Gijang brunch café with Mom: burrata basil pasta at Purity Cafe

I went to Purity Cafe (퓨리티카페), a brunch spot in Gijang, and had pasta from a chef who's said to come from a Michelin background.

• Location: 329 Chaseong-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
• Hours: daily 9:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Note: pets allowed

Parking at Purity Cafe: can you park at weekend lunch?

Purity Cafe has a fairly big parking lot right in front, but at weekend lunchtime it may be full. We parked in the alley around the back.

We ended up here for lunch after the outlet. I heard there's a Michelin-background chef, so I figured the food was guaranteed. You can park right in front of the café and the lot is quite big, but it was weekend lunchtime and the blowfish soup restaurant next door was packed with people. Maybe because of that, there were no spots, so we went further in and parked in the alley. If you time it right you can park right away, but if there's no space, keep this in mind!

Purity Cafe atmosphere and pets

Inside, Purity Cafe has a warm wood-toned feel, and it's pet-friendly, so some guests had brought their dogs.

The inside is so warm and cozy! It's in the wood tones I love, so Mom and I looked around a bit, going on about how pretty it was. I didn't know beforehand, but there were cute dogs here with their owners. If I'd known pets were allowed, I would've brought Mango along. A little regret, haha.

What breads does the Purity Cafe bakery have?

Purity Cafe isn't just brunch. Bread is baked every morning, so it's a good place to come just for a drink and bread. There were thick cookies, several kinds of salt bread, fresh cream cake, Shanghai butter rice cakes and dujjonku (Dubai-style chewy cookies).

I was heading straight for the counter, but... wow, so much good-looking bread. The brunch is famous, but with so much bread baked fresh every morning, it'd be a good place to come just for coffee and bread.

There was a seriously thick cookie, too.

The salt bread seems to be quite famous here, and there are lots of kinds, so I almost bought one. Look how good it looks... Next time I'm getting the myeongran (pollock roe) salt bread.

Of course, there was also a super soft-looking fresh cream cake. It felt true to the basics, which made it look even tastier!

They also have the trendy Shanghai butter rice cakes and dujjonku, so if you haven't tried them yet, I highly recommend getting them at Purity Cafe!

What are the 1st- and 2nd-floor seats like at Purity Cafe?

The 1st floor has shared tables. The 2nd floor is much bigger, with sofa seats, large tables and round tables. There's a separate self-serve bar upstairs, so you don't need to go back down.

After ordering, I wondered where to sit. The 1st floor has shared tables and quite a few customers, so we went up to the 2nd floor.

There were super cute dolls on the stairs too, so I took a photo. I also filmed a video of Purity Cafe, so check it out for the vibe!

The 2nd floor was way bigger than the 1st, with a wider variety of tables and chairs. There's also a comfy sofa area that's great for sitting and chatting for a long time. Nice.

Further in, there are big tables with lots of chairs, so it would be good for a group too.

After some indecision, we sat at the very back. I liked the round table.

I was curious what the self-serve bar had, and there was a water purifier, cups, cutlery, tissues and bowls. There were also several sauces to go with your food.

It's all thoughtfully set up like this, so it was nice not having to go down to the 1st floor.

What Mom and I ordered at Purity Cafe

The two of us ordered one pasta, one risotto and an iced Americano. They came out in big bowls, quite full. The menu also has sandwiches and pizza.

This is a photo I took at Mom's request because the flowers on the table were so pretty. We ordered one pasta and one risotto, and they came out in big, generously filled bowls that looked delicious.

The plating is so pretty, right? We only ordered pasta and risotto at Purity Cafe, but there are sandwiches and pizza too, so if you come with several people, it's a perfect place to order a variety and share.

Purity Cafe iced Americano

The iced Americano, already sipped once each. I'm normally a nutty-coffee person, but the coffee here has some acidity that isn't overdone, so I enjoyed it. The cup is also very, very cute... there are cute touches everywhere.

Is the burrata basil pasta a cold pasta?

Purity Cafe's seasonal burrata basil pasta isn't a cold pasta; it comes out warm. They say the noodles are made fresh, and they're chewy, with tomato, burrata and pine nuts.

This is the seasonal burrata basil pasta. Mom loves basil pasta, so we ordered it, and I wondered if it was a cold pasta? It was warm, which was a surprise. They say green is an appetite-killing color, but the red tomatoes and burrata actually made me hungrier.

The basil aroma is great, and the noodles are so chewy and delicious. I heard they're made fresh, which is probably why they're so springy! The sauce soaks into the noodles well too, so I highly recommend it for basil lovers. Mom loved it and finished all the sauce. Oh, and there are pine nuts in it, which were nutty and totally the kicker.

What does the squid risotto at Purity Cafe taste like?

The squid risotto at Purity Cafe is full of squid ink, so it's nutty, and the squid on top is very tender. The ink might make it a slightly tricky date dish.

I was agonizing over pizza, but wanted something light, so I chose the squid risotto. It's loaded with squid ink, so it may be slightly avoided by people on dates, but I came with Mom, so no worries~!

The ink gave it a nice nutty flavor, and the squid on top was so, so tender. As you can see from the plate in the back, the two of us practically inhaled it... I immediately understood why there are so many customers.

Dogs can come along, and you can enjoy both food and bakery in one go. If you're nearby, I'd say Purity Cafe, a brunch spot in Gijang, is definitely worth a visit!