# Free tasting at a takeout-only Gwangju bakery: Ssukseu Choco Pie - By Gyeol (https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-evening-portions/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gwangsan, Gwangju - Sponsored: This post was written based on a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-evening-portions/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daejeon-evening-portions/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/index.md) ## In short Ssukseu Choco Pie is a mugwort dessert bakery café inside 1913 Songjeong Station Market in Gwangsan, Gwangju, and it is takeout only, with no seats to eat in. After a free tasting at the counter, I filled a 6-piece set (24,800 won) with Geomundo sea-breeze mugwort, sea-breeze mugwort injeolmi (chewy rice cake), sea-breeze mugwort red bean, Nonsan strawberry, Udo peanut and Gwangju real chocolate, and nothing melted or crumbled over 4 hours without a cooler bag. Ssukseu Choco Pie is an easy pick for a Gwangju souvenir or a dessert run after a meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 27 Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, 1st floor - **Hours**: Mon–Fri 10:00–18:30, Sat–Sun 10:00–20:00 - **Closed**: Closed September 25, Chuseok day - **How it works**: Takeout and pre-orders only (no eat-in space) - **Set of 3**: 13,400 won - **Set of 6**: 24,800 won (choose your flavors) - **Parking**: 1913 Songjeong Station Market parking tower; free when you register your car after a purchase - **Storage**: 8 days refrigerated, 30 days frozen - **Price reference**: ₩13,400 ≈ $9.9 · ₩24,800 ≈ $18.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* A Songjeong Station food spot in Gwangju, a dessert find inside 1913 Songjeong Station Market — this is the story of Ssukseu Choco Pie (쑥스초코파이). ![Featured photo of Ssukseu Choco Pie's choco pies](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-01-1k11s-1200.webp) On a trip to Gwangju last week, I went back to 1913 Songjeong Station Market, a place I've always loved. After browsing the market and having a solid lunch, dessert was obviously not optional. ![View of the alleys at 1913 Songjeong Station Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-02-1pio1-966.webp) This time I finally stopped by Ssukseu Choco Pie, a place I'd had my eye on for a while and heard was one of the go-to Songjeong Station spots. It's inside 1913 Songjeong Station Market, close to Gwangju Songjeong Station, so it fit easily into my travel route and also seemed like a good pick for a Gwangju travel souvenir. ## Where is Ssukseu Choco Pie, and how do parking and train pickup work? Ssukseu Choco Pie is located at 27 Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, 1st floor, inside 1913 Songjeong Station Market. It's open Mon–Fri 10:00–18:30, Sat–Sun 10:00–20:00, and closed on September 25 for the Chuseok holiday. ![Location sign for Ssukseu Choco Pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-03-iq6m4-966.webp) - Address: 27 Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea, 1st floor - Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–18:30, Sat–Sun 10:00–20:00 - Closed: September 25 (Chuseok holiday) - Note: Take-out and reservation After reserving, you can do a quick pickup by briefly stopping in front of the store. If you're planning to browse Songjeong Market too, park at the 1913 Songjeong Station Market parking tower, and after your purchase, register your car for free parking. If you're traveling by train, calling ahead for a fast pickup request means they'll have your order packed and ready to go. ## Finding the Ssukseu Choco Pie counter inside 1913 Songjeong Station Market ![Ssukseu Choco Pie's green storefront](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-04-14vtk-966.webp) 1913 Songjeong Station Market blends the vibe of an old-school market with newer, trendier food finds, so it's a place I end up walking through every time I visit Gwangju. This time too, after lunch at a restaurant, I wandered slowly through the market alleys and found Ssukseu Choco Pie with its green storefront. The shop has such a cute, cozy look that it catches your eye even just walking past. ![Various types of choco pies displayed in the shop](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-05-15o9j-966.webp) What caught my attention most was the wide variety of choco pies. ![Interior and display case at Ssukseu Choco Pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-06-gz4uj-966.webp) This was my first visit to Ssukseu Choco Pie, a well-known Songjeong Station food spot, so I was checking out the interior when ![Tasting sample of choco pie offered before purchase](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-07-u6ost-966.webp) a staff member offered a tasting sample, so I got to try the flavors before buying. ![Complimentary gift stickers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-08-t6vmb-966.webp) When buying a take-out package, they also throw in gift-friendly stickers, ![Display case full of choco pies](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-09-17oed-966.webp) and the choco pies in the display case looked sweet just from the visuals alone — after the tasting, I wanted to buy one of every kind. ![Choco pies arranged by flavor in the display case](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-10-15qt1-966.webp) ### Set prices and the six flavors I chose Ssukseu Choco Pie sells pieces individually too, but they also