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Dessert Lovers’ Heaven

Social Media Worthy Spots Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Dessert Lovers’ Heaven Desserts in Korea

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Tips for Taking Stunning Lifestyle Dessert Photos

1. Choose a table next to a window

Securing enough sunlight is essential to taking beautiful photos. The more light you get, the more likely you are to get pretty pictures. If you visit a cafe at night or visit one with a dark interior, here’s a tip, bring a small LED light. Social Media Worthy Spots

Best Places to Overindulge on 2. Prepare a Reflector A reflector bounces extra sunlight back onto your dessert. But you don’t need to buy an expensive professional one, Delicious just a plain white notebook will do. D e sserts 3. Props that Enhance the Style of the Image in Korea There are times when you order dessert, but then find that the dessert plating or table design is not pleasing. In cases like this, just add some props, which will change the style of the picture. Bringing some cute things like a small figurine will help. Or you can use your scarf as an impromptu tablecloth if the design of the table is too dull.

4. Take Close-up Photos Taking a picture of the entire dessert may be too boring. Take photos of parts of the dessert or even one-fourth of the whole image, and the photos will look more stylish like the ones seen in magazines. Dessert Lovers’ Heaven

One of the hottest keywords on social media is "dessert" for sure. A spoonful of a nicely plated fancy dessert in a stylish café will make you feel all is right in the world.

Streets in Korea have an array of hot dessert places selling classical dessert items, novel desserts, or desserts sold in limited quantities. So we combed through the reviews and hashtags on social media and listed up praise-worthy dessert locations so you will be sure to pick at least one.

We've also added some that were recommended by social influencers who have amassed a ravenous following on social media platforms.

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CoffeesarangKyeonghwa Cutie Pie Ines

She enjoys traveling and visiting cafes that With realistic photos and delicate expressions A freelance translator/interpreter of English, sell gorgeous looking desserts. She writes in her reviews, Cutie Pie has several followers Japanese, and Korean, Ines enjoys exploring about the small happiness she finds outside of her blog. She was chosen by the Korean cafes and restaurants and traveling in her of her mundane life and posts photos on online portal site, Naver, as a power blogger free time. She loves both her job and her social media such as Instagram, blogs and in the tea/coffee/dessert category. hobbies and finds happiness sharing various YouTube. information with others.

blog.naver.com/kh750 www.instagram.com/hwa3074 kyoonsun7.blog.me ines011.blog.me www.youtube.com/user/coffeesarang www.instagram.com/flourdayz www.instagram.com/ines_song

CaféCurator (also called Cacu) SweetPekoe Pooh

A passionate café and coffee lover, She is a food lover and graduate from a hotel Chosen by Naver as a power blogger in CaféCurator writes posts about cafes to management school in Switzerland. She the gourmet tour category in 2008 and recommend to other social media users who previously ran a black tea shopping mall for 2009, Pooh’s blog has recorded 30 million have similar hobbies and preferences. six years and has been running a gourmet accumulated visits for 13 years. He has and travel blog since 2009. written posts on 1,184 restaurants under the series titled “Mouth Watering Dessert Stories Heard at Three O’clock in the Afternoon” from cafecurator.com 2010 to 2018. cafecurator.blog.me skathgl.blog.me www.instagram.com/cafecurator instagram.com/sweetpekoe blog.naver.com/mike8283 twitter.com/cafecurator youtube.com/c/sweetpekoe instagram.com/mikechang3192 SEOUL

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, boasts harmony between age old history and modernity. The city is an ideal destination full of things to see, buy and taste. No wonder you can’t decide where to visit first among the array of unique and quality dessert cafes as well as newly opened trendy 08 Le Montblanc I 르몽블랑 SEOUL-01 dessert places. 10 EAST DULWICH I 이스트덜위치 SEOUL-02

