이리카페 YRI CAFE
이리카페 YRI CAFE is a charming vintage-inspired café in Seoul's Sangsu area, offering a peaceful retreat with its spacious wooden interior filled with art books and magazines. Known for its excellent coffee, diverse drink selection including alcohol, and cozy terrace seating, it's a beloved spot for studying, working, or simply enjoying the thoughtfully curated atmosphere away from typical K-pop music.
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6 years ago
Chill, hip, cozy, good to sit out on terrace seat on the rainy day
3 years ago
Nice place. I enjoyed the plum iced tea. Location is good and easy to find. Not a good place to study if you need a silent environment.
7 years ago
Great place for studying and reading, with lots of art books, magazines, and posters and fliers for local arts events. They have typical cafe fare - coffee and tea drinks - but also wine, beer, and mixed drinks despite a quiet laid back vibe. Also, they play a wide range of music - avoiding the usual Kpop found in most Seoul cafes in favor of everything from classical and jazz to indie rock, classic R&B, and even some mellow electronica - always at a reasonable volume for those (like myself) who have a hard time reading and writing when there is blaring music.
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