Magoknaru café for basil yuzu citrus & free 2hr parking: Pict Roastery
In short
Pict Roastery Magoknaru Branch is a roastery café in Gangseo, Seoul, three minutes on foot from Magoknaru Station Exit 2, roasting and brewing its own beans near Seoul Botanic Park. The iced americano, basil yuzu citrus, and pistachio tiramisu were ordered and enjoyed at a floor-to-ceiling window seat, and mentioning it on the way out got two free hours of underground parking. A great pick for a sunny weekend date or a small 2-4 person gathering.
Good to know
- Hours
- Wed–Sun 11:00–20:00 (last order 19:30)
- Closed
- Mondays and Tuesdays
- Location
- 161-1 Magokjungang-ro, 2nd fl, Unit 226, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Transit
- About 3 min walk from Magoknaru Station (Line 9 / Airport Railroad) Exit 2
- Parking
- Underground parking, 2 hours free if you mention it on the way out
- Iced Americano
- ₩4,900
- Basil Yuzu Citrus
- ₩7,000
- Pistachio Tiramisu
- ₩8,000
- Bean sales
- 200g / 500g / 1kg
- Seating
- Mostly 2–4 person tables, floor-to-ceiling windows
as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026
The weather was so nice I went looking for a café worth visiting, and found a post about a great americano spot near Seoul Botanic Park — that's how I ended up at this Magoknaru café, Pict Roastery, haha. The review said it's a café that roasts its own beans, so I went in with high expectations.
Hours and location
- Hours: Wed–Sun 11:00–20:00 (last order 19:30)
- Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays
- Location: 161-1 Magokjungang-ro, 2nd fl, Unit 226, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Getting there from Magoknaru Station, and parking
Pict Roastery, this Seoul Botanic Park café, has excellent subway access — it's only about a 3-minute walk from Exit 2 of Magoknaru Station, which is served by Line 9 and the Airport Railroad.
For those driving, there's an underground parking lot, and if you mention it on your way out after eating, they'll register 2 hours free! Just search for Magoknaru Station Castle Park to find the parking lot.
Exterior and interior — the roasting machine right up front
Pict Roastery is on the 2nd floor of Castle Park, marked by this sign. There are lots of other shops in the building too, so I wandered around looking, and overall the cafés in this building were all nicely decorated.
Right at the front of the store, they had a roasting machine on display, and it was pretty big — made me think there's a reason this became a well-known americano spot near Seoul Botanic Park. They roast the green beans and brew everything in-house, from start to finish.
There was a wait at times, so a menu board was set up out front to look at while waiting. They also sell freshly roasted beans — if you like the coffee, it might be worth taking some home. The sizes were 200g, 500g, and 1kg, so you can buy just as much as you need.
Once inside, I could see the floor-to-ceiling windows, which gave the space an amazing sense of openness, and with the great weather, the atmosphere felt even better.
The interior was clean and upscale, which felt like a good fit for a date or a get-together with friends.
The tables had a nice vibe too, and were a good size for 2-4 people, which made it seem good for small gatherings as well.
What we ordered and how much
- Iced Americano ₩4,900
- Basil Yuzu Citrus ₩7,000
- Pistachio Tiramisu ₩8,000
First off, I really needed an americano, so I ordered one, and I added the basil yuzu citrus since another review said it was tasty. A lot of people seemed to be having the pistachio tiramisu too, so we figured we'd try it — and ordered that as well!
Iced Americano
The first thing we tried was the iced americano, haha. It had a slight acidity along with a nutty flavor, so it's a coffee that shouldn't split opinion too much. And above all, the americano was really, really cold, so it was delicious. Confirmed: a great coffee spot in Magoknaru.
Basil Yuzu Citrus
Next up, the basil yuzu citrus, haha. The drink looked so pretty it was great for photos.
Overall it was mostly refreshing, and since we came after a meal, it was great as a palate cleanser. There was a subtle basil aroma and a strong sweet yuzu flavor — good stuff!
Pistachio Tiramisu
With drinks this good, you can't skip dessert, so we ordered the pistachio tiramisu. It came with this newspaper-like paper laid on the plate, which gave a bit of a 'coffee in New York' vibe.
Pistachio powder was dusted generously on top, and the portion was bigger than expected, so it felt like decent value for the price.
The pistachio gave it a real burst of nutty flavor, and since we both love pistachio normally, this was such a tasty dish for us. It was nice that it had the natural nutty flavor of the ingredients rather than being just sweet.
Final thoughts — worth recommending as a Magoknaru café?
The weather was so nice and it was the weekend, so I went searching for somewhere worth visiting and found Pict Roastery Magoknaru Branch. The staff were so friendly that ordering and drinking there felt pleasant from start to finish, and the interior atmosphere was so nice it really brought back that long-time-no-date feeling! If you're looking for a Magoknaru café or a great americano spot near Seoul Botanic Park, Pict Roastery Magoknaru Branch is worth a visit.
Where it is
161-1 Magokjungang-ro, 2nd fl, Unit 226, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 강서구 마곡중앙로 161-1 2층 226호
