Evening cake visit in Icheon: Kirsch Forêt Noire at Lapins

This week a friend told me they'd found a place with a gorgeous vibe and seriously delicious cakes, so I headed to Lapins, a cake spot in Icheon :) Lapins says it aims for quiet, deep flavors that respect the essence of its ingredients — and that description fit perfectly! Here's my review of the clean sweetness and high quality that had me thoroughly satisfied!

From N-bunui-il to Lapins — the sign hasn't caught up yet

The store recently changed its name from N-bunui-il to Lapins. The sign hasn't been replaced yet, so it still says N-bunui-il — don't be confused if you see that!

Lapins location, hours, parking

Address: 경기 이천시 장호원읍 서동대로8830번길 35 1층 라핀스

Hours: 12:00–21:00 (closes at 17:00 on Sat, Sun) *Closed every Monday

Takeout, delivery, waiting area, group seating, easy pay, parking available

🅿️ There's a parking space right in front of the store, so it's easy to visit.

A wood-and-white space, great for dates or chatting with friends

The wood-white tone gives the space a clean, cozy charm. One wall is a full window, so it feels open, and with the sentimental little props, green plants, and soft lighting, it looks great for chatting with friends or a date with someone special haha

Drink menu and the signature 'Inlyeok Coffee'

They have a wide range of drinks — coffee, lattes, ades, smoothies, tea — and decaf too, so there's nothing to worry about even for a late visit or if you're pregnant. Lapins' signature drink has a name I'd never heard before: Inlyeok Coffee. It's a combination of milk tea and coffee, so that was my pick!!

Go after 7pm and the cakes may be sold out

Since I was heading over a bit past 7pm, I called ahead to ask, and they told me a lot of the cakes were already sold out 😭 But I was too curious not to go, haha. I'm definitely trying the fig & milk tea cream tart next time!

Signature menu and prices

• Kirsch Forêt Noire ₩8,000
• Fig & Milk Tea Cream Tart ₩8,500
• Classic Tiramisu ₩8,000
• Basque Cheesecake ₩7,700
• Matcha & Red Bean Tiramisu Tart ₩8,500
• Haetsale Peach Tart (summer only) ₩7,700
• Plain Financier ₩3,000
• Pecan Caramel Financier ₩3,300

They say they pick the most beautifully ripened seasonal fruit and carefully express its flavor in their tarts and cakes — so a strawberry tart in winter, right?! I'll definitely have to come back.

The moment I walked in, the delicious smell made me so happy — they were actually making cakes right there!! It's an open kitchen, and it looked really clean and hygiene-conscious, which made me trust the place even more.

What I ordered

Kirsch Forêt Noire ₩8,000 / Matcha & Red Bean Tiramisu Tart ₩8,500 / Inlyeok Coffee ₩6,300 / Matcha Latte ₩6,000

Inlyeok Coffee is iced only!

The combination of the signature Kirsch Forêt Noire cake with the signature Inlyeok Coffee — total visual explosion for an Icheon cake spot 🤍

Kirsch Forêt Noire — a chocolate cake that never gets cloying

The signature Kirsch Forêt Noire! With a soft, moist chocolate sponge and 100% dairy whipped cream, it had a gentle, natural flavor — not artificial, not sickly sweet, not heavy at all 👍 Cherries studded through the cream added texture and flavor, and the dark chocolate on top was the finishing touch. You'd usually assume a chocolate cake would be super sweet, right?! When I told the owner it tasted delicious because it was cleanly sweet, they said they really value balanced sweetness and combination. My parents don't like sweet cakes, but I might have to bring this one home for them next time 😁

Matcha & Red Bean Tiramisu Tart — a combo I'd never seen before

I've had tiramisu plenty of times, but never matcha and red bean together, so I was curious and ordered it — and the two flavors go so well together! The tart's texture, the soft cream, the subtle sweetness of the red bean, and the bitter matcha made for a really appealing combination. Nodding along with the second cake too, again for its clean sweetness haha. The owner really seems to pour their heart into these cakes — the best ㅠㅠ

So what does Inlyeok Coffee taste like?

The Inlyeok Coffee I'd been so curious about is milk tea mixed with coffee — normally milk tea alone is always too sweet for me and I end up leaving some, but mixing coffee into the milk tea's sweetness made it so much better?? I think this is going to become my hideout spot... If you're like me — loving dessert but finding it too sweet to really enjoy — come here and you can pig out on dessert without worry lol.

To sum up

This place is run by an owner who's truly devoted to cake, and you feel good the moment you walk in. Using 100% dairy whipped cream gives everything a natural softness that's never artificial or heavy, and every menu item has that clean sweetness that never gets cloying, letting you enjoy it deliciously right to the last bite. If you're looking for a great cake spot in Icheon, I highly recommend Lapins :)