Yeongdeungpo café with real matcha latte and choco pound cake: Kotomo

What kind of café is Kotomo Coffee Yeongdeungpo-gu Office branch?

Kotomo Coffee is a new budget-friendly coffee spot at Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station, and all of its drinks are priced under the ₩3,000s. You might assume cheap prices mean cheap ingredients, but this place uses real matcha powder in its drinks, and its pound cake and egg tart are made with quality ingredients and are really good. On top of that, the owner and staff are kind and the drinks are very generous in size, so it's a café loved by nearby residents and office workers.

Sometimes just having a drink at a café feels like a little too little, and when you find a café with great desserts, you naturally end up going back. Kotomo Coffee, which I visited this time, has a cozy atmosphere, and both the coffee and the bakery were satisfying. The egg tart and pound cake were better than I expected, so it was a lovely, relaxed time.

What is the atmosphere like at Kotomo Coffee?

The Yeongdeungpo-gu Office branch has a clean, comfortable interior, so it's easy to visit alone, and it's also a nice spot to sit with a friend for a light chat. The moment I stepped in, a gentle coffee aroma greeted me. Cute, moody little props are placed here and there, which makes it good for taking photos, and I liked the quiet mood of the customers sipping their tea.

How is the egg tart at Kotomo Coffee?

You order at a kiosk, which made the menu easy to browse, and the first thing I tried, along with the matcha latte made with real matcha powder, was the egg tart. Its golden color looked so appetizing, and the moment I bit in, the crispy pastry came first. The many layers of pie crust had a rich buttery flavor, and the egg filling inside was moist and smooth.

I barely noticed any eggy smell, and the moderate sweetness made it easy to enjoy. It wasn't too sweet, so it went well with coffee, and I loved the contrast of the crispy outside and moist inside. It's so well made that one feels like not enough, and I definitely want to order it again next time.

How were the chocolate pound cake and matcha latte?

The chocolate pound cake I ordered alongside was also better than expected. It was moist outside and tightly baked inside, with a dense texture, and a single slice was quite filling. The deep buttery flavor spread through my mouth, followed by a gentle sweetness, and it wasn't dry, so I could eat it smoothly without that choking feeling.

The matcha latte tasted exactly like what the owner told me, that they use high-quality matcha powder, and I understood right away. It had rich depth and smoothness, and with no bitterness at all, I was even more satisfied. The nutty flavor of the milk together with the refreshing matcha helped me beat the hot summer.

Matcha latte and dessert pairing

The desserts at Kotomo Coffee tasted even better when eaten with a drink. After a sip of the rich matcha latte, the pound cake's nutty flavor came through even more, and the dessert's sweetness settled naturally, giving a balanced taste. They're also nice desserts to enjoy slowly while chatting.

What impressed me is that Kotomo Coffee isn't just a café with good coffee; its desserts are also very well made. The egg tart balanced a crispy texture with a soft filling, and the pound cake was appealing with its moist texture and rich butter flavor. Both items let the ingredients' own flavors shine, so they were easy to enjoy, and they paired wonderfully with the drinks.

Kotomo Coffee Yeongdeungpo-gu Office branch at a glance

• ✔️ Egg tart with crispy pastry and a soft filling
• ✔️ Moist pound cake with a rich buttery flavor
• ✔️ A dessert combination that goes well with coffee
• ✔️ A quiet, moody café that's great for a relaxed time
• ✔️ Desserts satisfying enough to make you want to come back