Rugola cream cheese sandwich near KINTEX pet fair: Like Like Goyang

I was in Ilsan looking for somewhere light to eat and stopped by Like Like. It's a brunch spot in Ilsan that doubles as a dog café, so you can eat a meal and get coffee in one place — and the fact that you can bring your dog inside caught my eye.

If you're usually hunting for dog-friendly places in Ilsan, you end up needing to find somewhere to eat too. It's close to KINTEX, so it seemed like a good stop before or after visiting the Ilsan KINTEX pet fair. It also works well for anyone looking for a dog café near KINTEX where you can actually eat with your dog.

Location and parking at Like Like Juyeop

I parked in the underground lot and came up, and there was a back door connecting straight into Like Like, which was convenient.

If you're walking in from the street, you can go straight in through the 1st floor entrance.

Free parking is available for 2 hours on weekdays and 1.5 hours on weekends, so that took away some parking worries for a dog-friendly outing in Ilsan.

Plant-filled interior and café atmosphere

The interior wasn't huge, but it didn't feel cramped either. Plants placed throughout gave it a nice plant-café feel, and the rattan lighting suited the space well.

The overall mood was cozy and warm, making it a nice place to relax at a dog café near KINTEX.

True to being a dog-friendly café, there were actually families there with cute dogs. It looked comfortable seeing dogs and their owners sharing the space so naturally.

For anyone looking for a dog café brunch spot in Ilsan, this kind of atmosphere probably matters quite a bit.

There's a separate dog menu too

What surprised me while looking at the menu was that there's a separate menu just for dogs, not only brunch for people. Meong Donut, Meong Pizza, Meong Puccino — even the names were cute. I liked that at this dog-friendly café in Ilsan, it's not just the owners eating; you and your dog can enjoy brunch time together.

So I thought this could be a good stop on a day you visit the Ilsan KINTEX pet fair with your dog. If you're looking for a dog café near KINTEX to grab a light meal and rest before or after the event, the location makes it convenient too.

What we ordered — rugola cream cheese sandwich

The brunch menu for people was more varied than I expected too. You can choose from salads, paninis, sandwiches, and toast, and set menus let you enjoy a bit more. Being able to handle a meal and a café visit in one stop is a real plus of dog café brunch in Ilsan.

I ordered the basil tomato cheese panini and the rugola cream cheese sandwich, both à la carte.

The two dishes came out together, and they looked appetizing right away.

The rugola cream cheese sandwich was cut in half and wrapped individually, which made it easy to hold and eat.

You could see all the vegetables in the cross-section, which made it look fresh.

The portion was pretty generous, so what I couldn't finish I packed up and took home.

Even after some time had passed, the bread still tasted nutty and toasty, and the vegetables still felt fresh. The balance of flavors between the rugola, cream cheese, and the other ingredients was good too, making it a satisfying, filling item on the dog café brunch menu in Ilsan.

Basil tomato cheese panini

The basil tomato cheese panini came out warm, which suited the slightly chillier weather these days.

There was plenty of cheese too — when I lifted half of it apart, the cheese stretched out in a long pull that looked delicious right away.

With the basil and tomato added, it tasted even better while warm.

How about it as a KINTEX pet fair stop?

When you're out and about in Ilsan with your dog, picking where to eat can be a bit of a hassle, but at Like Like, being able to order brunch for yourself and a menu item for your dog together seemed convenient. It was also nice seeing dog families actually staying comfortably in the space.

Especially on a day you're heading to or from the Ilsan KINTEX pet fair, you're often traveling with your dog anyway. Since you can enjoy brunch nearby, it's worth adding this dog café near KINTEX to the course.

I also liked that it's more than just a coffee café — you can handle a full meal here too. With approachable options like paninis and sandwiches, this place will probably come to mind when I'm looking for dog café brunch in Ilsan again.

What I found most fun was that it's dog-friendly in Ilsan and has separate menus for people and dogs. It's also a place I'd want to tell anyone visiting the Ilsan KINTEX pet fair about next time.

Easy parking, close to KINTEX, and a cozy atmosphere on top of that — Like Like is worth a visit if you're looking for a dog café near KINTEX to rest and eat with your dog.

I was satisfied getting to enjoy both the warm panini and the fresh sandwich. It's a dog café brunch space in Ilsan where you can stay comfortably with your dog, and next time I'd like to see the cute sight of dogs enjoying the Meong Donut or Meong Puccino.