Weekend night Gwanghwamun café for Icebreaker americano: Center Coffee
In short
Center Coffee Gwanghwamun is a Blue Ribbon Survey-listed specialty coffee shop on the basement level of SFC Mall in Jung-gu, Seoul. On a late weekend evening, this visit covered an americano brewed with the signature Icebreaker blend (5,400 won), an oat latte (6,500 won), a Greek yogurt bowl (6,800 won) and a Matilda chocolat cake (8,200 won). The coffee's balance of acidity and smoothness with the barely sweet chocolate cake made the combination worth repeating.
Good to know
- Location
- SFC Mall B1, Unit 105, 136 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Americano
- 5,400 won (choice of Icebreaker or decaf beans)
- Oat latte
- 6,500 won
- Greek yogurt bowl
- 6,800 won (banana, seasonal fruit, dried raspberry, granola)
- Matilda chocolat cake
- 8,200 won
- Ordering
- Kiosk ordering available
- Retail items
- Coffee beans, drip bags, cold brew
- Price reference
- ₩5,400 ≈ $4 · ₩6,500 ≈ $4.8 · ₩6,800 ≈ $5 (2026-09-28)
as written by the visitor on Sep 28, 2026
I stopped by Center Coffee Gwanghwamun, a Gwanghwamun café that made the Blue Ribbon Survey, to enjoy some specialty coffee.
Center Coffee Gwanghwamun is a café focused on the essence of coffee — they say they extract even their decaf carefully so it's still full of flavor.
From bean selection to roasting to extraction, they emphasize balance, aiming for a cup anyone can enjoy without hesitation.
A space in the heart of Seoul where you can quietly focus on coffee. Calm and minimal, it seemed great for sitting alone or just taking a short break.
Where is Center Coffee Gwanghwamun? Basement level of SFC Mall
Center Coffee Gwanghwamun sits on the B1 floor of SFC Mall on Sejong-daero in Jung-gu, Seoul. I heard there was a coffee specialty shop here that had made the Blue Ribbon Survey list, so I went to check it out.
I love coffee and enjoy hunting down good coffee shops.
For times when you want to quietly focus on coffee, or just need a small moment of ease in your day, this Gwanghwamun café fits the bill.
I dropped by for a coffee after dinner nearby. Center Coffee Gwanghwamun was located in the basement of SFC Mall.
What Center Coffee Gwanghwamun feels like late on a weekend evening
I visited Center Coffee Gwanghwamun on a late weekend evening, and it was a nice, quiet time to stop by. I'd often come to SFC Mall for meals, so I'd already had my eye on this café. It felt popular, with customers coming in regardless of weekday or weekend.
A coffee specialty shop already proven enough to make the Blue Ribbon Survey list.
Inside Center Coffee Gwanghwamun: interior and seating
A spacious, atmospheric spot that seems great for lingering over fragrant coffee. The seats are spaced generously apart too, giving off a comfortable, calm feeling.
What we ordered at Center Coffee Gwanghwamun and what it cost
Americano (₩5,400), Oat Latte (₩6,500), Greek Yogurt Bowl (₩6,800), Matilda Chocolat Cake (₩8,200).
We each picked a drink to our taste and added a dessert cake too. There's a kiosk set up, so ordering is easy.
They also sell coffee beans, drip bags, and cold brew so you can enjoy Center Coffee anywhere. Would make a nice light gift too.
This Gwanghwamun café seems great when you're craving a good cup of coffee, and just as good for enjoying with a group.
How do the Icebreaker americano and oat latte taste?
We each got an americano and a latte, and also ordered the Greek yogurt. Then, craving something sweet, we added a cake too.
I love the combo of fragrant coffee and sweet dessert. Everything from coffee to cake was delicious at this Gwanghwamun café, Center Coffee Gwanghwamun.
Americano (₩5,400) — a fragrant americano. You could choose between the Icebreaker blend and decaf beans. Center Coffee's signature Icebreaker blend has a clean cup and good balance.
Just the right amount of acidity with a smooth feel — right up my alley.
Oat Latte (₩6,500) — nutty yet smooth. Would probably be delicious with extra syrup for a sweeter version too, depending on your taste.
What goes into the Greek yogurt bowl
Greek Yogurt Bowl (₩6,800) toppings: banana, seasonal fruit, dried raspberry, granola. A light, clean way to fill up with premium Greek yogurt.
I love Greek yogurt, and this one had that thick, appealing texture. With all the toppings added in, it was tasty and filling.
Matilda chocolat cake: how sweet is it?
Matilda Chocolat Cake (₩8,200) — a soft sponge layered with rich, dense chocolate cream. A really appealing dessert.
I'd been craving a rich cake, and this was exactly what I was looking for. Even though it's a rich chocolat cake, it wasn't overly sweet, which I liked even more. It paired well with the coffee too.
Is Center Coffee Gwanghwamun worth a late-night visit?
From the atmosphere to the taste to the friendly service, this Gwanghwamun café, Center Coffee Gwanghwamun, left me very satisfied.
They said it was a Blue Ribbon specialty coffee shop, and I came away won over by the fragrant coffee. The desserts to go with it were appealing too.
With its spacious, warm interior, it was a great place to linger. Somewhere I'd want to come back to again.
Where it is
136 Sejong-daero, B1 105-ho, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 중구 세종대로 136 B1층 105호
