Ilsan dog-friendly brunch café: squid-ink basil panini at Like Like

Today I'm introducing a dog-friendly hot spot in Ilsan, perfect for a leisurely brunch with your pup on a weekend or a weekday morning.

It's Like Like Juyeop Branch, a brunch and salad spot near Juyeop Station in Ilsan! If you're looking for a dog-friendly place in Ilsan where you can enjoy tasty brunch comfortably with your dog, read this post closely.

What's the atmosphere at Like Like Juyeop Branch like?

Like Like Juyeop Branch is on the first floor of Sidae Plaza in Ilsan, and from the entrance you're greeted by lush green plants and cozy string lights.

On a warm, nice day, the outdoor terrace seats looked really lovely for enjoying brunch in the breeze with your dog.

Step inside and the stylish yellow accent wall, warm wood-tone tables and rattan pendant lamps come together to feel extra snug and cute.

One wall has artsy posters and a full-length mirror photo zone, so it's great for taking pictures too. Above all, the shop was very clean and tidy yet pet-friendly, so there was no pressure at all about visiting with a child or staying comfortably with a dog.

How are the brunch sets at Like Like put together?

Like Like is known for its well-built brunch sets! Order a main brunch dish, panini or sandwich, and you choose either homemade potato cream soup or a banana blueberry yogurt bowl, plus a drink, for a generous set.

Main menu items and prices

• Like Signature Brunch: French toast plate (set ₩19,300 / single ₩15,400), eggs Benedict (set ₩19,800 / single ₩15,900)
• Panini & sandwiches: basil tomato cheese panini (set ₩16,300 / single ₩12,400), arugula cream cheese sandwich (set ₩16,300 / single ₩12,400)
• Poke & salads: a wide choice, including sous-vide chicken breast poke and bacon cobb salad

The drinks list is wide too, from basic americano to healthy CCA detox juice, fresh fruit juice and yogurt smoothies.

The name of the dog brunch ("meong brunch") is so cute, haha

What does the Like Like Juyeop receipt photo review event offer?

Next to the counter at Like Like Juyeop Branch, there was a notice for a "receipt photo review event." Here's how to join and what you get.

• Search "Like Like Juyeop Branch" on Naver and leave a review
• Write it with photos and the designated hashtag, then get it checked by a staff member
• Reward: one free item of your choice from a homemade cookie baked in-store, peach iced tea, french fries, maple French toast, or Greek yogurt dog treat!

If you came with your dog, I think they'd love it if you picked the Greek yogurt dog treat as your reward.

How do the French toast plate set and basil tomato cheese panini set taste?

On this visit to Like Like Juyeop Branch, I ordered the French toast plate set and the basil tomato cheese panini set!

French toast plate set + potato cream soup + grapefruit ade

A plate came piled full: golden, sweet and moist French toast, fluffy scrambled eggs, snappy sausage, bacon, and a salad with tangy balsamic dressing.

The warm homemade potato cream soup was wonderfully nutty, and I scraped the bowl clean like a starter soup. With a cool, tangy grapefruit ade, my mouth felt totally refreshed, and the combo was excellent.

Basil tomato cheese panini set + yogurt bowl + americano

The basil tomato cheese panini was appealing, with plenty of mozzarella, fresh tomato and basil pesto aroma between slices of squid-ink ciabatta. The bread was crisp outside and chewy inside.

The banana blueberry yogurt bowl I chose as the side was loaded with granola, so the crunch and freshness burst out, making it just right as a dessert. The pairing with a nutty, slightly bitter americano was the best too.

While enjoying the delicious brunch, the shop stayed quiet with a steady mood, so it was a truly healing time. I felt proud to have found a dog-friendly place in Ilsan that nails atmosphere, flavor and comfort all at once.

Who would I recommend Like Like Juyeop Branch to?

I'd strongly recommend Like Like Juyeop Branch to anyone near Juyeop in Ilsan who wants freshly made sandwiches, poke and brunch every day, or who wants to enjoy a relaxed day with a beloved dog.

It opens early (8:30am), so it's also a perfect spot for a brunch get-together or a quiet brunch on your own.