Coffee with Character, Part 2
January 27, 2012It wasn't too long ago that I wrote a piece featuring some of the themed cafes of Seoul. It turned out to be a popular post, so I've decided to write my first follow-up entry highlighting some other quirky cafes I've visited since then.Travel has always been a passion of mine, so I was very excited when a friend told me about Cafe 1010, located in wonderful Hongdae in the alley just next to Hello Kitty Cafe. Just as one might be greeted by a flight attendant upon boarding an airplane, lego-like pilots give a hospitable smile to patrons entering the cafe. Once inside, I was able to choose from an assortment of "air meals" which I'm sure taste better than your run-of-the-mill in-flight food. The service was also better, too. I even received a receipt in the form of a boarding pass. The interior was delightfully adorned with travel guides, postcards, and maps from worldwide destinations. For a brief moment, I thought I was in Incheon, waiting for a flight. Luckily that was not the case, as I had no yet had my fill of cute themed cafes.
Patrons to Cafe 1010 are greeted by a lego-like pilot .

Though 5CIJUNG cafe in Seorae Maeul (also on Garusol-gil) isn't exactly themed, it's a cafe worth mentioning. Famous for its delectable souffles, the coffee here is served up with a side of cuteness. All coffee and food is delivered with a small toy or trinket, making the somewhat pricey drinks worth it. The spoons and utensils are just as cute, often donning smiley faces. Although patrons cannot keep the toys, they're a fun conversation piece that make one's cafe experience a bit different than the rest.

Coffee, served with sugar and cuteness- just how I like it.
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