# Jongno dessert café for decaf coffee and baumkuchen: The Baum - By Jaeun (https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-afternoon/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This was a campaign-related visit; the scope of what was provided needs to be confirmed. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-afternoon/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@cafe-afternoon/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/index.md) ## In short The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch is a baumkuchen café near Gyeongbokgung Station in Jongno, Seoul. I stopped by with my child for a decaf iced Americano, a Melona smoothie, and brûlée baumkuchen; it was quiet on Sunday, and I especially liked the robust decaf coffee and rich chocolate filling. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 2F, 13-2 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Distance from station**: 134 m from Exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Station - **Hours**: Daily 10:00 AM–10:00 PM, according to the original listing - **Seating**: Tables for one and for two to three people, with wide spacing - **Drinks ordered**: Decaf iced Americano ₩6,000; Melona smoothie ₩7,500 - **Displayed dessert prices**: Eiffel Baum, plain or chocolate ₩7,500; Horyang ₩19,800 - **Whole baumkuchen prices**: Plain ₩18,000; Plain Soft and Torte Chocolate ₩22,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* I took a day trip near Gyeongbokgung with my child. We looked around the National Folk Museum’s regular exhibition and an outdoor area where old buildings had been restored. ![An outing near Gyeongbokgung with my child](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-01-o09g9-1200.webp) Near Gyeongbokgung Station, we stopped at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch (더바움 경복궁점) for dessert and drinks. Even though the coffee was decaf, it had a robust flavor, and it was a nice place to take a break with baumkuchen. ![Coffee and dessert at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-02-z9vj8-900.webp) ## How close is The Baum to Gyeongbokgung Station, and when is it open? The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch is at 13-2 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. It is 134 m from Exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Station, so it was close to the station. The hours listed in the original post are daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. ![The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch near Gyeongbokgung Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-03-fkwes-900.webp) ## What kinds of baumkuchen are available, and how much do they cost? The Baum specializes in baumkuchen, a layered spit cake. There was a wide selection, from basic baumkuchen to brûlée baumkuchen with cream cheese, chocolate, matcha, lemon, or passion fruit. ![Various baumkuchen desserts at The Baum](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-04-12kgg-900.webp) ![The Baum baumkuchen in several flavors](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-05-1dx62-900.webp) A watermelon-shaped baumkuchen also caught my eye. My child, who is interested in art, and I talked while looking at the unusually shaped desserts. I thought it would make a nice gift in place of a cake. ![Watermelon-shaped baumkuchen that caught my eye](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-06-1h3d2-900.webp) There was also Eiffel Baum, shaped like a mountain peak with layers of baked cake. It came in plain and chocolate flavors and cost ₩7,500. ![Eiffel Baum cake baked in mountain-like layers](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-07-1m11i-900.webp) Horyang, a moon-jar-shaped baumkuchen, cost ₩19,800. It was quite large, so I thought it would be good for several people to share or as a housewarming or birthday-party gift. ![Horyang baumkuchen shaped like a moon jar](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-08-5zfka-900.webp) Whole baumkuchen cost ₩18,000–₩22,000. Plain was ₩18,000, while Plain Soft and Torte Chocolate were ₩22,000 each. They also looked suitable for sharing with a group or eating a little at a time at home. ![Whole baumkuchen good for sharing](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-09-e8zkl-900.webp) ## Was it a quiet place to take a break on Sunday? The café occupied the first and second floors. There were tables suited to having coffee alone and tables for two or three people, and I liked the generous space between tables. It was quiet and uncrowded when I visited on Sunday. ![The Baum interior with widely spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-12-k6mhu-900.webp) ## How were the decaf coffee and the drink my child chose? I tend to drink decaf coffee in the afternoon. I chose a decaf iced Americano that day, while my child ordered the seasonal Melona smoothie. ![Café menu information at The Baum](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-10-9mi9o-900.webp) ![Menu information at The Baum](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-11-1af56-900.webp) The Melona smoothie cost ₩7,500. It had the familiar Melona flavor, but to me the melon flavor came through more strongly than an artificial sweetness. It was a substantial smoothie. ![The Melona smoothie my child ordered](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-13-qqww4-900.webp) The decaf iced Americano cost ₩6,000. I sometimes find the flavor of decaf coffee a little lacking, but this one tasted robust, which I was happy with. Its bitter coffee flavor also paired well with the sweet dessert. ![Decaf iced Americano ordered at The Baum](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-14-13ejl-900.webp) ![Decaf Americano enjoyed with dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-15-1keyj-900.webp) ## Was the brûlée baumkuchen good for sharing? For dessert, we tried brûlée chocolate baumkuchen and brûlée baumkuchen. I liked the combination of the sweet coating that we cracked with a spoon and the soft baumkuchen. ![Brûlée baumkuchen dessert at The Baum](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-16-bnree-900.webp) I especially liked the chocolate filling in the chocolate baumkuchen. Rather than being overly sweet, it had a deep sweetness like dark chocolate. ![Brûlée chocolate baumkuchen with chocolate filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-17-1ay9r-900.webp) It was quite large, so one dessert was fine for two people to share. I ate about half and packed up the rest. ![Packed leftover baumkuchen after sharing](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen-18-18zdd-900.webp) The quiet atmosphere and robust decaf coffee stood out most from this visit. My child also enjoyed the smoothie, so it was a pleasant place for us to rest during our outing near Gyeongbokgung. ## Where it is - The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch (더바움 경복궁점) (더바움 경복궁점) - 1F, 2F, 13-2 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 자하문로 13-2 1층, 2층 - 37.5773782, 126.9719531 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8D%94%EB%B0%94%EC%9B%80%20%EA%B2%BD%EB%B3%B5%EA%B6%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5773782,126.9719531,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-afternoon/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-decaf-baumkuchen/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt