Danyang bakery, office gift garlic bread, black garlic wins: Danppang

This is already my third Danyang trip post! Today I'm introducing Danppang Bakery (단빵제빵소), a great stop in Danyang Gugyeong Market.

Garlic is Danyang's signature specialty, of course 🧄 And among all the local foods, Danyang garlic bread is the one I'd recommend to anyone looking for a different kind of dessert! It's good as a snack, and it also seemed perfect as a souvenir or gift to remember your Danyang trip by. 💕

Danppang Bakery location and opening hours

Danppang Bakery is at 36 Dojeon 4-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungbuk, South Korea, inside Danyang Gugyeong Market. It's open daily from 10:30 to 21:00.

Where to park for Danppang Bakery in Danyang Gugyeong Market

There are two free parking lots near Danppang Bakery. Parking around Gugyeong Market is surprisingly tough, so I recommend checking the lots ahead of time!

• ① Gugyeong Market public free parking lot: free, about 1 minute on foot to the shop
• ② Hasang free parking lot (38 Subyeon-ro, Danyang-gun, Chungbuk, by the Danyang Waterside Special Stage): free, about 5 minutes on foot to the shop

If you want to park close, check the Gugyeong Market public free lot first. But weekends and holidays can be crowded, so I'd suggest the Hasang free lot then! Availability and fees may vary depending on conditions on the day you visit.

Since Danppang Bakery is inside Gugyeong Market, it's easy to combine with a stroll through the market. There were lots of snacks, like Danyang black garlic crispy chicken (nurungji dakgangjeong) and black garlic salt bread, and browsing was so much fun! Among them, Danppang Bakery is known as a place many people visit to buy black garlic bread!

How long is the wait at Danppang Bakery?

Even though I went on a weekday, there was a wait of about 10 minutes. On weekends and holidays it's popular enough that you have to line up to order! I've heard of people waiting 30–50 minutes on weekends, so I'd suggest leaving yourself plenty of time.

While waiting in front of the shop, the smell of garlic bread drifting over was insanely good! And one of my favorite things about Danppang Bakery!! The owner cuts big, generous sample pieces. That let me taste and compare several kinds of bread and pick the flavors I liked, which was great!

Danppang Bakery 4-flavor set: contents and price

What we chose was the 4-flavor set! The set costs ₩14,000.

• Cream cheese garlic bread
• Black garlic cream cheese garlic bread
• Sweet potato custard garlic bread
• Crispy-outside, moist-inside baguette garlic bread

For first-time visitors, I think the set that lets you try all four flavors is the safest choice!

I'll go through them one by one. I took the Danppang Bakery garlic bread to the office as a gift, and every one of them was a hit, haha

1. Cream cheese garlic bread 🧀

The cream cheese garlic bread adds the sweet-salty flavor of garlic sauce to smooth, rich cream cheese. Can you see that chewy cream cheese sauce oozing out?? The cream cheese blends well with the bread for a softer, richer taste, and I'd definitely recommend it if you like the combo of classic garlic bread flavor and cream cheese!

2. Black garlic cream cheese garlic bread 🖤 The office favorite

The black garlic cream cheese garlic bread blends black garlic's deep, subtle sweetness with the richness and smoothness of cream cheese. This one was actually the most popular at my office!

3. Sweet potato custard garlic bread 🍠

The sweet potato custard garlic bread combines the sweetness of sweet potato with smooth custard cream, so it's like a dessert 🍠💛 One bite and a sweet, cozy flavor fills your mouth, so it's right on target if you love sweet bread! I'd recommend it if you like sweet desserts or want a tasty snack to enjoy with kids.

4. Crispy-outside, moist-inside baguette garlic bread 🥖

The crispy-outside, moist-inside baguette garlic bread is crunchy outside and moist inside, so you really get that baguette texture. It's lighter than the cream-filled ones, and if you like the pure flavor of garlic bread you'll be satisfied. Plus, the crunchy garlic chips are the kicker!

How to store and reheat Danppang Bakery garlic bread

For Danppang Bakery garlic bread, keep it at room temperature if eating the same day, in the fridge if eating within 1–2 days, and in the freezer if keeping it past 3 days. For reheating, the recommended method is an air fryer at 160°C for 3–5 minutes.

• Eating the same day: room temperature is fine
• Eating within 1–2 days: refrigerating is recommended
• Keeping for 3+ days: freeze in an airtight container or zip bag
• Air fryer: heating at 160°C for 3–5 minutes is said to bring back the crispy-outside, moist-inside texture

I ran mine through the air fryer too!

The outside had a crunchy baguette texture and the inside stayed moist thanks to the cream, so it was way better than eating it as is!!

Verdict: Danppang Bakery garlic bread as a Danyang travel gift?

If you're looking for something different to eat on your Danyang trip, I recommend Danppang Bakery! It's garlic bread that captures Danyang's character, so it feels extra special, and it was great to pack up as a snack at your lodging or as a gift for people you care about. If you visit Gugyeong Market, stop by once💕

This is a view you can commonly see at the Danyang Hasang parking lot! Even just looking from a distance, it made my chest feel wide open and thrilled.