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At a glance
- From mugwort and black sesame gâteau to fruit pies, croffles and small baked treats, your dessert preference shapes the choice among these 7 cafes.
- Listed prices include Pyeongjidam's ssuk-injeolmi crumble gâteau (mugwort and soybean-coated rice cake) at ₩9,500, Paeteoseun Coffee's kabocha cake at ₩6,000 and Kipeu Cafe's salted caramel croffle at ₩6,500.
- Paeteoseun Coffee has separate indoor spaces on the 2nd floor, while Heol Coffee Roasters offers views of Janganmun Gate. Kou House Pie Haenggung Branch closes on Mondays.
Even when you want just a slice of cake, there are different pleasures in choosing. Some gâteaux foreground the aromas of mugwort or black sesame. Other places serve pies topped with cream and fruit. For small baked treats to nibble alongside a drink, look for cafes with canelés and financiers.
Once you have chosen a dessert, consider where to sit. Many Haenggung-dong cafes occupy upper floors. If you plan to rest indoors, the floors with indoor seating and their layout matter more directly than rooftop views.
01Best when You want mugwort or black sesame gâteau
Pyeongjidam (평지담)
Choice Score4.5/ 5Dessert cafe

- Price
- Ssuk-injeolmi crumble gâteau ₩9,500, brûlée cheesecake ₩7,800, matcha float ₩8,200
- Location
- 3rd floor, 847 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Hours
- Takeaway available
If you like mugwort and black sesame, Pyeongjidam's gâteaux invite a closer look. The menu includes ssuk-injeolmi crumble gâteau (mugwort and soybean-coated rice cake), black sesame ice cream gâteau and matcha gâteau au chocolat. The range of ingredients goes beyond a simple chocolate cake, giving you a reason to choose this cafe.
The indoor space is on the 3rd floor of a building on Jeongjo-ro, with a rooftop above it. A visitor in May 2026 used the stairs, with no elevator available. If you want a short rest during a walk, factor in the climb.
Info & reviews Review digest · the gist of several reviews, not verbatim quotes
- Reviews mention the gâteau's dense texture.Polle visitor reviews
- Some visitors report a full cafe and waits on weekends.Polle visitor reviews
Contact and further details
- Choice Score
- Choice Score4.5/ 5A 3rd-floor cafe for mugwort and black sesame gâteau
02Best when You want to rest over kabocha cake or a small baked treat
Paeteoseun Coffee (패터슨 커피)
Choice Score4.5/ 5Coffee and dessert cafe

- Price
- Kabocha cake ₩6,000, canelé ₩3,500, Americano ₩5,000
- Location
- 2nd floor, 33 Hwaseomun-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Hours
- Takeaway available
Paeteoseun Coffee in Haenggung-dong suits an afternoon spent choosing between kabocha cake and a canelé. It also sells financiers and madeleines. You can order a substantial slice of cake or just one small baked treat with your drink.
The 2nd-floor space is divided on either side of the stairs. A 2024 visitor post describes an ordering area on the left and a separate seating area on the right. Recent Polle reviews also mention the spacious interior. If your aim is to sit indoors and rest, this layout can be as welcome as the dessert selection.
Info & reviews Review digest · the gist of several reviews, not verbatim quotes
- Reviews praise the pairing of kabocha cake and salt.Polle visitor reviews
- Some visitors found the spacious interior a good place to rest.Polle visitor reviews
Contact and further details
- Choice Score
- Choice Score4.5/ 5A place to choose between kabocha cake and small baked treats
03Best when You want a pie topped with fruit and cream
Kou House Pie Haenggung Branch (코우하우스파이 행궁점)
Choice Score4.5/ 5Pie and cake cafe

- Price
- Fig pie ₩10,500, lemon custard meringue pie ₩8,000, blueberry cream cheese pie ₩8,500
- Location
- 2nd floor, 2 Sinpung-ro 39beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Hours
- Takeaway available
For a pie topped with fruit and cream, head to Kou House Pie Haenggung Branch in Haenggung-dong. Its autumn fig pie combines fig jam and cream cheese. The lemon custard meringue pie layers meringue over lemon custard. Looking at the ingredients helps you choose the pie that suits your taste.
The cafe occupies the 2nd floor of a building on Sinpung-ro 39beon-gil. Recent reviews describe enjoying desserts and drinks in the compact shop. Takeaway is available, but it closes every Monday, so a Monday walk calls for another cafe.
Info & reviews Review digest · the gist of several reviews, not verbatim quotes
- A visitor records ordering fig pie with coffee.Naver Place October 2026 visitor reviews
- Visitors paired pistachio raspberry pie with milk tea and yuja ade (a sparkling citrus drink).Naver Place October 2026 visitor reviews
Contact and further details
- Choice Score
- Choice Score4.5/ 5Pies to suit your taste in fruit and cream
04Best when You want to choose your croffle topping
Kipeu Cafe (키프카페)
Choice Score4.0/ 5Croffle and dessert cafe

