Upstanding Coffee is a three-story coffee shop in Seoul’s Yongsan district. It has a chill, rustic-industrial vibe with simple, minimalist decor. This place is really all about the coffee.

Each floor has a different feel. The second floor is cozy and quiet, almost like a reading room, with a long bench, a couple of stools, a small library, and big windows. The third floor is a rooftop area, great when the weather is nice.

It might be a little hard to find the first time. The café is down a flight of stairs off the main road, with a small vegetable shop at the top. I recommend using Kakao Maps since it’s more accurate than Google Maps.

You order at the counter first, then find a seat.

The barista was really friendly and explained the espresso options to me. I got the HBC roast as a flat white. The coffee was smooth and well-balanced, with thick foam that held its latte art until the end.

A great spot if you enjoy good coffee in a calm, cozy space.

Upstanding coffee

99-11 Sinheung-ro, 용산2가동 Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea