# Café behind Gangnam Station CGV: Einspänner & flan, Upper and Under

- By Warm Cup Hunter (https://superchart.com/en/@seongsu-warm-cup/)
- Written Oct 17, 2026
- Local places › Cafés › Gangnam, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seongsu-warm-cup/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seongsu-warm-cup/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seongsu-warm-cup/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/index.md)

## In short

Upper and Under (어퍼앤언더) is a red-brick café in the back alley behind the CGV near Gangnam Station in Seoul, about 298 m from Exit 6 of Sinnonhyeon Station. After lunch in Gangnam, the writer ordered an iced Einspänner (8,000 won) and a crème brûlée flan (6,900 won) and enjoyed them on the Upper and Under terrace on a sunny day. Upper and Under is a good Gangnam Station café for a post-lunch coffee and dessert break.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 28 Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (basement, 1st and 2nd floors); 298 m from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6, in the back alley behind the Gangnam Station CGV
- **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00
- **Einspänner (iced)**: 8,000 won
- **Crème brûlée flan**: 6,900 won
- **Menu**: Coffee, cream drinks, non-coffee drinks, sparkling ades, cold brew and tea (menu in Korean and English)
- **Seating**: Basement to 2nd floor, with terrace seating
- **Price reference**: ₩6,900 ≈ $5.2 · ₩8,000 ≈ $6 (2026-10-23)

*as written by the visitor on Oct 17, 2026*

![Main photo of Upper and Under café near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-01-1aht4-1200.webp)

After a long while, I had lunch in Gangnam and wanted a little breather, so I headed to the cozy café Upper and Under. I'm going to enjoy a small break with fragrant coffee and sweet dessert. A cup of coffee in a comfortable atmosphere feels like it will make today even nicer.

## Where is Upper and Under?

Upper and Under is a café at 28 Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, using the basement level, 1st floor and 2nd floor. It is 298 m from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6, in the back alley behind the Gangnam Station CGV. It is open daily from 11:00 to 22:00.

## Upper and Under's exterior: red brick and big windows

![Upper and Under exterior in a Gangnam Station alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-02-7necr-966.webp)

![Upper and Under building exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-03-1agom-966.webp)

A cozy café I found in a Gangnam Station alley: Upper and Under (UPPER AND UNDER)~

![Upper and Under exterior with red brick and big windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-04-1707u-966.webp)

![Upper and Under red-brick building and entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-05-k8v1v-966.webp)

The red brick and huge windows blend stylishly and catch your eye from the outside, like a little gift of calm in the middle of the city. Let's head inside~

## Inside Upper and Under and the cake showcase

![Upper and Under counter and cake showcase](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-06-1xpkq-966.webp)

Step onto the 1st floor of Upper and Under and you'll find a modern, tidy counter. In the showcase on the left, the signature cake lineup — Earl Grey grapefruit, lemon, raspberry, fig and chestnut chocolate — catches your eye at a glance. It grabs your attention the moment you walk in.

![Upper and Under signature cake showcase](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-07-lalii-966.webp)

![Upper and Under cake lineup on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-08-1jwn5-966.webp)

And over here~ is the signature dessert zone: a refrigerated showcase just for cheesecake, tasty baked goods, and dense cheesecake you can pick to your liking.

![Upper and Under refrigerated cheesecake showcase and baked goods zone](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-09-k3t3d-966.webp)

![Upper and Under dessert zone and interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-10-1hh6z-966.webp)

The 2nd floor was full of customers too, so I'll stop my tour here~ A friendly staff member guided me, and I ordered first~

## Upper and Under's menu and the prices of what I ordered

![Upper and Under drink menu in Korean and English](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-11-h7ggp-966.webp)

Upper and Under has both a Korean and an English menu, with a wide range: COFFEE, CREAM (cream drinks), NON COFFEE, SPARKLING ADE, COLD BREW and TEA~

- Einspänner (iced) ₩8,000
- Crème brûlée flan ₩6,900

They set out my order right as I placed it~

![Iced Einspänner and crème brûlée flan on a tray](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-12-1u18n-966.webp)

The iced Einspänner (coffee topped with cream) and crème brûlée flan came neatly arranged on a tray~ The look alone says sweet, and I couldn't wait for a sip of coffee and a bite of dessert.

The weather was nice, so I came out to the terrace. The Upper and Under terrace is a lovely spot to enjoy the outdoor atmosphere. Let me give it a try.

## What does Upper and Under's crème brûlée flan taste like?

Upper and Under's crème brûlée flan (₩6,900) is known for its crisp, sweet caramel layer on top and a rich yet smooth custard cream filling. That crunchy, sweet caramel layer is eye-catching, isn't it?

![Crème brûlée flan with caramel layer on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-13-zpmrv-966.webp)

![Upper and Under crème brûlée flan dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-14-o2j2v-966.webp)

The subtle caramel sweetness mixes with the soft, moist inside, and it's packed with rich yet smooth custard cream filling, so every bite leaves a sweet afterglow~

![Cross-section of crème brûlée flan with custard filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-15-6u6tq-966.webp)

Besides the sweetness, it has a nutty, deep flavor too, which made it a dessert that goes well with coffee.

## How does Upper and Under's iced Einspänner taste?

![Iced Einspänner topped with cocoa powder](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-16-1151a-966.webp)

Upper and Under's iced Einspänner (₩8,000) has cocoa powder settled finely over soft, generous cream, and it looks delicious.

![Upper and Under iced Einspänner cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-17-1861e-966.webp)

![Spooning up the Einspänner cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-18-1afls-966.webp)

When I scooped it with a spoon~ the sweet, nutty flavor gently wrapped my tongue. With every sip~ the sweet, nutty cream and the bitterness of the strong coffee blend together, and the café calm gets even deeper with this cool drink. I really ate well today!

## A break after lunch at Upper and Under

![Upper and Under dessert and drink before eating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-19-1ivuh-966.webp)

![Upper and Under dessert and drink after finishing](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan/gangnam-upper-and-under-einspanner-flan-20-kvatd-966.webp)

A homey space I slipped into quietly, the Sinnonhyeon Station café Upper and Under~ Warm sunlight wraps around the windows and comfort spreads over the red brick. With a spoonful of sweet cream, the tiredness of the day melts away, and fragrant coffee and nutty dessert gave me a small but certain happiness. I'm leaving with today filled with a sweet afterglow.

## Where it is

- Upper and Under (어퍼앤언더)
- 28 Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (basement level, 1st and 2nd floors)
- 서울특별시 강남구 강남대로102길 28 지하1층, 1층, 2층
- 37.5027449, 127.0276848
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%96%B4%ED%8D%BC%EC%95%A4%EC%96%B8%EB%8D%94/@37.5027449,127.0276848,17z

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