Euljiro 4-ga café with decaf coffee and chocolate scones: Cafe Sinabro

If you're looking for a place to grab coffee in Euljiro 4-ga, try Cafe Sinabro. I stopped in by chance after visiting Bangsan Market, and both the coffee and the handmade desserts were more satisfying than I expected. It's a great fit especially for office workers looking for cafés in Euljiro.

Can you walk to Cafe Sinabro straight from Euljiro 4-ga Station?

Sinabro is in the basement of Euljiro Twin Tower, connected to Euljiro 4-ga Station. I had errands at Bangsan Market that day and dropped by for coffee too — being able to walk straight over from the subway made it really convenient.

• Address: 170 Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul, basement level 1
• Hours: Weekdays 07:00–19:00, Saturday 09:00–13:00, closed Sundays

The basement of Euljiro Twin Tower has all kinds of restaurants and cafés gathered together, so it's also a good place to walk around when you can't decide on lunch. Parking is free for the first hour in the underground lot, then ₩1,000 per 10 minutes after that.

Inside Cafe Sinabro: a small café for a quick sit-down coffee

The shop has a small, warm, cozy atmosphere. There's seating for about 3–4 tables, so unlike the big cafés I used to visit where you'd linger for hours, this felt more like a spot for a quick coffee and a short chat.

They roast their own beans, so it's fun to spot the roasting equipment in the shop. When I visited during the weekday lunch peak, office workers from around the area kept streaming in and the small space filled up fast.

Coffee beans and handmade desserts on the Cafe Sinabro menu

The drink menu ranges from espresso-based drinks to signatures, milk tea, and non-coffee options. I've been here several times, and beyond the coffee, the regular drinks were good too — you can swap to decaf, oat milk, or almond milk, which makes it easy to order to your taste.

In particular, the coffee of the day lists the bean used, its variety, processing method, and cup notes. Being able to know what bean you're drinking rather than just having a random cup of coffee is one of the reasons I wanted to write about this place.

The desserts are also made in-house, and the tarts especially are famous. From egg tart to fig pecan and blueberry coconut, there are some uncommon combinations, which made it fun to pair one with coffee.

On a previous visit I tried the tarts, and this time I picked a scone. They also sell tiramisu and Basque cheesecake, so there are quite a lot of options. Desserts can sell out on weekends, so if you want a wide selection, a weekday visit is recommended.

How was the decaf iced americano at Cafe Sinabro?

This time I ordered a decaf iced americano. It wasn't too acidic and went down clean, making it great for a refreshing drink on a hot day.

Compared to decaf I've ordered at cheap coffee chains before, the bean's flavor came through a bit more clearly here. Maybe because they roast in-house, the decaf didn't taste as flat as usual, which was satisfying.

The chocolate scone with chocolate chips and nuts

Coffee alone felt like it wasn't quite enough, so I picked up a chocolate scone too. It wasn't dry on the outside only — chocolate chips and nuts were packed inside, so every bite brought up both sweetness and a nutty flavor together.

Compared to days when I just took coffee to go without any dessert, adding the scone definitely raised my satisfaction. Considering the coffee price and the dessert quality, it's a good casual stop for office workers — try the in-house roasted coffee with a handmade dessert.