# Large Gangnam Station café: chestnut choco cake, Upper and Under

- By Yeongdeungpo Errand Diner (https://superchart.com/en/@errand-rice-route/)
- Written Oct 19, 2026
- Local places › Cafés › Gangnam, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@errand-rice-route/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/
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## In short

Upper and Under is a large dessert café between Gangnam Station and Sinnonhyeon Station in Seoul, spread across basement level 1 to the 2nd floor. At Upper and Under, an Earl Grey canelé, a chestnut choco cake, a decaf iced Americano and a Salty Caramel came to ₩28,000 in total, enjoyed together as desserts and coffee. Upper and Under suits anyone after roomy seating and a wide choice of desserts, though the chestnut choco cake is on the very sweet side.

## Good to know

- **Location**: About a 5-minute walk from Sinnonhyeon Station, Exit 6
- **Floors**: Basement 1, 1st and 2nd floors (with an outdoor terrace)
- **Opening hours**: Daily, 11:00–22:00
- **Parking**: No dedicated parking; nearby paid parking lots recommended
- **Amenities**: Wi-Fi; takeout available
- **Earl Grey canelé**: ₩4,500
- **Chestnut choco cake**: ₩8,500
- **Iced Americano**: ₩6,500 (decaf +₩500)
- **Salty Caramel**: ₩8,000
- **Total order**: ₩28,000
- **Price reference**: ₩28,000 ≈ $21 · ₩4,500 ≈ $3.4 · ₩8,500 ≈ $6.4 (2026-10-25)

*as written by the visitor on Oct 19, 2026*

Today I'm sharing a review of Upper and Under (UPPER AND UNDER), a café with a great atmosphere between Gangnam Station and Sinnonhyeon Station! When you look for a café after a meal near Gangnam Station, it's often more crowded than you'd expect, and it's hard to sit back and relax. Upper and Under, where I went this time, is a large café spread over several floors, so it has plenty of space, and you can enjoy a wide range of desserts and coffee together.

There's an especially wide variety of desserts like cakes and canelés, so if you love desserts, it's worth keeping an eye on.

## Upper and Under location and basic info

- Address: 28 Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (basement 1, 1st and 2nd floors)
- Location: about 5 minutes on foot from Sinnonhyeon Station, Exit 6
- Hours: daily 11:00–22:00
- Parking: no dedicated parking; a nearby paid lot is recommended
- Wi-Fi and takeout available

## A large café near Gangnam Station: what's the atmosphere like?

Upper and Under is a large café near Gangnam Station that uses several floors, from basement 1 up to the 2nd floor. There's a wide choice of seats, and there's also an outdoor terrace. I was impressed that a multi-floor café like this exists right in the middle of Gangnam. Unlike a typical small independent café, each floor can be used differently, which is a plus.

The interior is modern yet warm, with stylish touches here and there, so it's a nice place for taking photos. There's also an outdoor terrace, so I think it would be even better on a day with good weather.

It's good for chatting with a friend or going on a date, and depending on the seat, it's also decent for working on a laptop. If you're looking for a spacious café near Gangnam Station, give it a look.

![Interior of Upper and Under, a large café near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-01-1q69l-1200.webp)

![Modern, warm interior of Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-02-1vjuk-900.webp)

## What I ordered at Upper and Under, and the prices

I ordered two drinks and two desserts at Upper and Under, and the total came to ₩28,000. With two drinks and desserts together, it was a nice setup for spending an unhurried time at the café.

