Tiramisu café near Hapjeong Station in Seoul: Central Site Hapjeong

Hi, it's Bunmarie. I had an appointment near Hapjeong, so I decided to meet up with Inyoung beforehand and grab a café. While looking around for a spot, I found Central Site Hapjeong. It gave off more than just a pretty-interior vibe — it felt like a place that's truly serious about both coffee and tiramisu. So what made me feel that way?

Where is Central Site Hapjeong, and how many branches are there?

Central Site Hapjeong is on the 1st floor of 20 Yangwha-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, near Hapjeong Station. Central Site has two branches — Hapjeong and Yeonnam. I heard the Yeonnam branch goes up to three floors, so I'd love to check that one out next time.

What is the seating like at Central Site Hapjeong?

I liked the atmosphere at Central Site Hapjeong too. There were seats good for two, tables suited for four, and even bar-style seating for solo coffee drinkers. Especially now that the weather's getting a bit cooler, they had the windows open so you could really feel the season — I was so happy about that. This café is perfect for soaking up that crisp autumn feeling!

Choosing your hand-drip beans at Central Site Hapjeong

Central Site's biggest draw is definitely the coffee. Looking at the hand-drip menu, there are so many bean varieties that at first you might think, 'which one do I even pick?' But the menu lists the flavor notes for each bean, and you can also ask the barista for a recommendation that suits your taste!

Weekday afternoon: only two slices of lotus tiramisu left

Whenever I go to a café with great coffee, I always check whether they have tiramisu. There's something about a place that handles coffee flavor well that makes me think their tiramisu must be the real deal. Even though we came on a weekday afternoon, the lotus tiramisu was already down to just two slices — whoa. I knew right then this was a genuine dessert spot. Since it was our first visit, we wanted to try the most original version, so we ordered the classic tiramisu.

They also sell cookies, I noticed.

You could tell how serious they are about coffee — all kinds of beans were lined up at the counter. Looking into it, I found out a dedicated roaster keeps testing and selecting green beans, and only roasts with the ones that pass muster.

How the Guatemala hand-drip coffee tastes

I like nutty coffee, so I chose the Guatemala at Central Site Hapjeong. If you're not into acidity, definitely give this one a try! This place is known as a top coffee spot near Hapjeong Station, so I took a sip expecting good things — and the aroma from the beans was seriously umami-rich. Even someone like me who doesn't know much about coffee and usually just drinks Mx Coffee could tell right away this was a genuinely high-quality cup.

That clean aroma unique to hand-drip coffee came through, along with a nutty flavor you could enjoy alongside it.

Classic tiramisu: one of the best I've tasted

The classic tiramisu at Central Site Hapjeong was, hands down, one of the best tiramisus I've ever had. The coffee aroma was really intense. The cream melted smoothly with the first bite, and it wasn't just a sweet dessert — it was pleasantly sweet with a clear, bitter coffee flavor running through it, so after one spoonful I immediately thought, 'this tiramisu is the real thing.' The balance between sweetness and bitterness was so good that I kept alternating bites with sips of coffee.

Tips before you visit Central Site Hapjeong

• Naver discount coupon: There's a discount coupon you can use through Naver. If you're planning to visit, make sure to download and use it!
• Pet-friendly: Central Site Hapjeong currently allows pets. There are a lot of pet owners around the Hapjeong and Mangwon area, so this is a great opportunity!

Central Site Hapjeong isn't just a café you visit for the pretty interior — it's a two-birds-one-stone spot where you can enjoy great coffee and dessert together. If you want to soak up that autumn feeling, why not come to Central Site Hapjeong?