This day was SUCH a cool day full of many fun memories shared with someone great! Excited to touch on it all! Onto the reviews!
Coffee Stop #1: HOLLYS COFFEE (https://www.hollys.co.kr)
Order: Vanilla Iced Latte with Tiramisu
Rating: 6.5/10 (10/10 with company!)
Price Range: $
EXTRA: Forgot how popular of a spot Holly's was until Kali recommended it! It had the vibes and was nice to have coffee not by myself haha.
Coffee Stop #2: BREW BROS COFFEE (https://share.google/VrFVUZ9HysP7kqjec)
Order: Vanilla Latte
Rating: 7/10
Price Range: $
EXTRA: Stumbled upon this spot in one of the alleyways off of the main road of Hongdae. Owner was really kind and the spot was perfect to rest your feet away from the crowds.
Restaurant of the Day: bbq Chicken and Beer (https://bbqchicken.com)
Order: Garlic Butter Chicken (Boneless) , Sausage + Ricecake Skewer, Coke
Rating: 8/10
Price Range: $$
EXTRA: This was a fun spot to go to during the day! (If you are a partyer or someone who loves the nightlife, this place will stay OPEN for you!) Food was great and once again nice to eat with someone!
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I got to meet Kali!!! [pictured #1 & #2]
You guys have no idea how excited I was to know that I was going to meet someone from HERE in real life. When we met, she became to best Hongdae tor guide haha. From the coffee shop, place to eat, and kpop merch spots, I got to have so much fun trying places I wouldn't have gone without her!IT WAS SO MUCH FUN MEETING YOU KALI!!!!!
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HONGDAE SHOP SPOTLIGHT
Shop #1: Hong Vin
Reason: Every time I have come to this vintage shop in particular, there is always an employee willing to help you make an entire outfit that matches the vibe that you are desiring. I left with two outfits this day from the help of 3 incredible ladies who worked there haha.
Shop #1: BROMIND (@bromind)
Reason: I guess you could say they became my first "sponsorship" in Korea. They learned that I was a dancer and cut me a sick discount for filming in the outfit I bought! So once I'm healed up you can expect a fun Jess take!
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FIRST BUSKING EXPERIENCE
I will be making a separate post about this so stay tuned π
COMING SOON TO DAY 6 & 7
FOOD & COFFEE REVIEWS
AIRBNB TOUR π
TRAVEL BACK HOME πΊπΈ
Jessica Holyfield
2025-07-15 02:50:43 +0000 UTCkali
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