Imagine skeletons putting on skin and expensive clothes, and strutting like they’re in a fashion show. That’s what I feel like I’m seeing every time I’m around GaloSooGeel (가로수길), the fashion street that Coffee Smith is on. Fortunately, the skeletons pretending to be people is the only (a small one at that) negative aspect about Coffee Smith. (Please excuse me, but I no love for fashion and the plague of vanity and poverty it’s helped perpetuate throughout the developed world – sadly reaching its apex in modern Korea.) Actually the skeletons don’t bother me much and if you’re the type that likes some eye candy this is your place.
Coffee Smith offers a large beautiful interior with one gigantic wall completely removed which gives it a great open/freeing atmosphere. As there must be room for at least 100+ people in there, there’s always a lively buzz. Plenty of stylish couches and clean bathrooms with large mirrors show the manager got it right with the details. There’s a large smoking area in the back, and smoking is also permitted in the large front patio. The front patio area is walled of with glass on especially hot or cold days, but open up on summer nights and throughout spring and fall. On one hot summer weekend I saw the patio wall open with two large misting fans blowing over the patio.
While I’ve only ordered my standard hot Americano and so can’t comment on anything else, that Americano was quality. Having worked in 4 cafes for over 3 years my tongue can recognize some good espresso, and Coffee Smith doesn’t disappoint. Drink prices are only slightly above the thievery prices from all major Korean cafes and so nothing to really complain about.
The Rundown
A beautiful cafe with lots of space and one wall removed which provides a great open atmosphere and perfect vantage to check out the latest fashions of Korea walking by.
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