# Café near Gyeongbokgung Palace for baumkuchen ice cream: The Baum - By Yeobaek (https://superchart.com/en/@bar-light-pages/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@bar-light-pages/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@bar-light-pages/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/index.md) ## In short The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch is a German-style baumkuchen dessert café on Jahamun-ro in Jongno, Seoul, a short walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace. Ordering the No1 Custard Baum (4,500 won), Red Bean Jelly Cream Baum (5,800 won), Choco Eifel Baum (7,500 won), a cappuccino (5,500 won) and the baum cup ice cream (5,800 won) made it easy to compare flavours, and the second floor of The Baum has hanok-style styling and full-height window seats that suit groups. For tasting several baumkuchen in one sitting and browsing the Chuseok gift sets, The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch delivers. ## Good to know - **Address**: 13-2 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (1st and 2nd floors), South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 10:00–22:00 - **Features**: Vegan menu available; reservations and takeout possible - **No1 Custard Baum**: 4,500 won - **Red Bean Jelly Cream Baum**: 5,800 won - **Choco Eifel Baum**: 7,500 won - **Cappuccino**: 5,500 won - **Baum Cup Ice Cream**: 5,800 won - **Seating**: 1st floor: tables, order counter, separate men's and women's restrooms; 2nd floor: hanok-style space with group tables and full-height window seats - **Event**: Free white chocolate baumkuchen with the receipt review event *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* ![Baumkuchen dessert at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-01-hlkkc-900.webp) "Baumkuchen" — from German Baum (tree) + Kuchen (cake). It's a traditional German baked confection made of thin layers stacked one over another, so the cross-section looks like tree rings when you cut it. ![Baumkuchen café dessert plate near Gyeongbokgung](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-02-vdy9s-900.webp) A must-visit baumkuchen spot near Gyeongbokgung where you can try a wide variety of flavors. ![Signature photo of baumkuchen at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-03-1xh7c-1200.webp) A Gyeongbokgung dessert favorite: "The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch" It's been a while since my last café post. I saw a neighbor blogger introduce a baumkuchen spot near Gyeongbokgung Station, so I went to check it out. I'd almost forgotten about baumkuchen — here's how it went eating it again after so long. ## Where is The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch, and what are its hours? The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch is a baumkuchen dessert café occupying the 1st and 2nd floors at 13-2 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. It's open daily from 10:00 to 22:00, has a vegan menu, and offers reservations and takeout. The weather was cloudy and pleasantly cool — a great day for it. ![Exterior of The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-04-1yafs-900.webp) - 📍 13-2 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (1st and 2nd floor), South Korea - ⏰ Daily 10:00–22:00 - ⭐️ Vegan menu available, reservations and takeout possible ## Inside The Baum: hanok-style café space on floors 1 and 2 The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch uses both the 1st and 2nd floors as café space, with the 2nd floor giving off a hanok (traditional Korean house) feel. The 1st floor has tables, an order counter, and gender-separated restrooms. ![1st floor café space at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-05-1y3is-900.webp) ![1st floor order counter at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-06-1n23v-900.webp) ![1st floor table seating at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-07-n1p2z-900.webp) Going up to the 2nd floor, there's a space with a hanok feel. ![Hanok-style 2nd floor space at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-08-i0my5-900.webp) There are also tables for group guests, which is convenient. ![2nd floor group tables at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-09-vvlfo-900.webp) There's also a space with big windows looking out over the outdoors, nice and cool. ## What is on the menu at The Baum? The menu board at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch lists a whole lineup of baumkuchen — brûlée baum, strawberry, chocolat, cheese, and green tea baumkuchen, No1 Custard Baum, and more — plus a wide range of drinks. There are also gift-size baumkuchen options in various sizes, so there's plenty to choose from. ![The Baum brand introduction signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-10-1w9w8-626.webp) THE BAUM pursues authentic premium German-style baumkuchen, using high-quality ingredients and excellent technique