Yongsan’s station district gets much more intimate in the backstreets. PONT puts its roasting philosophy into a small timber-lined room; nearby 3F/LOBBY takes filter service upstairs, with individual trays and vessels that invite you to slow down. This is an unusually compact two-stop comparison for a big city.
Yongsan — Line 1 and Gyeongui–Jungang; Sinyongsan — Line 42 considered coffee stops
PONT’s Yongsan café places the roaster in a small building on one of the station district’s quieter lanes. Its official location list confirms the branch, and specialist coverage shows a long bar, timber surfaces and a retail coffee selection. The brand’s stated interest in sweetness and clarity makes this a useful place to ask about beans as well as order a latte. Combine it with nearby 3F/LOBBY for two distinct coffee settings on one street.
OUR SUGGESTED ORDER
Order a flat white or latte, then ask for a bean recommendation suited to your usual brew method.
Before you goUse the 19-16 street number: 3F/LOBBY is nearby at 19-19. PONT’s room is small, so keep larger-group plans flexible.
Take the stairs for a coffee room that rewards your attention. At 3F/LOBBY, filter coffee arrives with separate vessels on an individual wooden tray, turning the simple act of sitting with a brew into the focus of the visit. The considered upstairs setting suits a slower stop. PONT is close by on the same little street, making this an easy two-café comparison without spending the afternoon crossing Seoul.
OUR SUGGESTED ORDER
Choose a filter brew from the current selection; ask whether The Lobby Blend or a decaffeinated option is available.
Before you goLook for the third-floor entrance at 19-19. Published weekly schedules conflict, so check the café’s current notice before a special trip.