- Price
- Salted caramel croffle ₩6,500, chestnut tiramisu ₩8,500, Americano ₩5,000
- Location
- 24-6 Sinpung-ro 23beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Hours
- Takeaway available
At Kipeu Cafe in Haenggung-dong, the first choice is your croffle topping. These croissant-waffle hybrids come in salted caramel, cinnamon and chocolate versions. You can also choose chestnut tiramisu or chocolate mousse instead. There is plenty of scope to order at one cafe when everyone wants a different dessert.
Indoor seating is split between the 1st and 2nd floors. Visitor reviews also describe a 2nd-floor terrace and a rooftop above. If you plan to sit down for an afternoon dessert, check the indoor seats first. Some reviews report difficulty finding a seat on weekends.
Info & reviews Review digest · the gist of several reviews, not verbatim quotes
- Reviews describe enjoying a latte with a croffle.Polle visitor reviews
- Some visitors report difficulty finding a seat on weekends.Polle visitor reviews
Contact and further details
- Choice Score
- Choice Score4.0/ 5A place to choose croffle toppings or chestnut tiramisu
05Best when You want tart and coffee by the window
Aneukgam (아늑감)
Choice Score4.0/ 5Cake and tart cafe

- Price
- Kabocha tart ₩7,000, Chokonamu Sup gâteau (Chocolate Tree Forest gâteau) ₩8,000, Americano ₩4,500
- Location
- 2nd floor, 21 Hwaseomun-ro 32beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Hours
- Takeaway available
At Aneukgam in Haenggung-dong, part of the pleasure is choosing between kabocha tart and Chokonamu Sup gâteau (Chocolate Tree Forest gâteau). Sweet potato cake and cheesecake are also on the menu, so you can follow your preferred ingredient, from chocolate to kabocha. Drinks such as nurungji latte (scorched-rice latte) bring different ingredients to coffee, too.
The cafe is on the 2nd floor of a building on Hwaseomun-ro 32beon-gil. Visitors mention the wood-toned interior and seats facing the windows. Keep it in mind for an indoor break looking out at the street.
Info & reviews Review digest · the gist of several reviews, not verbatim quotes
- Reviews praise the spacing between seats.Polle visitor reviews
- Some visitors also report a shortage of seats on weekend afternoons.Polle visitor reviews
Contact and further details
- Choice Score
- Choice Score4.0/ 5A place for tart and coffee by the window
06Best when You want dessert with a view of Janganmun Gate
Heol Coffee Roasters (헤올 커피 로스터즈)
Choice Score4.0/ 5Roastery and dessert cafe

- Price
- Gâteau au chocolat ₩8,500, carrot cake ₩8,500, Americano ₩5,500
- Location
- 2nd and 3rd floors, 902 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Hours
- Takeaway available
Heol Coffee Roasters in Haenggung-dong suits a slice of cake with a view of Janganmun Gate. The cafe occupies the 2nd and 3rd floors on Jeongjo-ro, opposite the gate. Consider it for an afternoon when the view matters as much as the dessert.
The menu includes gâteau au chocolat, carrot cake and Basque cheesecake. Drinks extend beyond Americanos to Sooreum and ube lattes. Even if you would like to linger by the window, you also need to account for the restriction on children.
- Watch out
- No-children policy
Info & reviews Review digest · the gist of several reviews, not verbatim quotes
- Reviews praise the window seats overlooking Janganmun Gate.Polle visitor reviews
- Some visitors report difficulty getting a window seat on weekends.Polle visitor reviews
Contact and further details
- Choice Score
- Choice Score4.0/ 5A place for cake with a view of Janganmun Gate
07Best when You want cake with coconut coffee
Jeong Jiyeong Coffee Roasters Haenggung Main Branch (정지영 커피 로스터즈 행궁본점)
Choice Score3.5/ 5Roastery and dessert cafe