12 Cafe Bora I 카페 보라 SEOUL-03

14 SPITICO I 스피티코 SEOUL-04

16 Murmur I 머머 SEOUL-05

18 Haero Coffee I 해로커피 SEOUL-06

20 Yeonnam Bangatgan I 연남방앗간 SEOUL-07

22 Anthracite Coffee I 앤트러사이트 한남점 SEOUL-08 Roasters Hannam Branch

24 Dinga House I 딩가케이크 SEOUL-09

26 Taeyang Coffee I 태양커피 SEOUL-10

28 Cafe Mula I 카페 뮬라 SEOUL-11

30 Almost Home Cafe I 올모스트홈 카페 SEOUL-12

32 Aussie Hill I 오지힐 SEOUL-13

34 Bunkasha I 분카샤 SEOUL-14

36 Deux Amis I 듀자미 SEOUL-15

38 Hotel Soosunhwa I 호텔 수선화 SEOUL-16

40 Yeollip Factory I 연립빵공장 SEOUL-17

42 Grandpa Factory I 할아버지공장 SEOUL-18

44 Banana Haruki I 바나나하루키 SEOUL-19

46 Quelquechose I 깰끄쇼즈 SEOUL-20 Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 8 in Korea 9

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Le Montblanc I 르몽블랑

If you are looking for uniquely Colorful yarn shaped mousses are Recommended by SNS Power influencer CoffeesarangKyeonghwa PRICE Coconut mousse cake 9,500 won designed , head to Le Montblanc served with button shaped chocolate Manjari mousse cake 9,500 won to discover some awesome never garnishes. The pâtissier, who graduated Earl grey mousse cake 9,500 won seen before cakes. An old knit factory from Le Cordon Bleu Tokyo, bakes Milk tea 6,800 won Mariage Frères tea 6,000 won in Shinheung Art Market, located in authentic French desserts such as eclairs, Café 4,500 won Haebangchon, was turned into a dessert montblancs, , and madeleines. Seoul Station Gimpo café. Its signature yarn mousse cake You can choose from various Mariages International Airport was inspired by the fact that the place Freres teas that go perfectly with the previously was a knit factory. sweets. ADD. 99-4, Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul TEL. 82-2-774-3793 OPEN 12:00-20:00 HOLIDAY Mondays

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The long table set at the center of the second floor is decorated with colorful yarns. Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 10 in Korea 11

Recommended by SNS Power influencer CoffeesarangKyeonghwa

PHOTOGENIC SPOT The window side table is quite pretty with white curtains and pretty small light bulbs.

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PRICE Fruity toast 7,500 won EAST DULWICH I 이스트덜위치 Matcha canelé 2,500 won Brownie 4,200 won Viennese coffee 6,000 won East Dulwich is located in Daechi-dong, an area packed with private institutes for students. Earl grey milk tea 5,800 won Desserts, including housemade scones, canelé, and brownies, as well as beverages, are decorated with flowers and will please your eyes and mouth. One of the most popular menu items is the fruity toast topped with fresh seasonal fruits and colorful flowers. Order the Viennese Seoul ADD. 50, Samseong-ro 67-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul coffee decorated with flower shaped whipped cream for a perfect photo for social media. Station Gimpo TEL. 82-2-6369-1319 International Moreover, the canelé boasts two different textures – crispy outsides and chewy insides. The Airport OPEN 11:00-21:00 unique interior design of fresh flowers decorating the café will add style to your photos. HOLIDAY Mondays WEB. www.instagram.com/east.dulwich Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 12 in Korea 13

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Cafe Bora I 카페 보라

PRICE Bora bingsu 6,500 won The color purple (bora in Korean) symbolized the royal family Recommended by Sambok bingsu 8,500 won SNS Power influencer Cutie Pie Bora ice cream 3,500 won during the Joseon era. Café Bora’s signature item, Bora bingsu, is a snowflake like shaved ice topped with purple sweet potato chips from Boryeong, Chuncheongnam-do. If you want to boost your energy in summer, order the Sambok bingsu topped with dried persimmon

Seoul ADD. 75-3, Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul from Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, jujube chips and honey marinated Gimpo Station International TEL. 82-70-8613-5537 Airport fresh ginseng root. The Bora ice cream made with purple sweet OPEN 10:30-22:00 potatos and organic milk is not to be missed either. WEB. www.cafebora.com

PHOTOGENIC Order the pretty Bora bingsu topped with purple sweet potato chips. A separate bowl of purple potato MENU chips that comes with the dessert resembles a flower. Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 14 in Korea 15

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SPITICO I 스피티코

If you want to taste quality Greek yogurt made with fresh milk, look no further than Spitico. Recommended by SNS Power influencer Cutie Pie Greek yogurt is both a perfect dessert and a healthy menu item that comes in various flavors-peach, pumpkin, banana, strawberries, and much more. The café owner learned the Greek yogurt recipes while on overseas business trips. What’s unique about the yogurt sold here is that its texture is quite solid so that you can cut it with a knife. The hottest menu item here is PHOTOGENIC the Greek momo. It is a whole peach and when you cut it in half, you will discover creamy Greek Seoul Station MENU Gimpo yogurt packed inside. Note that the dessert is only available between May and October. Another International Airport menu item is the pumpkin Greek yogurt served with pumpkin puree, granola, and chips. Americano brewed with germinated Brottee coffee It is both healthy and tasty. beans is served with pretty rose-shaped ice.

