# Sinnonhyeon café, mango lemonade and matcha canelé: Upper and Under

- By Junha (https://superchart.com/en/@soup-pot-visits/)
- Written Sep 18, 2026
- Local places › Cafés › Gangnam, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@soup-pot-visits/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@soup-pot-visits/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/index.md)

## In short

Upper and Under is a large dessert café on Gangnam café street in Seoul, between Exit 6 of Sinnonhyeon Station and Exit 11 of Gangnam Station, spread over three floors from B1 to 2F. On an 8:30pm visit with a friend, the order was a mango lemonade, a decaf einspänner, yellow cheese and plain financiers, and the last matcha canelé left in the case. The financiers at Upper and Under were crisp outside, moist inside and deeply buttery, making them an ideal second-stop dessert at night.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 28 Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (B1, 1F, 2F)
- **Hours**: Daily, 11:00am–10:00pm
- **Getting there**: Gangnam café street, down the alley with the CGV between Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6 and Gangnam Station Exit 11
- **Seating**: Three floors from B1 to 2F, with terrace seats on 1F and 2F
- **Americano**: 6,500 won
- **Espresso**: 6,000 won
- **Flat white**: 6,800 won
- **Latte / cappuccino / mocha**: 7,000 won each
- **Einspänner**: 8,000 won
- **Salted caramel**: 8,000 won
- **Deep cacao / amande**: 7,500 won each
- **Other**: Any coffee can be switched to decaf

*as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026*

![First photo from a visit to Upper and Under, a café near Sinnonhyeon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-01-6bh7k-900.webp)

On a weekday afternoon, my friend and I had dinner and weren't quite ready to say goodbye, so we decided to hit up a café near Sinnonhyeon Station. There are so many cafés around Gangnam Station, but I chose Upper and Under since it has a terrace and I'd heard the desserts were good!

![Entrance with the Upper and Under sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-02-18k09-900.webp)

## Where is Upper and Under, and what are its hours?

Upper and Under is at 28 Gangnam-daero102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, spread across the basement, 1st, and 2nd floors, and it's open daily from 11am to 10pm.

If you walk up the alley with the CGV theater, between Exit 6 of Sinnonhyeon Station and Exit 11 of Gangnam Station, you'll reach Gangnam café street. From there, the three-story building was easy to spot!

![Brick building exterior of Upper and Under on Gangnam café street](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-03-rj8kn-900.webp)

![European-style brick exterior of the Upper and Under building](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-04-1fbxk-900.webp)

![Full view of Upper and Under spanning basement to 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-05-dl043-900.webp)

It's a brick building with a European feel, and since you can use everything from the basement up to the 2nd floor, it's a pretty large café! Every time I come here it's packed, so there might be a wait — it's a genuinely popular spot haha.

![Crowded seating inside Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-06-1umro-900.webp)

![View of Upper and Under's different floor spaces](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-07-19thy-900.webp)

## Terrace seats on the 1st and 2nd floors of Upper and Under

Upper and Under has terrace seating on both the 1st and 2nd floors! There were so many people on the 2nd floor that I felt bad taking photos there, so I skipped it, haha. In this cool weather, sitting outside with a coffee is absolutely perfect haha.

![Terrace seating on the 1st floor of Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-08-ceeps-900.webp)

![Outdoor terrace tables at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-09-5pa0l-900.webp)

![Evening terrace atmosphere at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-10-1h1wa-900.webp)

## The dessert lineup at Upper and Under, from baked goods to fig cake

I think one reason Upper and Under got so popular is this dessert lineup! It's set up in a corner beside the ordering counter, and everything looked amazing — from the delicious-looking baked goods to the fig desserts that are popular right now in season.

![Display case of baked goods at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-11-t5094-900.webp)

![Display case with seasonal fig desserts](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-12-uz53j-900.webp)

The yellow cheese Basque cheesecake looked really good too haha. If you visit late, note that these popular desserts might already be sold out.

![Showcase with yellow cheese Basque cheesecake](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-13-15xn9-900.webp)

![Display of tiramisu and citrus cream cakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-14-12udp-900.webp)

They also have cakes lined up — tiramisu, raspberry, lemon, Earl Grey grapefruit, and other refreshing citrus cream cakes — all flavors that felt perfect for after dinner.

![Upper and Under's coffee menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-15-1qu49-900.webp)

## Coffee menu and prices at Upper and Under, decaf included

I liked that Upper and Under's coffee menu can all be made decaf! I remembered the sparkling ade being pretty tasty from a previous visit, so I ordered the mango lemonade.

- Americano ₩6,500
- Einspänner ₩8,000
- Deep cacao ₩7,500
- Amande ₩7,500
- Salted caramel ₩8,000
- Espresso ₩6,000
- Flat white ₩6,800
- Latte ₩7,000
- Cappuccino ₩7,000
- Mocha ₩7,000

![Interior of Upper and Under with the order counter visible](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-16-l6o01-900.webp)

![Table situation at Upper and Under around 8:30pm](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-17-ijprd-900.webp)

## How busy is Upper and Under at 8:30pm?

Order first, then grab a seat!! It was around 8:30pm and there were only a few empty tables left, haha. There were terrace seats on the 2nd floor, and with the cool weather it looked like a great spot to enjoy coffee.

![Drinks and desserts set on a table at Upper and Under](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-18-ys2my-1200.webp)

You pick out desserts like at a bakery! I got the yellow cheese financier, a plain financier, and the last matcha canelé they had left.

![Yellow cheese financier, plain financier, and matcha canelé](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-19-s22ks-900.webp)

![Three baked desserts on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-20-19l0v-900.webp)

## How the mango lemonade and decaf einspänner tasted

The mango lemonade was refreshing with plenty of sparkle, and there was mango jelly-like layer at the bottom that was really good haha.

![Mango lemonade with a mango jelly layer at the bottom](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-21-1p90t-900.webp)

The einspänner, loaded with cream, was soft and nutty and delicious! It was even better that it could be made decaf, so I didn't feel bad drinking it in the evening haha.

![Decaf einspänner topped with plenty of cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-22-1iqag-900.webp)

## Upper and Under's financiers: crisp outside, moist inside

There are so many places selling financiers these days, which honestly makes it harder to find a really good one — but these financiers here are genuinely delicious!!! If you like that crisp-outside, moist-inside style, you have to try Upper and Under's financiers haha. Rich butter flavor, crisp exterior, moist and dense inside — it was so good that pairing it with a warm coffee would be absolutely perfect!! Chef's kiss!!

![Cross-section of a financier from Upper and Under, cut in half](https://img.superchart.com/images/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe/upper-under-sinnonhyeon-evening-cafe-23-1biu1-900.webp)

Upper and Under is one of the most popular cafés near Sinnonhyeon Station, and visiting in person, I could see why — the terrace atmosphere is great and the baked desserts are delicious haha. I'll definitely come back next time I need a late-night café around Gangnam Station!!

## Where it is

- Upper and Under (어퍼앤언더)
- 28 Gangnam-daero102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, B1F, 1F, 2F
- 서울특별시 강남구 강남대로102길 28 지하1층, 1층, 2층
- 37.5027449, 127.0276848
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%96%B4%ED%8D%BC%EC%95%A4%EC%96%B8%EB%8D%94/@37.5027449,127.0276848,17z

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