soft acidity spread gently through the cup — I really liked it. Just as described, it's a clean coffee with great balance, I think — haha.
How the Guatemala Entre Volcanes 2026 Washed (8,000 won) tastes
This is the Guatemala Entre Volcanes 2026 Washed my sister drank. She said it had a nutty flavor with no acidity, which is perfect for her since she doesn't like acidic coffee ^_^
I think it's best to just pick whichever bean suits your own taste.
Is the Classic Tiramisu (8,500 won) worth ordering?
Let's try the Classic Tiramisu ~~
Oh my gosh... I was surprised it was even better than I expected
The cream is incredibly soft and moist! You can really taste the coffee flavor too, and it's honestly one of the best tiramisus I've ever had. My sister and I joked that some people probably come here just for this — hahaha. It's the kind of taste that stays on your mind after just one bite — haha.
There's also a Kakao Map review event going on, so check it out ~
You can also buy a variety of the beans to take home
If you're looking for a hand-drip specialty spot in Yeonnam-dong or a specialty coffee shop near Hongdae, I recommend Central Site 🥰❤️
Where it is
29-1 Yeonhui-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 마포구 연희로 29-1 센트럴사이트