- Earl Grey canelé: ₩4,500
- Chestnut choco cake: ₩8,500
- Iced Americano: ₩6,500
- Switch to decaf: ₩500
- Salty Caramel: ₩8,000
- Total order: ₩28,000

![Drinks and desserts ordered at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-03-18w2n-900.webp)

![Ordered items laid out on the table at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-04-fmuvx-900.webp)

![Desserts and coffee spread at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-05-eks0r-m-900.webp)

![Two drinks and desserts at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-06-1caem-900.webp)

![Ordered desserts at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-07-1ly9r-900.webp)

![Coffee and desserts on the table at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-08-1yt92-900.webp)

![Desserts enjoyed at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-09-1eblj-900.webp)

![Drinks and cake at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-10-1t4st-900.webp)

![The whole order at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-11-94acx-900.webp)

### Earl Grey canelé (₩4,500)

The Earl Grey canelé at Upper and Under is ₩4,500, a canelé with the fragrant flavor of Earl Grey added. A canelé is a baked pastry from France's Bordeaux region, known for a firm outside and a moist, chewy inside.

Personally I think canelés go well with coffee, and a flavored one like this has a different charm from a plain canelé. The size isn't overwhelming, so it's easy to order alongside a cake, and it's a good pick when you want a light dessert after a meal. I'd recommend it if you like the scent of Earl Grey or enjoy baked sweets.

![Earl Grey canelé at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-12-1vt03-900.webp)

![Earl Grey canelé with coffee at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-13-s93al-900.webp)

### Iced Americano (₩6,500, decaf +₩500)

For coffee to go with the desserts, I ordered the iced Americano at Upper and Under. The Americano is ₩6,500, and switching to decaf adds ₩500.

A clean Americano seems to go well with sweet cakes and canelés. I also liked that people who want to cut back on caffeine can choose the decaf option. It seems fine for visiting a café near Gangnam Station late in the afternoon, or on days when caffeine feels like too much.

### Signature Salty Caramel (₩8,000)

Salty Caramel is ₩8,000 and is a cream coffee, one of Upper and Under's signature menu items. As the name says, it combines sweet caramel with salty salt. It's a good choice when you want a coffee a bit more special than a regular Americano or latte.

It's a drink with the sweetness of smooth cream and caramel, so if you usually like cream lattes, it's worth a look. Besides Salty Caramel, Upper and Under has several other signature coffees such as Einspänner and Amande, so I'd like to try the others next time.

![Signature Salty Caramel cream coffee at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-14-61jl8-900.webp)

### Chestnut choco cake (₩8,500): what if you don't like sweet things?

The chestnut choco cake at Upper and Under is ₩8,500, a cake that combines the nutty flavor of chestnut with the sweetness of chocolate. But it's quite sweet, so I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who dislikes very sweet things.

The chestnut and chocolate combination caught my eye from the start. Chocolate cake is familiar, but a dessert with chestnut in it feels a little more special. I think it's a good option if you want to order coffee and cake together too! But if you don't like things too sweet, I'd skip it, haha

![Chestnut choco cake at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-15-rg6la-900.webp)

![Cross-section of the chestnut choco cake at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-16-1sfkq-900.webp)

![Chestnut choco cake and a drink at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake/upper-and-under-chestnut-chocolate-cake-17-wma2u-900.webp)

## Who is Upper and Under right for?

If you're looking for a large café with a great atmosphere between Gangnam Station and Sinnonhyeon Station, I recommend Upper and Under. I think it suits people like these in particular.

- Anyone looking for a spacious, large café near Gangnam Station
- Anyone hunting for a great dessert spot near Sinnonhyeon Station
- People who like cafés with a wide range of cakes and baked sweets
- Anyone looking for a café with a nice atmosphere for a Gangnam date
- Anyone who wants special signature drinks beyond regular coffee

This time I ordered the Earl Grey canelé, chestnut choco cake, iced Americano and Salty Caramel, and it was nice to enjoy different kinds of desserts and coffee together. If you're looking for a café after a meal near Gangnam Station, or need a place to spend unhurried time with a friend near Sinnonhyeon Station, check out Upper and Under too. 🤍

## Where it is

- Upper and Under (어퍼앤언더)
- 28 Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (basement 1, 1st and 2nd floors)
- 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

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