# Seoul study café with decaf latte and terrace seats: Mudeungdowon

- By Jiho Baek (https://superchart.com/en/@haebang-cafe-shelf/)
- Written Sep 11, 2026
- Local places › Cafés › Seongbuk, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the store.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@haebang-cafe-shelf/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@haebang-cafe-shelf/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/index.md)

## In short

Mudeungdowon is a café and LP music bar in Seongbuk, Seoul, near the Seongbuk Stream between Seongshin Women's University and Bomun stations. In late pregnancy the writer sat on the Mudeungdowon terrace with her husband over a light-acidity latte, a decaf latte swapped in free of charge for pregnant guests, and the signature cardamom bun. The decaf latte was so nutty and smooth that Mudeungdowon went straight onto her list of study café spots.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 56 Bomun-ro 32-gil, 1st floor, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (near Seongshin Women's University and Bomun stations, by the Seongbuk Stream)
- **Parking**: 1 free space in front of the café / resident-priority public lot within 200 m on foot via the Modu Parking app, 1,200 won per hour / Seongbuk-gu Office lot about 200 m away, first 30 minutes free, then 1,000 won per 30 minutes
- **Bean choice**: Choice of nutty, light-acidity, or decaf beans; oat milk swap available
- **Perks**: Personal tumbler discount, free decaf switch for pregnant guests, extra points on prepaid cards
- **Desserts**: 4 kinds of cake slices plus a seasonal cake, and the signature cardamom bun
- **September bean & album**: Costa Rica San Isidro Labrador Typica Honey / Lee Soo-young, My Stay in Sendai
- **Closed**: September 24–26 (check Naver Place or Instagram for notices)
- **Seating**: Terrace seats in front of the café

*as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026*

Now that I'm in late pregnancy, I can't really wander around freely anymore. But when I manage a successful little neighborhood outing, my whole day's mood turns around, so lately I've picked up a hobby of hunting down nice-vibe cafés. This one's good to visit alone or with a partner, and the calm atmosphere makes it great for studying or working on a laptop too — so I saved it as a favorite spot. This is Mudeungdowon, a study café near Seongshin Women's University and a latte hotspot near Bomun Station. ⛰️

![Main photo of Mudeungdowon café near Bomun Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-01-17m7k-1200.webp)

## Where is Mudeungdowon, and where can you park?

Mudeungdowon is a café and LP music bar at 56 Bomun-ro 32-gil, 1st floor, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, near the Seongbuk Stream between Seongshin Women's University and Bomun stations. There are three parking options.

- 1 free parking spot in front of the store
- Resident-priority public lot within 200m on foot, via the Modu Parking app, ₩1,200 per hour
- Seongbuk-gu Office parking about 200m on foot, first 30 minutes free, then ₩1,000 per 30 minutes

🤎 Key point — a study café near Seongshin Women's University and Seongbuk Stream, a nice-vibe hand-drip coffee spot in Bomun, a latte favorite near Seongshin Women's University and Bomun, and a café that's also an LP music bar.

![Mudeungdowon's monthly bean and album notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-02-7dutw-966.webp)

### Mudeungdowon's bean and album of the month change monthly

Each month, you can check the bean of the month and album of the month on Naver Place and their Instagram account.

- 🍁 September's Mudeungdowon pick
- ☕️ Costa Rica San Isidro Labrador Typica Honey
- 🎧 Lee Soo-young, My Stay in Sendai

Closure info is also posted on Naver Place or Instagram. They're closed September 24–26, so keep that in mind before visiting.

## Inside Mudeungdowon and the terrace seats

Mudeungdowon has terrace seating set up right in front of the store 🤎 These days, with the cool mornings and evenings making it clear that fall has arrived, I really wanted that terrace seat and made sure to claim it.

