Cake café in Chilgok 3-jigu, Daegu: cassata tiramisu at Pascucci
In short
Pascucci Daegu Chilgok3jigu-jeom is a coffee and dessert café in the main shopping district of Chilgok 3-jigu, on Dongcheon-ro in Buk-gu, Daegu. An iced americano costs 4,700 won, the cassata tiramisu 6,900 won and the shine muscat crepe cake 7,600 won, and both cakes came in slices noticeably bigger than a standard piece. Pascucci Daegu Chilgok3jigu-jeom is an easy pick for a large slice of cake with a mild americano in a spacious, tidy room.
Good to know
- Location
- 128-17 Dongcheon-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu (1st floor, Chilgok 3-jigu)
- Iced americano
- 4,700 won
- Cassata tiramisu
- 6,900 won
- Shine muscat crepe cake
- 7,600 won
- Seating
- Group tables, seats for 1–2, window seats, softly lit seats at the back
- Price reference
- ₩4,700 ≈ $3.5 · ₩6,900 ≈ $5.1 · ₩7,600 ≈ $5.6 (2026-09-23)
as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026
I visited Pascucci Daegu Chilgok3jigu-jeom to enjoy coffee and dessert in Daegu's Chilgok 3-jigu. There are so many cafés in Chilgok 3-jigu that it's hard to decide where to go, but this time I wanted cake along with coffee, so I headed to Pascucci.
Where Pascucci Daegu Chilgok3jigu-jeom is and what the café feels like
Pascucci Daegu Chilgok3jigu-jeom sits on Dongcheon-ro in Buk-gu, Daegu. It's in the main commercial area of Chilgok 3-jigu, so it seemed like a good spot to grab dessert after a meal nearby or to use as a meeting place. Walking inside, the space was bigger than I expected. It was kept clean overall, with a variety of tables and seats — some good for groups, and some suited to sitting alone or as a pair over coffee.
Window seats or back seats — how far apart are the tables?
Toward the back of the store there are seats with slightly dimmer lighting, and near the windows there are seats where you can look outside. The seats weren't crammed too tightly together, so it was a nice place to rest for a while over coffee and dessert. The store is spacious and clean, so it didn't feel awkward to stay for a long time.
What I ordered at Pascucci and what it cost
That day I ordered an iced americano, cassata tiramisu, and shine muscat crepe cake. The iced americano was ₩4,700, the cassata tiramisu ₩6,900, and the shine muscat crepe cake ₩7,600. With one coffee and two slices of cake, the table looked quite full.
How big are the cake slices?
Both types of cake were quite large compared to a typical slice. The presence of each slice was much more obvious in person than in photos — I expected small slices, but was pleasantly surprised by the generous size. Paired with coffee, it felt like a fairly filling composition for something called a simple dessert.
The cassata tiramisu was cut into a big square shape and topped generously with cocoa powder. The deep brown cocoa powder was clearly separated from the pale cream layer beneath, giving it a very tiramisu-like look.
How the cassata tiramisu and shine muscat crepe cake taste
The cassata tiramisu was soft and easy to eat, and it went well with the coffee. It's a dish where you can enjoy that classic tiramisu flavor comfortably, so it seemed like something most people would like without much argument — especially since the slice wasn't small, tiramisu fans would be even more satisfied.
The shine muscat crepe cake stood out for its many thin layers of crepe stacked neatly on top of each other. The cross-section showed even layers, and green shine muscat decorations sat on top, giving it a brighter feel than the tiramisu.
With the crepe and cream stacked in so many layers, it was fun to cut off bite after bite, and it tasted good too. This one was also large for a slice, making it good to share between two people. Since it looked and felt completely different from the tiramisu, ordering both together made for a fun comparison.
Is the iced americano sour?
The iced americano wasn't strongly acidic and was easy to drink, a pretty mild, safe choice. People who don't love coffee with pronounced sourness could probably order this without worry. Since both cakes were on the sweeter side, pairing them with a clean iced americano worked well.
Taking a bite of sweet cake and then a sip of the cool americano left my mouth feeling refreshed. For those looking for an americano to pair comfortably with dessert rather than one with strong acidity or a distinct character, this would suit well.
The verdict on Pascucci Daegu Chilgok3jigu-jeom
Pascucci Daegu Chilgok3jigu-jeom had a spacious, clean store that made it comfortable to relax over coffee. Both the cassata tiramisu and the shine muscat crepe cake were larger than a typical slice and satisfying in taste. The iced americano was also low in acidity and mild, pairing well with the sweet desserts.
It was a good café to visit if you're looking for a meeting spot in Chilgok 3-jigu or want coffee and cake together after a meal. If you'd like to enjoy a big slice of cake and coffee in a spacious, clean store, give Pascucci Daegu Chilgok3jigu-jeom a try.
Where it is
128-17 Dongcheon-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, South Korea대구광역시 북구 동천로 128-17 1층
