# Waffle takeout café near Balsan Station, Seoul: The Sweetree

- By Dami (https://superchart.com/en/@late-golmok-hour/)
- Written Sep 13, 2026
- Local places › Cafés › Gangseo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written as part of a store-visit sponsorship.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@late-golmok-hour/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@late-golmok-hour/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/index.md)

## In short

The Sweetree is a waffle and dessert café on Gangseo-ro 47ga-gil, a short walk from Exit 4 of Ujangsan Station in Gangseo, Seoul. Lotus caramel cream, chocolate brownie cream and strawberry chocolate waffles (6,000 won, 6,000 won and 4,500 won) travelled home well as takeout with a canned americano, staying sweet rather than soggy, and the owner added free butter rice cake for my child on a late visit. With a long waffle list and service like that, The Sweetree is worth a return trip.

## Good to know

- **Hours**: Daily 10:00 AM–1:00 AM the next day (Saturdays open at 11:30 AM)
- **Location**: Walking distance from Exit 4 of Ujangsan Station; 38 Gangseo-ro 47ga-gil, 1F Unit 102, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
- **Parking**: Room for 2–3 cars in the space right beside the shop
- **Waffle prices**: Plain 3,500 won / Almond crunch 4,500 won / Dark chocolate 4,500 won / Strawberry chocolate 4,500 won / Blueberry 5,000 won / Maple 5,000 won / Apple mango cream, banana chocolate cream, injeolmi bean powder, chocolate brownie cream, Synnove brown cheese, Lotus caramel cream, blueberry cream cheese, tiramisu mascarpone cheese 6,000 won each / Shine muscat cream 7,500 won / Dubai chocolate 12,500 won
- **Other menu items**: Red bean butter salt bread 5,300 won, financier 3,000 won, red bean snowflake shaved ice 12,900 won, americano 3,500 won
- **Can sealer**: Add 500 won and your coffee is sealed in a can
- **Seating**: Round tables and window seats
- **Ordering**: Kiosk (choose eat-in or takeout); a paper menu is also on hand
- **Price reference**: ₩3,500 ≈ $2.6 · ₩12,500 ≈ $9.3 · ₩500 ≈ $0.4 (2026-09-15)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026*

There are days when your stomach is full from a meal but you still crave a snack — I think a lot of people know that feeling. You don't want more food, but your body wants something sweet! I might just have a bigger sweet tooth than most, but I found a great spot recently and wanted to share it.

It's The Sweetree, a Balsan Station café that's great at waffles — let me tell you about my experience!

## The Sweetree hours and how to get there from Ujangsan Station

The Sweetree is open daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM the next day, except Saturdays when it opens at 11:30 AM. It's located at 38 Gangseo-ro 47ga-gil, 1F, Unit 102, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea — if you're taking public transit, it's a short walk from Exit 4 of Ujangsan Station.

From outside, you'll see a pink building with a waffle-shaped decoration and a sign reading "Sweet lee." I visited in the evening and the bright lighting made it easy to find. There was parking space for about 2–3 cars right next door, so I was able to park. The banner outside showed the signature menu items, snow ice, and real smoothies in photos that looked delicious just to look at!

![Exterior of The Sweetree's pink building and signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-01-179gf-966.webp)
*Exterior*

![Banner of signature menu items outside the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-02-1yaex-966.webp)

Being able to preview the menu before going in saved some decision time. They said everything made that day is sold out by the end of the day.

![Storefront sign noting same-day sellout](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-03-1ov9b-966.webp)

There's also Dubai chewy cookies, salt bread, and handmade cakes.

![Sign for Dubai chewy cookies, salt bread, and other bakery items](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-04-o4mjs-966.webp)

![Sign for refreshing drink menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-05-1slr9-966.webp)

Drinks that look refreshing just to look at.

## Inside The Sweetree and how to order at the kiosk

Once inside The Sweetree, you decide whether to eat in or take out and order through the kiosk. If you're not comfortable with kiosks, there's a paper menu you can refer to instead.

![Order kiosk inside the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-06-1yqxs-966.webp)
*Kiosk*

![Kiosk ordering screen with separate menu tabs](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-07-1ac5h-966.webp)

Each menu has its own tab, with detailed items shown alongside photos. There are so many options it can be hard to choose, but you can just pick what catches your eye and come back for the rest.

![Counter with straws and tissues](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-08-ub2ak-966.webp)

Straws and tissues are set out at the counter.

![Display case with salt bread and financiers](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-09-f5wil-966.webp)

![Madeleines and waffles on the display case](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-10-16s8b-966.webp)

The display case had salt bread, madeleines, financiers, and some of the waffles. I could also see the baking area, which was clean and tidy.

![Showcase with drinks and refrigerated items](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-11-1wilt-966.webp)

There were also drinks and items that need to be kept refrigerated.

![Sign certifying the French dairy brand Le Gall](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-12-1f5xx-m-966.webp)
*Le Gall*

The Sweetree, that Balsan Station café that's great at waffles, is apparently an officially certified store using Le Gall products. It's said to be a French dairy specialty brand with 100 years of history and tradition.

![Store interior with round tables and window seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-13-17zn4-966.webp)

After looking around the bakery items, I checked out the interior — there are round tables and window seats. If I'd had more time, it would've been nice to sit at a table and eat while looking outside. I was pressed for time so I went with takeout.

![Paper menu available in the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-14-1lhdf-966.webp)

![Paper menu listing waffle types](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-15-1333u-966.webp)

## The Sweetree waffle menu and prices

The Sweetree's waffles range widely, from Plain at ₩3,500 to Dubai Chocolate at ₩12,500. The americano is ₩3,500, and adding ₩500 gets you the can-sealed coffee option, which I really loved!

- Plain ₩3,500
- Almond Crunch ₩4,500
- Apple Mango Cream ₩6,000
- Banana Choco Cream ₩6,000
- Injeolmi Bean Powder ₩6,000
- Chocolate Brownie Cream ₩6,000
- Chinobe Brown Cheese ₩6,000
- Lotus Caramel Cream ₩6,000
- Blueberry Cream Cheese ₩6,000
- Tiramisu Mascarpone Cheese ₩6,000
- Dubai Chocolate ₩12,500
- Shine Muscat Cream ₩7,500
- Blueberry ₩5,000 / Maple ₩5,000
- Dark Choco ₩4,500 / Strawberry Choco ₩4,500
- Butter Salt Bread ₩5,300, Financier ₩3,000, Red Bean Snow Ice ₩12,900, Americano ₩3,500

There are also various set menus you can pair with an americano.

![Takeout waffles and can-sealed americano](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-16-ttm01-m-1200.webp)

## Three waffles I took home from The Sweetree

I ordered lotus caramel cream, chocolate brownie cream, strawberry chocolate, and an americano with can-sealed coffee to go.

![Caramel cream waffle topped with a Lotus biscuit](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-17-hy4vb-966.webp)

You can see the Lotus biscuit on top of a generous layer of caramel and cream. Eating it at home, it was sweet, not soggy at all, and genuinely delicious — the kind of thing that makes you say wow out loud.

![Chocolate brownie waffle piled high with cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-18-dt6o8-966.webp)

This one piled high with chocolate brownie and cream needs no explanation. It tasted exactly like I imagined, so I finished it in no time.

![Strawberry chocolate waffle picked by the child](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-19-90zw0-966.webp)

My kid was happy eating the strawberry chocolate one they picked themselves. It was less sweet than the other two, which made it better suited for a child.

![Free butter rice cake given as a service](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout/the-sweetlee-wooljangsan-waffle-takeout-20-18t5x-966.webp)

Maybe because we went a bit late, the very kind owner gave my kid a free butter rice cake. Watching them munch away happily and give a thumbs up for how good it was made my day!

## Is The Sweetree a good café to visit with a child?

The Sweetree, that Balsan Station café that's great at waffles, is a sweet spot that's hard to dislike. Menus like the strawberry chocolate waffle, which is less sweet, meant even my kid ate well. As someone who loves bread and sweet snacks, I think this could become a regular spot for me.

I felt like I needed to come back to work through the rest of the menu, and since there are so many options, I'll have to visit often. It's great for grabbing a light takeout box for a picnic, an outing, or heading home — and eating in at the store would be nice too!

## Where it is

- The Sweetree (더스위트리)
- 38 Gangseo-ro 47ga-gil, 1F, Unit 102, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 강서구 강서로47가길 38 1층 102호
- 37.5508825, 126.8355322
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8D%94%EC%8A%A4%EC%9C%84%ED%8A%B8%EB%A6%AC/@37.5508825,126.8355322,17z

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