Bakery in Gwanak-gu, Seoul : What’s the harm in not knowing this place?! Review of the hidden bread restaurant ‘BIL BAKERY’

 

This is BIL BAKERY in Bongcheon-dong, Seoul Good Restaurant

✨ A bakery loved by locals, an honest review!

There are a lot of bread bunnies and bread dolphins looking for delicious bread these days, right?

There is a small bakery in Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul that only people in the know about.

It’s called BIL BAKERY

This place is already famous among the locals, but it’s still not well known, so it’s perfect for those looking for a hidden gem.

I was curious and thought, “I heard the bread is so good here?” so I went to check it out.

They have a huge selection of baked goods, and when I heard that they were known for their egg tarts and Scotch whisky whinancier, I was like, get it!

✔️ If you read this to the end?

Gwanak-gu’s best bakery, BIL BAKERY, from location to opening hours!

What’s the most popular menu? A review of the baked goods!

We’ll also give you the lowdown on prices and tips on what to look for before you visit.

Have you been to all the famous bakeries like Jean Blancery and Ati?

Try a bakery with a little more charm!

1️⃣ Gwanak-gu bakery “BIL BAKERY” Basic information

Located in Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, BIL BAKERY is a small bakery tucked away in an alleyway, so it’s easy to miss.

But for those in the know, it’s a must-visit bakery, especially for its baked goods and crispy pastries.

Location : 1F, 96, Seokgogo-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

Opening Hours : 09:00 - 20:00 (Closed every Monday)

Phone number : 010-5106-1028

Payment : Cash, card, local currency, Zero Pay

Parking : Not available in front of the store > Recommended to use the Gwanak-gu Office public car park.

Although the store is not large, it has a neat interior and a cosy atmosphere.

You can eat inside, but there aren’t many seats, so it’s recommended to take out!

2️⃣ Menu & Prices

This is not just a bakery, it’s a boulangerie.

They have a wide variety of baked goods such as choux nancier, madeleines, canoules, salt bread, baguettes, and more!

🍞 Recommended menu & prices

Fig Cream Cheese Baguette (5,000 KRW) : The sweetness of figs + the smoothness of cream cheese are harmoniously combined.

Egg Tart (3,500 KRW) : Creamy custard filling in a large, crispy pastry!

Scotch Whinancier (2,600 KRW) : Crispy outside, full of caramel flavour!

Salted Bread (2,600 KRW) : The perfect combination of butter and salt on the outside and inside of the crust

Canoe (3,000 KRW) : Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, authentic French style

There are also browmies, croissants, chestnut madeleines, pollock roe baguettes, and more.

📌 For more detailed menu and price information, check out below blog

3️⃣ Our Review

Now for the long-awaited tasting review!

I tried the Egg Tart and Mentaiko Baguette.

Egg Tart

The combination of crunchy outside and moist inside was perfect!

The pastry itself was firm and had a nice crunchy texture.

The custard filling was smooth and sweet, but not too heavy, which made me want to keep eating.

Mentaiko Baguette

The salty flavour of the pollock roe seeped into the bread, making it a perfect match for the savoury baguette.

However, I think it would have been better if the bread was freshly baked and warm.

📌 TIP : Try the pollock roe baguette while it’s still fresh!

4️⃣ Tip before you visit!

Bread time : Between 10;30am and 11am > get there at this time to get hot bread!

Closed on Mondays : Check before visiting!

Parking Difficulty : Public transport is recommended or use public car parks.

One line summary : If you like baked goods & pastries, I highly recommend visiting!

Bread quality is GOOD! : especially baked goods and tarts

Price-performance ratio : reasonable for a neighbourhood bakery

Variety of menu : Many types of croissants, salt bread, baguettes, etc.

If you are looking for a bakery near Gwanak-gu, Seoul National University entrance?

BIL BAKERY, please visit once!

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