Rainy-day Euljiro 4-ga café with yuja persimmon tart: Cafe Sinabro

So many of you are hunting for dessert spots in Euljiro these days, right? I usually like tarts, so after hearing the buzz I went to Cafe Sinabro in Euljiro 4-ga. I had business in Seoul and went on a drizzly, rainy afternoon. Cafe Sinabro is a dessert spot!! And above all, I want to recommend it as a tart spot.

Getting to Cafe Sinabro, Euljiro Twin Tower Branch, and parking

Cafe Sinabro, Euljiro Twin Tower Branch is on the first basement floor of Euljiro Twin Tower, which connects almost directly to Exit 10 of Euljiro 4-ga Station. The access is the best, so you can drop in comfortably even on a rainy day, whatever the weather!

You can use the building's underground parking, and with 1 hour of free parking, drivers can visit without worry too. It's a perfect location for the commute, lunch break, or a meeting spot.

How to order at Cafe Sinabro and the atmosphere

At Cafe Sinabro you can order at the kiosk by the front door, or walk inside and order with the staff. The moment you step up to the shop, you think, "Ah, this place has some charm." They introduce a coffee of the day with fresh beans every day, and at lunchtime the front of the café fills up with people coming for takeout.

Inside, full of roasting machines and beans

Walk in the entrance of Cafe Sinabro and you'll spot a huge roasting machine. The coffee aroma spreads softly through the whole shop, which felt so nice. I took a seat in a corner and looked around, and with beans everywhere, I trusted the coffee already!! Those of you who say you know your coffee, gather here.

The wood-tone interior makes the whole place warm and cozy. The tables are spaced well, so it was good for resting quietly, and there were lots of people having a solo café time too. Even in the middle of busy Euljiro, Cafe Sinabro feels like a moment to catch your breath, which I liked even more. The staff were friendly too, so it was a pleasant visit, haha.

Cafe Sinabro menu and prices

The americano at Cafe Sinabro is ₩2,300. Isn't that a price you hardly see these days? The basic coffee lineup is also good value.

• Americano
• Café latte
• Condensed milk latte

And the reason Cafe Sinabro is famous: a lineup of tarts baked fresh by hand every day!

The tarts I picked and the gift packaging

The dessert selection was more varied than I expected, so choosing was fun. With so many kinds I got decision paralysis, but I took my usual favorites, blueberry and apple, as the base, then picked yuja persimmon, fig pecan, and an egg tart. There are gift boxes too, so packing them up is easy, and they're perfect for anniversaries or a small gift. They have a variety of containers as well, so you can choose the one you like.

Desserts at Cafe Sinabro

• Egg tart
• Blueberry coconut tart
• Yuja persimmon tart
• Apple cinnamon tart
• Scones / tiramisu / cheesecake and more

How does the ₩2,300 Cafe Sinabro americano taste?

The Cafe Sinabro americano has almost no acidity and a nutty style, so the balance was just right with desserts, and it was the best americano I've had lately!! It cleans up your mouth neatly, so you keep reaching for it.

The tiramisu cake 7.0, made by hand by the owner, who sticks to the traditional Italian method. I'd like to try this one too, huhu.

Comparing the tarts at Cafe Sinabro

Apple cinnamon tart

I'd absolutely recommend the apple cinnamon tart at Cafe Sinabro to anyone who likes a gentle cinnamon scent. The cinnamon comes up over a sweet apple filling without being too much, so it was easy to eat. If you like apple pie, this is almost made for your taste!! Here's a look at the pretty tart assortment.

Egg tart

The egg tart at Cafe Sinabro is textbook: crisp outside, soft inside. From the first bite you get that "Ah, this place is the real deal" feeling, huhu. It's not a factory tart but a healthy handmade one baked the same day!! The custard isn't too runny, just nicely thick, which makes it even better, and the sweetness isn't overdone, so you keep eating.

Smelling today's beans at the counter

At Cafe Sinabro you can smell the day's beans at the counter! That makes the americano feel even more interesting.

Blueberry coconut tart

The blueberry coconut tart at Cafe Sinabro is a crazy good tangy + nutty combo. The freshness of the blueberry wakes up your mouth and the coconut backs it up with a nutty note, so it isn't greasy and finishes clean. The texture is crisp + soft, so it's very well made, and it's exactly my style of tart.

Yuja persimmon tart

The yuja persimmon tart at Cafe Sinabro feels like a slightly special menu item! The citrusy yuja (Korean citron) hits first, then the soft sweetness of the persimmon follows, a really unique combination that works well. The chewy persimmon had a texture a bit like dried persimmon. If you love desserts, I recommend trying one item like this.

You can feel the rich, soft texture even in the photo~ One bite and it calls for coffee. A tart with moderate sweetness and a touch of tang, I hope everyone gets to try it.

Overall review of Cafe Sinabro, Euljiro Twin Tower Branch

• Best access in Euljiro (connected to the station)
• Good-value coffee prices
• Fresh tarts baked every day
• Cozy, comfortable atmosphere
• Options for takeout and gifts too

Overall, Cafe Sinabro is a café that sticks to the basics with good quality. The coffee prices are great value, and if there were a coffee shop like this near my office, I'd stop by every day for dessert and coffee. If you love tarts especially, you just have to save Cafe Sinabro. It's good for a light stop before work or a dessert break after lunch, so if you're in Euljiro, definitely try the tarts.