With Starbucks now a ubiquitous presence worldwide, it has established itself as the largest global coffee chain, offering a popular and comfortable space concept. However, there is another coffee franchise that takes a different approach and competes with Starbucks. While not as large in scale yet, Blue Bottle has been expanding its business with a strategy that focuses solely on ...
In recent times, there’s a domestic coffee brand challenging the dominance of Starbucks. It’s the franchise coffee shop named Banapresso, rapidly expanding, particularly in the heart of Seoul, especially around Gangnam. Banapresso, established in 2018, is a low-cost, large-capacity coffee specialist. Despite being a budget-friendly coffee shop, it has garnered significant popularity due to its resemblance to a regular coffee ...
Inwangsan, located in the northwest of Seoul’s Seochon Village, boasts picturesque views. As a conveniently accessible mountain in the heart of Seoul with exceptional scenery, it has become a popular destination, even featured on various broadcasts with introductions by celebrities. “Seoul Inwangsan Cafe, The Forest Small Bookstore” On the midsection of Inwangsan, you can discover a unique cafe named the ...
The area around Sadang Station can be considered a hub of transportation in southern Seoul. Due to this, it’s always bustling with people navigating through congested roads. Naturally, a thriving business district has emerged, featuring clusters of restaurants and various cafes around Sadang Station. Particularly, franchises like Starbucks can be found in three locations near the station, and Tom N ...
In July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea with its first store opening in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially sparking controversy due to coffee prices higher than a meal, Starbucks has now firmly established its presence in South Korea. It has evolved into a global company, following in the footsteps of McDonald’s, creating a new global index, the ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a representative office-dense region, attracting numerous professionals. It’s a place where you can find various restaurants and cafes to meet the demand of these office workers. In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find large franchise cafes like Starbucks, as well as mid-range and affordable cafe brands like Paik’s Coffee. Additionally, there are independently operated ...
On July 27, 1999, Starbucks made its debut in South Korea with the opening of its first store near Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to the coffee being more expensive than a regular meal. However, Starbucks has now firmly established its presence in South Korea. It has evolved into a global company following in the footsteps of ...
Starbucks made its debut in South Korea by opening its first store near Ewha Womans University on July 27, 1999. Initially, controversies arose due to the higher cost of coffee compared to meals, but now Starbucks has firmly established its presence in South Korea. As a globally recognized restaurant chain following McDonald’s, it even created the “Starbucks Index,” akin to ...
Banks are transforming into more friendly spaces by incorporating characters. KB Kookmin Bank used to create cafe-like spaces in some branches under the name ‘Rockstar.’ Although most of these ‘KB Kookmin Bank Rockstar branches’ have disappeared, it reflects an attempt that has been ongoing for some time. Similar initiatives can be observed in Seoul’s Myeongdong. This time, Shinhan Bank has ...
Terra Rosa, translating to “red soil,” represents a characteristic Cambisol soil associated with limestone terrain, often found along the Mediterranean coast. This red-hued soil, known for its excellent drainage, is conducive to the cultivation of grapes and other crops. In Korea, Terra Rosa is renowned as a “coffee specialty chain” with its headquarters and factory located in Gangneung, Gangwon Province. ...
Gwanghwamun stands out as one of Seoul’s representative office-dense areas, hosting government buildings like the Seoul Metropolitan Government, foreign embassies, and headquarters of various businesses, making it a hub for office workers. With a diverse mix of cafes ranging from familiar names like Starbucks to independently operated smaller cafes and affordable franchise options, the area caters to the preferences of ...
Gwanghwamun is renowned as one of Seoul’s prominent office-dense areas, hosting various government offices, foreign embassies, and headquarters of large and small businesses. Given its high concentration of office workers, the area naturally boasts a diverse range of cafes, from familiar chains like Starbucks to independently operated cozy spaces and affordable franchise cafes. “Discovering a Local Vibe near Seokgyo Museum ...