# Seocho café breakfast sandwiches with basil pesto: Focaccia Cucina - By Yunseul (https://superchart.com/en/@before-the-bill-3/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@before-the-bill-3/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@before-the-bill-3/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/index.md) ## In short Focaccia Cucina is an Italian sandwich café in Seocho, Seoul, opening from 7 AM. I tried the Caesar sandwich and basil pesto pizza sandwich, then took home squid ink focaccia and handmade basil pesto. Verdict: a lovely pick for a light but special breakfast bread menu. ## Good to know - **Opening time**: 7 AM - **Closed**: Every Monday - **Ingredients sell out**: Most ingredients can sell out quickly around 3 PM *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ## Focaccia sandwiches in Seocho-dong early in the morning I was looking for a sandwich shop that opens nice and early, and that is how I found Focaccia Cucina (포카치아쿠치나) (๑˙ꄃ˙๑)♡⃛ The closer I got, the more the warm, delicious scent of bread wafted through the air, so I was already excited before I even stepped inside! ![Visiting Focaccia Cucina early in the morning](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-01-1vbin-900.webp) ![Early-morning visit to Focaccia Cucina](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-02-11tx7-900.webp) ![Visiting a sandwich shop in Seocho-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-03-1ef9a-900.webp) ![Entrance to Focaccia Cucina](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-04-nxle6-900.webp) ![Shop entrance scented with fresh bread](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-05-187el-900.webp) It is tucked away in an alley in Seocho-dong, but it was easy to find, which was convenient! ![Focaccia Cucina in a Seocho-dong alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-06-2gezw-900.webp) ![The way to Focaccia Cucina](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-07-9zayw-900.webp) I also liked that it was an easy walk after getting off at Nambu Bus Terminal ( •̀ω•́ )✧ ![Route from Nambu Bus Terminal](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-08-k2soc-900.webp) ![Exterior of Focaccia Cucina](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-09-19by9-900.webp) ![Sandwich shop in Seocho-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-10-1uyht-900.webp) ## Seats inside and an early opening time There are a few small seats inside for eating in, making it perfect for a light bite before you go ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ You can order at the kiosk too~~ The compact interior felt warm and welcoming! ![Seating inside Focaccia Cucina](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-11-1bb7r-900.webp) ![Interior with kiosk ordering at Focaccia Cucina](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-12-w6y0q-900.webp) Best of all, opening as early as 7 AM makes it a really great breakfast pick! Most ingredients sell out quickly by around 3 PM, so it is best to stop by early (๑'ᵕ'๑)♡⃛ They are regularly closed every Monday, so keep that in mind when you visit! ![Waiting after ordering sandwiches](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-13-1ywci-900.webp) ## A generously filled Caesar sandwich While I waited after ordering, that wonderful scent got my appetite going and made me even more excited ( ⁎ᵕᴗᵕ⁎ )❤︎ The owner was so kind too, so the wait was a happy one! The Caesar sandwich was the first thing I tried, and its looks alone caught my eye! I took a big bite, and the generous fillings filled my mouth while the sauce combination was just perfect (๑˙ꄃ˙๑)♡⃛ The crisp vegetables were wonderfully fresh, and I could not stop exclaiming as I ate ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و Everything inside worked together so well that I cleared every last piece! ![Caesar sandwich with generous fillings](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-14-15j4w-900.webp) ![Caesar sandwich at Focaccia Cucina](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-15-hphc8-1200.webp) ![Caesar sandwich with vegetables and sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-16-3w8co-900.webp) ## Basil pesto pizza sandwich and focaccia Next up was the basil pesto pizza sandwich. The cheese pulled into lovely strands, so it was fun to look at too ( •̀ω•́ )✧ The fragrant basil flavor spread richly, while the full-bodied cheese seemed to wrap around my tongue! The sandwich bread itself was so excellent that it became more irresistible with every bite ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ The simple yet rich-tasting focaccia really lets all the flavors shine! ![Basil pesto pizza sandwich](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-17-dd3s7-900.webp) ![Focaccia bread used for the sandwich](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-18-1dpzm-900.webp) ## Squid ink focaccia I brought home They also sold their squid ink focaccia separately, so of course I bought one without hesitation ( ⁎ᵕᴗᵕ⁎ )❤︎ I tried it again at home, and I was genuinely impressed that its chewy, springy texture had stayed perfectly intact! ![Squid ink focaccia bought separately](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-19-12x3m-900.webp) How could it be so moist inside and pleasantly chewy outside? I kept marveling at it as I ate (๑'ᵕ'๑)♡⃛ The more you chew, the more its gentle, nutty savoriness comes through, so you never get tired of it! ![Moist and chewy squid ink focaccia](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-20-2j7q8-900.webp) ![Squid ink focaccia enjoyed at home](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-21-hmjk-900.webp) ## Handmade basil pesto for home I completely fell for the distinctive flavor of the basil pesto, so I ended up bringing home some handmade basil pesto too (๑˙ꄃ˙๑)♡⃛ It was wonderful spread over bread or a simple slice of toast at home! If you love a deep basil flavor, I think this is an essential item to take home ( •̀ω•́ )✧ You can really taste the ingredients themselves, so it is incredibly versatile! ![Handmade basil pesto bought separately](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-22-1qxkm-900.webp) Thanks to the owner's warm, kind service, I enjoyed delicious food and came away full of good energy too! I think these lovingly made sandwiches will keep coming to mind whenever I crave one ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)o ![A lovingly prepared sandwich meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-23-4kalw-900.webp) ![Wrapping up an early-morning sandwich visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich-24-1jnjn-900.webp) I definitely recommend a visit if you want to enjoy a light yet special sandwich early in the morning ( ⁎ᵕᴗᵕ⁎ )❤︎ Bread lovers will surely have a satisfying time! ## Where it is - Focaccia Cucina (포카치아쿠치나) - 51 Banpo-daero 21-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 서초구 반포대로21길 51 1층 - 37.4864219, 127.0080249 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%8F%AC%EC%B9%B4%EC%B9%98%EC%95%84%EC%BF%A0%EC%B9%98%EB%82%98/@37.4864219,127.0080249,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@before-the-bill-3/seocho-focaccia-breakfast-sandwich/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt