A Quiet Moment at Bakery Leap in Dongnimmun
A neighborhood full of everything — except cozy cafes
Dongnimmun is an interesting mix of residential complexes, office buildings, new developments, and an old traditional market.
It has almost everything, but honestly, it's hard to find a cozy, atmospheric café around here.
Yesterday, I stumbled upon a place that changed that.
A small, charming bakery café with good bread, great coffee, and just the right vibe.
Bakery Leap.
Just a tiny sign, and then — a little bakery
There was a small “BAKERY” sign hanging on the corner of the building.
Out of curiosity, I walked around to the left side — and there it was.
A quiet, cozy little place tucked into the corner.
Places like this, where one person runs the whole thing, are usually hidden gems.
And this one didn’t disappoint.
Freshly baked bread, fruit juice, and fragrant coffee
The moment I stepped inside, the warm smell of baked goods filled the air.
There was a small counter, a few shelves of bread, and behind it — a kitchen in full swing.
One person was doing it all: baking, making drinks, taking orders, and serving.
Busy, but still friendly. I was impressed.
Most of the sandwiches were already gone — it was well past lunch.
We ended up choosing a chocolate financier,
a ciabatta with sun-dried tomato and Emmental cheese,
and a warm café latte.
Window seats and a view of Dongnimmun Park
The café sits right at a corner, so the front space opens up nicely.
There are a few outdoor seats, and all the indoor seats face the large front windows.
Just outside is Dongnimmun History & Culture Park,
so you get a pretty nice view while you sip your drink.
The green-striped awning and the long wooden table by the window made the space feel calm.
The sunlight was a bit too bright to take good photos, though — most of mine came out way too dark. Oh well.
Good bread, comforting coffee — with a tiny letdown
The ciabatta was just right — crisp on the outside, soft inside.
Simple, honest bread.
But I was a bit disappointed with the filling.
I expected a bold bite of chewy, tangy sun-dried tomato and rich cheese,
but they had been chopped up so finely I barely noticed them.
Still, the bread itself was great.
The chocolate financier was also good — not too sweet, just rich enough.
The latte was smooth, nutty, and mild — not overly bitter, not too sugary.
A comforting drink that matched the bread perfectly.
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| cafe latte, chocolate financier and ciabatta |
A short break that meant more than it seemed
It had been a busy day — picking interior materials, signing off on final designs,
talking numbers and timelines.
I didn’t realize how tired I was until I sat down with my coffee.
That quiet moment,
in the corner of a small café, with sunlight streaming in and warm bread in hand —
it gave me space to breathe.
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| Drink menu at Bakery Leap |
This home renovation project has been a lot.
I’m not doing it myself — I hired a turnkey company —
but seeing the contractor’s passion reminded me that
I should work just as hard on the things I love.
Like this blog.
Time to get back to it. 😊
📍Bakery Leap – Info
Address: 124, Gyeonghuigung Lotte Castle Mall 1F, 230 Tongil-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
(Near Dongnimmun Station, Exit 3)Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Phone: 0507-1442-5022
Instagram: @bakery_leap
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