# Gangnam café floor-by-floor guide with financiers and peach oolong

- By Haeun (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-cafe-receipts/)
- Written Sep 9, 2026
- Local places › Cafés › Gangnam, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-cafe-receipts/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-cafe-receipts/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/index.md)

## In short

Upper and Under is a large multi-floor café between Sinnonhyeon and Gangnam stations in Seoul, with a quiet first floor for laptop work, a chatty second floor for ordering, and a bright third floor with a terrace. The writer paired two financiers and a madeleine with a pistachio cream latte and peach oolong tea, and the crisp-outside, chewy-inside financiers made this a strong pick among Gangnam dessert cafés.

## Good to know

- **Location**: Between Sinnonhyeon and Gangnam stations, easy to reach on foot
- **Parking**: Parking is difficult
- **Size**: The whole building, from 1st to 3rd floor, is the café
- **Ordering**: Order on the 2nd floor, reached via the outdoor stairs beside the building
- **Restrooms**: Separate restrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors
- **Peach oolong tea**: ₩6,500

*as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026*

#SinnonhyeonStationCafe #UpperAndUnder — this is a café I used to visit alone whenever I had plans in Gangnam.

![Main photo of Upper and Under, a café near Sinnonhyeon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-01-1as22-1200.webp)
*Upper and Under, a café near Sinnonhyeon Station*

The vibe was so good that I came back with my sisters to try the financiers too, and — wait, this place is actually a dessert spot? The inside is spacious, great for gatherings or for reading alone, so here's my review.

- Large café exterior
- Atmosphere by floor
- Menu
- Baked goods
- Would I recommend it

## Upper and Under, a café near Sinnonhyeon Station — location and exterior

#GangnamStationCafe Upper and Under sits between Sinnonhyeon and Gangnam stations, easy to reach on foot. Parking is difficult though.

![Exterior of Upper and Under between Sinnonhyeon and Gangnam stations](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-02-1383a-900.webp)

![Exterior of the large Gangnam café that occupies the whole building](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-03-y5oft-900.webp)

It's a large café that takes up the entire building, from the first to the third floor.

![Café building's exterior wall with red brick and white walls](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-04-1yoj8-857.webp)

The red brick and white walls give it such a nice, moody feel. At #UpperAndUnder you head up the outdoor stairs beside the building to the 2nd floor first to order.

## How does the vibe change floor by floor?

I feel this every time — nobody decided it on purpose, but each floor here has a completely different atmosphere.

### 1st floor — a quiet spot for solo laptop work

On my weekday visit the 1st floor was always quiet, with lots of people working alone on laptops. It'd make a decent #GangnamStationCafeStudy or #SinnonhyeonCafeStudy spot too.

![Quiet seating on the 1st floor of Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-05-1fwtv-900.webp)

![A 1st floor seat good for laptop work](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-06-trnmc-900.webp)

![Overview of the 1st floor interior at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-07-1cm6a-900.webp)

### 2nd floor — where you order, a chattier mood

The 2nd floor, where you place your order, has a lively, chatty atmosphere, quite different from the 1st floor.

![Interior of the 2nd floor, where you place orders](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-08-1awgh-900.webp)

![A 2nd floor table with a chatty atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-09-p2e3k-900.webp)

![Seating and walkway on the 2nd floor of Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-10-14z44-900.webp)

### 3rd floor — natural light and a terrace

The noise level on the 3rd floor feels somewhere between the 1st and 2nd floors. Big windows let in plenty of light, and the greenery gives it a distinct mood.

The 3rd floor terrace has real charm too — a great atmosphere for a date or a blind date.

The 2nd and 3rd floors each have their own restrooms, which was convenient.

## Upper and Under's menu and dessert lineup

#GangnamUpperAndUnder — here's the menu.

![Upper and Under's drink menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-11-14dea-900.webp)

![Detail view of the menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-12-gbeqz-900.webp)

![Café menu information board](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-13-u6u4v-900.webp)

The signature cream latte caught my eye, but since I was pairing it with dessert I almost skipped it. I asked a staff member, who said aside from the cream itself, the coffee underneath isn't sweet — so I ordered it.

![Financiers displayed in the dessert case](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-14-18ypo-876.webp)

![Madeleines and baked goods on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-15-1286c-900.webp)

![Flan, pie, and other baked goods on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-16-mv9kk-900.webp)

![Cakes in the dessert display case](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-17-118ps-763.webp)

![An assortment of baked goods on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-18-v9cko-759.webp)

Financiers and madeleines are the main draw, but there was also quite a variety of baked goods — flan, pie, cake, and more.

I used to just order drinks here, but the desserts turned out so varied and delicious that I'm definitely ordering dessert every time from now on.

## A Gangnam spot known for financiers — my tasting notes

![Drinks and desserts set on a window-side table](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-19-1tfzd-900.webp)

![Wood-and-white interior with sunlight on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-20-1myz2-900.webp)

The drinks and desserts already looked gorgeous, and with the wood-and-white interior and sunlight pouring through the windows, it was just perfect.

![Two financiers, a madeleine, tea and a cream latte laid out together](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-21-12ryh-900.webp)
*Two financiers, a madeleine, tea, and a cream latte*

Three people, three desserts — house rule, right? One of us arrived a bit late and ordered a warm chamomile tea afterward. Tea plus dessert is love, after all.

### Pistachio cream latte

A latte with pistachio cream on top and coffee underneath.

![Chewy cream topped with crushed pistachio](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-22-fnsrf-900.webp)
*Chewy cream*

I love eating the cream separately, and this pistachio cream had such a firm texture that it didn't sink into the coffee — loved that.

The sweet, chewy cream was topped with crushed pistachios, adding a nutty note too. The coffee underneath wasn't sweet at all, so eating the cream first, then enjoying the coffee alongside dessert, worked really well together.

### Peach oolong tea

![A cup of peach oolong tea at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-23-v4rpc-900.webp)
*Peach oolong tea (₩6,500)*

A tea with fragrant oolong up front and a subtle hint of peach lingering at the end — charming. It was refreshing and clean, pairing well with the sweet baked goods.

### Salted chocolate and yellow cheese financiers, and the madeleine

I highly recommend the financiers!

The crisp exterior and chewy, moist interior were already excellent, and the salted chocolate one in particular had a perfect sweet-salty balance.

The yellow cheese financier also had that great crisp-outside, chewy-inside texture, leaning sweet over salty on the yellow cheese. I personally prefer saltier yellow cheese, but this was still good, and the madeleine was moist and fragrant.

## Would I recommend Upper and Under?

So, how was this review of Upper and Under, the café near Sinnonhyeon Station? The different atmosphere on each floor (based on a weekday visit) made it great for going alone, and this time it was just as good with my sisters.

![A table at Upper and Under with delicious financiers](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe/upper-and-under-gangnam-financier-cafe-24-6rneo-900.webp)
*Upper and Under, where the financiers are delicious*

The financiers left a strong impression, so I'd recommend this as a #GangnamStationCafeToVisit too. Next time I'll bring a financier and tea to the 1st floor for some reading!

## Where it is

- Upper and Under (어퍼앤언더)
- 28 Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (basement, 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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