VGG
Cafes & bakeries · Seoul
Wide third-floor windows frame Seokchon Lake at VGG, where orange accents give the bright room a playful feel. A brown-cheese croffle adds crisp pastry, vanilla ice cream and a sweet-salty topping—a good match if you want a dessert-led break with the lake in view.
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Lakeside Panoramic Windows and Orange Aesthetics
- Set on the third floor of a commercial building along the outer rim of Seokchon Lake, VGG stands apart from typical ground-level Songridan-gil cafes. Stepping inside reveals a generous room anchored by wide, horizontal picture windows that bring in ample natural light and leafy lake views. Crisp white walls are accented by playful orange trays, tables, lighting, and posters, balanced by indoor greenery and full-length mirrors that make the space feel both photogenic and comfortable.Naver Blog+3
- The layout accommodates varied visit styles, featuring spacious group tables in the center alongside cozy perimeter seats. While window-side spots fill up quickly on busy afternoons, the interior remains pleasant and uncluttered, making it equally fitting for solitary notebook sessions or easygoing conversation.Naver Blog+2
Signature Einspänners and Cafe Drinks
- The cafe's namesake drink, the VGG Spanner (VGG슈페너), tops rich coffee with a distinctive orange-hued cream, offering an eye-catching contrast and a thick, sweet-and-savory layer. Standard espresso drinks, including nutty Americanos and caffe lattes, are prepared with house profiles and can be switched to decaf for a gentle caffeine break. Non-coffee seekers can also explore fruit-infused iced teas and sparkling ades.Naver Blog+4
Croffles, Tea Cakes, and Butter Bars
- The dessert lineup centers on comforting textures. The brown cheese croffle delivers crisp waffle ridges topped with cool vanilla ice cream and finely shaved Norwegian-style brown cheese for an addictive sweet-salty finish. For cake lovers, the fragrant Earl Grey cake layers soft sponge with aromatic tea cream, alongside dense butter bars in comforting flavors like yakgwa (traditional honey-spiced cookie) and savory-sweet cheddar.Naver Blog+2
Evening Transitions and Useful Notes
- Unlike many area cafes that shutter early, VGG stays open late into the evening, offering wine bottles, simple cocktails, and pairing plates like nachos or cheese boards as lake lights illuminate the view. Note that weekend and holiday table stays may be limited to two hours during peak rushes, and the venue requires taking the stairs up to the third floor.Naver Blog+3
