# Bakery café near Gyeongbokgung Palace with americano refills: Respire - By Yerim Joh (https://superchart.com/en/@changsindong-steam-stool/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the store. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@changsindong-steam-stool/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@changsindong-steam-stool/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/index.md) ## In short Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon is a brunch bakery café in Jongno, Seoul, about 13 minutes on foot from Gyeongbokgung Station, with second-floor seats looking out over tiled roofs. Arriving between 1 and 2pm, the writer ordered an omelette sandwich for 8,500 won, a basil jambon sandwich for 10,500 won and an americano for 5,500 won that came with a free refill. Much of the bread was already sold out by that hour, so come before lunch if you want the full bakery selection at Respire. ## Good to know - **Location**: About 13 minutes on foot from Exit 3, Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) - **Hours**: Sun-Mon 8:30 - 10:00 (as posted) - **Basil jambon sandwich**: 10,500 won - **Omelette sandwich**: 8,500 won - **Americano**: 5,500 won (refills available) - **Parking**: No parking in front of the café, as it is the Cheong Wa Dae Yeonmugwan lot; Singyo public lot costs 3,000 won per hour; the resident-priority spaces in front must be booked through the Modu Parking app - **Seating**: Plenty of seats on the second floor, with tiled roofs visible from the window - **Pets**: Pets welcome, with a dedicated pet waste bin - **Price reference**: ₩3,000 ≈ $2.2 (2026-09-19) *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* ![Brunch preview photo at Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-01-1tfet-1200.webp) preview 🥖 Today I went for a walk near Gyeongbokgung Station and wanted a good brunch, so I stopped by Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon, right near the station! Just looking at photos of the menu had me really excited before I even got there. ## How to get to Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon: walk, parking and menu prices Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon is about a 13-minute walk from Exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3). Hours are listed as Sun-Mon 8:30 - 10:00. The lot in front of the store is the Cheong Wa Dae Yeonmugwan parking lot, reserved for presidential security staff, so you can't park there. The Singyo public parking lot is ₩3,000 per hour, and the resident-priority parking spaces in front of the store can be used after booking through the Modu Parking app. - Basil jambon sandwich ₩10,500 - Omelette sandwich ₩8,500 - Americano ₩5,500 (refillable) ![European-style exterior of Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-02-upkva-900.webp) ## The exterior and the second-floor seats with a tile-roof view The exterior of Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon felt so pretty, very European. Even the outside made for gorgeous photos — great for that perfect profile shot. ![Interior of Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon with windows open](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-03-133xn-900.webp) The weather was cool and pleasant, so the owner had the windows open, which added even more to the atmosphere! With the breeze flowing in and the sunlight coming in beautifully, the interior looked even prettier. ![View of the second-floor seating at Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-04-1ckns-900.webp) ![Second-floor window seat with a view of tiled roofs](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-05-1gg9r-900.webp) This interior is on the second floor, where there's plenty of seating, and the seats by the window are especially pretty. Looking out at the tiled roofs while enjoying brunch and coffee — absolutely the best. ![Decor pieces that match the café interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-06-8aj4v-900.webp) All the little decor touches match the interior so well that you can just snap photos randomly and they still come out pretty,, perfect shot achieved. ![Cute decor items placed around the café](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-07-ncn3a-900.webp) So many cute things!! ![European-style order counter](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-08-7etcd-900.webp) The counter also had great vibes — like a European-style brunch café,, absolutely gorgeous. ![Bakery display case near the counter](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-09-m3g5c-900.webp) ![Various breads on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-10-1k302-900.webp) ![Bakery display in the afternoon](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-11-1lk6d-900.webp) ## Bread sold out by 1-2pm: what time should you go? Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon has an incredible variety of breads, not just brunch items. The person ahead of me was buying bread too! Even though I visited around 1-2pm, a lot of breads were already sold out. The bread is really that popular! If you want to try a wide variety of breads, I'd recommend visiting a bit earlier than lunchtime. ![Self-serve water corner in the café](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-12-15dxh-900.webp) There's also a self-serve water corner. Pets are welcome too — there's even a pet-only trash bin, so it seems like a great spot to bring your dog. ![Two sandwich plates and an americano served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-13-ekf7r-900.webp) ## How the omelette sandwich and basil jambon sandwich tasted Ta-da. My order arrived. The dishes came out together and already looked beautiful and delicious. The coffee smelled rich too, and best of all, they refilled it once it got low, which was really nice,, ![Omelette sandwich served with figs](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-14-trw0n-900.webp) The omelette sandwich had sweet honey drizzled inside, so I could dip the fluffy, soft egg into it, and it was so delicious. It came with figs too, so I got to enjoy seasonal fruit — I was so happy! ![Basil jambon sandwich served with potato chips](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-15-14ah1-900.webp) Next, the basil jambon sandwich 🥪 If you love basil pesto, you'll definitely like this one, and the jambon ham was seasoned just right. The bread was crispy and chewy, so delicious even eaten on its own. The potato chips that came with it made for pretty photos too, and they had great texture — very satisfying. ![Brunch spread laid out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-16-68g9l-900.webp) ![Sandwich cross-section and coffee on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-17-6mpup-900.webp) ## Is Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon worth it for brunch near Gyeongbokgung Palace? Personally, when I look for cafés in Seochon, it's not just about a pretty space — I care about menu variety and whether it's comfortable to stay a while. Respire stood out for its wide range of baked goods. ![Atmosphere of Respire Bakery Cafe in a Seochon alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe-18-1rxya-m-900.webp) If you're looking for a café in Seochon, I'd recommend taking a walk near Gyeongbokgung Station and stopping by Respire Bakery Cafe to enjoy some delicious bread and coffee! Respire Bakery Cafe is a great place to visit if you want to relax with bakery items and coffee in the alleys of Seochon. With its wide variety of salt bread and other baked goods, it's especially good for bread lovers, and it was a nice spot to rest during a Seochon date or a Gyeongbokgung Palace outing. If you're looking for a salt bread spot or a bakery café with good atmosphere near Gyeongbokgung Palace, it's worth a visit 🥖 ## Where it is - Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon (레스피레베이커리카페 서촌) - 40-7 Hyoja-ro 13-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 효자로13길 40-7 레스피레 - 37.5827651, 126.9721449 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A0%88%EC%8A%A4%ED%94%BC%EB%A0%88%EB%B2%A0%EC%9D%B4%EC%BB%A4%EB%A6%AC%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%20%EC%84%9C%EC%B4%8C/@37.5827651,126.9721449,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@changsindong-steam-stool/seochon-brunch-omelette-jambon-sandwich-cafe/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt