[Recommended Cafes near Changdeokgung Palace] Anguk 153 & Cafe Rendejavous Daehakro

Changdeokgung Palace, a palace during Joseon Dynasty that is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The landscaping at the palace's secret garden (huwon)  has high historical value and is the place where you can feel the true beauty. It is the representative royal garden in Korea.

There are many cafes around this beautiful Changdeokgung Palace that keep the unique atmosphere. In this post, we will introduce two cafes to you - Anguk 153 and Cafe Rendejavous Daehakro.

#1 Anguk 153

Anguk 153 is a bakery cafe that represents Anguk Station. You can enjoy a variety of bread and beverages, and it is also one of the popular place in Seoul for bread lovers. 153 Anguk-dong is a very historical area. The building has been built for more than 100 years and it was the house where Lee Jun, a special envoy served as Hague Envoy under the mandate of Emperor Gojong in 1907.

When you enter this bakery shop, it feels like time has stopped as the bread smell stimulates your sense of smell. This shop is full of bread that will make your mouth water just by looking at it.

Anguk 153 is famous for its natural fruit yeast bread and milk bread, but you can also find other types of bread here.

On the first floor of the building, you will see the display of the bakery. When you go up to the second floor, you will see the order counter on the way up. It is spacious on the second floor, and it is filled with sunlight. The ceiling of the building is over 100 years old and cozy interior design will catch your attention. It offers a great atmosphere for those who want to read quietly or catch up with friends.

We ordered and tried the spinach potato bread and iced vanilla latte. Although we have only tried one type of bread, we could feel the true value of Anguk 153.

Spinach potato bread combines a salty and savory taste, and it was chewy. Besides that, the coffee also tastes good. If you want to enjoy some bread and coffee at a space that is historically meaningful, we would like to recommend Anguk 153 to you.

[Information about Anguk 153]

1. Getting There: At AREX Seoul Station, transfer to Subway Line 1 - At Jongno-3ga Station, transfer to Subway Line 3 - Get off at Anguk Station Exit 1, Walk 58m

2. Address: 51 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

3. Opening Hours: 08:00 ~ 20:00 daily

4. Instagram: https://instagram.com/anguk_153

5. Contact Number: +82-2-733-1530

※The above information is subject to change.

#2 Cafe Rendejavous Daehakro

Rendejavous is a combination of the word rendezvous (which means meeting) and deja vu (which means precognition). It symbolizes a familiar place that seems like you have been before. Cafe Rendejavou at Daehakro is a cafe built with the concept of Jeju cave where you can feel the sensibility of Jeju Island in Seoul.

On the first floor of the cafe, there is an order counter and small tables. You can feel the sensibility of Jeju Island by looking at the basalt stone wall.

If you follow the large chandelier and go to the basement, you will see the spacious cafe area. Since it is not easy to go on a long trip, it is a good idea to visit a place like this that has nice atmosphere.

Cafe Rendejavous Daehakro uses darker lighting than regular cafes, so it creates a more quiet atmosphere. Perhaps it is because of that, it feels exceptionally quiet and calm inside the cafe. This is a cafe located in a city, with interior that can make you feel relax being in the nature.

There is a circle-shaped wall in the innermost part of the cafe that looks impressive. It is also a photo zone in this cafe where visitors take many photos. It boasts a unique atmosphere as though you are passing through a cave and going to another space.

You can try the Soda Blended and Jeju Green Tea Blended that seem to be symbolizing the blue sea of Jeju Island, and it feels like as though you have traveled to Jeju Island. The scones is crisp on the outside, and soft on the inside.

In your next visit to Seoul, why don't you come to Cafe Rendejavous Daehakro and be on a nature-friendly trip in the city?

[Information about Cafe Rendejavous Daehakro]

1. Getting There: At AREX Seoul Station, transfer to Subway Line 4 - Get off at  Hyehwa Station Exit 4, Walk 236m

2. Address: 18-5 Changgyeonggung-ro 34-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

3. Opening Hours: 11:00 ~ 23:00 daily

4. Contact Number: +82-2-764-7779

※The above information is subject to change.