Pastel Coffee Works

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Good. I like that there are both blended and single hand drip coffee beans. There is also banana bread. Banana bread is delicious.

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After having a satisfying lunch of Ebitsukemen with a summer vibe at Menji Ramen, I headed to Katsuman, which is not far away to taste dessert and probably serves the best menchi katsu in Korea. I stopped by Katsuman last time, and on the way back, I stopped by Pastel. I stopped by Coffee Works and I remember being surprised at how good it was, so I thought about stopping by another coffee shop I hadn't visited before, but I decided to stop by again after eating a menchi katsu from Katsuman with a safe bread. As I approached Katzman along the alley, my fears eventually became reality... the business closed down. Why does this happen to stores that suit my taste? Every time I stop by, I worry that it might disappear, but in the end... I swallow the bitterness and turn away. Katzman uses such high-quality ingredients that I wonder if they are using too many over-spec ingredients, and the taste is sophisticated and excellent, so I was anxious every time I tasted it. I hope to see you again somewhere else, and as I stand here in front of Pastel Coffee Works again, I wonder if the name of the store had such a girly feel to it before. Looking at the previous reviews, I saw that it was once called Bean Project, but it had changed. When I visited before, if the name of the store had been girly, I probably wouldn't have visited, but since it changed this time, I'm glad I didn't pass up without knowing about this good store. This store is a roasters' store, so the large part of the first floor is a roasting space for roasting coffee beans, and the small space next to it is a store. When I opened the store door and entered, the space for making coffee inside was expanded to the front, and instead, inside the store. The space for drinking coffee was reduced, so there was only one table for two people and space for two people at the bar table by the window. I didn't visit to spend time sitting on a comfortable sofa like in a typical cafe, but I came to drink delicious coffee, so my expectations rose as I thought that the increased space for making coffee would actually allow me to drink more delicious coffee. I want to drink a refreshing iced Americano, but when I looked at the menu, I saw that I like coffee with a good acidity. Among the coffee beans I could choose from, I asked for the Champions Blend called Lolly, which costs an additional 1,000 won and is described as having acidity. On the right side of the store, coffee beans for sale that are roasted directly in the store are displayed, and I understand that if you purchase coffee beans, you will receive a free cup of black coffee, or if you do not drink coffee beans, a voucher for the same price of black coffee will be provided. After waiting a bit, an iced Americano made with Lolly, the Champions Blend, finally came out. The cup size of the last warm Americano felt a bit small, but the ice was about the size of a typical grande, so it was good. As I took a bite and drank it, I liked the refreshing acidity, which made me smile. I realized that I wasn't mistaken when I liked it last time. I also felt the sticky sweetness of brown sugar behind me, so I liked it as expected. Without realizing it, I looked at the barista and shouted that it was delicious. I was handed a card with the characteristics of the coffee written on it, and when I read the characteristics, it was written about what I felt while drinking it. It was strange, so I asked who wrote down the characteristics of these coffee beans, and the baristas said that it was made by gathering opinions while tasting. I thought it was fun because it matched. Looking at the wall of the store, I saw a coffee called Cube Dutch that was released as a new summer special, so I thought I should try it next time. After drinking in moderation, I took the cup and left the store. When I came out, I saw some kind of blue light on the straw and thought it was a design, but when I looked closely, it said that the straw was made of plant material, not plastic, and it felt even better because it felt like they were paying attention to the environment. Overall, the last time I stopped by Katzman, I happened to stop by on the way, and it was surprisingly good, so I remembered it. I visited again, and it felt even better when I enjoyed it with an iced Americano, so it was as good as Dongdaemun Coffee Grounds, another coffee shop with a similar feel. I will continue to stop by when I stop by this neighborhood in the future. It was a pleasant visit.

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This was a coffee shop I visited when I went to Hapjeong, but today's espresso (Dark Knight) was a total disappointment. The price also increased significantly, with a cup of espresso now costing 5,500 won. The texture of the espresso I had today was so thin that I doubted whether it was set properly... It was very disappointing in many ways.