PRICE Greek momo 15,500 won Pumpkin Greek yogurt 10,000 won Iced Americano with rose shaped ice cubes 8,000 won

ADD. 17, Samseong-ro 149-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul TEL. 82-70-7672-4825 OPEN Tuesday to Saturday 11:00-19:00, Sunday 11:00-17:00 HOLIDAY Mondays WEB. www.instagram.com/spitico Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 16 in Korea 17

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I 머머 Recommended by Murmur SNS Power influencer Ines PRICE Mini financiers 6,500 won Tea cake 5,500 won Peach latte 7,000 won con panna 4,500 won

ADD. 5, Samhaksa-ro 18-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul TEL. 82-10-8612-4957 OPEN Wednesday to Friday 12:00-19:00 Saturday to Sunday 12:00-21:00 HOLIDAY Monday and Tuesday WEB. www.instagram.com/cafe.murmur

Songnidan-gil Street has become the newest and hottest dessert spot with an endless array of stylish dessert cafes. Murmur is a popular cafe decorated in a pink themed interior with pretty desserts that wow women customers in particular. The café ranked top on the list of hottest dessert cafes on the street soon after its opening. The most popular item is the mini , a platter of five mini financiers served on a donut-shaped dish. Don’t forget to try the gorgeous tea cake topped with a generous scoop of Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Also make sure to try Murmur’s signature beverage yuzuade. The yellow yuzu combined with pink ice are quite pretty. Peach latte and peachade are other seasonal options available.

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Seoul Station SPOT Gimpo International Airport Find the long table colored in pink, Murmur’s signature color. Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 18 in Korea 19

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Haero Coffee I 해로커피

Seongbuk-dong is the ideal destination for those who want to experience hanok Recommended by SNS Power influencer CaféCurator (traditional Korean house) style cafes. Among them, Haero Coffee is where you can taste quality coffee in a quiet and elegant atmosphere. The secret behind the tasty coffee? It is brewed by a barista who came in second at a barista competition. Order a PHOTOGENIC brewed coffee from seven to eight kinds of house roasted coffee beans, and the coffee SPOT brewed by a master will have a superb aroma. Moreover, Haero Coffee offers a wide range of coffees including einspanner (Viennese coffee) topped with whipped cream Seoul Station Gimpo A small flower bed adds a stylish and flat white latte decorated with latte art designs. The red bean paste and stuffed International Airport atmosphere to the courtyard bathed scone is a perfect combination with the rich butter and the mild sweet red bean paste. in sunshine. The dessert goes well with coffee.

PRICE Red bean paste and butter stuffed scone 4,500 won Einspanner 6,000 won Brewed coffee Market price House milk tea 6,000 won

ADD. 19-3, Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul TEL. 82-2-6012-9871 OPEN 11:00-22:00 WEB. www.instagram.com/haerocoffee Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 20 in Korea 21

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Yeonnam Bangatgan PRICE Sesame latte 6,500 won Sesame ice cream 6,500 won I 연남방앗간 Omijaade 6,500 won

The name Yeonnam Bangatgan is a combined word of Yeonnam-dong, one of the Recommended by SNS Power influencer SweetPekoe rising spots in Seoul, and bangatgan meaning a mill in Korean. The café raises visitors’ curiosity with its unique name. Of course, the café is not a mill but lives up to its name ADD. 34, Donggyo-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul by selling sesame and perilla oil, which are mainly sold at a mill. Yeonnam Bangatgan’s TEL. 82-70-4200-2200 OPEN Monday to Friday 12:00-21:00 signature drink is the sesame latte sprinkled with sesame seeds. Who would have Saturday to Sunday 12:00-22:00 imagined that coffee and sesame seeds would make such a perfect combination? Order WEB. www.instagram.com/yeonnambangagan some black sesame ice cream, and you will fall in love with the nutty flavor. The cafe is located in a former residential house that is 40 years old. Waxed furniture pieces and Seoul Station Gimpo household items placed at every corner of the house create a sense of nostalgia for the International Airport olden days. The café and a multi-brand shop is on the first floor, with a bookstore and a PHOTOGENIC showroom on the second. SPOT A large chandelier adds to the building’s retro style. Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 22 in Korea 23

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Anthracite Coffee Roasters PHOTOGENIC SPOT The greenery on the second floor makes you feel as if Hannam Branch I 앤트러사이트 한남점 you are in an arboretum.

PRICE Lemon 3,500 won 4,000 won Dutch coffee 6,000 won Fruit hib 6,000 won

ADD. 240, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul TEL. 82-2-797-7009 OPEN Monday to Thursday 09:00-22:00 Friday 09:00-23:00 Saturday to Sunday 10:00-23:00 WEB. www.anthracitecoffee.com

An old shoe factory was turned into a chic industrial café. The café’s old façade does not have any sign, so you may not notice that the building is actually a cafe. Each floor of the building is designed with a different concept. The first floor has a large roasting machine over the counter, and the second and third floors have green spaces at the center, adding an eco-friendly atmosphere to the café. The coffee beans roasted here are quite superb that they are even supplied to other cafes. House Seoul Station made cookies and are also available here. There are four more Gimpo International branches – three in Seoul (Yeonhui-dong, Hapjeong-dong, and Seogyo- Airport dong) and one on Jejudo Island (Hallim). Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 24 in Korea 25

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Dinga Cake House I 딩가케이크

This two-story mint & yellow façade will raise your expectations about the desserts they sell. The toned adorable cakes really are gorgeous, but it looks even prettier Seoul when viewed in photos. The café serves a variety of house made Station Gimpo International cakes – earl grey cake with pink flower shaped decorations, Airport vividly colored , chocolate mud cake decorated with the animation character Barbapapa, and watermelon cake. Popular items frequently sell out early, so make sure not to visit this café too late.

