Dalmatian Cafe in Seoul
At Dalmatian Cafe in Seoul, you can dine outdoors next to a water fountain filled with flower petals, or indoors where various giant paintings of dalmatians are displayed. Better yet, the cafe welcomes all pets and even has pet-friendly snacks for sale.
Cafe that looks like its own town
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A stone archway leads into a cobbled courtyard that wouldn’t look out of place in Europe or a fairytale. It houses the cafe’s outdoor seating area, and with the power of imagination, you could pretend you’re dining in the courtyard of a rich aristocrat’s mansion.
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With stone pillars, patterned tile floors, arched doorways, and an open bar layout, the outdoor area of the cafe is designed to mimic an enclosed village in Europe.
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The indoor area of the cafe is just as unique – raw concrete walls and exposed wiring are juxtaposed against colourful Greek tiles, an assortment of mismatched furniture, and antique reading lamps.
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Vibrant murals of dapper Dalmatians in the coolest drips oversee the premises – one particular dog bears an expression of judgement uncannily reminiscent of Miranda Priestly.
Imagine getting judged by a dog for your fashion choices – couldn’t be us.
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Picturesque architecture with great lighting
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The cafe is littered with all sorts of knick knacks that add on to the kooky charm of the architecture.
In the heart of the outdoor seating area, a water fountain filled with flower buds and petals runs continuously as you dine al fresco.
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Tall, potted plants that dot the premises add a whimsical touch of nature to the place, helping those without a green thumb vicariously live that Plant Mom™ life.
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We’re sure that the cafe owners must be dog lovers – besides decorating the premises with murals and drawings of Dalmatians, they’ve also made the place pet-friendly. Paw-rents are welcome to bring their furry friends along to the cafe, where they can enjoy an assortment of pet-friendly treats.
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Inside the cafe, there is a wall display of wine bottles and other Western snacks, all of which are available for sale.
Classic Western breakfast & dog-friendly food
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Being a brunch and wine dining cafe, the menu is diverse with options that cater to all palates.
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For main courses, they serve classic European brunch menu items such as scrambled eggs, toast, pancakes, granola, fish and chips, pasta, and shakshuka. Prices range from KRW9,000-28,000 (~USD6.86-21.33).
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There’s an impressively wide selection of wines available here. A glass of wine costs KRW14,000 (~USD10.67). Other beverages, such as fruit ades, tea, and coffee, cost anything from KRW6,000-9,500 (~USD4.57-7.24).
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They also sell dog-friendly snacks, such as peanut butter formulated specially for man’s best friend.
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Dalmatian also collaborates with artists to create merchandise, including stickers and drinks.
Getting to Dalmatian
How to get there:
- Take the train to Apujeong Rodeo Station and exit via Exit 5.
- Walk for 9 minutes and you will reach Dalmatian.
Address: 42, Apgujeong-ro 42-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Opening hours: 9am-11pm, Daily
Contact: 0507-1491-0926 | Instagram
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