Peanut banana French toast after a run: Like Like brunch in Goyang

Brunch in Juyeop, Goyang after crossing Ilsan Bridge from Gimpo

Like Like Ilsan Juyeop Branch is a brunch restaurant on the first floor of Sidae Plaza, 134 Juyeop-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. We live in Gimpo, so it's perfectly located for us — just cross Ilsan Bridge and we're there.

Sometimes you just get a craving for brunch, and yesterday was that day!! We live in Gimpo and often go to Brunch Bean, a brunch favorite in Gurae-dong, but I'd heard there was a place in Juyeop, Ilsan just as good value-wise — a real Ilsan brunch favorite. That place is Like Like.

The prices are cheap, the portions are generous, and the food is good, so I thought it was worth writing a review to share with you all. We visited the Juyeop branch, but I looked it up and found there's also one in Janghang-dong. If any of you are planning to visit Like Like, this Ilsan brunch favorite, just search Naver Maps and pick whichever branch is closer, then go enjoy a good meal.

We ordered and ate the French toast plate, peanut banana French toast, kimchi bacon pilaf, an Americano, and tea — and it was so delicious. Now let's get into the review of Like Like, an Ilsan dog-friendly restaurant and Ilsan brunch favorite.

Like Like has served brunch in the same spot for over 10 years

When I asked, I found out that Like Like Juyeop Branch has been running its brunch business at this exact spot for over 10 years. Walking into the restaurant, it did feel like it'd been operating for a long time. As a well-known local favorite, it seems like there's a certain know-how that comes from staying in one place for so long.

That made me even more curious about the brunch here at this Ilsan brunch favorite, so I quickly checked the menu and placed our order. Let's take a look at the menu below!

What we ordered at Like Like, and the set-menu tip

This is the menu at Like Like, our Ilsan brunch favorite. We ordered the French toast plate, peanut banana French toast, kimchi bacon pilaf, an Americano, and peppermint tea. (Ordering as a set gets you a more reasonable price and composition.)

If you leave a receipt review, you can get one of the menu items shown in the photo for free. It's not a difficult mission, so I'd recommend taking part and getting the benefit.

A generous post-run spread for two under 50,000 won

Everything we ordered at Like Like arrived. It was a really generous spread for two people to share — but since it was a meal after running with my partner, the portion felt just right. Alright, let's dig in!

How does the kimchi bacon pilaf taste?

The kimchi pilaf had kimchi mixed in, giving it a spicy yet refreshing flavor that was really clean and good. Eating it with the soft-boiled egg added a smooth texture, making it even more delicious.

What comes on the French toast plate

Next up, the French toast plate! The plate came with salad, French toast, more salad, sausage, and scrambled eggs... a really full composition that we also enjoyed a lot.

Being able to eat this generously for under ₩50,000 makes it a clear value pick among Ilsan dog-friendly restaurants. We finished every bite without leaving anything behind. The distance isn't far either, so I think we'll be coming back often. If you're looking for an Ilsan dog-friendly restaurant, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Like Like Ilsan Juyeop Branch: address and hours

• Name: Like Like Ilsan Juyeop Branch
• Address: 1F 109, Sidae Plaza, 134 Juyeop-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• Hours: 08:30–22:00 (closes at 18:00 on Mondays only)