# Study cafe in Wangsimni, Seoul with banana pudding: Nerdy Blue Burrow

- By Eunjae (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-pastry-walks/)
- Written Sep 5, 2026
- Local places › Cafés › Seongdong, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store visit sponsorship.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-pastry-walks/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-pastry-walks/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/index.md)

## In short

Nerdy Blue Burrow is a dessert and study cafe in Seongdong, Seoul, a 4-minute walk from Wangsimni Station Exit 9. On this third visit the order was chocolate pudding (₩6,500), banana pudding, and cold brew, and the low-lit teal walls and mostly 1–2 person tables at Nerdy Blue Burrow made it easy to work alone. The banana pudding is not too sweet, so it disappears fast without ever feeling cloying.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 15 Gosanja-ro 12-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul — 4-minute walk from Wangsimni Station Exit 9
- **Hours**: Mon 12:00–17:00 / Tue–Sun 12:00–21:30
- **Amenities**: Nearby public parking, Wi-Fi, delivery, takeout
- **Chocolate pudding**: ₩6,500
- **Cheating Plate**: ₩19,900 (fresh cheesecake + banana pudding + classic financier + house-baked granola + 2 cold brews)
- **Coffee**: Coffee of the Month (filter) ₩6,000 / cold brew ₩4,500 / latte ₩5,000 / vanilla latte ₩5,500 / einspänner ₩6,000 / Nerdy Cream Mocha ₩6,500, decaf +₩1,000
- **Tea & signature drinks**: Rooibos tea ₩4,500 / milk tea ₩5,500 / flower tea ₩5,900 / Line 2 Ade ₩5,900 / Nerdy Berry Happy ₩6,500 / Nerdy Milk ₩6,900
- **Cocktails**: Rump Burrow ₩6,900 / highball (peach lemon) ₩7,500 / Drunken Latte ₩8,500
- **Price reference**: ₩6,500 ≈ $4.8 · ₩19,900 ≈ $15 · ₩6,000 ≈ $4.5 (2026-09-15)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026*

![Nerdy Blue Burrow main photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-01-qcnzj-966.webp)

![Vertical photo of Nerdy Blue Burrow, a Wangsimni cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-02-od88a-966.webp)

![Desserts and drinks at Nerdy Blue Burrow](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-03-lzty9-966.webp)

Today I went back — for the third time already! — to Nerdy Blue Burrow, a Wangsimni dessert spot famous for its banana pudding.

![Exterior of Nerdy Blue Burrow cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-04-16tbt-966.webp)

![Entrance of Nerdy Blue Burrow near Wangsimni Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-05-1ai7a-966.webp)

## Where is Nerdy Blue Burrow, and what are its hours?

Nerdy Blue Burrow is about a 4-minute walk from Wangsimni Station Exit 9. It's open Monday 12:00–17:00 and Tuesday through Sunday 12:00–21:30.

- Mon 12:00–17:00
- Tue–Sun 12:00–21:30
- Nearby public parking, Wi-Fi, delivery, takeout

![Low-lit interior of Nerdy Blue Burrow](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-06-5ys62-966.webp)

![Vintage cafe interior with teal walls](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-07-14000-m-966.webp)

## Vintage interior with teal walls

The moment you step through the door, the low lighting throughout gives a calm, cozy feel, and the deep teal walls paired with warm beige create a vintage mood that's both lush and a little mysterious — a real Wangsimni cafe.

![Cafe space blended with beige walls](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-08-ngw80-m-966.webp)

![1–2 person table seating at Nerdy Blue Burrow](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-09-10bjn-m-966.webp)

### Seating: mostly 1–2 person tables

It's not a huge space, but it's arranged cozily with mostly 1–2 person tables, which makes it great for small gatherings or solo time, and the tables are spaced well enough that you're not bothered by conversations from the next table over.

![Vintage props on a table](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-10-rca2d-966.webp)

![A seat decorated with records and magazine photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-11-1x8ku-m-966.webp)

Cute little objects, magazine cutouts, and vintage items like records are scattered throughout, adding emotional depth to the space — and as you can see, every table has different decor and props, so you get the fun of sitting somewhere new each visit.

![Sofa seating in the back of the cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-12-ygs9e-m-966.webp)

## Why Nerdy Blue Burrow works as a study cafe near Hanyang University

The sofa seating tucked in the back of Nerdy Blue Burrow is especially comfortable and cozy — it holds its own as a spot to read or work for a long stretch. No wonder it's such a good Hanyang University-area cafe for studying or chatting quietly with a friend!

![Cafe wall covered with customer sticky notes](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-13-j92w1-966.webp)

![Handwritten notes stuck up like a guestbook](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-14-ld60s-m-966.webp)

One wall is covered with sticky notes left by past visitors — kind of like a guestbook? Looking through them one by one, there are lots of cute little drawings and handwritten memories, so I put one up myself to mark the visit.

![A note put up to mark the visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-15-6mmtc-966.webp)

![Nerdy Blue Burrow coffee menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-16-1osw0-966.webp)

## Nerdy Blue Burrow menu and prices

Coffee runs from Coffee of the Month (filter) at ₩6,000, cold brew at ₩4,500, to a latte at ₩5,000. There's also tea, signature drinks, and cocktails, so there's plenty to choose from even in the evening.

- COFFEE — Coffee of the Month (filter) 6.0 / Cold brew 4.5 / Latte (extra shot +0.5) 5.0 / Vanilla latte (extra cream +1.0) 5.5 / Einspänner 6.0 / Nerdy Cream Mocha (Best) 6.5 · Decaf +1,000
- TEA-BASE — Rooibos tea 4.5 / Milk tea 5.5 / Flower tea 5.9
- SIGNATURE — Line 2 Ade 5.9 / Nerdy Berry Happy 6.5 / Nerdy Milk 6.9
- COCKTAILS — Rump Burrow 6.9 / Highball (peach lemon) 7.5 / Drunken Latte 8.5

![Tea, signature, and cocktail menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-17-11jfa-1200.webp)

![Cheating Plate and dessert menu info](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-18-uu9qr-966.webp)

### What desserts does Nerdy Blue Burrow serve?

Desserts include banana pudding, chocolate pudding, fresh cheesecake, and financiers, and the Cheating Plate is ₩19,900. It comes with fresh cheesecake, banana pudding, classic financier, house-baked granola, and 2 cold brews.

![Ordered puddings and cold brew](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-19-n1nxl-966.webp)

![Two kinds of pudding on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-20-imms8-966.webp)

I ordered chocolate pudding, banana pudding, and a cold brew. While waiting, I looked around and noticed how the stylish design and fine details combine into a hip, quiet hideout kind of feel, with soft music playing that made the mellow, comfortable mood even more so.

![Chocolate pudding topped with chocolate chips](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-21-qnhab-966.webp)

## How does the chocolate pudding (₩6,500) taste?

Nerdy Blue Burrow's chocolate pudding is ₩6,500, and the texture is chewy like brownie batter or melted chocolate ganache, yet completely creamy and smooth. The cream itself is thick, and the chocolate chips and crunch balls on top give a crackly texture with every bite. It's not cheap chocolate syrup flavor — you can taste the bitterness and rich depth of high-cacao Valrhona chocolate, and the combination of dark cacao powder and sweet chocolate cream is intense enough that one bite gives you a definite sugar hit.

![A spoonful of chocolate pudding showing its cross-section](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-22-1u26i-966.webp)

![Banana pudding topped with egg cookies](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-23-aw45r-966.webp)

## What does the banana pudding taste like?

Nerdy Blue Burrow's banana pudding is layered with egg cookies and fresh banana inside soft custard cream. It's moist and dense to bite into, like bread soaked in cream, and the sweetness of well-ripened banana blends smoothly with vanilla bean cream. The egg cookies on top add a nutty, crispy texture, and the overall sweetness isn't too much — a soft sweetness that never gets cloying, so it disappears before you know it.

![Banana pudding and a view of the cafe table](https://img.superchart.com/images/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni/nerdyblue-burrow-banana-pudding-wangsimni-24-12f2z-900.webp)

If you're on a bakery tour around Seongsu, I highly recommend Nerdy Blue Burrow — a quiet, study-friendly Seongsu cafe with genuinely delicious banana pudding!

## Where it is

- Nerdy Blue Burrow (너디블루 버로우)
- 15 Gosanja-ro 12-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 성동구 고산자로12길 15 너디블루 버로우
- 37.5597096, 127.0359741
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%84%88%EB%94%94%EB%B8%94%EB%A3%A8%20%EB%B2%84%EB%A1%9C%EC%9A%B0/@37.5597096,127.0359741,17z

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