Sokcho bakery text-ahead egg tart and financier boxes: Doris

Hi, this is Cat Cheesemom. The last day of our Sokcho trip was a visit to Sokcho Central Market~ Doris Patisserie is such a popular, famous spot that the line stretches out the door, so we made a reservation ahead of time : ) Walk-in sales are only whatever's left over that day, so booking ahead really matters!

How to reserve Doris Patisserie by text, and where to park

Orders at Doris Patisserie can only be placed in 6-piece SETs (1 box = 6 pieces), and once you buy a set you can add individual pieces on top. They take orders by text starting at 6am the day before your visit, so make sure to text ahead before you go.

• Orders only available in 6-piece SETs (1 box = 6 pieces)
• Once you buy a set, you can add individual pieces
• Text reservations open at 6am the day before your visit
• Location: across from Centum Mark at the five-way intersection of Sokcho Central Market, paid parking lots nearby
• The lot we used: Sokcho Tourist & Fisheries Market large parking lot (191 Subok-ro, Sokcho-si), ₩300 for the first 30 minutes, then ₩200 per 10 minutes

Doris Patisserie menu and prices

Here's the Doris Patisserie menu. It's basically a spot known for its egg tarts, but there are all kinds of set options to choose from~ I got 1 original box, and since I'd heard the financiers and madeleines were great too, I also reserved 1 mixed financier box.

• Original box (6 original egg tarts) ₩15,000
• Financier mixed set of 6 ₩18,000

Is there still a line with a reservation?

Even with a reservation, this is how long the line gets at Doris Patisserie — but since most people there had already reserved, it didn't actually take that long even with a long line~ Once you give your reservation info, they pack your order right away.

After about a 10-minute wait, here's what we got — egg tarts and financiers!! Great as a Sokcho travel souvenir and just as great to eat yourself, this famous Sokcho egg tart and financier spot.

How the original egg tart and the financiers taste

The original egg tart from Doris Patisserie has a really nutty, clean-tasting crisp pastry! And on top of that, the egg filling studded with vanilla bean is sweet and soft~

Trying all 6 kinds of financiers, they were fluffy and sweet. The chocolate financier was chewy yet moist, with amazing flavor~ and the coconut one had such a lovely aroma!

The kind of Sokcho dessert that makes you think 'I should've bought some as gifts too'~ Genuinely great as a Sokcho Central Market food stop!

Why two boxes from Doris Patisserie weren't enough

We ate the free sample they gave us in the car, and honestly it was so hard to hold off on the rest until we got home~ Eating the Sokcho desserts at home, I already wanted to go back. They even wrote out detailed tips on how to enjoy them best~ it was all so lovely, but by the end of that day every single financier and egg tart was gone ㅠ_ㅠ My parents and the rest of the family cleaned out both boxes in no time.

Two boxes really wasn't enough, haha. Since we could eat them the day we bought them, they were wonderfully crisp and delicious, but I also wanted to try them cold from the fridge — a little disappointing not to get the chance with these Sokcho egg tarts. We decided to buy more next time~~ and promised ourselves another Sokcho trip. Next time too, we'll definitely stop by Sokcho Central Market again~!

Doris Patisserie location and opening hours

Doris Patisserie is located at 26 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, and is open Mon, Wed–Sun 10:00–16:00 (break times 11:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00). Since they run reserved sales first and walk-in sales after, if you're hunting for the best Sokcho dessert spot or Sokcho bakery, definitely text ahead to reserve for a smooth visit~! Check the Naver Place news tab for reservation details — bookings open at 6am the day before.

On the way home, with your hands full of boxes, make sure to enjoy pulling out a piece at a time^^ The box packaging is also neat and pretty, so it works great as a travel gift for family or friends after a Sokcho trip — worth keeping in mind^^