Aesthetic coffee shop & bakery close to Gyeongbokgun Palace. Offering baked goods from Vake (a vegan bakery just outside of Seoul). Three story building with huge glass front. Specialty coffee with two blends available. Free water. Featuring a volcano with steam over two stories. Vegan options are clearly labeled and may include croissants (including chocolate) , garlic bread, tangerine pastry, chocolate bread, cannele and more changing items. Daily fresh. Vegan milk (oatside) available for 500 won extra. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm.
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Jongno District, Jahamun-ro, 43, Seoul, South Korea
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 25 Aug 2024 by Guest
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Added by Sarilein on 25 Aug 2024
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4 Reviews
First Review by Sarilein
theemilyk
Points +83
Cool location, disappointing food - Edit
I do want to first say- this building has a cool rooftop with some stellar views so I think it’s worth a visit!
Read moreWith that said - yes they do have vegan options! About half their options were vegan (some with slight variations) and I can only speak to what I tried. I got the vegan almond yuzu croissant and their berry energy drink (I cannot remember the name!) the drink was probably the highlight and I would get this again if I was there. But the pastry I would pass on. They cannot warm them which I think is a disservice because these pastries were hard and felt old. Not sure if that is the case. But when food is sitting out in open air, it’s going to harden. So eating a slightly chilly (it’s cold here right now!) croissant it let me down a little bit.
Not sure if any of their other options would have been a better choice. Besides that if you have ANY sort of mobility issues this place is not for you. You have to go up 2 levels to come back down to it. My sister is in a wheelchair so I always consider these things and like to mention because even if it was good - certain people cannot access it.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-20
Pros: Super unique setting, A lot of vegan options
Cons: Disappointing food, Pricey, Not accessible for all people
theemilyk
Updated because I forgot to add pics in at first!
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wiredgypsy
Points +249
Half of their bakery items are vegan! - Edit
Yaaaaaaas!
Read moreI am soooooo happy that there are more and more bakeries/bakery cafes where vegan buns and pastries are baked in Korea.
Those soft and fluffy buns usually contain dairy and eggs by default in Korea, but more bakers are trying and showing that they can be as fluffy and delicious without any of these ingredients.
This place isn’t 100% vegan, but their bakery items are half vegan, half non-vegan.
They are also serious with their coffees - you get to choose a bean for your coffee among a few different origins.
Not only the food and drinks are great, but the interior design and the rooftop are also amazing.
I hope that they open more stores across Seoul and beyond.
Pros: Red bean bun
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VanniPaul
Points +801
Delicious pastries - Edit
Their pastries were very good. Also cool location. Perfect for a snack after visiting the Palace!
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Sarilein
Points +21562
Stylish setting - meh baked goods - Edit
When I have heard there is a new place featuring „Vake“ baked goods I had to go
Read moreUnfortunately they taste old. They say freshly baked every day but they are not like proper croissants
The puff pastry with jam was also not good
Really nice jam though
No crispy outer layer and airy texture
Maybe it’s because of the humidity inside or they put old stuff upfront
Very nicely arranged and labeled though
Coffee great 5 stars
Free wifi
Disappointed by the baked goods definitely won’t order any again
Pros: Interior , Wifi water , Coffee
Cons: Baked goods
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