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Plastic-free cafeteria offering a vegan tempeh open sandwich as well as vegan banana scones and soy milk scones. Also offers plant milks for coffee. Sells zero waste produce including straws, bags, etc. Previously named Bottlefactory. Open Tue-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm. Closed Mon.
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708 Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu (at Hongyeon gil 26), Seoul, South Korea, 03695
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Last update on 22 Feb 2022 by SteveH
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Added by Gyeonghwa on 17 Apr 2019
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11 Reviews
First Review by jw1234
Rhea.L.M.
Points +1764
Trendy cafe - Edit
Ordered the signature plate with tempeh, hummus, salad, and pita, which they didn't have in stock. The dressing and flavoring were tasty and fresh BUT it wasn't worth 13000won, so instead of a sumptuous array of mains, got a pricey snack instead. The atmosphere is bright and uplifting, and the staff genuine, which makes for a nice place to plunker down with a book or computer. The products in the store give a cool zero waste vibe, though seemed purely decorative. The whole place offers a promise of elevation, seemingly hoping to transform omnis. To be fair, I didn't try the scone. Will have to revisit.
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Scone plate update. It's a nice treat indeed.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-24
Pros: Yeonnamdongesque chic
Cons: Not vegan, but some vegan opts
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mangocaake
Points +18
Calm and cozy vibe - Edit
Delicious soymilk scones and coffee made with soy or oat milk. My oat milk flat white was perfect.
Read moreAlso really liked the space. I came here in the evening and most tables were full but the interior is pretty spacious and most people were studying, reading or just quietly hanging out. I would definitely come back here for a peaceful place to study, and try out some of their food as well.😄
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gentletomato
Points +1053
Worth a visit - Edit
Love that they have combined a zero waste shop with a vegan cafe. Simple, healthy, balanced meals but not that filling.
Read moreThe milk tea was amazing. Usually most milk teas Ive had are weak, but this one had a deep and complex flavor. Scone was good when accompanied by butter and jam
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-22
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Haewonv
Points +603
My favourite cafe so far - Edit
Lovely detailed touches, true zero waste feels, so comfortable and thoughtful, finally a cafe i can easily come to read! Love that they dont blast the AC. Scones were a bit sweet for me btw.
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becsvegana
Points +563
So cute! - Edit
This cafe has an amazing vibe. The staff are super friendly, the customers are really respectful, the dogs are all adorable. All around goodness. And the pantry items are very affordable and good quality. The food options are few in number and small portions but tasty.
Read morePros: Great place to study or meet friends
Cons: Don't go if you're really hungry
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Sunkyung
Points +1430
Please get the scone - Edit
The scone was heavenly. I mean, their signature plate was also good. But the scone couldn’t taste better. The cafe is small but cozy, full of natural sunlight. People were chilling, doing work, studying, or chatting, doing their own stuff. Oh did I mention the scone was amazing? Haha definitely coming back for those bad boys
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bongbong733
Points +14403
Loving the scones and pleasant vibe - Edit
This is a vegan-friendly cafe inside an eco-friendly store.
Read moreRegarding the store section, there are grocery items as well as household goods, e.g. natural sponges, refill stations for body hygiene and cleaning products. I saw a few things that seemed uncommon to me, e.g. reusable coffee filters and dish soap bars. In terms of groceries, there are several imported food items along with Korean products. Overall, this store makes a clean, bright and orderly impression.
The cafe section offers typical beverages and vegan food. Except for cappuccino, you can replace dairy with soy milk in all drinks - or with oat milk for a surcharge. Currently, there are house-made cookies, scones, banana bread, as well as light dishes. Almost everything here is vegan now.
Prices are surprisingly low, and range between 1.800 KRW (for a large cookie) and 12.000 KRW (for a meal).
The menu is small, but the taste is nice. I particularly loved the scone, because it was crunchy outside and light & soft inside (different to Korean style scones which are often hard and dry)! The cookie was soft, slightly chewy and had lots of chocolate chips.
Bottle Lounge is located on the corner of a building and has a lot of windows, which make the space appear bright and open. There is seating inside as well as outside. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed. There were many customers working, studying or enjoying their time here, and it was hard to find a vacant seat!
Pros: taste good, affordable prices , pleasant atmosphere, nice concept
Cons: can get crowded
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SteveH
Points +19295
Remodeled with larger grocery section, especially bulk refills. - Edit
This is not near anything but is near bike path alongside stream that goes all the way from waterfall to the river... so useful to know.
Read moreLounge Wrap was tempeh amd veggies. Good. They have both soy milk and Oatly so great options. Was there on a Sunday afternoon and place was mostly full, with plenty of dogs as well. Pet friendly location!
New design is great. Expanded options for zero waste and grocery. Paap Tempeh and WeMeet in the freezer.
Updated from previous review on 2022-01-25
Pros: Good light wraps, great ethics, pet friendly
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jw1234
Points +186
Wonderful mixture! - Edit
Not expecting to find anything special in this place, but intrigued by the curious mixture of messages outside, I wandered on in to be consistently happily surprised by basically everything here!
Read moreThis is not one of those book cafes that exists to sell books *and* coffee; it is definitely a simply great cafe first and foremost, however, the interesting and focused book collection has a number of famous gems.
The vegan tempeh sandwich was not huge, but the sauce was tangy, the bread fresh, and the filling a wonderful blend of fresh and freshly heated veggies.
The Oatley hot choco was dark, deeply rich and simply satisfying.
The variety of chairs and tables is as eclectic as the rest of the decor.: hand made soaps and freshly grown veggies to buy, and to put in your own bags.
The owners are cheerful and happy to chat in Korean or English.
I'm looking forward to heading back again soon to try more of the vegan options on the menu, read a bit, or just enjoy chatting over the cool, quiet jazz.
Updated from previous review on 2019-05-21
Pros: Surprisingly vegan cafe menu: sandwiches & scones., Kind cheerful staff, Comfy, cozy, and convenient for gift shopping too!
Cons: Hmm: no covered lockable bike parking & CCTV (?), Umm: No vegan marshmellow in the hot choco. (?)
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happymuh
Points +77
Empfehlenswert. Alles sehr lecker😋 - Edit
Gemütliches Café
Read morePros: Der Besitzer spricht Englisch und ist sehr nett., Gemütlich eingerichtet.
Cons: Portionen nur für den kleinen Hunger.
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Mikerson
Points +300
Nice little coffee shop - Edit
The owner of this place was really friendly and was knowledgeable of veganism. I got a vegan hot chocolate, which tasted amazing, and a vegan toasted sandwich. If you’re in the area I would recommend it for a lunch.
Read morePros: Great options, Tasty
Cons: Little off the beaten track
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