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A table near the window facing the garden.

PRICE Earl grey cake 7,500 won Red velvet cake 7,500 won Watermelon mojito 8,000 won Americano 5,000 won

ADD. 68, Donggyo-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul OPEN 11:30-22:00 WEB. www.instagram.com/muum_mu Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 26 in Korea 27

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Taeyang Coffee I 태양커피

Seoul Station Gimpo International Airport

PRICE Classic einspanner 4,000 won Dry with cinnamon 4,500 won

Recently, einspanner (Viennese ADD. 100-12, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul coffee) is emerging as the trendiest TEL. 82-2-332-8183 choice among coffee lovers in OPEN 12:00-21:00 Korea, with harmony of both the sweet and bitter flavors. Taeyang Coffee is one of the many Korean cafes that serve this stylish coffee, but what makes it different from others is that the taste is unmatched! You can choose from three types - espresso + water+ cream, espresso + milk + cream, or cold brew coffee + cream. Plus, the dry cappuccino with cinnamon is a must-try. They don’t serve desserts but don’t worry, PHOTOGENIC Taeyang Coffee allows customers MENU to bring their own desserts. What’s more, a right next to Taeyang Dry cappuccino with cinnamon topped with a large Coffee sells madeleines and amount of foam and sprinkled with cinnamon powder. financiers that go well with coffee. Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 28 in Korea 29

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Café Mula is run by the Korean yogaware brand Mula. Decorated with large plants and a small terrace full of seasonal flowers, Café Mula makes you feel as if you were in a resort.

Walk upstairs and enjoy the spanning views from the rooftop. The café offers only one Seoul Station Gimpo dessert, . But its gigantic portion is enough for two people, and its superb taste International Airport will satisfy all taste buds. You can choose either the classic king sized tiramisu made with mascarpone cheese and espresso or the king sized green tea tiramisu topped with seasonal fruit. As for coffee, yuzu americano (americano mixed with yuzu preserve) and the condensed Glass walls and ceilings allow sunlight milk latte are popular. You can also look around and buy yogaware by Mula sold in the cafe. in all day.

PRICE King sized green tea tiramisu 10,000 won Yuzu americano 7,000 won House-made condensed milk latte 7,000 won Grapefruitade 8,000 won

ADD. 13-12, Apgujeong-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul TEL. 82-2-6104-4541 OPEN Everyday 10:00-22:00 WEB. www.instagram.com/cafemula Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 30 in Korea 31

SEOUL-12 Almost Home Cafe I 올모스트홈 카페

Almost Home Café is a hanok (traditional Korean house) style café housed PHOTOGENIC within the Art Sonje Center, Samcheong-dong. Sit on the narrow wooden porch SPOT that runs along the outside of the house and enjoy calm and relaxing hours while Seoul surrounded by a bamboo forest. The café serves healthy menu items that highlight Gimpo Station International the natural flavor of the ingredients. Lotus root chips, monaca (Japanese-style Airport The outdoor toenmaru (the narrow wooden porch wafer sandwich), and yokan have mild and gentle flavors. You can order individual running along the outside of the building) has dessert items or a set menu. Their signature beverage is mugwort latte made with sobans (small short-legged tables) and stools. 17 kinds of powdered grains as well as mugwort. There is another branch on Gyeongnidan-gil Street.

PRICE Cream cheese monaca + Yokan + Lotus root chips 7,000 won Ssuk tea latte (mugwort latte) 5,000 won Plumade 5,500 won

ADD. 87, Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul TEL. 82-2-734-2626 OPEN Sunday to Thursday 11:00-19:00, Friday to Saturday 11:00-20:00 WEB. www.instagram.com/almosthome_cafe Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 32 in Korea 33

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Aussie Hill I 오지힐

Aussie Hill originally opened in Gyeongnidan-gil Street interior, including the carpeted floor. Make sure to visit this PHOTOGENIC but moved to Hannam-dong as the café gained popularity bakery café on an empty stomach as they serve a variety of MENU through social media. This bakery café became a hot spot in desserts in generous portions. In particular, its signature Hannam-dong as well in just a few months. The owners first double comes in a large portion that can be shared met in Australia and transformed an old two-story residential by two to three people. You can enjoy a relaxed time at the The pavlova double, a based dessert house into an Australian house style café with a pastel toned spacious outdoor space. topped with an abundance of whipped cream and seasonal fruits, will amuse both the palate and the eyes.

PRICE Pavlova double 13,000 won Kaya pie 5,000 won Aussie ice (latte topped with vanilla ice cream) 7,000 won Tim tam mocha 7,500 won

Seoul Station Gimpo ADD. International 9-9, Daesagwan-ro 11-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Airport TEL. 82-10-8902-0541 OPEN 10:00-22:00 HOLIDAY Mondays Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 34 in Korea 35

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Seoul I 분카샤 Gimpo Station Bunkasha International Airport

PHOTOGENIC MENU

Fruit sandwich stuffed with whipped cream as well as strawberry, kiwi, banana, and pineapple slices.

