Daegu brunch café where a receipt review earns a free sandwich: Dento

Today's review is a new brunch spot near Banwoldang Station. Daegu's Bongsan-dong has so many pretty cafés, right? But this one had genuinely cute and delicious bite-size sandwiches unlike anywhere else — this is 'Dento'.

The atmosphere was really nice too, so it's great for unwinding with a sandwich and a cup of coffee, and it would make a good date spot too. Let's get into the review.

Where is Dento, and what are its hours?

Dento is located at 42-5 Bongsanmunhwa 2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea, 192m from Exit 9 of Banwoldang Station. Hours are 10:00–20:00, with last order at 19:00.

Where to park near Dento in Bongsan-dong

There's no dedicated parking lot. Since it's tucked into an alley, public transit is more convenient anyway. If you do drive, you'll need to use a nearby paid parking lot (like Banwoldang Metro Parking, for example).

It's only about 190m from Banwoldang Station Exit 9, around a 3-minute walk, so I'd recommend taking public transit.

I headed into this new Banwoldang brunch café, greeted by Dento's cute lettering and illustration out front.

Dento's menu and prices: what we ordered

I chose the signature Five Bite-Size Open Sandwiches (₩1.2) and an iced drip coffee (₩0.4). There's also tomato soup, a grilled shrimp sandwich, mini salad, and other options, plus a latte (₩0.6) for coffee.

Inside Dento: red tables and a self-serve bar

Walking into this new brunch café tucked in the Bongsan-dong alleys near Banwoldang Station, I was struck by how cozy yet stylish the interior felt.

The bold red tables, pretty chairs, and lighting really stand out as the focal point. It had a vintage yet refined feel that I loved.

There's a big self-bar right in the center of the space, and it's styled with its own distinctive mood too.

✔️ A brunch café recommendation for a great atmosphere near Banwoldang

Seating isn't huge, but thanks to that it never feels crowded — it's a calm, relaxed spot to enjoy brunch.

Further inside, you can catch a glimpse of a neatly organized open kitchen, which adds to the sense of trust.

Besides coffee, they also sell bottled beer and house wine.

Plants and fresh flowers scattered around make the space even prettier — it'd be a great spot to catch up with a friend or go on a sweet date. ✔️ A Bongsan-dong brunch café recommendation for a date

Tasting Dento's Five Bite-Size Open Sandwiches

Ta-da! My drip coffee and Five Bite-Size Open Sandwiches arrived.

They looked so pretty I couldn't help but take photos!

I joined the Naver receipt review event and got one extra truffle ricotta sandwich.

The Five Bite-Size Open Sandwiches lineup is...

Pan con tomate, avocado and salmon, romesco roasted vegetables, shrimp rémoulade, and truffle ricotta — five varieties, generously put together.

I started with the free truffle ricotta sandwich alongside the coffee. It's small but packs a big flavor — a really satisfying sandwich, and it paired great with the coffee.

Pan con tomate at Dento

For reference, they told me the sandwiches taste even better if you eat them from left to right.

Avocado and salmon, romesco roasted vegetables

So I tried them one by one in order, and each had its own distinct charm — I loved that I got to enjoy such a variety of flavors.

Shrimp rémoulade and the free truffle ricotta

It felt like a sushi omakase — small and cute, but a satisfying lineup that made for a really enjoyable brunch experience.

If you go, the atmosphere really is calm yet full of character — this is a Banwoldang brunch spot I'd happily visit again.

Is Dento worth a visit? Final verdict

• ✔️ Recommended Banwoldang brunch spot for the coffee-and-sandwich combo
• ✔️ New Banwoldang brunch café with a great atmosphere for friends or a date
• ✔️ Bongsan-dong sandwich spot — the signature bite-size sandwich comes highly recommended

I highly recommend 'Dento'.