Caffe Artigiano (카페아띠지아노)
May 4th, 2009Caffe Artigiano in Korea has a new location near Gwanghwamun subway station on Line 5 (광화문역). Take exit 7 and head West (I think that’s a left). The tiny, unassuming espresso bar is a minute or two walking distance.
The space is dominated by a huge four group espresso machine. They have a grinder that automatically doses and tamps, which seems to ensure shot quality. Haven’t tried any milk drinks yet. Sadly they only have paper cups, no demitasses for espresso. This is a tiny space for grabbing a drink to go, not for lounging.
See my post about their Gosok Terminal cafe here.
October 24th, 2009 at 7:49 am
I visited there earlier this year. I used to work at one in Vancouver, Canada where the company originated. The Machine is a la marzocco FB/70 and the grinder is a la marzocco swift. I talk to the owner there for a little while and I think that he said that he was opening up a new cafe in Gangnam sometime soon.
November 30th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Thanks for the info! The Swift really does a good job of ensuring a good shot even with unskilled staff. Though it kinda kills the romance of the barista crafting a drink. I guess there’s still the art of milk frothing. Unfortunately, the Gwanghwamun mini-cafe barista didn’t do that very well.