The location and setting
Housed in a converted industrial building in Seongsu-dong (see our Seongsu-dong guide), Anthracite is frequently cited as one of the cafes that helped establish the neighborhood's identity as a warehouse-to-cafe district before the wider transformation covered in our neighborhood guide took hold.
What it's known for
A serious, dedicated coffee roasting operation combined with the large-scale, high-ceilinged converted-warehouse aesthetic that's become a signature of Seongsu's cafe scene generally — see our cafe culture guide for the wider context of why this style of space matters so much in Korean cafe culture.
Who it suits
Coffee-focused travelers who want a serious roastery experience rather than a purely aesthetic cafe stop, and anyone building a Seongsu-dong cafe-hopping afternoon who wants to include one of the district's more historically significant spots.