offer a 3-piece set for ₩13,400 or a 6-piece set for ₩24,800, with your choice of flavors. There were too many kinds to pick just one, so this time I went with the 6-piece set. ![Set pricing sign at Ssukseu Choco Pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-11-115bg-966.webp) For my 6-piece set I chose Geomundo sea-breeze mugwort, sea-breeze mugwort injeolmi (rice cake), sea-breeze mugwort sweet red bean, Nonsan strawberry, Udo peanut, and Gwangju real chocolate. ![Box of the 6-piece choco pie set with six different flavors](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-12-16pmw-966.webp) The packaging was neat too, making it easy to buy while traveling and carry back home. They also offer cooler bag packaging and gift wrapping depending on your needs. It's a cafe, but there's no space to eat in — it's take-out only. ## What each of the six mugwort choco pies tastes like ![The 6-piece choco pie set opened at home](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-13-13lue-966.webp) After buying the take-out set at Ssukseu Choco Pie in Gwangju, I ran a few errands on the way home, so it took about 4 hours total. Even without any separate cooler bag packaging, when I opened it up nothing had melted or crumbled — it was all fine. I tried the Nonsan strawberry first. Just from the look of it, it was bigger and had more heft than the choco pies from Jeonju Pungnyeon Bakery. ![Cross-section of the Nonsan strawberry choco pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-14-xqx55-966.webp) Cut in half, a whole Nonsan strawberry peeked right out from the middle! The combination of soft cream and chocolate in the center made it a really appealing dessert. ![Cream and chocolate filling visible inside a choco pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-15-mk2bo-966.webp) My husband's pick was the Udo peanut. He loved the nutty peanut flavor, saying it had a different kind of savoriness compared to the chocolate ones. ![Udo peanut choco pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-16-4qnr7-966.webp) That nutty peanut taste was distinctly different from the other choco pies, which made it fun to pick and choose as we went. ![A choco pie packed generously with filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-17-6dief-966.webp) No matter which flavor you pick, the fillings are generously packed in, and eating them really felt like properly enjoying a sweet dessert. ![Gwangju real chocolate choco pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-18-1kw5j-966.webp) There was also the Gwangju real chocolate, with its clear, strong chocolate flavor, ![Sea-breeze mugwort choco pies](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-19-1bm37-966.webp) and the Geomundo sea-breeze mugwort, sea-breeze mugwort sweet red bean, and sea-breeze mugwort injeolmi. Sooks Cafe has been a mugwort dessert specialty shop since 2016, and its mugwort lineup is what makes it such an appealing Songjeong Station food spot in Gwangju. ![All six choco pie flavors lined up in one box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-20-106nn-966.webp) The 6-piece set comes with all six flavors lined up neatly in one box, so it's great for sharing with family or friends, and fun to each pick your own favorite. ![Enjoying a choco pie with milk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-21-17ryr-966.webp) They're good with coffee or milk too, ![Package leaflet with storage instructions](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-22-1prvy-966.webp) and the package includes a leaflet with storage instructions and tips for the best way to eat them. They keep well too — refrigerated up to 8 days, frozen up to 30 days. The green packaging is cute, so it makes a nice travel souvenir, and online ordering is also available. ## Is Ssukseu Choco Pie worth taking home from Gwangju? ![Green choco pie packaging for a travel souvenir](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-23-1jkcs-966.webp) If you're looking for a light dessert stop after a meal at a Songjeong Station food spot in Gwangju, check out Ssukseu Choco Pie inside 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Especially if you're after a Gwangju choco pie or trying to figure out a Gwangju travel souvenir, the 6-piece set — letting you fit in several flavors at once — is great value. ![The 6-piece choco pie set with its box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout-24-a9bw9-966.webp) For anyone like me who stops by 1913 Songjeong Station Market every time they're in Gwangju, it's a great spot to combine market browsing, a meal, and dessert into one course. Besides the mugwort desserts, the various choco pies made with chocolate, fruit, and peanut are popular too, and the Ssukseu cheesecake, chocolate cake, cookies, and milk tea are also fan favorites worth checking out. If you're traveling in search of a Songjeong Station food spot in Gwangju, leave yourself a sweet memory with a dessert course at Ssukseu Choco Pie after your meal. ## Where it is - Ssukseu Choco Pie (쑥스초코파이) - 27 Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea, 1st floor - 전남광주통합특별시 광산구 송정로8번길 27 1층 - 35.1359053, 126.7916534 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%91%A5%EC%8A%A4%EC%B4%88%EC%BD%94%ED%8C%8C%EC%9D%B4/@35.1359053,126.7916534,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-evening-portions/gwangju-songjeong-market-ssooks-chocopie-takeout/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt