Cheongsudang Bakery
청수당 베이커리
About
Ikseon's garden-pond bakery — soufflé castella across the stepping stones.
Cheongsudang Bakery stages the most theatrical arrival in Ikseon-dong: stepping stones across a garden pond, then a hanok room where the soufflé castella — the jiggling, cloud-structured centerpiece of the house — waits with the strawberry fromage cake and matcha mont blanc as co-stars. The garden-pond entrance is the brand; the desserts justify the crossing. House mechanics reward planning: seating is first-come (secure the table before ordering, per staff counsel), tatami sections require shoes off with blankets provided, and peak-hour waits run 30-45 minutes — weekday visits or early weekend arrivals are the move, with last orders at 7:30pm. The register is Kyoto-adjacent calm executed with Korean dessert maximalism. Cross the stones, claim the tatami, order the castella while it's still trembling: the full Cheongsudang sequence, in order.
Menu
- Strawberry Fromage Cake₩19,800
- Handmade Yakwa
- Matcha Cream Milk₩7,800
- Yuzu Maple Tea₩7,800
- Stone Drip Coffee₩6,500
- Matcha Mont Blanc₩14,700
- Fresh Strawberry Milk
- Black Tea Milk₩7,800
- Sweet Pumpkin Sikhye
- Matcha Fromage Cake
Local tips
- Arrive early on weekends or visit on weekdays—tables fill quickly; seating is first-come for this popular café.
- Order food/coffee only after securing a seat due to limited seating; staff recommend securing tables first.
- Try the signature strawberry fromage cake or matcha mont blanc; both are expertly crafted and photo-worthy.
- Wear comfortable clothing for seating—many tatami mat areas require removing shoes; blankets provided.
- Allow 30–45 minutes for wait times during peak hours (weekends, afternoons); last order is 19:30.
Details
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Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:30–20:00
- Monday
- 10:30–20:00
- Tuesday
- 10:30–20:00
- Wednesday
- 10:30–20:00
- Thursday
- 10:30–20:00
- Friday
- 10:30–20:00
- Saturday
- 10:30–20:00