Mangwon Hangang Park café with a 1-liter Americano: Puru Papa

The scorching summer feels like a distant memory now that the weather has turned cool with clear skies. I headed out to the Han River with some friends and found a coffee shop with great drinks and even better views. Shall we go take a look?

What kind of café is Puru Papa Hangang MAPOINT Branch?

Puru Papa Hangang MAPOINT Branch, a well-known dessert spot in Mangwon Hangang Park, sits right on the pier floating on the Han River. You get a proper river view, and since it shares a terrace with the surrounding shops, you can even enjoy Han River ramyeon there too. On nice days, couples and families keep streaming in.

It earns its dessert-spot reputation with a really wide menu — coffee, juice, ice cream, fruit, bread, and more, so it works well as a quick meal stop too, and the value for money is excellent. Since it suits everyone from kids to adults, it's a great choice for family gatherings.

• Address: 435 Mapo-naru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 1st floor
• Hours: 12:00–20:00 daily

Where it is and where to park at Mangwon Hangang Park

Puru Papa Hangang MAPOINT Branch is on the first floor of MAPOINT, located at Mangwon Hangang Park near Seongsan Bridge. Parking at Hangang Park's Mangwon 2 or 3 lots is the easiest way to get there. As soon as you cross the MAPOINT bridge, you'll spot the store.

Terrace and indoor seating at Puru Papa

Head to about the middle of MAPOINT and you'll find Puru Papa's MAPOINT branch. Walk through the front door and you can order right away at the kiosk.

The indoor space is a long rectangular hall, mostly made up of 2-person tables. It's a nice cool place to sit in summer.

Right by the store is a wide terrace area. The tables are shared with nearby shops, so it's also a great place to enjoy Han River ramyeon along with your drink. With the Han River in full view, everything just tastes better.

Puru Papa's MAPOINT branch operates in collaboration with KK.SUSHI. You can also get donuts, bakery items, sushi, futomaki (thick sushi rolls), and fruit lunchboxes here. It makes for a great spot for a relaxed weekend Han River outing with a simple meal with family.

Menu and signature drinks

The signature menu at Puru Papa Hangang MAPOINT Branch is the soft latte, signature latte, soft ice cream, and affogato latte. You get the added bonus of choosing from 4 different coffee bean flavors. With such a wide variety of drinks and snacks and simple meals on offer, it's worth stopping by even just for a meal.

Puru Papa menu board and prices

1-liter Americano, affogato latte and ice cream by the Han River

We stepped out toward the back door and drank while looking out at the water.

Our order came out: affogato latte, Americano, peach latte, affogato, and signature deep matcha latte.

The drinks looked generously made, no ingredients spared. The Americano was a full 1 liter — great news if you drink a lot of coffee.

The affogato looked delicious just by itself. Eating this while gazing at the Han River on a beautiful day — that refreshing feeling is hard to put into words.

The wind picked up so the folding doors were closed at first, but once it died down, they opened them up, giving us an even better view of the Han River.

The affogato latte tasted luxuriously smooth — I couldn't believe how creamy it was. The friends I came with were also very impressed and loved it.

Is Puru Papa Hangang MAPOINT Branch worth a visit?

Puru Papa Hangang MAPOINT Branch, a beloved dessert spot in Mangwon Hangang Park, is a place that pleases just about everyone. With such a wide range of menu items that anyone would enjoy, it's easy to find something and easy to eat — all while looking out at a Han River that feels within arm's reach. With weather this nice, why not skip staying home and head out to the Han River for some fresh air, sunshine, and a delicious cup of coffee?