# All-day brunch restaurant in Hongdae, Seoul with free parking: MELA - By Neuringeul (https://superchart.com/en/@saved-for-later/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@saved-for-later/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@saved-for-later/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@saved-for-later/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@saved-for-later/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@saved-for-later/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@saved-for-later/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@saved-for-later/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@saved-for-later/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@saved-for-later/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@saved-for-later/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/index.md) ## In short MELA Hongdae is an all-day Western brunch café in Mapo-gu, Seoul, about 10 minutes on foot from Hongik Univ. Station. The Signature Brunch Plate (22,000 won) and Victoria French Toast (21,000 won) came with an americano and a vanilla bean latte, and the avocado was especially soft and tasty. Between the 1 hour of free parking, the weekend Morning Special from 09:00 to 11:00 and roomy seating, MELA Hongdae suits dates, solo meals and group brunches alike. ## Good to know - **Address**: 41 World Cup buk-ro 5-gil, 1st floor, Unit 105, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 09:00–18:30 - **Parking**: 1 hour free in the building - **Distance from stations**: About 10 minutes on foot from Hongik Univ. Station or Mangwon Station - **Morning Special**: Available on weekends, 09:00–11:00 - **What we ordered**: Signature Brunch Plate, Victoria French Toast, americano, vanilla bean latte - **Signature menu prices**: Victoria French Toast 21,000 won, Signature Brunch Plate 22,000 won - **Review perk**: Truffle fries offered for writing a Naver review *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ![Hongdae MELA Hongdae main image](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-01-1l7m8-1200.webp) There are so many great restaurants and cafés in Hongdae. When picking a brunch spot, you end up checking the taste, the vibe, and the menu lineup, right? Today I visited MELA Hongdae to enjoy an all-day brunch menu at a relaxed pace, along with some good coffee. ## Where is MELA Hongdae, and is there parking? MELA Hongdae is about a 10-minute walk from both Hongik Univ. Station and Mangwon Station. ![MELA Hongdae location and exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-02-15tnq-966.webp) ![MELA Hongdae building exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-03-77evl-966.webp) MELA Hongdae in particular gets a lot of foreign visitors — the building also houses Creator Town Seogyo, a lodging facility, so plenty of foreign tourists visiting Hongdae stop by. There's also 1 hour of free parking in the building, so it's convenient to visit by car too. ## Inside MELA Hongdae: seating for solo diners and groups ![MELA Hongdae interior space](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-04-107sc-966.webp) MELA Hongdae is a space to take a breather from Hongdae's lively energy and enjoy a relaxed brunch. ![MELA Hongdae brunch seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-05-q5vd7-966.webp) There are seats ready for group use, and tables that work well whether you're dining alone or just having a cup of tea. ![MELA Hongdae group seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-06-8bkek-966.webp) ![MELA Hongdae table seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-07-1o3s4-966.webp) MELA Hongdae is also a brunch spot I'd recommend for a date — good for a leisurely chat over brunch. ![MELA Hongdae date-friendly brunch space](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-08-4z9fm-966.webp) > Eat, Joy and Love with MELA ![MELA Hongdae restroom sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-09-t33br-966.webp) The restroom is outside the store — please check the password before using the women's restroom. ## MELA Hongdae menu and bakery counter There's a menu on every table, so it wasn't hard to pick something haha. ![MELA Hongdae menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-10-1uxfk-966.webp) ![MELA Hongdae brunch menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-11-jkuhw-966.webp) ![MELA Hongdae main menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-12-t6r47-966.webp) ![MELA Hongdae drinks menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-13-17uqt-966.webp) ![MELA