Best cold brew in Seoul
Cold brew in Seoul ranges from the classic 12-hour steep to nitro on tap, espresso tonics, and Japanese-style iced filter (the one poured hot, straight onto ice). Roasters maps the specialty cafés in Seoul doing the cleanest, most considered cold drinks — no syrupy chain cold brew, just specialty coffee, properly cold. Seoul is one of 144 cities with a “Cold brew” guide on Roasters.
Beyond classic cold brew, the cafés worth visiting in Seoul also pour Japanese-style iced filter (brewed hot onto ice, preserving brightness) and espresso tonic (a double shot over tonic water — sharp, clean, summer-ready). Roasters surfaces which cafés are serving each.
Seoul among “Cold brew” cities
17 cities in Asia have enough specialty cafés (30 or more) for a “Cold brew” guide, Seoul among them.
This “Cold brew” guide sits at #24 of 144 by café count, in the upper half of the cities that have one.
No other city in South Korea has this guide yet.
Seoul accounts for 73% of the specialty cafés listed in South Korea and ranks #5 among 251 cities in Asia.
Seoul is covered by 9 themed guides in total; the others are WiFi & laptops, Brunch, Open late, Quiet cafés, Running, Espresso, Filter coffee and Matcha.
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About cold brew in Seoul
How does this guide compare with other cities?
It is #24 of 144 by café count, just behind Chicago, IL and ahead of Singapore.
Is Seoul the only place in South Korea with this guide?
Yes, for now. Other cities in South Korea need more listings before a “Cold brew” guide opens.
Is Seoul a big city for specialty coffee?
It ranks #1 in South Korea and #24 worldwide on Roasters, with 138 cafés listed.
Where can I find the best cold brew in Seoul?
Roasters maps the specialty cafés in Seoul serving the best cold brew, iced filter, espresso tonics, and nitro. Open the app and filter Seoul by cold brew.
