# Seoul roastery café near Sangdo Station: bottle latte, Coffee by Hands - By Yeonji Baik (https://superchart.com/en/@jangwi-corner-cup/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Dongjak, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jangwi-corner-cup/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jangwi-corner-cup/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/index.md) ## In short Coffee by Hands Roastery is a new roast-on-site coffee shop in Dongjak, Seoul, halfway between Sungsil Univ. Station and Sangdo Station. An iced dutch coffee latte costs 4,500 won, a 500ml bottle latte 8,000 won and a drip bag 1,700 won, and the bottle latte made a rich, nutty iced latte at home the next morning. For a small, cozy roastery that takes its coffee seriously, Coffee by Hands Roastery is the answer. ## Good to know - **Location**: 22 Sangdo-ro 47-gil, 1F, Dongjak-gu, Seoul (between Sungsil Univ. Station and Sangdo Station) - **Hours**: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:30–17:30 / Tue, Wed 10:30–14:30 (roasting days) / Closed Sundays - **Last order**: Until 15 minutes before closing - **Iced dutch coffee latte**: 4,500 won - **Bottle latte**: 500ml 8,000 won / 1000ml 14,500 won - **Drip bag**: 1,700 won each, choice of beans - **Storage**: Bottle latte keeps refrigerated up to a week after opening (per the owner) - **Parking**: Short-term parking in front of the café - **Seating**: Window seats by the entrance for drinking in - **Payment**: Toss Facepay and Seoul Pay accepted - **Extra**: Canned coffee can be made to order - **Price reference**: ₩4,500 ≈ $3.2 · ₩8,000 ≈ $5.8 · ₩14,500 ≈ $10.5 (2026-09-19) *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* ![Coffee photo at Coffee by Hands Roastery](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-01-1gm04-899.webp) ![Bottle latte from Coffee by Hands Roastery](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-02-j9x6d-900.webp) *Bottle latte* ![Iced dutch latte from Coffee by Hands Roastery](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-03-1e2a9-900.webp) *Dutch latte* ![Vertical photo of a drink at Coffee by Hands Roastery](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-04-4dhi4-900.webp) ## Coffee by Hands Roastery: a new roastery between Sungsil Univ. and Sangdo stations Coffee by Hands Roastery café. It's located roughly between Sungsil Univ. Station and Sangdo Station — a brand new café. I had some business near Sungsil Univ. Station, searched for good coffee nearby, and found this roastery café, Coffee by Hands, so I decided to stop for a coffee. I found it via Google Maps! I got a little lost, but when I finally spotted the blue roof, I was so relieved haha. ![Exterior of Coffee by Hands Roastery near Sungsil Univ. Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-05-190xy-900.webp) *Café near Sungsil University* There's a market and various restaurants and cafés worth checking out behind Sungsil Univ. Station too. I saw the sign that read "We make good coffee ourselves" and walked straight in. These days I've picked up the hobby of seeking out roastery cafés. I'm honestly very serious about coffee. Even when I travel, I search for coffee shops and bakeries before restaurants. ![Blue-roofed entrance of Coffee by Hands Roastery](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-06-18z58-900.webp) *The blue roof* ![Business hours sign at Coffee by Hands Roastery](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-07-137fg-900.webp) *Hours notice* ![Storefront of Coffee by Hands Roastery](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-08-16rqh-899.webp) ## Coffee by Hands Roastery hours and parking Coffee by Hands is open Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:30am to 5:30pm. Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:30am to 2:30pm — those two days seem to be roasting days. Closed on Sundays. Brief parking is available in front of the café. Last order is 15 minutes before closing. ![Sign noting canned coffee is available](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-09-1uwtq-m-899.webp) *Canned coffee available* ![Bottled coffees displayed in the showcase](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-10-1360x-899.webp) *Bottled coffee* ![Interior display at Coffee by Hands Roastery](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-11-1rcb5-900.webp) ## Iced dutch coffee latte, 4,500 won: the owner's recommendation I was lucky to visit during a quiet time, so I chatted with the owner and asked all my coffee questions. I was going to order the einspänner, their signature menu, but after talking it over with the owner, I ended up ordering the iced dutch coffee latte (₩4,500) I'd been curious about. What I drink really depends on