Daycare teacher gift from a Byeollae bakery: mango salt bread, Byway

What kind of bakery is Byway Bakers Byeollae Branch?

Byway Bakers Byeollae Branch is a takeout-only bakery with a big word-of-mouth reputation for its Byeollae salt bread. I'd gone to Byeollae for lunch with my husband and started craving something sweet, so I swung by to pick up some bread. It was almost time to pick up my baby from daycare, so I couldn't hang around long, and a takeout-only place like Byway Bakers was just right.

I'd heard they have lots of egg tarts and financiers (small almond butter cakes), which I love, so I was excited.

What breads does Byway Bakers have?

Byway Bakers Byeollae Branch displays egg tarts, financiers, Dubai chewy cookies, butter rice cakes and several kinds of salt bread. The shop is takeout-only, so it isn't big, but the moment I walked in I was surprised by how much variety there was. They even had the trendy items, so just browsing was fun.

Are the prices and packaging good for gifts?

The best thing about Byway Bakers was that the prices weren't scary. Lots of famous bakeries charge quite a bit even for a single piece of bread these days, but Byway Bakers felt reasonable for the taste and quality, so it was easy to pick out several things.

The box is neat too, so I thought it would work well as a simple gift for family or friends. I'm actually planning to bring some as a snack gift for my kid's daycare teachers next time!

The staff-recommended favorite: wakppu salt bread

The wakppu salt bread was what the Byway Bakers staff recommended as their most popular item right now. I'd been dithering over what to pick, and its look, which I'd never seen before, resembled the trendy wakppu balls, so I found it so fascinating. Curiosity kicked in and I put it in my basket right away.

How did the 3 breads I took home taste?

That day I took home Shanghai butter rice cake, an egg tart and wakppu salt bread from Byway Bakers. Eating them at home with coffee, I could see why it's famous as a Byeollae salt bread spot.

Wakppu salt bread: salt bread with fresh mango and mango jam

The star of the day was definitely the wakppu salt bread. It looks cute on the outside, and when I took a bite, there was fresh mango and mango jam inside. At first I wondered whether salt bread and mango would work together, but unexpectedly it was really good. The savory, salty flavor typical of salt bread met the sweet mango and made something with a different charm. The bread was soft and moist, and the fresh mango made it feel even fresher.

It was totally different from regular salt bread, so it stuck with me even more. So many desserts come out these days, but a lot of them feel alike, right? The wakppu salt bread was a flavor I'd honestly never had before, so it was fun and tasty, and I understood why it's a bestseller.

Egg tart and Shanghai butter rice cake

The Byway Bakers egg tart balanced a moist filling with crisp pastry, and the Shanghai butter rice cake had a charming chewy texture, so I gobbled them up in no time. Trying the different items, I thought I definitely want to try the financiers and other salt breads next time.

Is it a good place to grab bread in Byeollae?

Overall, Byway Bakers had lots of variety, decent prices and satisfying taste. Being takeout-only, it's good for a quick visit and pickup, and being able to try various salt breads and desserts was a big plus too. If you're looking for a good bakery or dessert spot in Byeollae, I recommend dropping by once.🫶

I'm planning to go back to try the financiers and other kinds of salt bread. It's a good place for days you crave something sweet or want to taste a special salt bread. If you're looking for a Byeollae salt bread spot, definitely stop by Byway Bakers!