The 1st shop of Coffee Prince was an old coffee shop in Hongdae area, that was remodeled for the filming. The eponymous cafe was reopened after filming concluded with the wall flowers painting by Han Yoo-joo and other props from the drama on display.
In 2011, Hongdae area and the coffee shop were featured in a National Geographic Channel-produced documentary on the Korean wave titled Seoul's Got Soul.
Ah Jung Kiim was considered for the role of Go Eun Chan but due to a commitment to a shampoo commercial which required her not to cut her hair, she turned the offer down.
In 2012, the TV series was remade in Thailand, and the Philippines.