After a burning weekend, it's a Monday when you have to get back to your daily routine. It's a day of the week shunned by office workers to the extent that there is a phrase called “Monday sickness.†Many people use weekends and vacations together to go on trips or take a break. On the other hand, after dealing with the crowds of customers over the weekend, Monday is also the day bakers take the most time off. What if I want to eat bread on Monday? Here are some bakeries that are open even on Mondays, with the editor's best regards.
1. “May Bell Main Store †in Itaewon makes healthy bread
Image source: Shikigami user Tonguni-chan
Image source: Shikigami user Tonguni-chan
“May Bellâ€, located on Hannam-dong's main street, is a place that makes easy-to-eat bread using rye and various nuts. The signature menu is “fig rye bread,†which contains 80% rye and plenty of dried figs, and a chewy “cranberry baguette†with sour cranberries '. Please note that the weighting may be long. You can also buy bread at the maple shop located in the back.
â–² Location: 229 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:00-18:00 every day, closed on holidays
â–² Price range: cranberry baguette 3,000 won, fig rye bread 2,500 won
â–² Review (Shikigami Toni-chan): A place I stop by every time I go to Itaewon! There are many healthy bakeries these days, but I like May's varieties because they are full of extra ingredients, not expensive, and delicious. Be sure to try the fig rye bread!
2. Bread specialty store , Apgujeong Rodeo 'Gourmet Hall '
Image source: Food Officer's official Instagram
Image source: Food Officer's official Instagram
Chef Kim Dae-cheon of ToCtoC's newly opened bread specialty store “Gourmet Hall†means “a house that makes bread for meals.†There are three representative types of bread: “plain†white bread, “natural†white bread, and “rich†white bread. Plain is a savory and soft white bread made by simply blending flour, butter, and milk, representing the most basic meal bread. Please note that reservations can be made in advance.
â–² Location: 36 Dosan-daero 49-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–² Opening hours: 10:00-19:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–² Price range: Plain 8,000 won, rich 9,000 won
â–² Testimonial (shikigin's foot socks): It was a good taste. Chef Kim Dae-cheon, who has such a deep love for bread that he bakes 6 types of bread in the restaurant kitchen This is a bread shop I opened myself. It's even more believable .
3. “Usblanc †in Hyochang-dong , a bakery loved by the town
Image source: Usblanc's official Instagram
Image source: Usblanc's official Instagram
“Usblanc†is a healthy bakery made by Chef Polar Bear located in Hyochang-dong. The popular menu is “Strawberry Mille-Feuille.†Fresh strawberries and soft cream are sandwiched between layers of pastries, making it a sweet dessert to enjoy. Brunch menus such as sandwiches and soup can also be enjoyed at the store. They also sell props containing bears and bread. Parking is available in front of the store.
â–² Location: 4 Hyochangwon-ro 70-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 08:00-21:00 every day, closed on holiday days
â–² Price range: Strawberry mille-feuille 5,900 won, baguette 3,000 won
â–² Testimonial (Shikigin Munju): The bread here is such a flavor that makes me think of it again and again, and I think I should go eat it again and again. The combination of crispy pastries together is the best! The coffee was delicious too!
4. 'Tartine Bakery Seoul' in Hannam-dong , a bakery from San Francisco
Image source: Tartine's official Instagram
Image source: Tartine's official Instagram
“Tartine Bakery†is a bakery with its main store in San Francisco that makes healthy bread such as shower dough and country bread. You can find a wide variety of breads, including sandwiches, healthy bread, and desserts. The popular menu is the “broccoli sandwich,†which is topped with broccoli, mushrooms, and cheese, so you can enjoy it in a light and hearty way. Please note that valet parking is available.
â–² Location: 22, Hannam-daero 18-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
â–² Opening hours: 09:00-19:00 every day
â–² Price range: broccoli sandwich 16,000 won, country bread 16,000 won
â–² Testimonial (Bibimbap with bean sprouts): I came here because it was selected by the New York Times as a must-eat bread before death. The bread size is a bit big. It's expensive, but the taste is good.
5. Delicious plain bakery , Seongsu “Château de Eco â€
Image source: Hit & Go Echo's official Instagram
Image source: Hit & Go Echo's official Instagram
'Rice de Eco' makes healthy bread with organic flour and naturally fermented varieties. This is where the famous baker who worked for SPC and Terarosa is located. The popular menu is “God's Baguette,†which is made using natural yeast and is slightly sour, yet soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Bread can be reserved by phone. Note that you can enjoy coffee and bread on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
â–² Location: 25, Ttukseom-ro 1ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
â–² Opening hours: 10:30 every day – until sold out, closed on Thursdays
â–² Price range: Shin's baguette 3,500 won, whole wheat campanho 3,500 won
â–² Testimonial (Dandelion on the road to eating): Once you get there, you can even sweep frozen bread from the freezer! It's a bread with a lot of healthy flavors, and the chewiness is extraordinary hehe
