Kinda
케인다
About
Cozy neighborhood cafe near Seongnaecheon stream serving specialty cream coffees, kaymak toast, and croffles late into the evening.
Tucked into a quiet residential pocket of Songpa near Gaerong Station and the Seongnaecheon stream, Keinda serves as a welcoming neighborhood respite from morning until unusually late at night. Bathed in soft beige and earthy brown tones, the pet-friendly interior is thoughtfully arranged with generous table spacing, potted greenery, framed postcards, and low shelves of books. Sunlight pours across the front floor-to-ceiling windows by day, while evening brings a warm, dim glow where locals settle in with laptops or gather quietly over coffee. The drink menu offers solid variety, including decaf roasts and beans that balance roasty depth with a bright, crisp acidity. Keinda’s signature drinks lean into velvety indulgence: the iced Keinda cream coffee layers a bittersweet espresso base under a lightly sweetened cloud of foam, while the house Vienna coffee lets you customize the dense topping with notes of chocolate or salt. Those seeking non-coffee options often turn to the subtly sweet orange latte, comforting hot milk tea, or a chilled Crimson Punch—a vibrant hibiscus-led fruit tea with a tart, refreshing profile. Sweets here hold just as much draw as the drinks. Keinda is well known locally for its thick, clotted kaymak, drizzled with honey and served alongside warm, crisped toast. Waffles also draw loyal dessert runs, particularly the generously portioned choco-banana croffle, which arrives hot and laden with fruit and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. In warmer months, bowls of shaved ice round out the lineup. With convenient perks like accessible power outlets, an indoor restroom, and parking for a couple of cars right in front, it is an effortless stop whether you are picking up an iced Americano for a canal walk or settling in for late-night conversation.
Menu
- Vanilla Latte₩4,500
- 오렌지라떼₩4,500
- Americano₩3,500
- Kaymak Toast
- Milk Tea
- 바닐라아이스크림크로플2p₩7,500
Local tips
- Open late compared to most neighborhood cafes, making it great for evening visits.
- Pet-friendly cafe with power outlets available for reading or light work.
- Limited parking space for 1-2 cars is available in front of the shop.
Details
- Gaerong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:00–22:00
- Monday
- 11:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–23:00
- Friday
- 11:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–22:00