Necessity Coffee Roasters
네세서리 커피 로스터스
About
Specialty roastery cafe near Samsung Medical Center led by a certified Q-Grader, offering free coffee tasting tables and daily baked goods.
Tucked into the dining alleys of Irwon-dong across from Samsung Medical Center, Necessary Coffee Roasters operates on the schedule of an earnest morning workshop, opening its doors at 8:00 AM and wrapping up by 4:00 PM. Guided by a certified Q-Grader barista, the space functions as both an in-house micro-roastery and a tasting lab for Gangnam's serious coffee drinkers. Upon entering the snug, merch-lined shop, guests encounter a dedicated testing station displaying hot and iced drip brews alongside chilled cold brew. Curious visitors can sniff different beans and sample featured profiles—such as an El Paraiso cold brew with notes echoing unsweetened peach iced tea and lychee—before ordering. The coffee program is built for customization: patrons select single-origin filter roasts, decaf alternatives, or espresso drinks dialed in with standard dairy, low-fat milk, or organic oat milk. A hot latte arrives rich and nutty in a generous cup topped with delicate latte art, while sweet-toothed guests often lean toward the iced cold brew vanilla latte. Shelves lined with packaged drip bags, whole beans, and canned brews demonstrate the roastery's production focus. Every morning, the kitchen turns out baked sweets to pair with the brews. The selection includes cinnamon muffins, matcha financiers, salted butter scones, and madeleines crafted with honey rather than refined sugar, lending them a mellow, restrained sweetness. Pastries move quickly and frequently sell out by late afternoon, though guests can assemble six or more into gift boxes. The interior is compact, with tables placed close together beneath walls decorated with bean bags and whimsical brand stickers. Around noon, hospital staff and local office workers pack the room, but by 1:00 PM the rush eases, leaving space for quiet laptop work or an unhurried pour on the small outdoor terrace.
Menu
- Caffe Latte₩5,000
- Madeleine₩3,500
- Muffin
- Financier₩4,000
- Espresso₩4,000
- Americano₩4,000
- 콜드브루 아메리카노₩5,500
- Vanilla Bean Latte₩5,500
- 원두 (200g)₩15,000
- 콜드 브루 원액 (500ml)₩21,000
Local tips
- Sample various drip coffees and cold brews at the free testing table before ordering.
- Lunchtime (12:00-13:00) draws local hospital and office workers, so visit after 13:00 for a calmer vibe.
- Closes early at 16:00, and is closed every Sunday and on alternating Saturdays (open 2nd and 4th Saturdays only).
- Lattes can be customized with regular milk, low-fat milk, or organic oat milk.
Details
- Daecheong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 08:00–16:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00–16:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00–16:00
- Thursday
- 08:00–16:00
- Friday
- 08:00–16:00
- Saturday
- —