my mood and the time of day. ![Wall interior at Coffee by Hands Roastery](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-12-7h7gg-900.webp) *A quick wall photo* ![Dutch coffee and bottle latte in the showcase](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-13-1qw6o-900.webp) ## A Seoul café that sells latte by the bottle: 500ml for 8,000 won While waiting, I noticed the display case had dutch coffee and bottled coffees. This is the first café I've seen selling latte by the bottle (500ml for ₩8,000, 1000ml for ₩14,500) — I thought only straight dutch coffee or espresso shots came bottled like that. I had to buy one on the spot! I went with the 500ml. ![Purchased 500ml bottle latte](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-14-1hl1w-900.webp) *.* ![Phrases and photos on the café wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-15-eqhyl-899.webp) While waiting for my order, I noticed the simple, tasteful phrases and photos on the wall. Turns out the owner used to work as a researcher at a food R&D institute and became a roaster. Since 2019, they've studied coffee like a recipe to develop — not flashy, but sincere coffee, as they put it. ![Payment information at Coffee by Hands Roastery](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-16-1ccdo-m-899.webp) ### Payment methods, canned coffee and how long the bottle latte keeps Toss Pay and Facepay are accepted, as well as Seoul Pay. I paid with Facepay. Bottled coffee is available, but I loved that they can also make canned coffee to order. I was going to buy a can since I had a trip out of town that weekend, but seeing the bottle latte in person made me want to buy it right away instead. When I asked, the owner said it keeps refrigerated for up to a week after opening. ![Bottle latte placed at a window seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-17-1uyli-1200.webp) ## Seating at Coffee by Hands and how the dutch latte tastes The shop is small, but there were window seats near the entrance for sitting and drinking in. While waiting for my dutch latte, I brought the bottle latte to my table for some photos. I was looking forward to a latte made with their own roasted beans. ![Proof shot of the iced dutch coffee latte](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-18-eo40r-900.webp) *Proof shot* Finally, the iced dutch coffee latte made with dutch coffee concentrate arrived. It was a decent size too. I took a photo for proof, then took a sip — smooth and nutty. Finding a great coffee spot always puts me in a good mood. ![Cup of dutch coffee latte from Coffee by Hands Roastery](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-19-lybtp-900.webp) This feels like a café that's truly serious about coffee. I was a bit self-conscious sitting alone, so I decided to take it to go instead haha. ![Takeout dutch latte and bottle latte](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-20-1kzo6-900.webp) *.* ![Drip bag from Coffee by Hands Roastery](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-21-1vtvx-900.webp) ## Drip bags at 1,700 won, made with low-acidity beans They also sell drip bags, so I bought one to try. It's ₩1,700 each. You can choose the bean type too, so I asked for one with no acidity! This place feels like a small, cozy café — but it also feels like the home of a coffee craftsman! Discovering a great coffee spot like this always makes me happy. ![Bottle latte against the blue roof background](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-22-15bry-900.webp) *.* ![Bottle latte photographed in front of the café](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-23-3q432-900.webp) > Don't make your café latte anymore — just pour and drink it! The blue and fluttering scenery was so pretty I took photos, then headed home sipping my drink. ## Making a morning iced latte at home with the bottle latte Once home, I made a morning iced latte from the bottle latte, and it was rich and nutty — exactly my style! ![Morning iced latte made at home from the bottle latte](https://img.superchart.com/images/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte-24-11mgd-899.webp) The bottle is so pretty I kept taking photos of it. Next time, I definitely have to try their signature einspänner. ## Where it is - Coffee by Hands Roastery (커피바이핸즈 로스터리) - 22 Sangdo-ro 47-gil, 1F, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 동작구 상도로47길 22 1층 - 37.5001319, 126.9519563 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%BB%A4%ED%94%BC%EB%B0%94%EC%9D%B4%ED%95%B8%EC%A6%88%20%EB%A1%9C%EC%8A%A4%ED%84%B0%EB%A6%AC/@37.5001319,126.9519563,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@jangwi-corner-cup/coffee-by-hands-roastery-bottle-latte/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt