KApealkemi
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KApealkemi

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070-7543-1385

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Seoul Gangnam-gu Ilwon-dong 646-4

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About this spot

Cafe in Seoul Gangnam-gu Ilwon-dong 646-4. KApealkemi offers coffee, desserts, and a relaxing atmosphere.

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Based on 10 reviews

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  • Cafe break
  • Solo-friendly seating

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solocoffee break

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  • lightbulbOrdering is usually done at the counter before you sit down.
  • lightbulbSolo guests are common, so taking a small table on your own is normal.
  • lightbulbMost cafes offer free WiFi — ask staff for the password if not posted.

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Mar 28, 2026

It's a cozy space, perhaps because it's a cafe that was converted into a house. The coffee was savory without being acidic, and the carrot walnut cake was large, moist, and delicious.

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jamin53

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Mar 28, 2026

The atmosphere is great, and every place is a photo spot! The lighting is low, so it's a good place for calm but honest conversations. I've been going here with my boyfriend every time since I've been living in this neighborhood, as if it were a hideout, because I like conversation. Every time I go, every single menu item is delicious, and the desserts are delicious! Even after I move, I want to find a hideout cafe like Alchemy, but there's no place with this kind of atmosphere and this delicious food! If you live nearby, I highly recommend this place as a hideout! Even though I've moved now, I keep thinking about this place, so I purposely went on an hour-long trip to Alchemy with my boyfriend today as if it were a trip down memory lane. I'll go again on special occasions! Especially in the summer, it's super cool as soon as I walk in because it's powered by air conditioning. 🧊 I highly recommend it for spending a good time with good people! I recommend it if you are looking for a cafe with atmosphere, music, low lighting, and a sentimental hideout like me.

모머그까

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Mar 28, 2026

The coffee is delicious and there are plenty of seats in the store where you can talk quietly😊

햄찍 조르쥬 뽀찍

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Mar 28, 2026

Best atmosphere. Deep talk possible. Coffee fantasy. What more do you need?

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kimmiiyeon

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Mar 28, 2026

It's very difficult to find a good cafe in Ilwon-dong. If you have work to do in Ilwon-dong from the countryside, it's easy to go to another neighborhood, so you don't have much time, and you need to drink coffee. So I found Alchemy! Oh 😲 I was surprised that it was better than it looked. It was a shame that I had to rush out without even feeling the cafe.

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jamin53

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Mar 28, 2026

It's a place I've been going to like a hideout ever since I was dating. It's a healing space where you can have deep conversations every time you go because it's good for conversation and the lighting is just right hahaha I moved away and moved away, but this space gives me such deep conversations that I took the bus and went on a date here again today haha ​​The cake is so delicious, and the coffee is great too! I love it hahaha. I recommend this place when you want to have a really honest conversation!

커피사랑블랙펄

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Mar 28, 2026

I was thinking about going to Cafe Alchemy, a coffee restaurant, but I had a treatment at Samsung Hospital, so I went there after the treatment. Because it was lunch time, there were a lot of customers, and there were also a lot of take-out customers, but after a while, I had some free time, so I took pictures here and there. First of all, the coffee was delicious. The cold brew was more acidic, so I liked it even more. The atmosphere inside the cafe, which was a converted house, was also nice. On the way home, there were houses around, so I got to see the plum blossoms in the yard as a bonus.^^

호댕이호당이

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Mar 28, 2026

It's a cafe that was converted into a house, and it's really antique and cool. The interior and outdoor tables are very antique, clean and pretty, and the coffee and desserts are neat and delicious. This house is such a treasure that only I want to know about it. I came across this style of restaurant in South Africa a long time ago, and I'm so glad it reminded me of that house. Good luck.

까마귀 둥지

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Mar 28, 2026

I pass by this road often, so I stop by when I have time. A cafe I want to stop by every day after work and have a cup of tea. Because it's near Samsung Seoul Hospital, it tends to be crowded on weekends, but I've never had to wait at Cafe Alchemy. Rather, it is comfortable. On weekdays, you can spend your time quite leisurely. The taste of coffee or tea is good, but more than anything, the song selection is good. At Cafe Alchemy, jazz and classical music play throughout. Milk tea has a soft milk foam and a light scent. Passion fruit iced tea is not too sweet and has a rich fruity flavor, so even people who do not like sweet drinks can enjoy it comfortably. All types are delicious. Reviews with slightly different content can be found at blog.naver.com/kkamagwidungji.

우매니저

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Mar 28, 2026

I stopped by while passing by and had some cake! Malenka Honey Cake! Hahaha, it had a layered cake so it had a good texture when eating something! It seemed like there was something other than honey on each floor! Is it cream..? Haha anyway, the owner brought a cake to our seats and we enjoyed it so much! The cafe is also divided into several places, so it feels a bit private because it is not just one space, but multiple spaces!

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