Hipjiro is a combined word of “hip” and Euljiro. Euljiro-3(sam)ga has several "it" cafes visited by dessert lovers. Bunkasha is known for its sweet and soft fruit sandwich. PRICE Fruit sandwich 8,000 won If you want to take eye catching colorful Soondoo coffee 6,500 won Orange latte 7,000 won photos, order the Soondoo coffee topped Omija lime soda 7,000 won with cream and a cherry; or the omija lime soda made with omija preserve and served with kiwi, apple and lime slices. If you ADD. 20, Eulji-ro 14-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul TEL. 82-2-2269-6947 prefer a spacious place, visit the recently OPEN Everyday 11:00-23:00 opened Bunkasha Chungmuro branch. WEB. www.instagram.com/bunkasha Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 36 in Korea 37

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Deux Amis I 듀자미

PRICE Cloud cake 8,000 won Deux Amis is a noted dessert place between the salt and caramel; the Mont Caramel salt cake 6,700 won that appeared in the popular TV show Blanc cake full of the nutty flavor of Mont blanc 8,000 won Green tea mille-feuille 8,000 won Wednesday Food Talk. Visit this chestnuts; tarts topped with seasonal fruit; Seoul Station Gimpo premium café, and you will discover a crispy mille-feuille ; or the colorful International Airport variety of premium desserts displayed macarons. You are sure to savor the rich in the showcase. Try the salted caramel taste of 100% fresh cream no matter ADD. 28, Dosan-daero 11-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul cake, which has a subtle balance which cake you choose. TEL. 82-2-3443-0030 OPEN Monday to Wednesday 12:00-22:30 Thursday to Saturday 12:00-23:00 Sunday 12:00-22:00 HOLIDAY National holidays WEB. www.instagram.com/deuxamis_patisserie_seoul

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The soft cloud cake lives up to its name. Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 38 in Korea 39

PRICE Soosunhwa’s open sandwich 6,000 won Banana toast 6,000 won Pour-over coffee 5,000 won Passion fruitade 6,000 won

ADD. 17, Chungmu-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul TEL. 82-70-8950-2649 OPEN Monday to Friday 12:00-24:00, Saturday 12:00-23:00 HOLIDAY Sunday WEB. www.facebook.com/hotelsoosunhwa

Seoul Station Gimpo International Airport

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Hotel Soosunhwa I 호텔 수선화

Hotel Soosunhwa gained attention due to its retro style interior. You may think it is a café within a hotel, but it’s actually on the fourth floor of an old printshop building. There is no outdoor sign on the building, so look for the three vertically arranged red triangles and the red sign that reads Hotel Soosunhwa. The uniquely designed PHOTOGENIC lights hanging on the wall, the large mirror and paintings will make you feel as if you were in a modern art SPOT gallery. The café serves beverages in retro-style glasses, sandwiches, and hearty toast that you can enjoy as a The table under a vintage lamp meal or dessert. Alcoholic beverages and some side dishes are also available in the evening. Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 40 in Korea 41

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Yeollip Bread Factory I 연립빵공장

Seoul Station Gimpo International Yeollip Bread Factory is run by Le Alaska, Airport a famous bakery spot on Garosu- gil. So you can be assured about the quality and taste of the bread sold here. Enter the bakery, and you will instantly smell freshly baked bread. You can’t go wrong with classic items including scones, , plain bread, , and pound cakes. They may not look fancy, but the taste is always guaranteed. The best seller is Chalbasak (sweet rice PRICE Chalbasak 3,800 won cake-stuffed bread). 5,800 won Küchen 4,500 won Cinnamon choco 4,300 won Flat white 4,800 won

Pandoro, red bean paste and butter ADD. 40, Dosan-daero 11-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul stuffed bread, OPEN Monday to Friday 08:00-23:00 Saturday to Sunday 10:00-23:00 comes in quite a generous portion and will be fortifying treats. The first to third floors of this former residential house is used as the bakery café, and the basement floor is the space. Behind the parking lot lies a terrace PHOTOGENIC space with a small SPOT garden.

A long table in the middle with several plants nearby Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 42 in Korea 43

SEOUL-18 Grandpa Factory I 할아버지공장

Seongsu-dong (particularly the street between Exits 3 and 4 of Seongsu Station) once housed industrial grit with shoemaking workshops, print shops, and a car parts factory. However, now the district is rising as the heaven for café goers. Visit Seoul Station Gimpo the Grandpa Factory, a café and gallery that is spacious with high ceilings. International Airport PRICE Black sesame cake 8,000 won This warehouse turned cafe boasts a unique style. Wooden furniture pieces and Tiramisu 8,000 won unique décor items add to the comfortable and cozy atmosphere. You can choose Cold brew dirty einspanner 7,000 won from various dessert items including black sesame cake, tiramisu, red velvet cake, Earl grey milk tea 8,000 won , pumpkin cake, and much more.

