Let It Be Cheonggyecheon
렛잇비 청계천
About
Bakery cafe in the Seoul Finance Center basement specializing in egg tarts crafted with free-range eggs.
Tucked into the basement concourse of the Seoul Finance Center, Let Eat Be provides a fragrant refuge for Gwanghwamun office workers and Cheonggyecheon strollers. Step downstairs and the warm scent of baked butter instantly signals the specialty here: artisanal tarts baked fresh throughout the day. The centerpiece is the signature egg tart, crafted using certified pasture-raised, antibiotic-free eggs. Encased in a flaky, multi-layered pastry shell, the custard is velvety and pudding-like, focusing entirely on clean, eggy richness without any residual sulfuric aftertaste or cloying sweetness. Paired with an iced Americano—noted for a deep, nutty profile reminiscent of a solid cold brew—it makes for an ideal midday reset. Beyond the quintessential custard pastry, the glass display case shows off a varied lineup bridging sweet and savory. The beef tomato tart leans closer to a personal quiche or miniature meat pie; packed with seasoned minced beef and a tangy tomato base, it offers enough savory depth to substitute for a light, grab-and-go lunch, frequently selling out by the evening rush. Other varieties span the comforting and indulgent, including a chestnut tart topped with smooth paste and whole nut pieces, a salt tart, and a sweet-and-salty corn butter cheese tart. Let Eat Be is tailored equally to quick sit-down breathers and seamless takeout. Pre-boxed six-piece sets neatly package the shop's breadth—from rich chocolate to the savory beef tomato—making them a common sight leaving the building for office gatherings or gift-giving. With free parking within SFC Mall and its direct proximity to Cheonggye Plaza, it is an effortless stop to pocket warm pastries before taking a walk along the stream.
Menu
- Egg Tart₩3,800
- Tart Gift Box (6 pcs)₩27,500
- Beef Tomato Tart₩5,300
- Chestnut Tart₩4,800
- Chocolate Tart₩4,800
- Corn Butter Cheese Tart₩4,800
- Salt Tart₩4,000
- Plain Financier₩3,300
- 초코 휘낭시에₩3,300
- 레몬 휘낭시에₩3,300
Local tips
- Located on the B2 floor of Seoul Finance Center (SFC MALL).
- Popular savory options like the beef tomato tart can sell out by early evening.
- The 6-piece gift box is packaged neatly and makes a great takeaway present.
- Free parking is available in the building.
Details
- City Hall Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:00–20:00
- Monday
- 08:00–20:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00–20:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00–20:00
- Thursday
- 08:00–20:00
- Friday
- 08:00–20:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–20:00