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CAFE POKPO – Waterfall View Café at Hongje Waterfall, Seoul

Looking for a café in Seoul with a view that feels far away from the city? CAFE POKPO sits directly beside Hongje Waterfall in Seodaemun-gu, offering visitors a rare chance to enjoy coffee while looking out over a large urban waterfall.

Opened in 2023 as part of Seodaemun-gu’s waterfront revitalization project, CAFE POKPO has become a popular local destination for both Seoul residents and international visitors.

Why Visit CAFE POKPO?

The main attraction is simple: the waterfall.

Tables and outdoor spaces around the café face Hongje Waterfall, allowing visitors to enjoy the sound of falling water while taking a break from the busy streets of Seoul.

It is especially suitable for travelers looking for a relaxing café stop, a photo spot, or an easy neighborhood walk away from Seoul’s major tourist districts.

  • Direct views of Hongje Waterfall
  • Indoor and outdoor seating areas
  • A relaxing stop along Hongjecheon Stream
  • Popular with both local and international visitors
  • Easy to combine with a walk around Hongje Waterfall

What Can You Enjoy?

CAFE POKPO serves coffee and a variety of café drinks at relatively accessible prices.

Available items may include coffee, lattes, traditional Korean-style drinks, ades, baked snacks and desserts.

According to a Seodaemun-gu visitor survey, lattes were particularly popular among international visitors, followed by Korean traditional drinks and Americano.

Price Guide

An Americano has been listed at around KRW 4,000, with other drinks and café items varying by menu.

Prices and menu items may change, so check the latest menu when visiting.

Location

Address: 262-29 Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Area: Hongje Waterfall / Hongjecheon Stream, Seodaemun-gu

CAFE POKPO is located directly beside Hongje Waterfall, making the waterfall and café easy to visit together.

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Opening Hours

Currently listed: Daily, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Opening hours may change depending on operations, events or seasonal conditions. Check the latest information before visiting.

What Makes CAFE POKPO Special?

CAFE POKPO is more than a typical neighborhood coffee shop.

The café was created as part of a public waterfront project that transformed the area around Hongjecheon Stream into a place where people can relax, walk and enjoy the waterfall.

The combination of coffee, water views and an open riverside atmosphere gives international visitors a different side of Seoul beyond the city’s best-known commercial districts.

A Popular Spot for International Visitors

CAFE POKPO has also attracted growing attention from overseas travelers.

In a Seodaemun-gu visitor survey, international guests reported discovering the café through platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, showing how Hongje Waterfall has developed into a social-media-friendly local destination.

Good to Know Before You Visit

  • The waterfall view is the main highlight of the visit.
  • Weekends and good-weather days may be busy.
  • Outdoor seating is especially popular when the weather is comfortable.
  • You can combine your café visit with a walk along Hongjecheon Stream.
  • Opening hours and menu items may change, so check current information before visiting.

Recommended For

  • International visitors looking for a different side of Seoul
  • Café lovers
  • Couples and friends
  • Photography and short-form video creators
  • Travelers who enjoy walking and relaxing by the water

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