ADD. 9, Seongsui-ro 7ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul TEL. 82-10-3934-2301 OPEN 11:00-23:00 WEB. gffactory.co.kr

PHOTOGENIC SPOT The staircase seating Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 44 in Korea 45

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Seoul Banana Haruki Station Gimpo International I 바나나하루키 Airport

PHOTOGENIC SPOT

A window side table next to pure white curtains

Banana Haruki’s cakes are so popular that you will see a long line of customers waiting in front of PRICE Melting choco 6,500 won the cafe even before it opens at noon. Pastel toned Classica 7,000 won cream cakes are made with quality ingredients Einspanner 5,500 won Passion fruit soda 7,000 won including fresh cream so that they will both please your eyes and mouth. You will instantly fall in love with their lovely cakes – melting choco, classica, ADD. 8-17, Dongmak-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul midnight peach and much more. The bakery sells TEL. 82-70-4388-9946 cute birthday candles, so you will frequently find a OPEN Tuesday to Saturday 12:00-22:00 Sunday 12:00-20:30 group of guests celebrating one’s birthday with the HOLIDAY Mondays cute candles. WEB. www.instagram.com/banana_haruki Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 46 in Korea 47

PRICE Vanilla tart 9,000 won Veloute (coconut yuzu tart) 8,000 won brest 7,500 won Crème brûlée 3,000 won Ispahan macaron 3,000 won

ADD. 5, Dogok-ro 70-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul OPEN 12:30-19:30 HOLIDAY Mondays WEB. www.instagram.com/quelquechose_seoul

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Quelquechose I 깰끄쇼즈

Quelquechose is a small dessert café that has only three to four tables, but you can taste superb desserts here. The owner previously ran My Funny Dessert in a nearby area then moved to a new location with a new name. Since the café is small, the majority of customers take out desserts. Among the five gorgeous tarts available, the vanilla tart is a huge hit that has ravenous followers who readily wait in line even before opening hours. PHOTOGENIC The bakes only five to seven of each kind of tart, so a customer can buy only MENU one tart. Arrive early, or other tarts are likely to sell out as well. Macarons come in 12 Seoul Station Gimpo different flavors, including crème brûlée, ispahan, marais, and armoise-yuzu. Different International Airport Stand two different colored macarons on their edge kinds of macarons are available every day. Desserts are served in perfect platings with and take a photo. premium cutlery. Enjoy a luxurious dessert time here. GANGWON - DO Gangwon-do of Korea is now widely known to the world after its successful hosting of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. Gangwondo boasts superb nature, including mountains and the sea, and has several tourist attractions where one can enjoy magnificent landscapes. Tasting exquisite desserts while appreciating the beautiful mountain and ocean views will be quite memorable.

50 Museum SAN & I 뮤지엄 산 & 카페 테라스 GANGWON-01 Cafe Terrace

52 Square Root I 스퀘어루트 GANGWON-02

54 Chilsung Shipyard I 칠성조선소 GANGWON-03

56 Terarosa Coffee I 테라로사 커피공장 GANGWON-04

58 L’ATELIER Kim:ga I 라뜰리에 김가 GANGWON-05

60 Cafe de 220 Volt I 카페 드 220볼트 GANGWON-06

62 Shelly's Coffee I 쉘리스 커피 GANGWON-07

64 Kikrus Coffee I 키크러스 커피 GANGWON-08

66 Café Potato Field I 카페 감자밭 GANGWON-09

68 Cheongnyeon Macaron I 청년 마카롱 GANGWON-10 Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 50 in Korea 51

GANGWON-01 Museum SAN & Cafe Terrace I 뮤지엄 산 & 카페 테라스

Café Terrace is inside Museum SAN. It is a famous museum designed Recommended by SNS Power influencer Ines PHOTOGENIC by world-renowned architect Ando Tadao and is visited by many tourists. SPOT Café Terrace is so quiet and spacious that you may forget that the café is located within a gallery. Visit the café and take some rest after looking around the gallery. Take a seat on the terrace and enjoy some coffee or tea The outdoor terrace surrounded by mountains. Gangneung while admiring the beautiful mountains to refresh your mind and body. Station A coffee commercial featuring hallyu star Gong Yoo The café uses roasted coffee beans supplied from Park I-choo’s Bohemian was filmed here. Pyeongchang Roasters. The signature dessert is Häagen-Dazs ice cream topped with a housemade pastry.

