Coffee Shop: Cafe Agami

area: Pusan National University (PNU)
coffee: epic nomfest
grub: scarce but surprising
overall rating: totally presh

Cafe Agami has an adorable style, delicious coffee, and scrumptious treats, but what really stands out is the resident cat. He's lovable and friendly, and if it's not too crowded he'll wander around the cafe visiting the customers. Once, while some friends were visiting for Christmas, Yamii jumped up on the table and joined the conversation, making sure everyone gave him some cuddles. Then he settled onto one of our jackets and hung out until we left. He's worth a visit by himself.

"This is my coat now."

Yamii is devoted to his daddy, the owner of Cafe Agami. He's an incredibly nice and chill guy, and he speaks a bit of English. Not enough for a whole conversation, but he can explain a few things. He's really generous, and he even hooked us up with cake once.

The cafe has an at-home feel. The decor is unique, with wooden tables, window trimmings, potted plants, and hand-painted murals (of cats). It's V's favorite color scheme, with oranges, teals, and grass greens. There's a bookshelf filled with a eclectic selection. The books are in Korean, but there are plenty of photography books to peruse and a few with other languages. It's the kind of place that invites you to stay a while. You can read or study, and no one makes you feel pressured to leave or awkward for being alone. There's even single-seating by the window. There's always a chill jazz song playing in the background, but never loud enough to distract you.

Caffe Bailey's and a Mint Choco Frappe!

The coffee selection is terrific. In addition to the usual fare, there are cinnamon, maple, and sweet potato lattes. If you like something unusual, he's got interesting twists like Bailey's, Kahlua, and something ambiguously named Blue Secret (perhaps). The ice blended coffee drinks (the menu calls them frappes) are fabulous: great texture, decadent, and they come in a few interesting flavors. Ellie thinks they might be the best ones in town.

It is actually the cutest place.

Directions: From PNU Subway Station, go out Exit 3. Walk right. Take a left on the first block you come to (there will be a convenient store called "C Space" on the corner). Cafe Agami will be on the right side of the street, directly across from New Balance. There's a picture of a cat in a cup and a sign over the door. If you reach the Art Box, you've gone too far.