Dalda Bang
달다방
About
Cozy takeout-focused cafe right by Euljiro 4-ga Station offering value drinks, fresh juices, and warm roasted sweet potatoes.
Tucked right outside Exit 2 of Euljiro 4-ga Station, Daldabang captures the unpretentious rhythm of Jung-gu. Primarily operating as a compact takeout kiosk, the shop serves as an effortless pit stop for locals and wanderers heading toward the banks of Cheonggyecheon Stream. Its interior seating is minimal, but the hospitality is expansive; on brisk days, the owner invites waiting guests inside beside a glowing space heater, exchanging easy small talk with the neighborhood regulars who frequent the counter. Outside, a humble terrace setup offers a spot to pause while orders are prepared. The menu board spans dozens of choices, reaching well beyond standard cafe staples. Purists will appreciate the double-shot cafe latte, heavily favored by the owner for its nutty profile, velvety milk foam, and total lack of harsh, scorched bitterness. For something refreshing, the strawberry banana juice avoids watery syrup or icy filler, blending real fruit into a thick, textured pour with genuine bite. Daldabang also leans into traditional, grain-forward comforts: the black sesame latte delivers an earthy, caffeine-free richness with a dense, roasted profile, while sweet options include a chewy taro bubble tea and health-minded drinks like ginger, ginseng, and sweet pumpkin lattes. The food counter doubles down on retro, nostalgic snacks suited for an on-the-go bite or an early evening walk. Warm roasted sweet potatoes—a rare cafe touch that lends the storefront a rustic, comforting scent—are sold in bundles, sitting alongside thick sandwiches and toasted bread slathered with jam and peanut butter. With evening-to-late-night operating hours and wallet-friendly pricing, Daldabang functions less as a sit-down showroom and more as an everyday anchor for the neighborhood, dispensing hearty sips and street-side warmth in equal measure.
Menu
- Sweet Potato
- 카페라떼 (HOT)₩3,000
- 단호박라떼 (HOT)₩4,000
- 딸기바나나(ICE)₩4,500
- 에스프레소 (HOT)₩2,000
- Americano (Hot)₩2,000
- 카푸치노 (HOT)₩3,000
- 연유라떼 (HOT)₩3,500
- 바닐라라떼 (HOT)₩3,500
- 카페모카 (HOT)₩3,500
- 카라멜마끼아토 (HOT)₩3,500
Local tips
- Primarily a takeout shop with very limited seating inside and a small outdoor terrace spot.
- Located immediately outside Euljiro 4-ga Station Exit 2, convenient for Cheonggyecheon walks.
- Check the unique evening-to-late-night operating hours before visiting.
Details
- Euljiro 4-ga Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- 07:30–18:00
- Tuesday
- 07:30–18:00
- Wednesday
- 07:30–18:00
- Thursday
- 07:30–18:00
- Friday
- 07:30–18:00
- Saturday
- 06:00–18:00