PRICE Pastry and Häagen-Dazs ice cream 15,000 won Americano 6,000 won Silver moon tea 8,000 won

ADD. 260, Oak valley 2-gil Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do TEL. 82-33-730-9060 OPEN 10:00-18:00 HOLIDAY Mondays WEB. www.museumsan.org Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 52 in Korea 53

PRICE Ganache 8,000 won 7,500 won Mint latte 7,500 won Black seed latte 7,500 won

ADD. 2-7, Gahyang-gil Jugwang-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do TEL. 82-33-681-0604 OPEN 09:00-21:00 WEB. www.squarerootstay.com

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Square Root I 스퀘어루트

Square Root is the ideal place to enjoy the blue sea in Goseong-gun. You will be Recommended by SNS Power influencer CaféCurator stunned by the magnificent size of the café sitting right in front of Gajin Beach. The first floor and the rooftop are the café areas and the second and third floors are part of PHOTOGENIC the hotel. The signature mint latte is made with fresh apple mint, whipped cream, and Gangneung SPOT espresso. Another must try is the black seed latte made with nutty black sesame seeds Station and whipped cream. Order the Long Beach picnic set (americano and financiers in a Pyeongchang picnic basket) and enjoy a picnic at the seaside. A table on the terrace offers spanning ocean views. Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 54 in Korea 55

GANGWON-03 Chilsung Shipyard I 칠성조선소

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Pyeongchang PRICE Ragwort macaron 2,500 won Raspberry macaron 2,500 won Gateau au chocolat 4,000 won Americano 4,500 won

It is safe to call Chilsung Shipyard the hippest place in Sokcho. The owner’s grandfather created the ADD. 45, Jungang-ro 46beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do TEL. 82-33-633-2309 shipyard here in 1952 and handed OPEN 11:00-20:00 it over to the owner’s father. The WEB. www.instagram.com/chilsungboatyard owner added a new value to the former shipyard by transforming it into a cafe. The exterior has not changed from when it was a factory. Situated next to the café are a photo gallery and an old ship that tells the history of the 60-year old Chilsung Shipyard. Chilsung Shipyard is also a cultural complex where music and short film festivals are held. PHOTOGENIC The café uses roasted coffee beans from Anthracite, so the quality is SPOT quite good. Take a seat at the terrace The café’s retro-style exterior and the signboard have and relax while enjoying views of not changed for dozens of years. Cheongchoho Lake. Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 56 in Korea 57

GANGWON-04 Terarosa Coffee I 테라로사 커피공장

Terarosa Coffee is called the Blue Bottle of Korea. Terarosa Coffee has Recommended by PHOTOGENIC SNS Power influencer Pooh several branch stores across Korea, and the one in Gangneung is the main SPOT store. Opened in 2001, Terarosa Coffee in Gangneung created a sensation with its industrial interior space since this style was quite rare back then. The exterior of the large roastery built in Terarosa Coffee has become a significant tourist attraction as it also has a red bricks Gangneung roastery, museum, art shop, and brunch restaurant. You can order pour-over Station coffee of various options – Ethiopia, Rwanda, Costa Rica, Honduras, Brazil, Pyeongchang and much more – that suit the acidity and body you prefer. There are several kinds of desserts available here, but the silky soft tiramisu is a must eat.

PRICE Tiramisu 5,500 won American-style pecan pie 5,500 won Pour-over coffee 5,000-6,000 won House-made juice 6,000 won

ADD. 7, Hyeoncheon-gil Gujeong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do TEL. 82-33-648-2760 OPEN 09:00-21:00 WEB. www.terarosa.com Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 58 in Korea 59

GANGWON-05 L’ATELIER Kim:ga I 라뜰리에 김가

L’ATELIER Kim:ga is a bakery café loved by locals and tourists alike. The café serves Recommended by SNS Power influencer Pooh about 80 kinds of bread and cakes made with premium ingredients, including organic , Guerande salt, and French AOP butter. In particular, tarts topped with seasonal fruit including figs, green grapes, and nectarines will be a refreshing treat. A bread

buffet from 11:00 to 13:30 served on weekdays is quite popular. If you are looking for Gangneung Station some gifts for your friends and family, house-made jams (figs, strawberries, earl-grey, milk, or mango) are strongly recommended. If Chuncheon is not on your itinerary, Pyeongchang don’t worry. There is a branch store in Wonju. PRICE Fig tart 9,000 won 7,000 won Blueberry cheesecake 9,000 won Vanilla latte 4,500 won

ADD. 1154-18, Sunhwan-daero Dong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do TEL. 82-33-252-5756 OPEN 10:00-23:00 WEB. www.instagram.com/latelier_kimga_/

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Angel Wings is a soft bread topped with angel wing shaped white chocolate and strawberries. Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 60 in Korea 61

PRICE Garlic Emmental bread 6,000 won Condensed milk bread 5,000 won Sausage 4,800 won Green mountain 6,800 won Gomsandang 6,000 won

ADD. 107-27, Geumchon-ro Dongnae-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do TEL. 82-33-263-0220 OPEN 11:00-23:00 WEB. www.instagram.com/Cafe_de_220volt