Hongdae coffee menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-14-gsyz2-966.webp) ![MELA Hongdae ade and tea menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-15-1rby7-966.webp) ### Mains and all-day brunch at MELA Hongdae - MELA's Sirloin Cap Steak ₩39,900, Fragrant Minari Vongole ₩23,000, Baby Potato Basil Cream Gnocchi ₩22,000, Eggplant Gratin ₩22,000 - Ragu Tteokbokki (can be swapped for noodles) ₩22,000, Classic Carbonara Pasta ₩22,000, MELA's Kimchi Fried Rice ₩21,000 - Pistachio Jalapeño Pizza ₩24,000, Sweet Pumpkin Gorgonzola Pizza ₩24,000 - Victoria French Toast ₩21,000, Classic French Toast ₩22,000, Signature Brunch Plate ₩22,000 - Grilled Napa Cabbage Salad ₩19,000, Mushroom Poached Egg Avocado Salad ₩19,000, Salmon Eggs Benedict ₩22,000 - Truffle Mushroom Eggs Benedict ₩20,000, Avocado Ricotta Open Sandwich ₩19,500, Shakshuka ₩21,000 ### Sides and drinks at MELA Hongdae - Truffle Fries ₩8,500, Sourdough Bread Add-on (4pcs) ₩2,500, Mini Salad ₩4,000, Smoked Salmon 3pc ₩6,000 - Choice of one — sausage, scrambled egg, avocado, or egg mayo — ₩3,000 - Malenka Cake (Lemon / Choco) ₩8,000, Fresh Mango Bingsu ₩24,000 - Bottle Beer (Peroni) ₩8,000, House Wine (Red / White) ₩10,000, Bottle Wine from ₩42,000 - Espresso ₩4,000, Americano ₩5,000, Café Latte / Cappuccino ₩6,000, Vanilla Cream Latte ₩7,500, Vanilla Bean Latte ₩6,800 - Oat milk or decaf swap +₩800, extra shot +₩1,000 - Ginger Latte / Strawberry Latte / Mango Latte ₩6,800, Jeju Matcha Latte ₩7,000 - Handmade Lemon / Grapefruit / Apple / Strawberry Ade ₩7,500, Plum Tomato Ade ₩8,000 - Lemon Chamomile / Yuzu Apple Tea ₩7,500, Grandma's Ginger Tea / Yuzu Tea ₩6,000, Tea ₩5,000 ![MELA Hongdae Morning Special set sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-16-1kqnq-966.webp) The Morning Special set, available even on weekends, runs from 9am to 11am. ![MELA Hongdae bakery sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-17-1i02c-966.webp) Besides the brunch menu, there's also a bakery lineup. ![Croissant and apple custard pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-18-sivru-966.webp) ![MELA Hongdae bakery display](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-19-1ffrn-966.webp) Croissant, apple custard pie. ![Pain au chocolat and chocolate chip cookies](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-20-wpz0h-966.webp) There's also pain au chocolat, chocolate chip cookies, and honey cocoa malenka. ## Signature Brunch Plate and Victoria French Toast: how they tasted - Signature Brunch Plate - Victoria French Toast - Americano / Vanilla Bean Latte ![Ordered brunch and coffee menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-21-17k69-966.webp) ![Victoria French Toast menu item](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-22-39nd4-966.webp) *Victoria French Toast* French toast is all about the texture — soft on the outside, moist inside, right? The sweet, gentle flavor that hits on the first bite was lovely, and it paired even better with coffee. ![Signature Brunch Plate menu item](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-23-14ei0-966.webp) *Signature Brunch Plate* When I go for brunch I always end up debating whether to order just one dish or try a few, and since I wanted to enjoy a variety of brunch items together, I went with the Signature Brunch Plate. Having a solid meal plus the Victoria French Toast on the side meant the flavors and textures contrasted nicely, making the whole meal feel more abundant. The avocado in particular was so soft and delicious. When you're on a date in Hongdae, you often end up eating at one place then moving on to find a café — so being able to enjoy brunch and coffee in one space makes for a more relaxed time, I think. ## Naver review perk: free truffle fries They said writing a Naver review gets you truffle fries, so if you think your photos turned out well, it might be worth leaving a review and grabbing some tasty fries too. ![Naver review truffle fries perk sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee-24-72mh4-966.webp) ## Where it is - MELA Hongdae (멜라 홍대점) - 41 World Cup buk-ro 5-gil, 1st floor, Unit 105, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 월드컵북로5길 41 1층 105호 - 37.5561238, 126.9167212 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A9%9C%EB%9D%BC%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5561238,126.9167212,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@saved-for-later/hongdae-mela-brunch-plate-coffee/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt