Apgujeong gift bakery: water-free loaves & apple jam, Option Black

Apgujeong bakery "Apgujeong Saengsikppang Option Black": premium raw-style loaves without a single drop of water, homemade apple jam, and even specialty coffee!

When you love bread, I think the back-to-basics loaves are the ones you end up remembering most.

Fancy desserts are great, but bread with a plain taste you never tire of, and flavor that comes from good ingredients, has its own charm :) So I visited Apgujeong Saengsikppang Option Black with high hopes!

Apgujeong Saengsikppang Option Black hours and parking

Apgujeong Saengsikppang Option Black is open from 07:00 to 18:00, with last order at 17:00. There's no parking at the shop, so you'll need to use the paid parking lot at nearby Somang Church.

• Hours: 07:00-18:00
• Last order: 17:00
• No parking: use the paid lot at nearby Somang Church

Inside Apgujeong Saengsikppang Option Black

Apgujeong Saengsikppang Option Black is an Apgujeong bakery café where you can enjoy premium raw-style loaves (saengsikppang) made from the shop's own recipe without a single drop of water, plus homemade jams and specialty coffee!

Walking in, the place feels clean and upscale, and it has a vibe that makes it a good spot to buy bread as a gift 👍

What's on the menu at Apgujeong Saengsikppang Option Black?

The biggest draw is that you get premium raw-style loaves unlike ordinary sandwich bread~ This time I tried the signature S loaf and D loaf (named for the Korean letters 'ㅅ' and 'ㄷ'), and also the homemade apple jam.

They also sell various homemade jams and pound cake, and even beer. 🍺 Coming in the evening would be a fun change of pace too!

Warming the loaves in the in-store toaster

The shop has a toaster ready~ I liked that you can warm your bread up :) (It gets a little crispy!)

Lightly toasted, the outside turns crisp while the inside stays moist, so it feels like freshly baked bread. Love that~

What does the S loaf taste like?

The S loaf at Apgujeong Saengsikppang Option Black stood out for its mellow, plain charm! Maybe because it's made with sour cream and fresh cream and not a drop of water, the texture was soft and the flavor deep~

At first I wondered how a loaf could be this soft and nutty, but the more I chewed, the more a subtle flavor came up, and it was delicious even on its own!

It's the style where you taste the natural nuttiness of the ingredients rather than sharp sweetness, so I thought it would go well as a breakfast loaf, hehe

Eating it with a specialty Americano is honestly pure bliss... The shop is nicely decorated and spacious, so it's a really good place to unwind~

How is the D loaf different from the S loaf?

The D loaf at Apgujeong Saengsikppang Option Black has a slightly more buttery flavor than the S loaf~ It's a premium loaf made with 100% fresh cream, so it tasted moist and rich.

The bread tears apart softly, and the way it melts in your mouth was lovely!

How does the homemade apple jam pair with the loaves?

The homemade apple jam at Apgujeong Saengsikppang Option Black went really well with the loaves~ The bread is so good that it's plenty tasty without jam, but adding the apple jam brings a gentle sweetness and freshness for a whole different feel :)

Is Option Black a good gift bakery in Apgujeong?

Apgujeong Saengsikppang Option Black does takeout, so I'd recommend it as a gift for special days! Compared with the usual dessert gifts, a premium loaf made with good ingredients seems like something the recipient would be happy with :)

I was satisfied with all of it: the difference of a loaf made without a drop of water, the flavor from good ingredients, and a space where you can enjoy it warm!

I recommend Apgujeong Saengsikppang Option Black to anyone looking for a good bakery in Apgujeong, premium raw-style loaves or a gift bakery, and anyone who wants to try a special kind of loaf!