As a German with an undeniable love for good bread, finding high-quality bakeries is always my top priority whenever I move to a new city. Over the years, I’ve come to realize that not everyone sees bread the way we Germans do. In many places, “bread” simply means soft, sweet white toast, and some countries take it even further with an extra sugary version that just doesn’t quite satisfy my German taste buds.
Now that I’ve been living in Korea for over six months, I’ve made it my mission to track down the best bakeries in Seoul—the ones that truly deliver when I’m craving proper, hearty bread. So, here are some of my favorite spots that have become my go-to for a taste of home!
Bakeries in Seoul, South Korea
Brot Art (브로트아트)
Location 1: 서울 영등포구 국제금융로7길 3 수정상가 1층 (near Yeouido Hangnang Park)
Opening Hours: every day from 8:00 am until 9:00 pm
Location 2:서울 영등포구 여의나루로 42 1층 105호 (right by Yeouido Station Exit 5)
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday from 10:30 am until 9:30 pm, Saturdays from 12:00 until 8 pm (closed on Sundays)
Location 3: 서울 강남구 압구정로 412 지하1층 (near Apgujeong Rodeo Station)
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm (closed on Saturday and Sunday)
Instagram Account: @brot.art
Located in Yeouido, close to Hangang Park, it’s a perfect location to get a little snack before strolling along the Hangang or even for your picnic with friends. They have a wide variety of different pastries and bread. The only thing I have realized is that Koreans currently love to add figs or other dried fruits to their bread creations – which is fine but if you just want plain bread, it makes it a little more difficult. Nonetheless, I can really recommend this bakery for anyone craving a Bretzel, a Baguette, or some non-sweet bread.
Seongsu Baking Studio (성수베이킹스튜디오)
Location: 서울 성동구 서울숲2길 46 B1층
Opening Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on Mondays)
Instagram Account: @seongsu_baking_studio
This bakery in Seoul is one of my most recent finds and is located in beautiful Seongsu, not far away from Seoul Forest.
One thing to mention here is that this bakery sells out rather quickly. So even though they are open quite a long time, all the good items might be gone if you go in the afternoon. I’d always recommend coming here during the morning or lunch hours if you can.
They have a wide selection of delicious bread and this bakery has become one of my favorite places to visit and buy a few pieces of bread. And since it is located close to Seoul Forest, it’s the perfect spot to get some snacks for a picnic in the park.
Seongsu is a beautiful area by itself, so by making a trip here, you’ll also be able to stroll through a really nice neighborhood while exploring some cute cafes and shop
Bäckerin (베커린)
Location 1: 서울 종로구 윤보선길 20 (near Anguk Station)
Opening Hours: Friday through Saturday from 12:00 am until 7:00 pm
Address 2: 서울 성동구 연무장5가길 32 (near Seongsu Station)
Opening Hours: daily from 9 am until 8 pm
Instagram Account: @backerin_seoul
This is one of the bakeries in Seoul that is specialized in making Bretzeln. They make them in a wide variety of different and very delicious flavors. This bakery also sells out pretty quickly so make sure you either go early in the day or you’re okay with the most famous flavors being gone if you arrive later. They might also close early if they are sold out for the day. I’d recommend checking their Instagram account for any updates on their stock.
The baker of this bakery also studied and worked in Germany for quite some time so the quality of the pretzels and bread is amazing.
Paris Croissant (파리크라상)
Paris Croissant, not to mistake with Paris Baguette, is a bakery chain that also offers a variety of different pieces of bread and non-sweet pastries all over Seoul.
A few locations include the following:
1. Hannam-dong
2. Ichon-dong
3. Seocho-dong
And many more – you can just type “ParisCroissant” into the Naver or Kakao Map search, and you’ll find all the locations near you.
La Suisse Petit Tong (쁘띠통)
Location: 서울 종로구 자하문로6길 11-9 쁘띠통 (near Gyeongbokgung Palace)
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Weekends from 10 am until 7 pm.
Instagram Account: @swissbakery_petittong
This cozy bakery, tucked away in a small alley near Gyeongbokgung Palace, is hands down one of the best places for bread in Korea. The quality is outstanding, and every bite tastes just like home. However, if you have your heart set on a specific pastry, it’s a good idea to make a pick-up reservation in advance—popular items tend to sell out quickly or get reserved before you even walk in!
Artisan Bakers (아티장 베이커스)
Location 1: 서울 서초구 서래로 35 (in the French village)
Opening Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (closed on Mondays)
Location 2: 서울 용산구 한남대로18길 26 1층 (in Hannam-dong)
Opening Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm (closed on Mondays)
I first discovered Artisan Bakers when a friend took me to the French Village near Express Bus Terminal Station. She had already been a few times and insisted I had to try it—and I’m so glad she did! The bakery was pretty crowded with both locals and foreigners.
Artisan Bakers offers a big selection of pastries and bread, along with warm dishes freshly prepared in their kitchen. Their French Village location is the largest, perfect for sitting down and enjoying a relaxed meal. On the other hand, their Hannam-dong branch is more of a grab-and-go spot, ideal for picking up fresh bread & pastries to enjoy at home (however, they do sell out pretty quickly).
As I continue exploring different neighborhoods in Seoul, I’ll be on the lookout for more amazing bakeries to add to this list. If you have a favorite spot that you think deserves a mention, let me know in the comments—I’d love to check it out!
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