Yeoksam café for New York cookies and latte bottles to go: Mini Male
In short
Mini Male Coffee Roaster Yeoksam Branch is a specialty roastery café among the office towers of Teheran-ro in Gangnam, Seoul, roasting its own beans and baking daily. The signature Helsinki latte costs 5,200 won and pairs with a thick, levain-style handmade New York cookie, and Mini Male also sells latte bottles that make an easy gift. The latte and cookie were both excellent at Mini Male, though the staff service was a little disappointing.
Good to know
- Location
- 26 Teheran-ro 25-gil, 1F, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (near Yeoksam Station)
- Signature menu
- Helsinki latte, 5,200 won
- Bean choices
- Ethiopian blend 'Balance', Latin American blend 'Dunkel', decaf
- Cookie lineup
- S'mores, deep chocolate, pistachio, matcha (levain-style handmade New York cookies)
- Packaging
- Gift box packaging available; latte bottles for sale
- Price reference
- ₩5,200 ≈ $3.7 (2026-09-20)
as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026
Today I visited Mini Male Roastery & Coffee Bar Yeoksam Branch, a specialty bakery café near Yeoksam Station tucked among the office towers of Teheran-ro that's known for its proper roasted coffee and baked goods!
With its modern yet minimal interior standing out, this is a really attractive spot to take a break from a busy day and enjoy deep, flavorful coffee.
What is Mini Male Yeoksam like inside? A minimal gray and black space
Step into the entrance of Mini Male Yeoksam and the first thing you notice is a sleek space neatly arranged in gray and black tones. It's a modern space with a calm, minimal sensibility. The decoration has been deliberately toned down so you can fully focus on the aroma and taste of the coffee itself, making it a great spot to sit alone for a while or have a quiet conversation with a coworker.
In the roasting space at the back of the store, a roaster carefully roasts carefully selected beans every day, so the moment you walk in, a deep coffee aroma stimulates all your senses.
Choosing your beans at Mini Male: Balance, Dunkel or decaf
Mini Male Yeoksam also offers a wide range of bean choices when ordering coffee. I was very satisfied that you can pick to your taste: 'Balance,' an Ethiopian blend with a bright acidity and clean finish, 'Dunkel,' a Latin American blend known for its rich, savory dark chocolate flavor, and a decaf option that's easy to enjoy without worry.
Baked every morning: the bakery counter and New York cookie lineup
On the display shelves, baked goods made with care every morning are laid out beautifully, catching your eye right away. From basic breads to sweet baked treats, the lineup is varied enough that picking to your taste is a real pleasure.
Starting with croissants baked with AOP butter for that flaky texture and savory flavor, there are buttery cookies and moist, soft handmade cakes — plenty of menu items perfect for your morning commute or as a light lunch substitute.
And here's Mini Male's pride and joy — the levain-style handmade New York cookies, and the variety is really solid! There's a s'more cookie packed with chewy marshmallow, a deep chocolate cookie with rich cacao flavor, and pistachio and matcha cookies with distinctly savory notes. They can also be packaged in a stylish box, making them a great choice as a gift for coworkers or as a snack for seminars.
What does the signature Helsinki latte (5,200 won) taste like?
The one signature menu item you absolutely cannot skip at Mini Male is, without question, the 'Helsinki latte' (₩5,200)! It's the MVP that captures a Finnish sensibility.
Apparently this coffee reinterprets, with Mini Male's own know-how, the flavor of a life-changing latte they encountered in Helsinki, Finland. The carefully extracted espresso blends with the rich, smooth density of milk, delivering deep, savory notes and a heavy, satisfying finish from the very first sip. With refined latte art on top, it looked just as good as it tasted.
They also sell latte bottles, and I liked them enough as gifts that I bought one for myself too, haha.
Pairing the Helsinki latte with a handmade New York cookie
Today's pairing with the Helsinki latte was a handmade cookie!! A thick, handmade New York cookie with a soft buttery flavor.
Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, with a savory, subtle aroma releasing with every bite — it paired incredibly well with the smooth, heavy Helsinki latte.
The handmade New York cookie I enjoyed alongside it stood out from the moment I picked it up, just from its satisfying heft! With a moist center retained inside, it had a crisp exterior and chewy interior, and together with the rich specialty coffee, it made for the perfect leisurely dessert time.
Final verdict and how to visit Mini Male Yeoksam Branch
Mini Male Roastery & Coffee Bar Yeoksam Branch is located near Yeoksam Station in Gangnam-gu, Seoul (see the attached map for the exact location).
Who should visit Mini Male Coffee Roaster Yeoksam Branch?
- High-quality specialty beans roasted in-house
- The signature 'Helsinki latte,' with a smooth, rich density
- The scone and levain-style handmade New York cookie lineup, plus the bottle line — great!!!
If you're near Yeoksam Station and looking to refresh yourself with deep specialty coffee and well-crafted desserts, drop by Mini Male Roastery & Coffee Bar Yeoksam Branch!
That said, the staff's friendliness was a bit lacking…. Other than that, the latte and cookie flavors were truly perfect ❤️
Where it is
26 Teheran-ro 25-gil, 1F, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로25길 26 1층
