# Hongdae study café with exposed concrete: Pip Espresso Bar - By Eunjae (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-pastry-walks/) - Written Sep 22, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the store. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-pastry-walks/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-pastry-walks/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/index.md) ## In short Pip Espresso Bar is a monochrome, industrial-style café in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, a 10-minute walk from Hongik University Station Exit 3. Wood-paneled corridors, an exposed concrete hall, seats behind a louvered wall and an outdoor terrace each set a different mood, and the macadamia financier smells of burnt butter with a crisp shell and a moist center. With wide gaps between tables, Pip Espresso Bar is an easy place to study, work on a laptop or sit alone. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Mon–Sun 10:00–23:00 - **Location**: 10-minute walk from Hongik University Station Exit 3 - **Amenities**: Takeout, pet-friendly, Wi-Fi, groups welcome - **Seating**: Round and square tables for 2 and 4, window bar seats, outdoor terrace - **What I ordered**: Macadamia financier *as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026* ![Monochrome interior of Pip Espresso Bar in Yeonnam-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-01-1cc0a-966.webp) ![Vertical shot of Pip Espresso Bar's interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-02-12eq1-966.webp) ![Featured image of Pip Espresso Bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-03-algcc-1200.webp) Today I visited Pip Espresso Bar, my go-to pick in Yeonnam-dong that I've stopped by countless times whenever I'm in the neighborhood! ![Exterior of Pip Espresso Bar near Hongik University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-04-uzu6p-966.webp) ![Entrance view of Pip Espresso Bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-05-1p81l-966.webp) ## Pip Espresso Bar hours and how to get there This Hongdae-area café is open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 23:00. Takeout, pets, free Wi-Fi, and group seating are all available. This hip Seoul café is a 10-minute walk from Hongik University Station Exit 3. ![Long corridor finished in wood paneling](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-06-jfwuh-966.webp) ![Exposed ceiling pipes and track lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-07-r1b7j-966.webp) ![Corridor contrasting wood and exposed concrete](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-08-16gmp-966.webp) ## The entrance corridor: wood against exposed concrete Walking into this Yeonnam-dong café, the first thing you meet is a long corridor — one side finished in warm wood paneling, the other in cold exposed concrete, making the contrast between materials really stand out. The ceiling pipes are left exposed with track lighting installed, adding to the industrial mood. ![Main hall with rough concrete walls and floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-09-j578k-966.webp) ![Interior view through floor-to-ceiling glass](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-10-1avhz-966.webp) ## What does this monochrome Hongdae café feel like? Once you step further inside, the warmth from earlier disappears, replaced by rough-textured concrete walls and floors that give off a cold, hip energy. Even the floor-to-ceiling glass off to the side looks unique! ![Wassily Chair with a shelf of lighting objets](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-11-1o3qx-966.webp) Marcel Breuer's Wassily Chair — an icon of modern design — sits in the space, giving it a gallery-like feel, and the shelves display an assortment of lighting fixtures as objets d'art, making it fun just to look around. ![Gray louvered wall with wooden flooring](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-12-ar7se-m-966.webp) ![Wall with soft lighting and posters](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-13-1rw0p-966.webp) ## Best seats for studying at Pip Espresso Bar Further inside, warm wooden flooring meets a bright gray louvered wall, and the soft lighting and posters mounted on the wall really finish off the atmosphere — it truly earns its reputation as a place with great vibes. From window-side bar seats to cozy indoor tables, the space is used in so many different ways that picking a seat is half the fun. ![Window-side bar table seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-14-mb4y3-966.webp) ![Widely spaced 2- and 4-person table layout](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-15-1pznw-966.webp) ![Cozy indoor seating area](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-16-1w72f-m-966.webp) Mostly 2- and 4-person round and square tables are set up here, and while most Yeonnam-dong cafés tend to be lively and crowded, Pip Espresso Bar's seating is arranged with a lot of breathing room, so even when it's busy, people don't get in each other's way and you can spend your time comfortably :) ![Passage leading to the outdoor terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-17-1rlnc-966.webp) ![Round terrace tables and poster-covered wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-18-s00eh-966.webp) ## The pet-friendly outdoor terrace This Yeonnam-dong spot with a great terrace is the perfect place on a nice day — the stylish posters on the walls even give it an exotic feel. There are mostly round tables suited for 2-3 people, and since this café allows pets, this open, airy spot would be great if you're bringing your dog along. ![Pet-friendly terrace seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-19-jxo47-966.webp) ![Dessert display at Pip Espresso Bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-20-179e9-966.webp) ![Menu board showing tiramisu and financiers](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-21-qjymp-966.webp) ## What's on the Pip Espresso Bar menu? Here's the dessert menu at this Hongdae dessert café. - Tiramisu / Tiramisu Shine Muscat / Tiramisu Banana Crumble - Macadamia Platter / Peach Melba / Stroopmore - Macadamia Financier / Chocolate Financier / Financier ![Espresso and coffee menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-22-1c06t-966.webp) ### Espresso and coffee drinks - Espresso / Strappato / Macchiato / Romano / Cremoso - Panna Sala / Panna Truffle / Panna Nocciola / Panna Nero - Con Panna Mascarpone / Cioccolata / Cortado / Cappuccino - Coffee: Americano / Café Latte / Vanilla Latte ![Signature, granita, and non-coffee menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-23-1nsrn-966.webp) ### Signature drinks, granita and non-coffee options - 📍Signature: Pip Coffee / B.I.C. / Ferrero / Black Sesame Latte / Float / Nuvola - 📍Granita Specialties: Granita / Granita Romano / Granita Berry / Triple Granita - 📍Non-coffee: Ade / Melon Soda / Cotton Candy Soda / Chocolate / Matcha Milk / Milk Tea / Vanilla Rooibos Tea / Orange Juice / Affogato Sundae ![Financier studded with macadamia nuts](https://img.superchart.com/images/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior-24-1rolw-966.webp) ## How does the macadamia financier taste? The macadamia financier is loaded with that signature burnt-butter flavor financiers are known for, giving you a deep, rich butter aroma. Big chunks of macadamia are baked in, and the more you chew, the nuttier it gets — insane. The outside is slightly crisp while the inside stays dense and full, that perfect crisp-outside-moist-inside texture — if you love a good financier, you have to try this, no question. If you're looking for a monochrome café in Seoul, I highly recommend this good-vibes spot in Yeonnam-dong, Pip Espresso Bar! ## Where it is - Pip Espresso Bar (피프에스프레소바) - 5 Seongmisan-ro 29-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 성미산로29길 5 1층 - 37.564306, 126.9226392 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%94%BC%ED%94%84%EC%97%90%EC%8A%A4%ED%94%84%EB%A0%88%EC%86%8C%EB%B0%94/@37.564306,126.9226392,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-pastry-walks/pip-espresso-bar-yeonnam-monochrome-interior/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt