Momos Coffee (모모스커피) is the specialty coffee brand most people mean when they talk about coffee in Busan. It started in 2007 as a tiny takeout counter near Oncheonjang, and in 2019 its co-founder Jeon Joo-yeon became the first Korean to win the World Barista Championship. Today the company runs four shops, all in Busan. This guide covers two of them that I visited in 2026: the big Yeongdo Roastery & Coffee Bar on the harbor, and the newer branch inside Domoheon, the former Busan mayor’s residence.
The notes below are adapted from two visits by Revitguide reviewer 호미식 (Homisik), who rated each 3.5 out of 5.
Momos Coffee at a Glance
| Branch | Address | Hours | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeongdo Roastery & Coffee Bar | 160 Bongnaenaru-ro, Yeongdo-gu (부산 영도구 봉래나루로 160) | Daily 08:00–18:00, last order around 17:30 | The full roastery experience, espresso drinks, beans to take home |
| Domoheon | 60 Hwangnyeongsan-ro 7beon-gil, Suyeong-gu (부산 수영구 황령산로7번길 60) | Tue–Fri and Sun 10:00–18:00, Sat 10:00–20:00, closed Monday | A garden walk with a drink |
| Oncheonjang (original shop) | 20 Osige-ro, Geumjeong-gu (부산 금정구 오시게로 20) | 08:00–18:00, last order 17:30 | The original shop, near Oncheonjang Station |
| Marine City | 91 Marine City 1-ro, Haeundae-gu | 07:00–18:00 (brand site) | An early coffee near Haeundae |
What Is Momos Coffee?
Momos began on 14 June 2007 as a 13-square-meter takeout spot by Oncheonjang in northern Busan. Over the following years it grew into a roaster with its own green coffee buying. The brand says it works with around 150 partner farms in 16 countries and roasts beans to order for its online shop.
The turning point came in 2019. That year Jeon Joo-yeon, a Momos co-founder, won the World Barista Championship in Boston, the first Korean to take the title. The trophy now stands near the entrance of the Yeongdo roastery. Since then Momos has opened the Yeongdo Roastery & Coffee Bar (December 2021), a Marine City shop in Haeundae (May 2024) and the Domoheon branch (September 2024). Its motto is “Specialty for All”.
Momos Coffee Yeongdo Roastery & Coffee Bar
I had been to Busan many times, and then suddenly realized I had never visited Momos Coffee. That felt wrong, so I made it the very first stop of my trip in March 2026.
Parking, crowds and the space
You can park in front of the Yeongdo shop. Around 10 a.m. there were plenty of open seats, but by noon the parking spaces were almost all taken, so the crowd clearly changes a lot by the hour. On this day my hotel was close, so I walked over.
Inside, the space was much bigger than I expected. Through a glass wall you can see the coffee warehouse and the roasting area, so it feels less like a cafe and more like a coffee factory or an exhibition. I had seen it in videos beforehand, but in person the scale and mood were even more impressive. High ceilings, roomy seating, and coffee tools and merchandise everywhere gave me plenty to look at. There was even a QR code for an audio guide, like in a museum.
Ordering and the latte
You can order with the staff directly or from the QR code on your table. A family ahead of me struggled with the QR menu, and a staff member stepped in and took their order in person. It was a small moment, but the service felt warm, in contrast to the slightly cold impression a big space can give.
I ordered a cafe latte. It smelled good even as I carried it back to my seat. On the first sip, the nutty notes of the beans flowed naturally into the texture of the milk. The coffee did not get lost in the milk, and the bean aroma did not stick out either. It was one of the more satisfying lattes I have had lately.
The space alone is worth a stop on a Busan trip. In the end, though, the reason I want to go back is the coffee.
Good to know: Yeongdo
- Address: 160 Bongnaenaru-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan (부산 영도구 봉래나루로 160)
- Hours: daily 08:00–18:00 on the official site, with last orders around 17:30. A Yeongdo-gu listing notes closures on Seollal and Chuseok days.
- Parking: on site, but it fills up by midday.
- Seating: a Yeongdo-gu cafe map lists about 60 to 80 seats.
- Prices: espresso drinks are roughly ₩5,500–6,000 for an Americano and about ₩6,000 for a latte, based on 2026 listings. Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
Momos Coffee Domoheon: Coffee in a Former Mayor’s Residence
Domoheon (도모헌) is the old official residence of the Busan mayor, which the city opened to the public in September 2024 as a space for walking, rest and talks. Momos was picked as its first cafe operator, and in September 2026 the city selected Momos again, so the branch will stay until at least August 2028. According to the city, close to 590,000 people had visited Domoheon by early September 2026.
A cafe that feels like a culture space
The renovation kept the mood of the original architecture and the garden while giving it a modern finish. So “a cultural space where you experience the garden and the building together” fits it better than the word cafe. Greenery continues beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the interior is calm and unhurried. It has a different feel from the other Momos Coffee shops.
I went on a weekday in September, and it was still busy enough that the seats were almost full.
What I ordered
At a Momos Coffee shop I probably should have ordered coffee, but that day I could not resist the matcha. It tasted easygoing, with nothing that stood out in either direction.
Rather than stopping by just for the cafe, it is a good place to take a walk and enjoy the view while you are there. The only catch is that the way up can feel a little long. It is a nice spot for a drink and a stroll at the same time.
Good to know: Domoheon
- Address: 60 Hwangnyeongsan-ro 7beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan (부산 수영구 황령산로7번길 60)
- Cafe hours: Tuesday to Friday and Sunday 10:00–18:00, Saturday 10:00–20:00, closed Monday (Momos Coffee website).
- Getting there: Visit Busan lists it as about a 9-minute walk from Namcheon Station (Line 2), Exit 2. The path climbs, so expect a short uphill walk.
- Entry to the Domoheon grounds is free, and Visit Busan notes that parking is available.
- Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
Which Momos Coffee Branch Should You Visit?
- For coffee first: go to Yeongdo. You see the roasting up close, the menu is the widest, and the latte was the highlight of my two visits.
- For a slower afternoon: choose Domoheon and pair it with a walk in the garden. It sits a short ride from Gwangalli Beach, so you can combine the two.
- Go early: both shops were busy. At Yeongdo, mornings were calm and noon was packed.
- Take beans home: Momos sells whole beans and drip bags at the shops, which make easy gifts.
More Busan Food Guides
Looking for more cafes and meals in the city? See our Busan cafe and brunch picks, the Busan food guide, our list of the best restaurants in Busan for a special meal, and our dwaeji gukbap review.
FAQ
Who won the World Barista Championship from Momos Coffee?
Jeon Joo-yeon, a Momos Coffee co-founder, won the 2019 World Barista Championship in Boston. She was the first Korean to win it.
How many Momos Coffee shops are there?
As of 2026 there are four, all in Busan: the original shop in Oncheonjang, the Yeongdo Roastery & Coffee Bar, Marine City in Haeundae, and Domoheon in Suyeong-gu.
Which branch is the roastery?
The Yeongdo Roastery & Coffee Bar on Bongnaenaru-ro. You can watch the roasting and the green coffee storage through a glass wall.
Is Momos Coffee Domoheon open on Mondays?
No. The Domoheon branch closes on Mondays and stays open until 20:00 on Saturdays.
We checked prices and hours in November 2026, and they can change. Check Naver Map before you go.