# Basement dessert café with wide aisles at Guui Station: Center Coffee - By Haeundae First Spoon (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-first-bite/) - Written Aug 10, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gwangjin, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary store visit as sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-first-bite/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-first-bite/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seoul-first-bite/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/index.md) ## In short Center Coffee Guui East Pole is an open-plan dessert café on the first basement floor (B1) of East Pole, the complex connected to Guui Station in Gwangjin, Seoul. On a hot summer day, an oriental melon yogurt smoothie (7,000 won), an iced mugwort latte (6,500 won) and a mango cake (7,500 won) came with generously spaced tables and wide aisles. Center Coffee Guui East Pole is a Guui Station café where you can sit comfortably even with a stroller or shopping bags. ## Good to know - **Name**: Center Coffee Guui East Pole - **Address**: B1, 402 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 10:00–22:00 - **Parking**: Ask the café directly - **Oriental melon yogurt smoothie**: 7,000 won - **Iced mugwort latte**: 6,500 won - **Mango cake**: 7,500 won *as written by the visitor on Aug 10, 2026* A café review from Eun-eui Lee, a food blogger covering Seoul and Gyeonggi, on Center Coffee Guui East Pole (센터커피 구의이스트폴점) — a spacious, comfortable dessert café near Guui Station that's great for strollers. ![Open-plan view of Center Coffee Guui East Pole on the basement floor of East Pole](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-01-1w19k-1200.webp) I came here wanting a slice of dessert and a cool drink somewhere refreshing on a scorching summer day, and true to being a well-regarded café near Guui Station, it sits open-plan on the basement floor of East Pole, close to the subway station — really convenient if you're getting there by public transit. ![Around the entrance of the basement café at East Pole, close to the subway station](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-02-14lyj-900.webp) It's a nice spot to rest for a bit while shopping, and since there's a food court right next door, it seemed like a natural place to swing by for dessert after a meal, as part of an outing. ![Vertical photo showing signage for Center Coffee Guui East Pole](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-03-1tbu6-900.webp) - Name: Center Coffee Guui East Pole - Address: 402 Achasan-ro, B1F, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hours: 10:00 - 22:00 - Parking: Inquire separately - Ordered: Oriental melon yogurt smoothie ₩7,000, Iced mugwort latte ₩6,500, Mango cake ₩7,500 ![Table with ordered drinks and mango cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-04-5rzw6-900.webp) ![Café interior showing generous table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-05-157ug-900.webp) ![Café seating with white and wood-tone interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-06-1nu45-900.webp) ## Stroller-friendly, roomy tables — the easygoing pace of this Guui Station café ![Wide aisles and seating spacious enough for a stroller to pass through](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-07-13lea-900.webp) Being open-plan on the basement floor gives Center Coffee Guui East Pole a real sense of openness, and the space itself is wide with generous table spacing, so wheeling in a stroller or carrying big shopping bags didn't seem inconvenient at all. The white-and-wood interior felt clean yet warm, the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to linger. Seating mixed bench-style and individual chairs, so you could pick what suited your group size, and the soft lighting was easy on the eyes. If you're looking for a café near Guui Station to take your kids to, this one's worth keeping in mind. ## Sweet melon, gentle mugwort, and a mango cake I couldn't stop reaching for ![Oriental melon yogurt smoothie, iced mugwort latte, and mango cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-08-18j3p-900.webp) The oriental melon yogurt smoothie balanced the smoothie's signature tang with the melon's natural sweetness, making it easy to drink without feeling heavy. ![Oriental melon yogurt smoothie topped with melon chunks](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-09-1254q-900.webp) The melon chunks on top added a nice chew too, so it stayed interesting down to the last sip. ![Close-up of the oriental melon yogurt smoothie](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-10-zbnsa-900.webp) ![Iced mugwort latte topped with cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-11-5be97-900.webp) The iced mugwort latte struck a good balance between smooth cream and just-right sweetness — satisfying with every sip — and mugwort's subtle aroma blended so well with the cream that I found myself wanting to try the hot version once the weather turns cold. ![Iced mugwort latte and dessert plate on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-12-1a3qz-900.webp) ![A slice of mango cake placed alongside a drink](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-13-12qgt-900.webp) The mango cake layered sweet mango chunks, mango purée, soft cream and a moist sponge so well that I kept going back for more bites. The sponge stayed fluffy rather than soggy, striking a great balance with the cream — polished enough that I was sorry to see the plate empty, and a Guui Station dessert I'd definitely order again. ![Cross-section of the mango cake showing mango purée and cream layers](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-14-p5eni-900.webp) ![A forkful of mango cake sponge and cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-15-7spo2-900.webp) ![Partially eaten mango cake on the plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-16-1s4qk-900.webp) ![Table scene with drinks and cake together](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-17-wjhfs-900.webp) Beyond the drinks and cake I tried this time, the menu also had seasonal desserts and a range of coffee-based drinks, so I'm already thinking about what to try on my next visit. ## Made right in front of you, from drinks to beans you can take home — why you can trust this place ![In front of the counter bar where drinks are made](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-18-1r7so-900.webp) ![Interior view showing the order counter and menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-19-mqiws-900.webp) The staff were friendly, so ordering felt easy and comfortable, and being able to watch the drip coffee and various drinks being made right in front of me added to the trust. Since the grinding and brewing happens right behind the counter, the smell of coffee drifted gently through the whole space. ![Display shelf with drip bags and capsule coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-20-ykiyi-900.webp) ![Sales corner with whole bean coffee packages arranged neatly](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-21-a549l-900.webp) ![Coffee products displayed for enjoying at home](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-22-dek47-900.webp) ![A well-kept, clean corner of the café](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-23-1gwzg-900.webp) Off to one side there's a display shelf where you can buy drip bags, capsule coffee and whole beans separately, a nice option if you want to enjoy this coffee at home too. The whole place felt well kept and clean, and that kind of attention to detail is probably what makes people want to come back. ## A Guui Station café that fits shopping, outings, and strollers alike ![Spacious, comfortable seating area at Center Coffee Guui East Pole](https://img.superchart.com/images/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly-24-fcwwp-900.webp) With a spacious layout, comfortable atmosphere and a good range of desserts and coffee, this place has all three things lined up — I'd recommend it if you're looking for a café near Guui Station. It's a space that welcomes everyone comfortably, from families with strollers to friends and couples, so I imagine I'll be back here often. ## Where it is - Center Coffee Guui East Pole (센터커피 구의이스트폴점) - 402 Achasan-ro, B1F, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 광진구 아차산로 402 B1층 - 37.5366969, 127.0878216 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%84%BC%ED%84%B0%EC%BB%A4%ED%94%BC%20%EA%B5%AC%EC%9D%98%EC%9D%B4%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8%ED%8F%B4%EC%A0%90/@37.5366969,127.0878216,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-first-bite/center-coffee-guui-eastpole-stroller-friendly/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt