LEESAR Coffee Myeongdong
Cafes & bakeries · Seoul
Espresso comes with a little theatre at LEESAR: a standing marble bar downstairs and olive-toned, vintage-style seating upstairs. Try a small straight shot or Caffe Pieno, where cream and cacao soften the concentrated coffee—a useful introduction if full-sized milky coffees are your usual order.
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The Two-Level Italian Atmosphere
- The ground level is anchored by a sleek marble counter and an energetic standing bar where you can down a shot in true Italian fashion. Baristas work at a brisk pace, making it easy to pop in, finish your cup, and stack your saucers before heading on your way.Naver Blog+2
- Upstairs, the mood shifts into a much more relaxed European cafe vibe. Outfitted with olive-toned walls, vintage lighting, and comfortable sofa seating, the second floor provides a calm vantage point away from downtown foot traffic.Naver Blog+2
Approachable Flavors & Signature Sips
- Traditional espresso here is lightly pre-sweetened with sugar unless requested otherwise, cutting bitter notes and accentuating roasted, nutty aromas. Stirring it seven to ten times before drinking creates a velvety texture, while letting the sugar settle leaves a sweet coffee syrup to scoop up at the end.Naver Blog+2
- If straight shots feel daunting, gentler layered creations provide an easy entry point. The Caffe Pieno balances concentrated coffee with silky cream and bitter cacao dusting, while the Caffe Oneroso delivers a smooth, condensed-latte profile that drinks like liquid dessert.Naver Blog+1
Chilled Variations & Sweet Treats
- On warmer afternoons, order the Caffe Granita—an espresso slush topped with rich fresh cream—or citrus-forward options like the Caffe Lieto with orange notes and the lemon-infused Caffe Frutto. Guests also often pair their shots with Italian-recipe tiramisu or grab packaged beans and capsules to take home.Naver Blog+3
