The shop is located in a narrow alley in the residential area behind Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. It's probably no bigger than 100 square feet, a small shop with long benches both inside and outside the windows. A sign next to the entrance states that only takeout is available due to COVID-19.
There are many customers, mostly Hankuk University students. It's a popular coffee shop in this neighborhood. The coffee is affordable, yet delicious and of good quality. In a word, it offers great value for money. To exaggerate slightly, half of the young people passing through the alley seem to visit this shop.
The shop is run by a young couple. They also roast their own beans, but they do it off-site, I hear.
I ordered their signature 'Ice Geu-geot' (Ice That). It's a rich and sweet iced latte. Plus, it has a strong aroma; I don't know what it is, but it's a scent that keeps drawing me back. After tasting it, I understand why it's so popular.
The owner served me a complimentary filter coffee. I was told filter coffee is usually only available on weekdays, but somehow, I was lucky enough to try it.
The beans were from Bolivia, I was told. It had a bright and vibrant acidity. Sitting in the alley's shade on a hot summer afternoon, with a gentle breeze, enhanced the coffee's flavor and aroma even more.
Across the alley, there's a shop with fish illustrations, a gimbap shop named 'Fish Gimbap'. The gimbap rolls are as big and substantial as a large mackerel. If you're hungry, it might be a good idea to eat 'Fish Gimbap' first, or even enjoy the coffee with the gimbap.
This is Imundong Coffee Shop, a coffee shop loved by Hankuk University students.