PiET
Cafes & bakeries · Seochon
Pick up an aromatic, chewy Swedish cardamom bun or cinnamon swirl for a sweet Seochon walking break, taking note that the tiny, colourful stop operates primarily for takeaway.
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Why visit
- PiET is a small, colourful Swedish-bun and cake stop near Gyeongbokgung. Come for a spiced bun with coffee or a miniature princess cake to share, especially if unusual pastry shapes and playful colours are part of your café itinerary.piet-piet-piet+2
Bun, cake or a cool dessert?
- The official menu centres on Swedish cardamom and cinnamon buns. Cardamom is an aromatic spice; cinnamon offers a more familiar flavour.piet-piet-piet
- Ponyo's 21 March 2026 review praised the cardamom bun's chewy texture but would have preferred less sweetness. Their June return found the cinnamon bun slightly sweet, enjoyable to pull apart and suited to coffee.Naver Blog+1
- The princess cake is a different experience: a pale-green marzipan dome, with vanilla sponge, raspberry jam, custard and whipped cream in Ponyo's March account. They enjoyed its appearance more than its taste. Its playful appearance may appeal for a small celebration.Naver Blog+1
- In June, Ponyo also tried homemade mint-chocolate-chip ice cream: the fresh mint character stood out more than the chocolate. Polle's menu lists cardamom buns at ₩6,300, cinnamon buns at ₩6,000 and homemade ice cream at ₩7,300; flavours and stock need checking on the day.Naver Blog+1
Expect a small stop
- Spice-forward buns will not suit everyone. A Polle reviewer on 23 May 2026 found the cinnamon bun dry and its spice smell strong. They and another reviewer on 26 March found only cinnamon buns left, so an earlier visit is sensible if cardamom is your priority.Polle+1
- Plan for takeaway: the official website still says 'Takeout Only', although Ponyo reported a shared table and a few outdoor seats in June. Seating is therefore worth checking, not relying on. Official hours are Thursday–Sunday, noon–7pm; find unit 108 in Gyeonghuigung Morning Complex 2.piet-piet-piet+1
