Cheongsudang Bakery
Cafes & bakeries · Ikseon-dong
Cross stepping stones over shallow water through bamboo and lanterns, then sit down for matcha cake in the traditional Korean courtyard setting.
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Why visit
- Come to Cheongsudang for cake with a change of scenery: bamboo, mist and stepping stones make the Ikseon-dong café part of the outing. Choose between made-to-order castella—a fluffy sponge-style cake—and a cheese-based fromage cake, then find the kind of seat you will actually enjoy.autoreserve+1
Warm castella or a matcha cake?
- AutoReserve’s user-contributed menu describes Strawberry Soufflé Castella with warm cake, strawberry compote and milk cream; the Original Egg version combines cream-cheese soufflé, vanilla cream and nut honey. The latter is described as taking about 20 minutes to bake. Ask what is being made that day before settling on a flavour.autoreserve
- In her 1 November 2025 account, Luna chose Matcha Fromage Cake, flavored with powdered green tea. She liked the cake’s restrained sweetness but disliked its black topping, and thought the generous portion suited sharing. That makes it a useful option to discuss with a companion who wants matcha rather than a fruit-topped dessert.onespotdiary
Choose coffee by your taste
- Luna paired her cake with Ethiopian-bean Stone Drip Coffee and described pronounced, wine-like acidity. If you prefer a less acidic drink, ask about the beans being served rather than assuming every stone-drip coffee will taste the same.onespotdiary
Floor seating or a table and chairs?
- Her visit found floor seating after the first stepping-stone crossing and wooden tables with chairs beyond the second. She enjoyed the pond and garden-facing area, but also described a busy café. Choose the seat for your comfort as well as the photograph.onespotdiary
A cake break, not a charging stop
- Luna found no power outlets in the three seating zones. Bring a charged phone for photos, and use 31-9 Donhwamun-ro 11na-gil to find this Ikseon-dong bakery. Confirm closing time before planning a late visit.onespotdiary
