Gangseo Seoul coffee shop: Black Latte at Pict Roastery

You know those days when you crave a cup of coffee and a sweet dessert? This time, I visited one of the coffee shops people talk about in Magok. It was Pict Roastery, a specialty roastery that handles every step in-store, from roasting green beans to extraction!

How are the location and parking?

The address is 2F, Castle Park, 161-1 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul. There is parking in the building, with two hours free with a purchase. Hours are 11:00–20:00 daily, last orders are at 19:30, and it is regularly closed every Monday and Tuesday.

It is only a two-minute, 120 m walk from Exit 2 of Magoknaru Station, so getting there by public transport was really easy! 🚗 If you are driving, enter “161-1 Magokjungang-ro” into your navigation app for the most accurate directions. Castle Park has all sorts of cafés and restaurants inside, too, so it is perfect for enjoying together.

Pict Roastery on the second floor of Castle Park

It is on the second floor! Located on the second floor of Castle Park, the Pict Roastery sign immediately caught my eye.

Right at the front of the shop was a machine for roasting green beans in-house. Before I even went in, I was already getting so excited, thinking, “They make the coffee right here!” 💛💛

Sleek black mood and openness from floor-to-ceiling windows

The moment I stepped inside, the open feel created by the floor-to-ceiling windows caught my attention.

The sophisticated interior, full of a sleek black mood, was so impressive. Clean yet upscale, it was just the right space for having coffee alone or spending a relaxed time over dessert with a friend or partner. 💛

Ordering the Black Latte and pistachio tiramisu

The menu board is by the entrance, and this is what I ordered.

• Pistachio tiramisu ₩8,000
• Black Latte ₩6,500

A Black Latte with a special nutty flavor

First, the Black Latte! It is one of Pict Roastery’s special latte drinks, and its slightly black-tinted look, true to its name, immediately caught my eye. ☕

The nutty flavors of macadamia and hazelnut were joined by a subtle cacao aroma, making it smooth but distinctive. Perhaps because it was made with beans roasted in-house, there were no burnt or strongly acidic notes, so it was easy to drink. Its rich yet clean finish made every sip feel so good.

A nutty pistachio tiramisu that is not too sweet

The pistachio tiramisu was not overly sweet and went so well with coffee! Totally my kind of dessert, haha. The natural, nutty pistachio flavor came through richly, making it more appealing with every bite. 🤎

It is a flavor I want to have again next time, so I have one more reason to return. Haha. It was a dream pairing with the Black Latte! Looking around, I noticed lots of people ordering the matcha Basque cheesecake and aged French toast.

I usually love matcha, so next time I come, I definitely have to try the matcha Basque cheesecake. Haha.

True to a Magok coffee shop that roasts its own green beans, Pict Roastery’s coffee quality really stood out. With its sophisticated black-toned interior and the open feel from the floor-to-ceiling windows, it is a Magok café I would love to visit again! 💛🧡🤎