Organic
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Western
Asian
Bakery
Gluten-free

Vegan cafe offering drinks, smoothies, baked goods and other dessert items. All organic, whole-grain, many gluten-free products and a few raw food items are available. Checking availability of desired food via Instagram before going is recommended. Previously listed as Vegan & Rawfood Cafe. Open Fri-Sat 1:00pm-8:00pm. Last order 7:30pm.


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47 Reviews

First Review by bongbong733

hoppycow

Points +802

Vegan
17 Dec 2024

Doesn’t live up to the hype

The place is pretty expensive for what you get. It’s a rare bakery that sells vegan salt bread. This is incredibly buttery (too buttery in my opinion). The service is very friendly but is really slow, don’t go if you’re in a rush to pick something up. I think they recommend you reserve certain things in advance by texting, I didn’t do this but going early enough in the day there’s still lots available. There is a mix of savory breads but mainly focuses on cakes and sweet treats. They looked nice but what I tried didn’t live up to expectations. Overall there are other places that do better vegan cake but this is a decent option if you are in the area anyway.

Updated from previous review on 2024-12-17

Grace425

Points +490

Vegan
18 Oct 2024

Such kind staff!

I asked is it possible to order something that appeared to be sold out.
She said she can make it for me if I have the time to wait which was so kind!!!
I got iced mugwort drink delish
And matcha and red bean cake the flavours were soft and nothing was too sweet which I really enjoyed!


Edit• she asked me from behind the counter as I was eating it if I was enjoying it hahaha staff seem so cute and sweet with everyone who comes in

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-18

wiredgypsy

Points +249

Vegan
13 Oct 2024

Cosy, Friendly and Delicious!

I am a foodie and I like tasting every delicious things in the world.

When I saw Korean people getting crazy with Salt Bread on Youtube, I really wanted to taste it (I love soft fluffy Korean style bread, they should be called “bun” or “pastry” rather).

I looked for the recipe of Salt Bread and realised it contained milk and butter, so I got very disappointed by the thought of not being able to taste it when in Korea… 😔

But here!
This amazing vegan bakery cafe bakes Salt Bread and we were lucky to be there when they were open! 🥳

The bread was warm and fluffy, much better than I imagined. Soy Matcha Latte and Soy Mugwort Latte were also very nice (if you like Mugwort ricecake 쑥떡, you will love this drink too).

The owner baker was really friendly and nice to talk to. I wish her all the best, and hope to visit again in my next Seoul trip. 🙏

Pros: Salt Bread, Mugwort Latte

LucyNoSur

Points +18

Vegan
07 Sep 2024

Not up to par with what you pay for

We took a spoon cake, two croissants (one empty and one filled with cream of beans and butter) and a lemon tart. Regardless of what we took, if you don't take a drink you can't sit down (they only have soy milk). Summary: slow service, expensive and poor food. For the first time we left food. So disappointed because I can't give 1 star, it is unfair for the other good vegan restaurants, cafes and bakeries. I'm sorry to leave this review because so far, in Seoul, I've always found good and interesting food. Better spend money in other places.

miahbel

Points +30

Vegan
24 Aug 2024

Cute and delicious vegan coffee shop/tea shop

Les desserts sont délicieux et élaborés, les boissons aussi. Les serveuses sont des personnes âgées qui sont vraiment super gentilles !
La localisation est assez dérangeante et difficile à trouver mais sinon c’est vraiment top !

graceo

Points +152

Vegan
23 May 2024

Loved this bakery!

This is a great little bakery with gluten free and vegan goods! It is so difficult to find gluten free and vegan baked goods, so I was happy to see this place. Their stuff is delicious. My husband had the blueberry cheesecake today, and I had the strawberry pistachio cake. Both were delicious. I would highly recommend this place to all. We want to go back for more! It is a bit pricer than other places around here, but it was worth the splurge. The baked goods are light and airy and don't make you feel disgusting after you've eaten it.

Pros: gluten free and vegan, delicious light baked goods, not overly sweet

Cons: on the pricier side, wished it was open more

SophieSchmailzl

Points +414

Vegan
26 Apr 2024

Delicious but pricey

Lady's working there are super Lovley.
Drinks and cakes are all vegan and gluten free.
Price is super high for the portion size.

Pros: Staff , Taste

Cons: Price

NickTustin

Points +1126

Herbivore
22 Mar 2024

Excellent

- mugwort pumpkin tart - excellent! Good level of light sweetness
- strawberry pistachio tart - excellent! Perfect level of light sweetness
- strawberry latte - delicious but too sweet

joesavage

Points +159

Vegan
02 Jun 2023

Loved the cheesecake!

The black sesame cheesecake I had was absolutely delicious! My partner had a sweet potato variant which he also really enjoyed

TrixieFirecracker

Points +4475

Vegan
19 May 2023

Popular!

This was a lovely cafe to visit for post-dinner dessert. They had initially sold out of cake and only had reserved one in the fridge, but then the owner made us a single mocca caramel cake to share. To sit in and take a table you need to order at least one drink, and we had some homemade ade (from the yuzu fruit). Get there early to avoid disappointment!

CléoFontaine

Points +547

Vegan
01 Apr 2023

Cute cafe, good cakes

Very good cakes and nice owner, cute small place
I had the mocha and caramel cake and it was very tasty and not dry at all
Went there on a Friday around 4pm, could sit down and read, the cafe was not full

KayWong

Points +448

Vegan
14 Jan 2023

Popular cafe

This cafe opens only for two days per week, so make sure you checked their schedule (via IG or Naver) before coming. The cafe was very popular and people kept coming in. There were like 7 flavours of cakes. I tried the black sesame cheese cake. Its texture was like raw cake. Not quite cheesy but I liked it. Couldn’t sit there for too long as there were people waiting.

Lelani

Points +325

Vegan
25 Dec 2022

Delicious cake!

It's a cute little Cafe with delicious cake. I had a slice of sesame cheesecake (which I ate over the course of two hours because I was reading 😅) and it was really delicious filling. The latte I had with it sadly came only lukewarm, but was still good. (they probably would have replaced it but my anxiety prevented me from asking🙈)
The cakes aren't cheap, but worth it 😊

Cons: A little expensive

xinru_t

Points +8982

Vegan
22 Oct 2022

Amazing Gluten-Free Vegan Bakes

This vegan café promises to serve bakes without 9 unhealthy ingredients - butter, milk, egg, white flour, white sugar, white salt, white rice, GMO, as well as preservatives and coloring. Instead, they incorporate 9 healthy ingredients - organic coconut or soybean oil, organic soy milk, organic coconut sugar or unrefined cane sugar, organic brown rice, homemade almond milk, homemade vegan butter or mayonnaise, homemade soybean, enzymes, as well as seasonal fruits or vegetables.

Seems like quite a popular cafe as many bakes had already been reserved when I visited, so it's recommended to message beforehand! The gluten-free cakes I tried were very impressive. 5 min walk from Jongno 3-ga Subway Station or Iksundong Hanok Village. Also within walking distance from Insadong Shopping Street.

- Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake with Fig
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake with Green Tea and Red Bean
- Hot Cafe Latte with Soy Milk

oceana1928

Points +253

Vegan
22 Oct 2022

Cute cafe!

This was the most wholesome cafe.
And the cakes were so so delicious. It came with a caffeine free drink that paired perfectly! Will be back

Pros: Friendly , Lots of vegan , In a cute area

oceansidehs

Points +84

Vegan
08 Oct 2022

Amazing cakes worth their price

Simply good cakes.. Nothing to object.
You can't tell the difference to the non-vegan counterparts of this cakes.

Cons: Expensive

Rachelroz1995

Points +69

Mostly Veg
17 Sep 2022

Amazing Vegan GF cakery house

Such amazing cakes and service.

Updated from previous review on 2022-09-17

Soulstealer

Points +375

Vegan
03 Sep 2022

Good

Had a chocolate cake with cherries and vegan milk tea. The cake is very filling too, with rich dark chocolate.

lea_v

Points +491

Vegan
01 Aug 2022

Very Delicious and Great Concept

I’ve already tried several cakes at this bakery and I’m always amazed how perfect the combination of flavors, the texture and the non-sweetness is! They are really outstanding and I like the concept of of the place. Vegan, organic and mostly raw food items!

gentletomato

Points +1055

Vegan
24 Jul 2022

Delicious and different

APB has the best gluten free cakes and desserts Ive ever had. They are moist and fluffy. I love how they use seasonal flavors in their desserts

They try to use less sugar and focus on healthier ingredients. They have a lot of fruity kombuchas available. In the summer months they offer a patbingsu.

Theyre often experimenting so the menu changes frequently. They became really popular through delivery services during the pandemic, so their hours are somewhat limited. One thing I don't like is that their delivery packing is a large styrofoam box, although its possible they have changed to something better since I ordered. (~6-9 months ago)

The staff here is so friendly and accommodating. The interior is nice but its a popular place so they often sell out or have a long wait for a table

My photos are from July 2019, I have visited since then but I dont have any photos.

Nsch

Points +616

Vegan
03 Jul 2022

Tasty and low sugar!

Super unique taste with very low sugar. Love that the ingredients stand out way more without a dominant sugary taste. Location is also nice. Located in a backalley and a nice wooden interior. Staff was very friendly and helpful with the selection.

DeaS.Kathrine

Points +20

Vegan
01 Jul 2022

Sooo delicious, kind, homemade and quality ingredients 💙

Small sweet space with 8 round cafe tables. Lovely owners and the cakes are really nice and pretty nutritious, not overly sweet which to me is a plus ✨👌🏽

Pros: All vegan and even raw options , Nice ‘home’ vibe , Big pieces 🤩

tesssss

Points +5878

Vegan
02 Jun 2022

kind owners, sweet cafe

There is always a wide selection of cakes here and the drink menu is good. The owners are really kind and always helpful.

When I’m in the area I always try to go here if I can

Pros: good vibes

Cons: closes early

becsvegana

Points +563

Vegan
20 May 2022

Cute n Cozy

This little shop is very comfortable. The people are nice and the music is not too loud so it's a good place to just chill for a bit.

The food and drinks are amazing!! I especially love that they have kombucha here because kombucha is so hard to find in Seoul. It was made in house and came in a teapot!

Be aware that this a cake cafe so the cakes are great but you won't find much else. The cakes are also very expensive, close to 10,000 won for a slice.

Pros: Vegan cheesecake!! , Very nice staff, Kombucha

Cons: Very pricey

SebastianTan

Points +728

Vegan
17 Apr 2022

It's plant based, hiddenopens only on Fridays and Saturdays.

However, it's worth the find. Good selection of cakes and good coffee. 8 tables indoor.
Come if u keen in cakes and stuff.

Updated from previous review on 2022-04-17

Pros: Plant based menu, Great selection of cakes.

Cons: Secluded, Not my kinda liking

뚜안.杨

Points +716

Vegan
16 Apr 2022

Only open on Friday and Saturday! a hidden gem.

Interesting cake selection, coffee is great.

stephaniefroebel

Points +1003

Vegan
01 Apr 2022

Yummy and quaint

Really lovely cafe with a large array of vegan deserts. I love the decorations with Disney Knick knacks and Sookmyung University plushie. The owner spoke English and was very nice.

I had the green tea cake which was tasty. The green tea frosting made it a bit too bitter for me but the cake itself was really good and not too sweet.

The prices are a bit higher than other vegan cafés and I wish they had my diversity in drinks.

Pros: Lots of vegan desserts , Friendly staff , Comfortable environment

Cons: More expensive than other places , Didn’t love the cake I had




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