Thanks Nature Sheep Cafe in Seoul

To cafe or not to cafe? That is the question. When in Seoul, the answer is to always cafe. After all, you’ll never go to a cooler city with as many options.  Don’t be baaaaaa-shful when hanging around the Thanks Nature sheep cafe in Hongdae. 😉

This cafe has been super popular since the episode of We Got Married where Super Junior’s Leetuek and Korean actress Kang Sora went for a date. Also, Thanks Nature is the city’s very first sheep cafe. If I haven’t convinced you, then go ahead and take a sheep shot. See what I did there?

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About the Sheep Cafe Experience

The sheep pen is separate from the cafe so you don’t have to worry about animal dander getting in your waffles, bingsu or drinks. Ordering a drink or dessert is mandatory so make sure you go straight to the counter first.

The cafe is divided into two portions: one being the inside and the other being the outside. The indoor section is very earthy toned with browns and greens adorning the interior. Compared to the outdoor part, the indoor cafe is very large and spacious. There are sheep, cow and airplane paintings along with sheep figurines adorning the random crevices.

When you get a chance to hang out with the sheep, Anna and Sam are absolutely sweet and will stay by you as long as you give hay. Sheep feel really fluffy and cottony to the touch and it’s a great experience to interact with the animals. The owner is really kind and the sheep absolutely adore him. Every time he calls their names they “baa” their approval. They’re groomed regularly and well taken care of. Anna and Sam seem very used to humans so they’re friendly and won’t bite.

If you visit the cafe, go during the autumn, winter or spring. If you’ve been to Korea during summer or you’ve survived a Korean summer, you’ll know that the weather is unbearable and super humid. For the well being of the sheep, they are sent back to a farm where they can live comfortably. Even if there are no sheep, I can definitely say a lot of the menu items are super refreshing and it’s worth a visit if you need a quiet place to dwell or work.

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Cost

In the summer, you can never go wrong with a lemonade, so when in doubt, it’s always the best option no matter where you go in Seoul. You’ll spend anywhere between 6,000 – 15,000 won depending on what you eat and drink.

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How to Get There

It’s located right in the middle of Hongdae so you don’t have to worry about getting too lost. Walk out Hongik University Station Exit 9. Walk straight until you get to the main intersection and turn left. Walk up the street for 5-10 minutes. It’s tucked away under a yogurt shop with a bright green sign.

Address: 486 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

From what I’ve heard, the sheep interchange from the summer. There’s always a pair or trio of sheep. In my opinion, this is a great place to brings kids and friends. After getting a drink you can stay as long as you like and take all the selfies to your heart’s desire. Thanks Nature Cafe is a great place to flock when you have some time to kill.

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