Café off Sinnonhyeon Exit 1: red bean bingsu and egg tart, Cafe Ssum

Where is Cafe Ssum near Sinnonhyeon Station?

Cafe Ssum sits close to the alley near Exit 1 of Sinnonhyeon Station, so it was super easy to find (๑'◡'๑) It opens early too, which is even better!

Here's my story of visiting Cafe Ssum near Sinnonhyeon Station~! Walk a little way into the alley and a pretty café pops right into view.

It's really close to Sinnonhyeon Station, so it's perfect for meeting up. As soon as I walked in, the owner greeted me so warmly that I felt good the moment I stepped inside! I was genuinely touched by the kindness.

What's the vibe like inside Cafe Ssum?

The inside of Cafe Ssum is full of cute little props and softly lit, making it a great spot for photos. The vibe is genuinely pretty!! It hit my taste exactly (๑˙ꄃ˙๑)♡⃛ Perfect for getting a great shot.

How does the snow ice bingsu taste at Cafe Ssum?

At Cafe Ssum I ordered the snow ice bingsu (shaved ice dessert) along with the egg tart together. Sitting and looking around, the dessert menu caught my eye, and I picked it — the look of it alone was absolutely perfect.

The snow ice bingsu had a heap of white milk ice that melted smoothly the moment it hit my mouth — such a perfect texture! The sweet, chewy red bean paste and nutty injeolmi (rice cake) powder combo went so well together (๑'◡'๑) The ice itself was infused with a rich, nutty milk flavor, so even eating just the ice without the red bean was sweet and delicious enough! The generous portion was satisfying.

Cafe Ssum's snow ice bingsu comes in quite a generous portion, perfect for sharing between two, and it stays soft and unmelted right up to the last spoonful.

We finished it off happily! It felt like all the summer heat just melted away.

Do you need to try the egg tart at Cafe Ssum?

If you go to Cafe Ssum, you have to try the egg tart. It's Portuguese-style, so the outside is crispy and the inside is moist — you have to eat it in one bite to get the full effect! The feeling of soft cream spreading through your mouth is just art (๑˙ꄃ˙๑)♡⃛

When you eat it warm in one bite, the crispy pastry texture comes through perfectly. It feels like a sweet, nutty flavor wraps around your whole mouth! I really found my favorite tart ever.

Pairing with the americano

Do I even need to explain how well the bitter, cool americano pairs with the egg tart? It's such a perfect match with coffee that you just keep going back for more! Cafe Ssum's coffee has a rich, clean aroma too, so it goes well with sweet desserts.

Cafe Ssum's main dessert!! One spoonful of the generously piled, refreshingly cold snow ice bingsu and the sweetness spreads through your whole mouth (๑'ᵕ'๑)♡⃛ Take a bite of the freshly baked warm tart right after, and the nuttiness explodes! Finish with a sip of bitter, clean coffee and it's absolute perfection (๑•͈ᴗ•͈) With the sweet and nutty combo all wrapped up cleanly by the coffee, there's nothing left to envy in this world! Enjoy some delicious dessert and a happy healing time on a day like today (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

Is this a good Sinnonhyeon café for chatting with a friend?

Cafe Ssum's space is cozy and warm, so it was perfect for chatting with a friend. The combination was so perfect I kept marveling as I ate (๑'◡'๑) I lost track of time hanging out. The owner was so generous too, so I'm planning to visit Cafe Ssum again soon. If you're heading to Sinnonhyeon, be sure to stop by!

I'm happy I discovered this hidden-gem café tucked away in the alley. With delicious dessert and coffee in hand

I'd highly recommend it to anyone who wants to relax and unwind! Everyone should visit once (๑˙ꄃ˙๑)♡⃛ Thanks to the kind owner, it was an even better day! The sweet bingsu and egg tart

keep coming to mind, so I'll run back again soon. Cafe Ssum near Sinnonhyeon Station — I fully recognize it as both a great vibe spot and a great dessert spot! (๑'◡'๑)