Dotori Garden
Picking out the baked good from the pantry
Verdict: Walk
Type: Brunch Cafe
Location: Seoul, South Korea (Bukchon)
Address: 19-8 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Entrance to cafe
Must Try Items: Dotori Bread
Cost: ~25,000 KRW for 5 items
5 pastries that we purchased
Comments:
Dottori Garden gained our attention through its frequent appearances on social media, boasting a charming, Ghibli-style aesthetic that's highly photogenic.
Despite the off-putting wait, about half an hour in the rain, the experience inside was worth the delay, offering a cozy, whimsical, cabin-like atmosphere.
The café's interior decor impressively transports patrons to an enchanting world, far removed from the ordinary.
1st floor seating
Assortment of baked items
2nd floor seating
Dottori Garden's menu is divided into two main sections: one featuring pastries and bakery items, and the other offering Greek yogurt bowls and various beverages.
In the pastry section, a delightful array of savory and sweet choices includes their renowned salt bread and assorted buns, cannellés, and madeleines, presenting a tough selection dilemma.
Assortment of baked items
Old school feeling
Cute items all around the cafe
We indulged in a unique squid ink salt bread filled with egg salad and a savory hot dog bun, alongside a sweet green tea cannellé and what we believe was a chestnut (acorn) madeleine.
The standout was the Dotori bread, a delectable creation with a perfectly balanced cream and chocolate base, offering an exquisite blend of textures.
Although the yogurt section's full honeycombs were tempting, we chose to focus on the pastries, which proved to be a delightful decision.
Squid ink salt bread
Honeycomb for the greek yogurt bowls