Patrick's Cafe Yeouido Station
패트릭스카페 여의도역점
About
Authentic Belgian Liège waffle shop in Yeouido, serving crunchy, caramelized pearl sugar waffles featured on Wednesday Food Talk and You Quiz.
Tucked into the basement of the Ilex building right outside Yeouido Station’s Exit 6, Patrick’s Cafe brings the storied Belgian Liege waffles of owner Patrick to the financial district. While the original outpost was known as a bare-bones takeout stand with notorious sellouts, this subterranean offshoot adds a seated café format. The compact space pairs a blue-and-white facade with checkered wallpaper, soft wall sconces, and a handful of two-seater tables, though takeout remains brisk during weekday breaks. The main draw is the authentic Liege waffle, kneaded with Danish butter and baked from scratch using limited daily batches of fresh dough. The grid surface glistens with caramelized Belgian pearl sugar, producing a crunchy, brittle outer shell that yields to a dense, chewy, and richly buttery interior. The unadorned Original Liege waffle is the benchmark, eaten warm on the spot or reheated at home in an air fryer to revive the exterior snap without turning soggy. For variations, the kitchen turns out apple cinnamon, berry-berry, and fig options, alongside waffles crowned with ice cream. To counter the rich sweetness, visitors lean on straightforward espresso drinks ordered through the entry kiosk. The house Americano is split into nutty and acidic organic beans, with discounted takeout coffee available during lunch hours for nearby office workers. Packaged neatly in individual wrappers and blue signature boxes, the waffles are a familiar sight shuttled down Yeouido’s office corridors as gifts or afternoon pick-me-ups. Keep in mind that seating is limited and the shop closes on weekends, making weekday afternoons the ideal time to grab a box before the day’s dough runs out.
Menu
- Original Liège Waffle₩3,500
- Apple Cinnamon Waffle₩4,300
- Berry Berry Waffle₩4,300
- Fig Waffle₩4,300
- Americano₩2,800
- 유기농 에스프레스₩3,300
- 유기농 아메리카노₩3,800
- Cafe Latte₩3,800
- Vanilla Latte₩4,500
- Café Mocha₩4,500
- 패트릭크림라떼₩5,000
- 코코넛크림라떼₩5,500
Local tips
- Reheat leftover waffles in an air fryer or oven at 180°C for 30 seconds rather than a microwave.
- Takeout Americano has a lunch discount for office workers.
- Located in the basement of Ailex Building right outside exit 6; space inside is compact.
- Order quickly using the self-service kiosk by the entrance.
Details
- Yeouido Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 11:30–21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–21:00
- Friday
- 11:30–21:00
- Saturday
- —