Yunki
윤키
About
Cozy Gunja dessert cafe with antique floral decor, celebrated for crisp egg tarts with diverse fillings and seasonal cakes.
A three-minute walk from Gunja Station Exit 4 leads to Yoonkie, a neighborhood dessert cafe nestled on a Gwangjin side street. Stepping inside feels like entering an antique dollhouse: vintage floral wallpaper lines the walls, warm wooden furnishings sit on display, and mismatched chairs surround fewer than ten intimate tables dressed with fabric coasters. Yoonkie specializes in handmade baked goods, led by an expansive lineup of egg tarts. The base version features layered, flaky pastry baked until deeply caramelized, cradling a rich, silky egg custard that keeps sweetness restrained. Beyond the classic, seasonal and creative variations command the counter. The corn egg tart pairs velvety custard with sweet corn kernels and savory baked cheese, yielding an engaging textural contrast between the blistered crust and popping corn. Another specialty, the chestnut egg tart, balances chunks of real chestnut with a hint of warm cinnamon. The glass cases also hold canelés, financiers, plain scones with a crumbly crumb, and butter ddeok. Cakes hold equal billing, most notably the fig Earl Grey cake. Available as whole cakes—sometimes prepared fresh for day-of pickup within an hour—or by the slice, it combines fragrant tea notes with ripe seasonal figs, drawing steady crowds of dine-in guests and takeout orders. Pair the pastries with Yoonkie’s coffee selections, ranging from low-acidity iced Americanos to nutty, rounded iced lattes that cut through the richness of the custard. With its compact footprint, seats can fill quickly, but the shop's meticulous takeout packaging makes it just as practical to box up a warm tart or a whole cake to go. Yoonkie operates from 09:00 to 21:00 from Tuesday through Sunday, closing on Mondays.
Menu
- Egg Tart
- Corn Egg Tart₩4,200
- Fig Earl Grey Cake
- 크림치즈무화과 휘낭시에₩2,700
- 윤키커피₩6,000
- 윤키라떼₩6,000
- Americano₩4,000
- Cafe Latte₩4,500
- Condensed Milk Latte₩5,000
- Vanilla Bean Latte₩5,500
- 제주청귤티₩5,500
- Green Tangerine Ade₩5,500
Local tips
- Popular items like the corn egg tart can sell out early in the day.
- Reheat egg tarts in an air fryer for 2-3 minutes to revive their flaky texture.
- Seating is limited with fewer than 10 tables, so plan for takeout during peak hours.
Details
- Gunja
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 09:00–21:00
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 09:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 09:00–21:00
- Friday
- 09:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 09:00–21:00