Sharosu-gil café with red beet latte and outlet seats: Pulse Line

When you can't decide which café to hit near Seoul National University Station, here's a Sharosu-gil recommendation with plenty of space to enjoy coffee and dessert together.

Bongcheon-dong 1626-42, Gwanak-gu, Seoul / Daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Where is Pulse Line Coffee, and where can you park?

Pulse Line Coffee is easy to reach from Exit 1 of Seoul National University Station on Line 2. It sits inside the Sharosu-gil alley.

For parking, use one of the nearby public lots — the closest is Nakseongdae Public Parking Lot No. 1.

Red-and-black interior and wall seats with power outlets

Pulse Line Coffee has a brand story built around rhythm and energy flowing through coffee — the hope that one cup can add a little spark to everyday life.

The space combines red and black — simple but with a striking punch of color.

The tables have generous spacing and the space overall feels wide open.

There are window seats too, good for chatting with a friend.

The wall-side tables have outlets, which makes them decent for laptop work. I actually spent my time there charging my phone while waiting for my husband.

Pulse Line Coffee menu and the signature Pulse-nal Latte

Alongside the standard menu, the unique signature drinks catch your eye. The Pulse-nal Latte is one of the most distinctive items at Pulse Line Coffee — made with herb milk and red beet, it's quite different from a regular latte.

For dessert they sell muffins along with the signature brûlée pie and crumble pie — and they're made right there in the shop!

There's an oven in the shop, and I even caught a glimpse of the owner making pies. I was curious about the taste, so I ordered one. +_+

Several kinds of beans sold in-store are also on display.

How the brûlée pie (₩6,500) and Pulse-nal Latte (₩6,500) taste

• Brûlée pie ₩6,500
• Pulse-nal Latte ₩6,500

The drink and pie arrived haha

What surprised me was the color of the drink — with the red beet in it, it's such a pretty shade haha

A flavor built on soft, nutty herb milk with a distinctive aroma that spreads subtly!

It's not too heavy or sweet — a clean feel that pairs easily with dessert.

Unlike a typical pie, the brûlée pie has a crisply baked top, so the texture stands out. The moist cookie base is layered with vanilla cream cheese filling and lemon zest for a sweet-and-tangy style.

Such a soft brûlée pie. Even after already eating a full meal, I kept reaching for more slices haha

Is Pulse Line Coffee a good café for working in Gwanak?

If you're looking for a café to work at around Seoul National University Station or Sharosu-gil, I recommend this Pulse Line café in Sharosu-gil.

It's even better that you can settle in for a while and enjoy handmade pies and unique signature drinks along the way.

Pulse Line also runs a Naver receipt review event, a notification-follow discount, and membership points, so it's worth using if you plan to visit often :)

Pulse Line Coffee Q&A

What is Pulse Line Coffee's signature menu?

Beyond regular coffee, they have distinctive signature drinks like the Pulse-nal Latte. If you're after something different, the Pulse-nal Latte is the one to try.

Can you visit Pulse Line Coffee alone and stay a while?

Yes. The space is fairly roomy, so it was comfortable spending time alone with coffee or working on a laptop.

Is it fine to visit Pulse Line Coffee by car?

I'd recommend checking parking availability before you go. Given the nature of the Seoul National University Station / Sharosu-gil area, public transit tends to be more convenient than driving.