Mapo café by the Han River for affogato: Puru Papa

After lunch, I headed to the Han River. The weather was lovely, and after walking for a while, I wanted something cool. That is how I ended up at Puru Papa, a great dessert spot in Mangwon Hangang Park.

Where is Puru Papa Hangang MAPOINT Branch?

It is near Mangwon Hangang Park. It takes just two minutes to walk there from the parking lot. The sign is large, so you can spot it even from a distance.

A bright café with floor-to-ceiling windows

Inside, there is a long counter with an espresso machine in the middle. The high, open ceiling makes the space feel roomy. One wall is all glass, so it stays bright even during the day.

There is a little notice in front of the counter. One menu item is served on a baguette instead of a cone.

A menu where you can choose your milk

The menu is shown both on the wall and on a screen. It is divided into coffee, lattes, non-coffee drinks, ice cream, bingsu (shaved ice), smoothies, and ade. There are separate dessert and bakery options, too. There were so many choices that it took me a while to decide.

There is a milk guide posted beside it. It lists Sangha Farm, Denmark, high-protein soy milk, oat milk, and lactose-free milk. You can choose when ordering a latte. Six options are listed.

Premium ice cream has its own sign, and there is a protein shake guide beside it. Since it is in the Hangang Park area, I guess people stop by after a run, too.

Since I went in the afternoon, a few items were sold out, including bingsu and coconut drinks. If there is something you really want, it is better to go early.

Affogato topped with soft serve

I ordered an affogato. They pour coffee into the cup and top it with soft serve. The cup looks small, but the portion is just right.

As you get to the bottom, the aroma of the coffee beans comes through. Scoop them together, and it tastes like coffee ice cream.

It is best to eat it before it melts. I ate outside, and by the time I finished, the heat had faded away.

A sweet signature latte and carrot cake

I also ordered the signature latte. It is sweeter than a regular café latte. If you like sweet drinks, this is the one for you.

I got the carrot cake to go. It has a little carrot-shaped decoration on top. From the side, you can see all the layers. The staff thoughtfully included forks, too.

Seats where you can eat while looking at the Han River

I took my order into the indoor seating area. I sat at a round table in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows. The round table is nice for sitting face-to-face. It also connects to an outdoor deck.

The Han River is right there beyond the glass. You can see all the way to the bridge across the river. At this Mangwon Hangang Park dessert spot, the seating is half the experience. I sat there looking out for quite a while.

I cut into the carrot cake. The fork went in smoothly.

The cream is rich and has a cinnamon aroma. The cake layers are fairly moist. Even though I carried it as takeaway, it held its shape perfectly.

There are bits of carrot to chew on. It is sweet, so I thought it went better with the affogato than with the latte.

Customers kept coming in after parking their bicycles. It seems like a nice place to stop during a walk. You could also take your drink out and keep walking.

A Hangang Park café that is easy to stop by on a walk

If you are looking for a dessert spot in Mangwon Hangang Park, I recommend Puru Papa. The affogato has strong coffee, so it does not leave you with only sweetness. There are seats with a Han River view, so even if you order takeaway, you can sit and eat. It is a great Mangwon Hangang Park dessert café to stop by during a walk.