PHOTOGENIC SPOT

The gigantic window that stretches to the second floor

GANGWON-06

Cafe de 220 Volt I 카페 드 220볼트

Café de 220 Volt has emerged as a hot place in Chuncheon in social media. As you can imagine from the name, the café has a chic industrial interior with high ceilings as well as stylish lighting and wooden furniture. Café de 220 Volt serves a variety of menu items including desserts (, scones, tarts), plain bread, and seasonal items. Some of the items are hearty enough to be called a meal. Bakery menu items are Gangneung housemade and sold on the day, so make sure to check the bread schedule. Signature Station coffees are: Gomsandang added with housemade blended tea syrup; Einspanner topped Pyeongchang with green tea cream (green tea from Boseong, Jeollanam-do); and Mongeul latte with a cute bear paw shaped latte art. Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 62 in Korea 63

GANGWON-07 Shelly's Coffee I 쉘리스 커피

Shelly’s Coffee is a roastery café located close to Sacheonjin Beach along the emerald sea. You can choose from various kinds of pour-over coffees, PHOTOGENIC cakes, toasts, and cookies. In particular, the white chocolate tiramisu MENU Gangneung decorated with organic raspberries is quite famous, and they sell out quickly Station on weekends. Another must try is the affogato, which is a scoop of ice cream Pyeongchang Take photos of the affogato as you slowly pour drowned with hot espresso. A display of gorgeous items collected by the espresso over the ice cream. owner add to the cozy atmosphere.

PRICE White chocolate tiramisu 13,000 won Gateau au chocolat 7,000 won Affogato 9,000 won

ADD. 95, Jillihaebyeon-gil Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do TEL. 82-33-644-2355 OPEN 11:00-22:00 Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 64 in Korea 65

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Kikrus Coffee I 키크러스 커피 PRICE Briquette shaped mini buns 16,000 won Strawberry tart 6,500 won Chocolate fudge 5,500 won Green grape juice 6,500 won Kikrus Coffee stands out on Gangneung Coffee Street, which is full of unique cafes and global coffee chain stores. This local café offers several kinds of desserts, and the briquette shaped mini breads are unique treats differentiated from coffee breads Gangneung Station ADD. 48-1, Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do frequently sold at other cafes. Kikrus bakes these mini-sized breads using a machine TEL. 82-33-655-6004 Pyeongchang they developed themselves. The rich flavor of the fresh baked buns will make your OPEN Sunday to Thursday 08:00-24:00 Friday to Saturday 08:00-01:00 mouth water. A box of briquette shaped mini buns is a great gift choice. Tarts topped with a generous amount of fresh strawberries, and the rich choco fudge will be memorable treats.

PHOTOGENIC The window side tables on the second floor offers a spanning view of Anmok Beach. You can also feel the SPOT fresh sea breeze coming through the windows. Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 66 in Korea 67

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Café Potato Field I 카페 감자밭

As you can assume from the café’s name, it was once a potato field. Take photos with unique interior items including a bed as well as beanbags and the picnic mats found outdoors. The croissant stuffed with strawberries and fresh cream, and the brownie topped with a cherry will amuse both the palate and the eyes. Signature beverages are mugwort cream latte and "Farmer Yeo Deuk-gi’s bokjaade". The former boasts a perfect harmony of mugwort and soft cream, whereas the latter is a refreshing treat made with fresh plums and nectarines.

PRICE Strawberry croissant 4,800 won Croissant stuffed with red bean paste and butter 4,800 won Mugwort cream latte 6,500 won Farmer Yeo Deuk-gi’s bokjaade 7,000 won

ADD. 674, Sinsaembat-ro Sinbuk-eup, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do TEL. 82-10-3764-1889 OPEN Sunday to Thursday 10:00-22:00 Friday to Saturday 10:00-24:00

PHOTOGENIC SPOT Gangneung Station Choose a window side table with a cozy sofa. Pyeongchang You can enjoy the beautiful garden decorated with sunflowers in summer and cockscombs in autumn. Best Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts 68 in Korea 69

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Gangneung Cheongnyeon Macaron Station I 청년 마카롱 Pyeongchang

PHOTOGENIC MENU Display macarons in different shapes and colors on a plate and the photos will be pretty like the ones you see in magazines.

If you are looking for a tasty macaron, look no PRICE Caramel ganache macaron 2,000 won further than Cheongnyeon Macaron. Colorful Smoreron macaron 2,000 won macarons displayed in the showcase are Peach blossom macaron 2,000 won reasonably priced but unreasonably delicious! Matcha gateau au chocolat 4,500 won Refreshing rose Iced tea 5,000 won What’s more, this macaron café serves pretty cakes and beverages as well. Try the matcha gateau au chocolat made with Valrhona Ivoire ADD. 40-4, Gamchu 4-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do white cholate, or choose from four kinds of TEL. 82-10-9806-1550 iced tea topped with dried fruit and herbs. The OPEN Wednesday to Friday 11:00-22:00 Saturday to Sunday 11:00-20:00 store has become so popular that it opened the HOLIDAY Monday and Tuesday Samcheok branch in 2019. WEB. www.instagram.com/donghae_mcr Published in January 2020 Published by The Korea Tourism Organization Address 10, Segye-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Information in this book is valid as of January 2020, and changes may have occurred thereafter.