MEGA Coffee
MEGA MGC Coffee (메가커피) is Korea's largest coffee chain by store count with over 4,000 locations — surpassing even Starbucks Korea since December 2023. Founded in 2015, it pioneered the 'mega-size, low-price' coffee revolution that has reshaped Korea's café landscape.
Price Range
₩2,000–4,500 per drink. One of the cheapest coffee chains in Korea with portions twice the normal size.
Menu Guide
4 items
Nearest Locations for Tourists
3 spots
How to Order
Order at the counter using the touch-screen kiosk (English available). Most branches are take-out focused with limited seating. Point at menu photos if the kiosk language is tricky. Card payment is standard — cash is rarely needed.
MEGA MGC Coffee (메가커피) is Korea's largest coffee chain by store count with over 4,000 locations — surpassing even Starbucks Korea since December 2023.
Founded in 2015, it pioneered the 'mega-size, low-price' coffee revolution that has reshaped Korea's café landscape.
The most striking feature for tourists: a 590ml iced Americano for just ₩1,500 (~$1.10 USD) — approximately double the volume of a Starbucks tall at one-third the price.
The bright yellow and black branding is impossible to miss on any Korean street.
Other popular items include Mega Latte (₩2,500), Cookie Cream Latte (₩3,500), and seasonal fruit smoothies.
Most stores use self-order kiosks (some with English), and the takeout-focused format means no pressure to find a seat.
For tourists on a budget or anyone wanting a massive cold caffeine fix while walking through Seoul's humid summers, MEGA Coffee is the go-to.
Acquired by IMM Private Equity in 2024, with 'MGC' standing for Mega Global Coffee reflecting international ambitions.
Nearest Locations for Tourists
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