Gwangalli late-night café with Chuseok madeleines: Deokmi Atelier

Today I'm bringing you an honest review of Deokmi Atelier Gwang-an Branch, a Gwangalli café renovated from a house, full of regulars drawn by its cozy vibe and desserts made with seasonal fruit — I went after work for a proper bit of healing.

Deokmi Atelier Gwang-an Branch: hours and how to get there

• Weekdays 12:00 - 21:00
• Weekends and holidays 10:30 - 21:00
• Use paid parking lots nearby

It's a 4-minute walk from Gwangalli Beach, so it's an easy stop if you're traveling around Gwangalli or on a date 🍀

Inside the renovated house: antique interior

Deokmi Atelier Gwang-an Branch is the third space, following the Gijang and Haeundae locations! The sensual interior, inspired by small European cafés and ateliers, gives off a real antique atmosphere ✨

It's a warm, cozy Gwangalli café good for a date with someone, or just for enjoying your own time 🫶🏻

I also liked that the spacious interior and high ceilings keep it from feeling noisy —

The aesthetic outdoor terrace seats are perfect for getting that shot of a lifetime 📸

I picked an indoor table so I could get a close look at the cats guarding the sofa seats ,, 🐈

Chuseok-limited Korean desserts and the Hangawi tea-snack tray

Geomundo mugwort songpyeon madeleine duo ₩7,400 Boeun jujube & Sangju dried persimmon madeleine duo ₩7,400 Oreo cheesecake ₩7,800 Pistachio raspberry cheesecake ₩9,800 Steamed matcha cheesecake ₩8,800 Classic tiramisu ₩8,000 Fig earl grey tiramisu ₩12,800

Korean-style desserts released for Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), alongside Deokmi's steadily popular signature desserts! New desserts come out each season made with strawberry, peach, mango, chestnut, corn and more, so this is a Gwangalli café you'll want to keep coming back to

The Hangawi gift tray comes with a variety of desserts and luxurious packaging, so if you're looking for a Chuseok gift, take note ✔️

Drink and brunch menu prices at Deokmi Atelier

Espresso/Americano ₩5,500 Orangeccino/Café latte ₩6,000 Royal vanilla bean latte ₩6,500 Matcha latte/Matcha choco latte ₩7,000 Matcha strawberry latte ₩7,500 Rose thé noir ₩6,500 Fig ade/Fig latte ₩7,000 Tea/Dip in chocolate ₩6,500 Jambon beurre sandwich ₩14,000 Handmade sausage jambon French toast ₩17,000 Crème brûlée French toast ₩13,000 Fig earl grey French toast ₩18,000 Corn soup ₩9,000

For brunch or a leisurely coffee, they've got handmade French toast, jambon sandwiches, soup, coffee and drinks all ready 🤩

The four items I ordered

Signature royal vanilla bean latte, signature rose thé noir, crème brûlée French toast, fig earl grey tiramisu. Ordered the two must-try signature drinks plus a tiramisu made with seasonal figs!

I just wanted a photo with the kitty 👀

Rose thé noir: house-made rose milk tea

Rose thé noir 🌹, the one Yul picked. The name was unfamiliar so I was curious what kind of drink it was — turns out it's a handmade milk tea infused with a subtle rose scent

Rich milk tea plus a fragrant hint of rose makes for a distinctive flavor, and it's addictive — right up my alley 👅

Royal vanilla bean latte

The royal vanilla bean latte is a signature coffee ☕️ with the rich aroma of handmade vanilla bean syrup plus clean, mild milk

The combo of freshly pulled espresso and nutty milk needs no explanation ➰ It goes down really smoothly and isn't too sweet, so you keep reaching for it •• if you like sweet coffee, you have to try this one

Crème brûlée French toast

Crème brûlée French toast 🍞 made with brioche, vanilla, crème brûlée, cinnamon powder and sweet maple syrup

The brioche, full of buttery, eggy flavor, is aged for a long time, giving it a moist, pillowy texture that's the real kicker 🤤

The crackly texture of the torched crème brûlée and the melt-in-your-mouth bread are a perfect match 🔥

It's great to enjoy with coffee, and honestly it's the best French toast of my life — highly recommend!

Fig earl grey tiramisu

The fig earl grey tiramisu ‼️, a seasonal menu item piled high with September's seasonal fruit, fig

Compote simmered with fresh figs, a refreshing earl grey cream, plus fresh figs on top make for a really appetizing look 🐽

The moist, soaked sponge and well-ripened figs are a combo that older folks can't help but love, so it also makes a great gift for parents 🎁

A Busan Millak-dong café where I spent a really happy time watching the gentle cats too 🐾

With new menus every season, sensual interior, and even cute cats, Deokmi Atelier Gwang-an Branch is a perfectly nice Gwangalli café I highly recommend for a Gwangalli date course ᨼ ᩚ