Papa
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About
A spacious, multi-level café near Sinchon Station, with study-friendly seating and power outlets across its floors.
In Seodaemun, Papa makes a case for choosing a café not just for what’s in the cup, but for how long you might want to stay. Visitors describe a surprisingly expansive, multi-level space: one account found café seating across the basement and upper floors, while another mentions a basement-to-rooftop layout. Either way, this is not a stop-in-for-five-minutes kind of room. It’s a place where you can settle in with a laptop, meet a friend, or take a breather between errands. The mood is practical rather than hushed. People come to study and work, and one visitor noticed plenty of outlets and Wi-Fi on each floor. Even when it was busy, the space felt comfortable, with room to move between tables; conversation and solo work seemed to coexist without the noise becoming overwhelming. The different floors also offer a change of scene if you want to shift from focused work to a more social catch-up. For a straightforward order, the café latte is a good place to start: one reviewer found it generous in size and enjoyable for the price. The menu also includes Americano, vanilla latte, tea and fruit ade options. Prices reported by visitors were 4,000 won for an Americano, 4,500 for a café latte, and 5,500 for an ade. They paired an Americano and grapefruit ade with a slice of cheesecake; the coffee was described as rich in aroma, without excessive bitterness or acidity, and the cake as an easy companion. The dessert case has also been noted for its variety, including financiers, lemon madeleines, potato bread and red-bean bread. Papa’s appeal is its combination of room to linger and everyday café comforts: a laptop-friendly setup, plenty of places to sit, and enough choices to make a coffee break feel like a small outing. Come for the latte or a slice of cheesecake, and stay as long as your plans allow.
Menu
- Americano₩4,000
- Grapefruit Ade₩5,500
- Cafe Latte₩4,500
- Cappuccino₩4,500
- 카라멜마끼아토₩5,000
- Vanilla Latte₩5,000
- Café Mocha₩5,000
- Hazelnut Americano₩4,500
- Hazelnut Latte₩5,000
- 에스프레소 (HOT ONLY)₩3,500
Local tips
- Look for seats with power outlets if you plan to study or work; the café has many.
- Wi-Fi is available on each floor.
Details
- Sinchon Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–22:50
- Monday
- 11:00–22:50
- Tuesday
- 11:00–22:50
- Wednesday
- 11:00–22:50
- Thursday
- 11:00–22:50
- Friday
- 11:00–22:50
- Saturday
- 11:00–22:50