# Mugyo-dong bakery café for nutmeg financier and madeleine: Lemangdoré - By Eungyeol (https://superchart.com/en/@dining-passage/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@dining-passage/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@dining-passage/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/index.md) ## In short Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun is a bakery café that fills an entire building on Mugyo-ro, between City Hall and Cheonggyecheon in Jung-gu, Seoul. I ordered an iced Americano at the first-floor coffee bar, then took a second-floor seat by the floor-to-ceiling windows with a nutmeg financier (4,000 won) and a red berry madeleine (4,500 won) — the signature madeleine was on a whole different level. Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun is a Gwanghwamun dessert café where one pastry and one coffee are enough to lift the day. ## Good to know - **Address**: 17 Mugyo-ro, 1st-3rd floors, Jung-gu, Seoul - **Getting there**: 10-minute walk from City Hall Station Exit 4 - **Hours**: Daily 8:00-21:00 (last coffee order 8:30 p.m.) - **Nutmeg financier**: 4,000 won - **Red berry madeleine**: 4,500 won - **Seating**: 1st floor coffee bar; 2nd floor tables in various sizes with power outlets and one large shared table; 3rd floor Fritz Hansen lounge (available for private bookings) - **Price reference**: ₩4,000 ≈ $2.9 · ₩4,500 ≈ $3.3 (2026-09-18) *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* Gwanghwamun café dessert | A real bakery hotspot near Cheonggyecheon with amazing pain au chocolat 📍Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun ![Dessert and coffee at Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-01-sqsp5-1200.webp) ![Exterior of the Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun building on Mugyo-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-02-1bm62-900.webp) ![Street near the entrance of Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-03-12h1d-900.webp) ![1st floor coffee bar and seating at Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-04-1ufj9-900.webp) ![Interior space of Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-05-d2xxz-900.webp) ## Where is Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun and what are its hours? Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun is a bakery café spanning the 1st to 3rd floors at 17 Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul. It's about a 10-minute walk from Exit 4 of City Hall Station. ⏰ Hours: Daily 8:00-21:00 (last coffee order at 8:30 PM) - The 1st floor has a fragrant coffee bar and relaxed seating - The 2nd floor is arranged with tables of various sizes and shapes, great for friends, family or a date. Outlets for computer and laptop work are well set up, and there's a large table for group parties too. - The 3rd floor is a special Fritz Hansen lounge presented in partnership with the world-renowned Danish furniture brand Fritz Hansen — a space that can be booked for meetings, community gatherings and group rentals. Cultural and meaningful events are planned to be held here every month. Let's take a look at the vibe on video first! ![Atmosphere of Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun between City Hall and Cheonggyecheon](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-06-ohp3u-900.webp) ## A place to rest between City Hall and Cheonggyecheon It's an easy 10-minute walk from City Hall Station. Since it occupies an entire building, the upscale café caught my eye from far away and was easy to find. Cheonggyecheon stream is right nearby, so you can take a stroll, and by the time you've walked a while, you'll be craving an iced Americano. It's almost surprising how calm and upscale it feels, right in the middle of the city. ## Inside the Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun bakery case: madeleines and pain au chocolat The 1st floor showcase at Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun is lined with a wide variety of items, like the chausson aux pommes (apple + caramel). ![Bakery showcase with chausson aux pommes](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-07-1yg4v-900.webp) The madeleine, Lemangdoré's signature menu item, is apparently recognized enough in quality to have been given as a VIP gift by the Italian fashion house Gucci. There's no way you can skip the madeleine here! My favorite, pain au chocolat. The crispy outside and rich chocolate make a fantastic combo — you have to try this! ![Lemangdoré pain au chocolat and chocolate breads](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-08-1qp7x-900.webp) I ordered a nutmeg financier and a red berry madeleine! ![Madeleine display case at Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-09-1cc3m-900.webp) ![Baked goods corner at Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-10-fv6rd-900.webp) ![Plate with ordered financier and madeleine](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-11-117ut-900.webp) Gwanghwamun café dessert "Lemangdoré" ![Coffee bar menu area at Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-12-1bzn0-900.webp) ![Single-origin specialty coffee bean corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-13-1kdy5-900.webp) ## What coffee can you order at Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun? Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun also has a wide selection of single-origin specialty coffees. You can order everything from hand drip (hand brewing) to espresso, various non-coffee drinks, and even decaf. I chose a bean that's nutty with less acidity — an iced Americano ♥️ ## Second-floor window seats: city life through floor-to-ceiling glass After ordering coffee on the 1st floor, going up to the 2nd floor reveals a whole different space. I took a window seat enjoying the busy downtown streets through the open, floor-to-ceiling windows. It's also a great place to sit alone and just think. ![2nd floor floor-to-ceiling window seats at Lemangdoré](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-14-1509z-855.webp) ![2nd floor tables with a view of the downtown street](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-15-1m4np-900.webp) Outlets for computer and laptop work are well installed, so there were many people sitting alone, and there are various table sizes including big ones. ## Tasting the signature red berry madeleine So cute and dainty. Nutmeg financier (₩4,000), red berry madeleine (₩4,500). ![Nutmeg financier and red berry madeleine](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-16-1hozf-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the red berry madeleine](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-17-1krfo-900.webp) Packed with chunky chocolate chips. It wasn't a small size, but I ate it all up in no time. Genuinely delicious🩷 ![Baked good packed with chunky chocolate chips](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-18-10yyc-900.webp) I'm so happy. Who knew bread and a coffee could make you feel this good. ![Bread and iced Americano at the window table](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-19-17d4q-900.webp) ![A cup of Lemangdoré's iced Americano](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-20-1ndl8-900.webp) The madeleine speaks for itself! As their signature representative item, it's really on a whole different level of taste :) Next time I definitely want to try the pistachio cream croissant too! ![Signature madeleine with a bite taken out](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-21-d1qqg-900.webp) ![Dessert setup enjoyed by the 2nd floor window](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-22-1qvi0-900.webp) ![Full view of the 2nd floor interior at Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-23-za6gd-900.webp) > Located between City Hall and Cheonggyecheon, this Gwanghwamun bakery favorite welcomes office workers, friends, family, couples and even tourists alike ![Closing shot of Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier-24-pdw4g-900.webp) ## Where it is - Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun (레망도레 광화문점) - 17 Mugyo-ro, 1st-3rd floors, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 중구 무교로 17 1층, 2층, 3층 - 37.5674271, 126.9790862 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A0%88%EB%A7%9D%EB%8F%84%EB%A0%88%20%EA%B4%91%ED%99%94%EB%AC%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5674271,126.9790862,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@dining-passage/lemondore-gwanghwamun-madeleine-financier/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt