# Seocho café evening visit: oatmeal raisin cookie, matcha latte at Mini - By Seorin (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-saucer-shelf/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-saucer-shelf/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-saucer-shelf/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seoul-saucer-shelf/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@seoul-saucer-shelf/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@seoul-saucer-shelf/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@seoul-saucer-shelf/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@seoul-saucer-shelf/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@seoul-saucer-shelf/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@seoul-saucer-shelf/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@seoul-saucer-shelf/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/index.md) ## In short Mini Male Roastery & Coffee Bar Seocho Gyodae Branch is a roastery café tucked in an alley near Gyodae Station in Seocho, Seoul, 2 minutes from Exit 9. A weekday evening visit brought a Helsinki latte, matcha latte flacheé, egg tart, and oatmeal raisin cookie, with the heavy milky latte and the hand-sized cookie the standout picks. A good spot for coffee and bakery together in a quiet, uncrowded space. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 8am–8pm - **Last order**: 7:30pm - **Closed**: Weekends - **Location**: 2 min walk from Gyodae Station (Lines 2, 3) Exit 9 - **Ordering**: Kiosk order - **Signature**: Helsinki Latte - **Cookie price**: ₩3,000–4,000 range - **Seating**: Many tables, seats for solo visitors, blankets available *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* Being in Seocho-dong, I end up at cafés a lot — chatting with coworkers, meeting people nearby, or business meetings. Today I want to introduce a Seocho café dessert spot where the coffee, bakery, and dessert were all delicious: Mini Male Roastery & Coffee Bar Seocho Gyodae Branch :) ![Featured photo of drinks and desserts at Mini Male Seocho Gyodae](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-01-blg7a-1200.webp) ## Hours 8am to 8pm, last order at 7:30pm. Closed every weekend. ## How far from Gyodae Station? ![Café exterior in the alley near Gyodae Station Exit 9](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-02-v6cfv-966.webp) It's a 2-minute walk from Exit 9 of Gyodae Station (Lines 2, 3). It's very close to the station, but since it's tucked slightly into an alley off the main street, it wasn't crowded or noisy, which I liked. ## Look and atmosphere ![Café interior with many tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-03-1u4sn-966.webp) This is the inside of Mini Male Roastery & Coffee Bar Seocho Gyodae Branch. There were quite a lot of tables inside, and ![Café interior using glass and stainless steel](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-04-72prt-966.webp) overall the interior featured glass, stainless steel, and modular fixtures, giving it a clean yet stylish look. There are also seats for people coming alone. Emotional music was playing and there were blankets, which was nice. In particular, this is the only Mini Male branch with a large roasting machine, so they roast beans during weekday daytime — apparently you can watch green beans transform into the freshest roasted coffee. ## Menu and signature ![Café menu board listing coffee and tea](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-05-1ux1s-966.webp) This is the menu at Mini Male Roastery & Coffee Bar Seocho Gyodae Branch. There's a wide variety of coffee and tea, and ![Signature Helsinki latte menu sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-06-1sz7l-966.webp) the signature here is the Helsinki Latte! Apparently it was inspired by a life-changing latte the owner had in Helsinki, Finland, completed with an original recipe carrying a calm Nordic sensibility — and it's reportedly sold over 100,000 cups. ![Display of handmade New York cookies and orange pound cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-07-czvw5-966.webp) Beyond that, there were various kinds of handmade New York cookies and the new orange pound cake, ![Bakery display with egg tarts and pain au chocolat](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-08-13u7h-966.webp) plus bakery items like egg tart and pain au chocolat. I went in the evening on a weekday, so this was what was left — if you go in the morning or lunchtime, you'd probably find a wider variety of breads. ![Bakery display remaining in the evening on a weekday](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-09-ppq2j-966.webp) ![Gift items like coffee beans and cookie sets on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-10-1fxxm-966.webp) There were also coffee bean and cookie sets, plus drinks in plastic bottles, which looked good to buy as a gift before heading to the office. ![Café ordering kiosk](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-11-4rxvf-966.webp) You can order at the kiosk. I ordered the Helsinki latte, matcha latte flacheé, egg tart, and oatmeal raisin cookie. ## Food & taste review ![Table with Helsinki latte and desserts together](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-12-n13tt-966.webp) Everything I ordered — drinks and desserts — arrived! ![Helsinki latte with separated milk and coffee layers](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-13-lwms8-966.webp) ### Helsinki Latte Let's start with the Helsinki latte, said to have sold over 100,000 cups. The milk and coffee layers are separated, so you just stir it up before drinking. ![Stirred Helsinki latte in a glass](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-14-1dgvx-966.webp) The Helsinki latte had a heavy, nutty milk flavor that paired really well with the roasted coffee. These days signature lattes are the trend, not just plain lattes, right? If you like that style of latte, you'll definitely love the Helsinki latte. ![Egg tart held in hand for size comparison](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-15-17hpl-966.webp) ### Egg Tart And the egg tart! This is roughly the size — the egg filling inside was jelly-like, transparent and moist, and the pastry was flaky as if freshly baked, which I liked. ![Cross-section of egg tart showing moist egg filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-16-dnynv-966.webp) It wasn't too sweet and was soft enough to eat in one bite. ![Packaged oatmeal raisin cookie](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-17-yj0t9-966.webp) ![Hand-sized oatmeal raisin cookie](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-18-1jjw6-966.webp) ### Oatmeal Raisin Cookie And the oatmeal raisin cookie. It's almost hand-sized, and I was really surprised the price was in the ₩3,000–4,000 range. ![Side view of the thick oatmeal raisin cookie](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-19-nye53-966.webp) It's pretty thick too. ![Cookie surface loaded with oatmeal and raisins](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-20-l74j1-966.webp) The outside was loaded with oatmeal and raisins. I split it in half and there were plenty of raisins inside, which was quite satisfying — and above all, that thickness! The thickness was really great. I've been cutting the cookie into four pieces and eating one piece a day. ![Cross-section of the oatmeal raisin cookie split in half](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-21-1numd-966.webp) The cookie isn't very sweet, and you can feel the distinct oatmeal texture along with a subtle sweetness when you bite into the raisins. If you're on a diet but want a cookie and feel guilty about it, I recommend this oatmeal raisin cookie. ![Matcha latte flacheé in a plastic bottle](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-22-googp-966.webp) ### Matcha Latte Flacheé This is the matcha latte flacheé, which comes in a plastic bottle like this. ![Close-up of the matcha latte flacheé bottle](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-23-ex8hi-966.webp) ![Matcha latte flacheé label showing manufacturing date](https://img.superchart.com/images/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert-24-17rp3-966.webp) The label has the manufacturing date and says to drink it within 3 days. Made with Boseong matcha, it had a deeply concentrated matcha flavor combined with heavy milk taste — much like with the Helsinki latte, you get that same heavy punch in your mouth. ## One-line summary - 2 minutes on foot from Gyodae Station Exit 9 - An alley off the main street, so it's a calm, uncrowded, emotionally pleasant space - If you like heavy lattes, the Helsinki latte is a must Overall, nothing was lacking — not the drinks, the bakery, or the desserts — and the staff were kind too, so I could relax comfortably :) ## Where it is - Mini Male Roastery & Coffee Bar Seocho Gyodae Branch (미니말레 뢰스터리&커피바 서초교대점) - 70 Banpo-daero 30-gil, 1F, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 서초구 반포대로30길 70 1층 - 37.4924983, 127.0123214 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AF%B8%EB%8B%88%EB%A7%90%EB%A0%88%20%EB%A2%B0%EC%8A%A4%ED%84%B0%EB%A6%AC%26%EC%BB%A4%ED%94%BC%EB%B0%94%20%EC%84%9C%EC%B4%88%EA%B5%90%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.4924983,127.0123214,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-saucer-shelf/minimale-seocho-gyodae-cafe-dessert/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt