While wandering the charming streets of Ikseon-dong early on a weekday morning, I stumbled upon a trendy café housed in a beautifully restored Hanok (a traditional Korean house).

With Ikseon-dong’s unique and nostalgic atmosphere, this café immediately caught my attention, not just for its aesthetics, but also for its delicious salt bread, a personal favorite of mine.

 

Jayeondo Salt bread (Ikseon, Seoul)

The space is thoughtfully divided into two separate areas:

On the left side of the central courtyard, you’ll find the café, where drinks are prepared.

On the right side, there's a bakery specializing in their signature salt bread.

While this setup adds to the charm, it can be slightly inconvenient during peak hours, as you need to order drinks and pastries separately from each store. But for salt bread lovers, this place is not to be missed.

The bakery bakes and sells fresh salt bread six times daily, at the following times:

9:00 / 12:30 / 14:00 / 15:30 / 17:00 / 18:30

Their recipe uses premium Canadian wheat, high-quality French butter, and sea salt from France, ensuring an exceptional flavor and texture.

I originally planned to grab a coffee and a single piece of salt bread, but there was a minimum order of four, so I had to buy a full set.

The packaging was lovely, making it feel like a special treat rather than just a simple purchase.

After securing my salt bread, I headed to the café across the street to order a drink. Though the pineapple juice looked tempting, I decided on an iced Americano, thinking it would pair perfectly with the rich, buttery bread.

Once my order was ready, I found a peaceful spot under a tree in the Hanok courtyard and sat down to enjoy my coffee and salt bread.

Even the Americano was served in a vintage-style cup, complementing the traditional aesthetic of the space. If the weather is nice, this is truly a perfect spot to relax.

The bakery claims to have conducted over 100 ingredient tests and 1,000 baking trials to perfect their salt bread recipe and it shows.

I finished two pieces almost immediately. Honestly, I could have devoured all four on the spot, but I decided it might not be the best idea to eat four breads so early in the morning.

Though the photos don’t quite capture its softness, the texture was incredible. A crispy, golden crust with an unbelievably soft and fluffy interior. It was perfectly balanced, rich but not overpowering.

The bakery’s name is Jayeondo, and it truly delivered both in taste and atmosphere. After finishing my coffee and bread, I took some time to explore more of Ikseon-dong.

 

Soha Yeomjeon

One of the other notable cafés nearby was Soha Yeomjeon, another spot specializing in salt bread. This place looked just as inviting, but with a wider variety of pastries in addition to their signature bread.

Ikseon-dong is full of fantastic restaurants, cafés, and unique boutiques.

After posting some photos on social media, a few people asked whether it was still a crowded neighborhood. The answer? Absolutely, yes! On weekends, it gets even busier but that’s all part of the charm.

With Ikseon-dong, there’s always something new to discover, and the joys of exploring here are truly limitless.

 

Address : 21-17 Supyo-ro 28-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul OPEN GOOGLE MAP

Phone : +82-2-743-2245

Operation Hours : Everyday : 09:00 - 22:00

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