Paul Bassett Gwangmyeong Cheolsan Drive-Thru Cafe

September 20, 2023 113 Views

The cafe’s name, Paul Bassett, was derived from the name of an Australian barista, Paul Bassett, who won the Barista Championship in 2003.

In Korea, it was initially operated under the name Maeil Dairies, but in 2013, it was separated into a separate subsidiary called “MC’s Seed” and has been operated under this entity.

“Paul Bassett: Finding it in More Places”

Finding a Paul Bassett store used to be a bit challenging, but nowadays, it’s becoming increasingly easier to locate one. It seems that Paul Bassett is gradually expanding its presence, and you can occasionally see their stores entering large buildings.

“Across from Gwangmyeong City Hall: Paul Bassett”

Near Gwangmyeong Cheolsan Station, you can find a large Paul Bassett store across from Gwangmyeong City Hall. It occupies the first and second floors of a three-story building.

Since it’s in a newly constructed building, it exudes a clean and neat atmosphere.

“Enjoying the View from the Window”

Especially on the second floor by the window, it’s a great place to sit and enjoy the view. Sunlight streams through the glass windows, and you can take in the scenery around Cheolsan Station.

It’s a wonderful place to spend a quiet time in the late afternoon while savoring a cup of coffee.

“Seating a Bit Too Close: Paul Bassett’s Quirk”

Paul Bassett is a franchise store in Korea challenging Starbucks’ dominance, and it has some noticeable differences. One of them is the arrangement of seats. Compared to Starbucks, Paul Bassett stores generally give the impression of having tighter seat spacing.

If they utilized the space a bit more generously, it could enhance the overall comfort of the place. As it is, it sometimes feels like spending time in a library.

Despite this, it’s a cafe with a spacious layout near Cheolsan Station, and it’s housed in a newly constructed building, providing a clean atmosphere. It’s a great place to visit for a casual chat with friends over a cup of tea or for couples to enjoy some quality time.

“Gwangmyeong Cafe: Paul Bassett Gwangmyeong Cheolsan DT Branch”