![Terrace seating in front of Mudeungdowon](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-03-8p2ci-966.webp)

![Interior seating and LP decor at Mudeungdowon](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-04-cjru6-m-966.webp)

![Cozy interior atmosphere of Mudeungdowon, good for studying](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-05-n1naa-966.webp)

![Space at Mudeungdowon reflecting the owner's personal taste](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-06-1xbtf-m-966.webp)

![Interior of Mudeungdowon with an LP bar vibe](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-07-11ogb-966.webp)

Somewhere between a café straight out of a movie and an LP bar, Mudeungdowon has a great atmosphere as a nice-vibe latte spot near Bomun Station. You could sense the owner's personal taste in little details throughout. Maybe because the seats are so comfortable, there were a lot of university students studying or working on laptops.

The quiet background music didn't get in the way of focusing or chatting. The fact that the beans and the LP change every month was one reason I'd want to come back.

## Mudeungdowon's menu and the free decaf switch for pregnant guests

At Mudeungdowon you can choose between nutty, light-acidity, or decaf beans, and there's also an oat milk swap and a personal tumbler discount. Pregnant customers can switch to decaf for free.

![Mudeungdowon's coffee and drink menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-08-1o3m3-940.webp)

They also have caffeine-free options like persimmon leaf tea, which was nice for switching things up with a warm drink.

![Filter coffee menu notice at Mudeungdowon](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-09-1si4w-m-966.webp)

They also have filter coffee available.

![Notice about Mudeungdowon's prepaid card point perks](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-10-16lon-m-966.webp)

And there's a prepaid card. They even offer extra points on top, which shows a nice sense of taking care of regulars 🥰

![Slice cake display case at Mudeungdowon](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-11-dgo0p-966.webp)

Four kinds of slice cake. They also have a seasonal cake.

![Mudeungdowon's signature cardamom bun dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-12-1blf2-966.webp)

Mudeungdowon's signature dessert, the cardamom bun. Cardamom bread, a beloved staple in Nordic countries. It's made with cardamom, famous as a premium spice. I even got to smell it before trying it — mint and lemon notes came through, and the texture, a bit like chewing on a seed husk, was an unusual and interesting flavor. Mudeungdowon, the cardamom bun spot in Seongbuk-gu.

## How the light-acidity latte, decaf latte, and cardamom bun tasted

Since this café is known as a latte favorite near Bomun Station, my husband and I both ordered lattes — one with light-acidity beans, one decaf.

![Two lattes from Mudeungdowon placed on the terrace table](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-13-bzlfr-966.webp)

![Latte art on the light-acidity bean and decaf lattes](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-14-f1yh9-966.webp)

The owner told us the latte art wouldn't come out as pretty since it was decaf, haha. But it still looked lovely to me.

![Mudeungdowon's cardamom bun on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-15-1rg8h-966.webp)

![Cross-section of the cardamom bun with a latte](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-16-hggm-966.webp)

I had high hopes for the cardamom bun 🥐 The way the bright cardamom aroma blended with the flour was so good. It was my first time trying it, and it was a total success. That husk-like texture and lingering scent at the end was exactly my kind of thing.

![Terrace table with a decaf latte being enjoyed](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-17-upwmy-966.webp)

![Close-up of Mudeungdowon's latte with rich foam](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-18-ks24w-913.webp)

![Table with Mudeungdowon's latte and cardamom bun together](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-19-fhoxh-966.webp)

Even though it was decaf, I could fully taste that smooth, nutty flavor a good latte should have — I loved that. I get why they're proud of their lattes. I'm normally someone who loves a latte with rich, soft foam and a nutty milk base, and this one completely won me over.

## Is Mudeungdowon worth a visit?

Mudeungdowon, with its nice vibe near Seongshin Women's University, made for a successful, mood-lifting outing for a heavily pregnant me. I stopped by for a bit after work, and sitting on the terrace, I got to fully soak in the approaching fall.

![View of Mudeungdowon's terrace seating on a fall evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe/mudeungdowon-decaf-latte-terrace-cafe-20-1hjtj-966.webp)

Both the coffee and the cardamom bun were a total win 🥐🤎 Mudeungdowon ⛰️

## Where it is

- Mudeungdowon (무등도원)
- 56 Bomun-ro 32-gil, 1st floor, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 성북구 보문로32길 56 1층
- 37.5903388, 127.0193303
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AC%B4%EB%93%B1%EB%8F%84%EC%9B%90/@37.5903388,127.0193303,17z

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