Yeoksam specialty coffee shop with a three-financier tray: Mini Male
In short
Mini Male Coffee Roaster Yeoksam Branch is a specialty coffee shop that roasts its own beans, near Yeoksam Station and the Gangnam Finance Center in Gangnam, Seoul. On this visit the order was a Helsinki latte made with the Balance beans for 5,200 won, plus the three new baton financiers and an oatmeal raisin New York cookie, all served on a two-tier tray. Picking your own beans and choosing between the sweet lamington and the salty bacon jalapeño financier makes Mini Male a fun stop in Gangnam.
Good to know
- Helsinki latte (hot, regular)
- 5,200 won
- Handmade oatmeal raisin New York cookie
- 3,900 won
- Handmade baton financier, lamington
- 3,300 won
- Handmade baton financier, bacon jalapeño
- 3,800 won
- Handmade baton financier, caramel pecan
- 3,300 won
- Bean choice
- Balance (bright acidity), Dunkel (nutty), or decaf
- How to order
- Kiosk
- Work setup
- Blankets, bottled water, outlets throughout
- Also sold
- Whole beans; cookies can be gift-wrapped
as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026
What kind of café is Mini Male Coffee Roaster Yeoksam Branch?
I was hunting for good coffee in Seoul near Yeoksam Station and came across Mini Male Coffee Roaster Yeoksam Branch :) It's close to Gangnam Finance Center, so it's a great spot for office workers, and it's a place where you can enjoy directly roasted specialty coffee alongside a variety of desserts haha.
The exterior had a clean look from the start, and there was a Seoul Cafe Show Official Partner Shop ENJOY CAFE 2026 poster right at the entrance! Definitely a coffee shop worth visiting near Yeoksam Station haha.
Inside Mini Male Yeoksam: mood and laptop seats
Stepping inside, the modern black interior with a Nordic feel was striking, and the space was bigger than I expected, which I liked -
You could see a lush green view outside from the window seats, so even though it's a café in the middle of the city, it didn't feel stuffy haha. The interior details throughout felt tasteful and clean, so it's a nice spot to sit alone with a coffee and relax, and with blankets, bottled water, and outlets everywhere! Definitely a place I'd recommend for laptop work haha.
Choosing your beans: Balance, Dunkel or decaf
Looking through the menu, there were quite a lot of coffee options. You can also choose beans to your taste — acidic Balance beans, nutty Dunkel beans, and even decaf were all available, which was great? You can also buy coffee beans separately, and cookies can be gift-wrapped, so I'd recommend this coffee shop near Yeoksam Station to anyone who loves coffee haha.
There was also a wide range of dessert options, not just coffee. New York cookies, financiers, cakes, and even tiramisu were all available, so it was fun picking a dessert to go with the coffee -
What we ordered at Mini Male Yeoksam and what it cost
Ordering is conveniently done through a kiosk! Here's what I ordered that day ♡
- Helsinki Latte (HOT/Regular) ₩5,200
- Handmade Oatmeal Raisin New York Cookie ₩3,900
- Handmade Baton Financier Lamington ₩3,300
- Handmade Baton Financier Bacon Jalapeño ₩3,800
- Handmade Baton Financier Caramel Pecan ₩3,300
How the Helsinki latte tastes with Balance beans
With such a full dessert order, everything came out on a pretty two-tier tray that looked delicious just to look at haha. First I tried Mini Male's signature Helsinki latte, which is said to be a reinterpretation of a latte the founder had in Helsinki, Finland!
The signature Helsinki latte at Mini Male, this coffee shop near Yeoksam Station, combined freshly roasted, rich espresso with smooth milk for a nutty yet deep latte flavor that was so good ,,♡ I chose the balance beans I love for their acidity, and they paired really well with the latte! For reference, the Helsinki latte is said to be Mini Male's signature drink with over 100,000 cups sold already, so if you're looking for good coffee near Yeoksam Station, I highly recommend trying the signature menu ✨
Comparing the three new baton financiers
And then the thing I was most curious about that day — the baton financier trio! Apparently these are freshly launched new menu items from just a few days ago ♡ Unlike typical financiers, they had a unique long baton shape that stood out visually right away!! Made with 100% handmade butter, you could really taste the nutty butter flavor, and with options ranging from the sweet lamington to the salty, distinctive bacon jalapeño, it was fun to pick and choose haha.
The oatmeal raisin New York cookie
I also tried the oatmeal raisin New York cookie, which was packed with oats and raisins for a nutty flavor and a mild sweetness -. It wasn't overly sweet, so it went well with coffee, and it felt filling enough to work as a breakfast substitute ?! If you're looking for a good dessert spot near Yeoksam Station, I'd recommend Mini Male's cookies or financiers too haha.
Is Mini Male Yeoksam worth a visit?
Overall, Mini Male Coffee Roaster Yeoksam Branch was a great coffee shop near Yeoksam Station where you can pick and enjoy coffee and desserts to your taste :) I especially liked being able to choose the beans myself, and it was also appealing to have a signature menu item like the Helsinki latte that you can only get here haha.
If you're looking for a café near Yeoksam Station to properly enjoy specialty coffee, or a quiet space to sit back and relax with a coffee, I recommend Mini Male Coffee Roaster Yeoksam Branch, a great coffee and dessert spot near Yeoksam Station ♡
Where it is
26 Teheran-ro 25-gil, 1st floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로25길 26 1층
