# Sharosu-gil café for einspänner and iced Americano: Pulse Line Coffee - By Nari Bang (https://superchart.com/en/@seongbuk-saucer-log/) - Written Sep 23, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gwanak, Seoul - Sponsored: This review is based on a visit where the café provided the menu items. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seongbuk-saucer-log/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seongbuk-saucer-log/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/index.md) ## In short Pulse Line Coffee is a new café and dessert shop on Sharosu-gil in Gwanak, Seoul, a 9-minute walk from Seoul National University Station Exit 1. On a weekend date after a movie, we ordered the signature einspänner (laineschperner), an iced Americano and a handmade crumble pie, and the einspänner tasted best after spooning the cream on its own and then stirring it in for a caramel sweetness. With its quiet black-and-red interior, bar seats by the window and outdoor tables, Pulse Line Coffee suits couples as well as studying or laptop work. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 08:00–20:00 / Sun & public holidays 09:00–20:00, open year-round - **Parking**: No dedicated parking - **Getting there**: 9-minute walk from Seoul National University Station (Line 2), Exit 1 - **What we ordered**: Einspänner, iced Americano, handmade crumble pie - **Options**: Base menu drinks can be made decaf or with oat milk - **Perks**: Stamp-based membership; Naver receipt event running - **Seating**: Bar seats facing the street view, plus tables outside the shop *as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026* My fiancé and I went to see Obsession over the weekend and stopped by Sharosu-gil for a rare date. There are so many cafés on Sharosu-gil that I was torn on where to go, but I heard about a new spot called 'Pulse Line Coffee' and decided to check it out. Being a newly opened café, it was really clean and had a quiet vibe overall — great for a date, but also good for studying or getting work done. And with tasty handmade desserts on the menu too, it was the perfect pairing for coffee! ## Where is Pulse Line Coffee, and what are the hours? Pulse Line Coffee is a café on Sharosu-gil at 13 Gwanak-ro14na-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 1st floor. It's a 9-minute walk from Seoul National University Ipgu Station (Line 2) Exit 1. - Hours: Mon-Sat 08:00-20:00 / Sun, holidays 09:00-20:00, open daily - Parking: No dedicated parking - Transit: 9-minute walk from Seoul National University Ipgu Station (Line 2) Exit 1 ![Exterior of Pulse Line Coffee on Sharosu-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-01-or8ue-966.webp) It's in a great spot to stop by while dating around Sharosu-gil, so if you're searching for café recommendations near Seoul National University Ipgu Station, this one's worth a look too! ## Inside Pulse Line Coffee: black-and-red interior ![Interior of Pulse Line Coffee accented with black and red](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-02-or6a2-966.webp) The interior overall feels calm yet comfortable. They gave it accents of subdued black and eye-catching red. ![Café seating with wooden walls and metal tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-03-1fqg4-m-966.webp) ![Pulse Line Coffee table seating with generous spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-04-1aih4-966.webp) The wooden walls and metal tables blended nicely, and the spacing between tables was more generous than I expected. ![Café interior with stylish lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-05-kcnl9-966.webp) ![A calm corner of the store under the lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-06-187f6-966.webp) The lighting had a stylish feel too! 'Pulse Line Coffee' has signature menu items, and every single one looked interesting and delicious. ![Counter with signature menu signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-07-1w09g-966.webp) ![Bar seating by the window with a view outside](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-08-jqyml-966.webp) There are bar seats like these where you can watch the street view outside while drinking, plus outdoor seating too — great for drinking outside on a nice day. ## Pulse Line Coffee menu and membership stamps ![Pulse Line Coffee drink menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-09-17n22-966.webp) Here's the drink lineup! You can switch the base menu drinks to decaf or oat milk. ![Menu notice for decaf and oat milk substitutions](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-10-6293u-966.webp) ![Handmade desserts displayed in the showcase](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-11-1jb2t-966.webp) ![Handmade desserts on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-12-17j3a-966.webp) You can also enjoy a variety of handmade desserts they make themselves. ![Sign for stamp membership and receipt event](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-13-14ys2-966.webp) They also run a stamp-based membership and are currently running a Naver receipt event, so keep that in mind! ## How do the einspänner and iced Americano taste? ![Table with laineschperner, iced Americano, and handmade crumble pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-14-147sn-1200.webp) We ordered a laineschperner, an iced Americano, and a handmade crumble pie. ### Einspänner and iced Americano together ![Laineschperner topped with caramel syrup over cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-15-do028-966.webp) ![Two cups: laineschperner and iced Americano](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-16-108db-966.webp) The laineschperner is 'Pulse Line Coffee's' signature einspänner-style drink — a rich latte base topped with dense cream and sweet caramel syrup. I ordered the iced Americano, but my fiancé wanted something sweet, so he picked the laineschperner. ![Cross-section of laineschperner showing separated latte and cream layers](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-17-1937m-966.webp) ![Spooning the dense cream off the laineschperner](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-18-ho7i4-966.webp) The latte and cream layers are separated — I'd recommend spooning up just the cream first, then mixing it together afterward! The cream was dense and mixed with caramel syrup, so it was sweet and delicious. There's this weird satisfaction when the cream and latte layers mix together — is it just me, haha. ![Nutty, slightly bitter iced Americano](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-19-q5fon-966.webp) The iced Americano had a nutty, slightly bitter flavor and aroma that paired perfectly with the sweet dessert. ### Handmade crumble pie at Pulse Line Coffee ![Pulse Line Coffee's handmade crumble pie piled with crumble](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-20-122pb-966.webp) It felt a bit lacking to just drink coffee, so we ordered a dessert too — the crumble piled on top of the pie looked so appetizing! ![Cross-section of the crumble pie showing the caramel cream cheese filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-21-12xzo-966.webp) The cookie base was moist, and the caramel cream cheese filling inside was sweet, making it a perfect match with the Americano. The harmony of the moist cookie dough and crunchy, nutty crumble 👍 ![A slice of crumble pie with coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-22-dn61x-966.webp) ![Crumble pie enjoyed together with the laineschperner](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-23-ayfmo-966.webp) It goes well with the nutty Americano, but honestly it also worked surprisingly well with the creamy, sweet laineschperner. If you're looking for a dessert café near Seoul National University Ipgu Station, I'd recommend 'Pulse Line Coffee' too! ![Table setting from a weekend date at Pulse Line Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date-24-zbh4c-966.webp) ## Is Pulse Line Coffee a good weekend date café? This weekend, we went on a date around Sharosu-gil and had delicious coffee and a sweet handmade pie at 'Pulse Line Coffee,' spending a rare relaxed afternoon together. With its signature drinks, handmade desserts, and quiet, laid-back atmosphere, I'd fully recommend it for anyone dating near Seoul National University Ipgu Station or Sharosu-gil, or anyone looking for a quiet café near Seoul National University for studying or work. ## Where it is - Pulse Line Coffee (펄스라인커피) - 13 Gwanak-ro14na-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 관악구 관악로14나길 13 1층 PULSE LINE COFFEE - 37.4774082, 126.9573454 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%8E%84%EC%8A%A4%EB%9D%BC%EC%9D%B8%EC%BB%A4%ED%94%BC/@37.4774082,126.9573454,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seongbuk-saucer-log/pulse-line-coffee-sharosu-weekend-date/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt