Hongdae Bakeries ft. Richemont, Paul & Paulina, Jesters and Publique

Been here a while? Had your fill of Paris Baguette or Tous Les Jours? Want a taste of home or close to it?

Well you are in luck my friend! :)

I have a hand full of places you can visit in Hongdae to get your fix on some delicious breads and even a pie or sausage roll or 2... that's right a good old pie for all you aussies and kiwis missing a tasty meat pie and an essential sausage roll.

I will even help you out with directions! and perhaps a map (even though it a little small... but will be helpful in addition to my written clues).

By the way look out for my trendy Youtube video somewhere near the end of this post for delicious eye candy... (more pictures of delicious treats).

First things first:

Get to Hongdae Station. Take exit 9. You will immediately be on the main street with a little street to your left. Walk past that until you come to the next street on the left (it will be a big street). Turn left up it and walk to the next street. Right on the corner will be:

Richemont Bakery: ** Edit 27 February 2012 - recently Richemont bakery has closed :( **

Here is a landmark that will be across the street so if you miss it look for Mr Doughnut on the opposite side of the road then look around on your side of the road and you should see Richemont Bakery somewhere around where you are standing :)

Filled with delicious pastries and breads this is definitely the largest of the bakeries I visited and boasts a wide variety of edibles.

http://www.richemont.co.kr/a_about/open_eng.html

Jesters:

Just up the street past the KB* bank and a little further on (after the third street on the left after you exit the Richemont Bakery) You will come to a two storied eating building... filled with eating establishments. On the second floor about half way (or less) down the building is Jesters Pies!

Here is another landmark on the opposite side of the road.. Frisbee apple store... so if you see this turn around and look for a yellow and purple Jesters.

Filled with delicious pies and sausage rolls and chips its a must for those of us who come from "down under". Check out the flavors and prices in my video down below.

Paul & Paulina:

http://englishspectrum.net/seoul-restaurants/by-popular-areas/hongdae/paul-paulina

So you are on your way to Paul and Paulina for some freshly baked bread and even some scones! Well just head up the road until you come to the end. The University will be in front of you. Go left look for Nescafe cafe... turn left and walk about 20 or so meters and it will be on your left.

See there is Nescafe cafe in the background there...

Grab a scone or two and you are set for our next destination!

Publique:

http://blog.naver.com/inbp83

Now this place is a little hard to find and is a hidden gem.

So if you are at Paul and Paulina go back to where you were in front of the University. If you didn't go to Paul and Paulina then you are standing at the end of the street looking at the University. Turn right this time and be prepared for a little walk :)

Keep walking until you cross one big road then keep your eyes peeled for a Chinese restaurant on your right (it going to be about the 4th little road on your right). Once you see it take the little road immediately after it on your right.

If you cant see it look on the opposite side of the road for Hollys Coffee. Then you should be somewhere close.

So walk down the little road and it should be the second street on your left and it will look like this:

Jump inside and enjoy the sweet tasty treats they have to offer! Check out the qualifications in the window of the chefs and know you are going to be well satisfied :)

I cant say enough about this place. I have been there twice and will go again. I have not tried the cafe or coffee eclair yet so I will be back... oh yes I did say eclair so get yourself in there and since its winter you deserve something sweet to warm your soul :)

Anyway here is a map... or as best as I could do. The red dots are approximately the locations.

And check out this video to whet the appetite!

Wow so that all for this week... I haven't done this much work on a blog entry for a while so I hope you enjoy it! :)

Have a great week and see you next time! :)