Located along the historical fortress walls, San 1-1 (산1-1) is a memorable San 1-1 Seoul cafe destination for international travelers exploring the capital. This multi-story venue seamlessly integrates natural rock formations into its interior while offering panoramic views of the city skyline.
Atmosphere at San 1-1 Seoul Cafe
The design of San 1-1 takes advantage of its position beside the Naksan Fortress walls. On the first floor, Naksan Rock is built directly into the indoor layout, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass that connects the interior with nature.
Ascending to the second and third floors, visitors can step out above Naksan Rock to enjoy sweeping vistas. The vantage point overlooks Namsan Tower and the nighttime skyline of Jongno-gu.
Menu Highlights and Signature Items
San 1-1 serves an all-day Korean-style brunch menu designed to satisfy hungry visitors from around the world. Main dishes include Bulgogi Cheese Pizza (pizza featuring bulgogi, a classic Korean dish of sweet marinated beef) alongside popular Honey Waffles.
For coffee and sweets, popular offerings include signature cream lattes, premium ice cream waffles, Coco Cloud drinks, and Jirisan Matcha Latte.
Location and Practical Details
San 1-1 is located at 25 Naksanseonggwakseo 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Operating hours are from 10:00 to 23:00 daily, and the cafe is open all year round with no scheduled closing days.
Parking is available on site for those traveling by car. For inquiries or customer service, you can reach the cafe by calling +82-507-1370-2362.
Tips Before You Visit
Operating hours and food availability can occasionally change, so checking official contact details before heading out is recommended. Searching the street address in Korean map apps like Naver Map or KakaoMap usually provides the most accurate walking directions.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (VisitKorea). Photos: KOGL Type 3.