to offer a variety of baumkuchen!! ![Brûlée baum menu signage at The Baum](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-11-11tz0-900.webp) The delicious, sweet brûlée baum~~ ![Strawberry, chocolat, cheese, and green tea baumkuchen menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-12-12ooj-900.webp) Strawberry, chocolat, cheese, and green tea baumkuchen No1 Custard Baum There are also various baumkuchen made for gifting~~ With so many sizes and features, there's a wide range to choose from! ![The Baum's gift-size baumkuchen options by size](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-13-14zqh-900.webp) ![Drink menu board at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-14-190dj-900.webp) The drink menu is pretty diverse too??! ## How to reserve The Baum's Chuseok gift sets The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch also takes reservations for Chuseok (Korean harvest holiday) gift sets. And it turns out the "meaning of baumkuchen" is fittingly success, prosperity, celebration, health, and longevity! ![Chuseok gift set reservation signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-15-15dzk-900.webp) ![Baumkuchen gift sets on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-16-xt1yc-900.webp) A meaningful gift to hand to someone you care about, don't you think? ## What we ordered at The Baum and what it cost - No1 Custard Baum ₩4,500 - Red Bean Jelly Cream Baum ₩5,800 - Choco Eifel Baum ₩7,500 - Cappuccino ₩5,500 - Baum Cup Ice Cream ₩5,800 ![Baumkuchen and drinks ordered at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-17-17x4h-900.webp) I ordered a whole variety of different things. ![Three baumkuchen and a cappuccino on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-18-hcxhz-900.webp) ### No1 Custard Baum, 4,500 won The No1 Custard Baum is The Baum's best-seller — a soft baumkuchen filled generously with custard cream. ![Cross-section of No1 Custard Baum with crème brûlée](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-19-1ag2e-900.webp) On top of that, there's the sweet temptation of a crackly crème brûlée layer — apparently this is The Baum's No1 best menu item for a reason. It's an overdose of sweetness and softness. Perfect when you need a sugar boost — a custard baumkuchen exactly right for that. Maybe that's why it goes so well with coffee. ### Red Bean Jelly Cream Baum, 5,800 won The Red Bean Jelly Cream Baum hides red bean yanggaeng (sweet jelly) inside a soft baumkuchen!! On top of that, sweet, soft cream puff filling makes it even softer. ![Cross-section of Red Bean Jelly Cream Baum showing red bean jelly](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-20-597u3-900.webp) It's a distinctive baumkuchen with a sweet, chewy yanggaeng flavor that would hit the spot for parents or grandparents with old-school tastes~ ### Choco Eifel Baum, 7,500 won This elongated baumkuchen has a slightly firmer texture. ![Elongated Choco Eifel Baum](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-21-1jhvg-900.webp) Rich chocolate is tucked in between the layers, making it sweet and slightly bitter, with the baumkuchen's ring texture coming through as you chew — a dessert that pairs perfectly with coffee. If you love chocolate, pick the Choco Eifel Baum. ### Cappuccino, 5,500 won The rich bitterness and smoothness of the espresso goes perfectly with the baumkuchen. ### Baum Cup Ice Cream, 5,800 won The Baum Cup Ice Cream is an unusual ice cream with baumkuchen added on top. When I opened the ice cream lid — oh my, there was baumkuchen inside, which gave me a little burst of joy. Cool, smooth ice cream meets moist baumkuchen for a sweet, fluffy texture — a distinctive ice cream where you can really taste the baumkuchen's texture too. ![Baum Cup Ice Cream with baumkuchen inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-22-1hri1-900.webp) An ice cream that lets you enjoy two flavors at once without feeling like too much. ## The Baum's receipt review event: what you get The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch is running a receipt review event. ![Receipt review event signage at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-23-19mmg-900.webp) ![White chocolate baumkuchen gift for the review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream-24-9es0s-900.webp) Take part in the receipt review event and get a cute, sweet white chocolate baumkuchen as a gift. ## Where it is - The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch (더바움 경복궁점) - 13-2 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1st and 2nd floor) - 서울특별시 종로구 자하문로 13-2 1층, 2층 - 37.5773782, 126.9719531 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8D%94%EB%B0%94%EC%9B%80%20%EA%B2%BD%EB%B3%B5%EA%B6%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5773782,126.9719531,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@bar-light-pages/the-baum-gyeongbokgung-baum-cup-icecream/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt