Is there anything better than to take a walk around a beautiful neighborhood to enjoy the deepening autumn? Yeonhui-dong emanates a much different atmosphere than the nearby streets if Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong. Yeonhui-dong is one of the oldest wealthy neighborhoods in Seoul, and it is quiet and cozy. The artistic style of the neighborhood’s houses and the gardens seen over the fence wall that have been tended to over the years bring out the unique, sophisticated ambiance of Yeonhui-dong. In this quiet yet sensible street, there’s a great café to fully enjoy autumn – Conhas Yeonhui .
Conhas, for short, is located in the middle of a beautiful residential area, tucked away from the alleys of commercial buildings. Just like the houses near the café, Conhas also looks quite impressive from the outside. Renovated from an ordinary house, this café may give off a cold first impression, like that of an urban building, due to its large size and exposed concrete walls, but once you step inside, it's an entirely different story.
Since its having been renovated into its current form from a residential home, Conhas no longer has the atmosphere of a living space as it once had a residence. The café put a spin on the spacing of the interior, while also incorporating some of the previously-used furniture and doors into the style of the café. As a result, a closet has transformed into a main table, with furniture doors and room doors having transformed into chairs and tables, offering an interesting yet meaningful sight to the visitors.
Conhas is comprised of three floors. The 1st floor is where the café entrance is, which then expands into areas on both the 2nd and basement floors. Each floor is divided into different spaces, which all provide a little something different ambiance-wise. There’s a courtyard outside the basement floor, and the 2nd floor is comprised of both indoor and the outdoor terrace areas. The indoor space on the 2nd floor is made of rooms where you sit on the floor, ideal for those who need a private place.
The center of the café building has an open structure, so you can enjoy a different atmosphere depending on where you are sitting. The centerpiece of Conhas, however, is the pool, which creates a brilliant scenery being located within an urban home interior surrounded by trees and vegetation. It's quite a sight in person. Sitting near the pool and enjoying the autumn sunlight shining upon you while having a cup of coffee is a great way to fully enjoy this time of year. Conhas has various items on its menu, from special teas and general coffee drinks, to desserts, and even a brunch selection. Since it is difficult to find parking in the Yeonhui-dong residential area, nearby public parking or public transportation is your best bet.
This autumn, spend some time in Conhas, a café with a sensible interior that has even been awarded recognition from the Seoul Architecture Awards. The colorful fall leaves in combination with the café vibe will leave your senses replenished.
- Address 1-1, Yeonhui-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (1, 2F)
- Phone +82-2-325-0792
- Operation Hours Daily 10:00 - 23:00 KST (Last order at 22:00)
- Instagram @conhascoffee_co.ltd