- Price
- Basque cheesecake ₩8,000, Coconut ₩7,000, Americano ₩5,500
- Location
- 42 Sinpung-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Hours
- Takeaway available
Coconut coffee catches the eye at Jeong Jiyeong Coffee Roasters Haenggung Main Branch. It suits a day when you want Basque cheesecake alongside it. Choosing your drink first and adding dessert feels natural here. Fruit ades and milk tea are also available, so companions who do not drink coffee have options.
Orders are taken on basement level 1, while indoor seating is spread across upper floors. Visitor accounts mention seats on the 2nd and 4th floors, reached by stairs with no elevator. Moving between several floors is worth considering if you are hoping to rest your legs after a walk.
- Watch out
- No-children policy, no elevator
Info & reviews Review digest · the gist of several reviews, not verbatim quotes
- Reviews praise the coconut coffee.Polle visitor reviews
- Some visitors found the stairs inconvenient.Polle visitor reviews
Contact and further details
- Choice Score
- Choice Score3.5/ 5A place to pair coconut coffee with cheesecake
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| Spec | Pyeongjidam (평지담) | Paeteoseun Coffee (패터슨 커피) | Kou House Pie Haenggung Branch (코우하우스파이 행궁점) | Kipeu Cafe (키프카페) | Aneukgam (아늑감) | Heol Coffee Roasters (헤올 커피 로스터즈) | Jeong Jiyeong Coffee Roasters Haenggung Main Branch (정지영 커피 로스터즈 행궁본점) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best when | You want mugwort or black sesame gâteau | You want to rest over kabocha cake or a small baked treat | You want a pie topped with fruit and cream | You want to choose your croffle topping | You want tart and coffee by the window | You want dessert with a view of Janganmun Gate | You want cake with coconut coffee |
| Price | Ssuk-injeolmi crumble gâteau ₩9,500, brûlée cheesecake ₩7,800, matcha float ₩8,200 | Kabocha cake ₩6,000, canelé ₩3,500, Americano ₩5,000 | Fig pie ₩10,500, lemon custard meringue pie ₩8,000, blueberry cream cheese pie ₩8,500 | Salted caramel croffle ₩6,500, chestnut tiramisu ₩8,500, Americano ₩5,000 | Kabocha tart ₩7,000, Chokonamu Sup gâteau (Chocolate Tree Forest gâteau) ₩8,000, Americano ₩4,500 | Gâteau au chocolat ₩8,500, carrot cake ₩8,500, Americano ₩5,500 | Basque cheesecake ₩8,000, Coconut ₩7,000, Americano ₩5,500 |
| Location | 3rd floor, 847 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do | 2nd floor, 33 Hwaseomun-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do | 2nd floor, 2 Sinpung-ro 39beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do | 24-6 Sinpung-ro 23beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do | 2nd floor, 21 Hwaseomun-ro 32beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do | 2nd and 3rd floors, 902 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do | 42 Sinpung-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Hours | Takeaway available | Takeaway available | Takeaway available | Takeaway available | Takeaway available | Takeaway available | Takeaway available |
| Watch out for | Stairs to the 3rd-floor indoor space | Separate spaces on either side of the 2nd floor | Closed Mondays | Reports of waits for seats on weekends | 2nd-floor indoor space; reports of a shortage of seats on weekends | Restrictions on children | Stairs after ordering in the basement; restrictions on children |
| Choice Score | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 |
Before you decide
Choosing in more detail
- If you want mugwort or black sesame desserts — Pyeongjidam. Choose your gâteau by its ingredients.
- If you are choosing between cake and a small baked treat — Paeteoseun Coffee. Options range from kabocha cake to canelés.
- If you want fruit pie — Kou House Pie Haenggung Branch. Fig, lemon and blueberry give the pies different combinations.
- If you prefer croffles to cake — Kipeu Cafe. Choose caramel, cinnamon or chocolate toppings.
- If you want an indoor break by the window — Aneukgam. Look outside over kabocha tart and coffee.
- If you want to enjoy the view as well — Heol Coffee Roasters. Eat cake while looking at Janganmun Gate.
- If you want to choose your drink first — Jeong Jiyeong Coffee Roasters Haenggung Main Branch. Pair coconut coffee with cheesecake.
FAQ
- 1Are there small bingsu portions to eat while walking around Haenggung-dong?
Pyeongjidam offers single-serving pudding bingsu (shaved ice) and matcha bingsu for takeaway. The listed menu price is ₩7,900, shown separately from the bingsu served indoors.
- 2Can I reserve mini pies for takeaway in Haenggung-dong?
Kou House Pie Haenggung Branch takes takeaway reservations for custard mini pies. Book at least 2 days ahead. Flower decorations and fruit toppings change with the seasons. Pies containing cream should be refrigerated promptly after collection.
- 3Are any desserts available only on weekends?
Kou House Pie Haenggung Branch lists its crème brûlée pie as a weekend-only item. It combines custard and caramel, so keep it separate from your weekday pie options.
Research notes
Research date 12 October 2026 · Sources Naver Place, Polle and Tistory visitor reviews · Prices Based on menu information on the date checked; subject to change Choice Score A relative assessment of dessert selection, price information, indoor space and restrictions on use. Separate from an in-person assessment of food quality or platform ratings
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