# Dog-friendly brunch café with park-view window seats: HEOD Gongdeok - By Chaerin (https://superchart.com/en/@placemat-noon-seoul/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@placemat-noon-seoul/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@placemat-noon-seoul/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/index.md) ## In short HEOD Gongdeok is a brunch café in Mapo, Seoul, where the window seats look straight out onto the Gyeongui Line Forest Park walking trail, and it is the Gongdeok branch of the brand that first made its name with French toast in Gangneung. From a window seat came butter French toast (12,800 won) and two iced Americanos, the toast crisp outside, fluffy inside and full of butter aroma. HEOD Gongdeok opens year-round and welcomes dogs and babies, making it an easy stop before or after a walk on the forest trail. ## Good to know - **Menu**: Butter french toast 12,800 won, two iced Americanos - **Opens**: 11:00 am - **Break time**: Last order 15:20, break starts 15:30 - **Closing**: Last order 19:50, closes 21:00 - **Days off**: Open year-round - **Parking**: Sinsu-dong off-street public lot or the Modu Parking app, about 2,400 won per 30 minutes - **Seating**: Window-view seats, bar seats, group tables - **Companions**: Dogs and babies welcome - **Perks**: Birthday cupcake with lettering, 50% off with military ID, reservations available - **Ordering**: QR code at the table - **Price reference**: ₩2,400 ≈ $1.8 · ₩12,800 ≈ $9.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* ## What kind of brunch café is HEOD Gongdeok? HEOD Gongdeok is a brunch café in Gongdeok (Mapo), right next to the Gyeongui Line Forest Park walking trail. The brand originally became famous for French toast in Gangneung, and after Yeonnam-dong and Hapjeong, it recently opened here in Gongdeok too. I've been to the Hapjeong branch before, but the Gongdeok branch had a much better view and more spacious seating, so I was way more satisfied. ## HEOD Gongdeok hours, break time and parking HEOD Gongdeok opens at 11 AM and runs year-round, which is a big plus since you don't have to worry about which day to go. Just check the break time before you visit. - Opens: 11 AM - Break time: last order 15:20, break starts at 15:30 - Closing: last order 19:50, closes at 21:00 You can make a reservation in advance, and there are various events like anniversary discounts, so make sure to check and grab the perks!!! ### 🚗 Where to park near HEOD Gongdeok You can use the Sinsu-dong public parking lot or find a nearby lot through the Modoo Parking app. Fees run about ₩2,400 per 30 minutes, good to know before you go. ## The exterior and entrance in Gongdeok ![Exterior of HEOD Gongdeok](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-01-14ld6-900.webp) Perfect spot to duck into while out for a walk. Passersby seemed curious and glanced in to see what they were serving. ![Entrance sign saying it's fine to just order coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-02-vb9ub-900.webp) The sign saying you're welcome to just have coffee really showed the owner's thoughtfulness, haha. ![Entrance display with menu photos and prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-03-qkt01-900.webp) Before going in, they show photos of what's on the menu along with prices, which is such a relief. You can tell they thought a lot about what customers actually need. ![Sign about birthday perks and dog-friendly policy](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-04-txh5v-900.webp) They give you a cupcake or lettering on your birthday, and it's 50% off with military ID verification. Dogs and babies welcome too!!! Since Gyeongui Line Forest Park gets a lot of dog walkers and families, that seems like a key point. ## Gyeongui Line Forest Park view from the window seats I got a window seat, and the view of the Gyeongui Line Forest Park walking trail right outside the window was genuinely great. ![View of the Gyeongui Line Forest Park walking trail through the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-05-cn6pa-900.webp) ![Window seat at HEOD Gongdeok with forest trail view](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-06-x59wx-900.webp) The interior is decorated in green tones, giving off a bright, fresh overall feel, and the vibe is relaxed enough that you don't feel weird just having coffee, so it's nice for a casual drop-in too. ![Interior of the café decorated in green tones](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-07-1vnvt-900.webp) ![Dining area with bar seats and tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-08-isbnd-900.webp) ![Interior decor details at HEOD Gongdeok](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-09-18oyf-900.webp) Couldn't photograph everything since there were people around, but there were plenty of seating options — window view, bar seats, group tables and more. The staff were also really kind, so I felt good the whole time being served. ## 📔 HEOD Gongdeok menu and prices ![Sign with wifi and store usage information](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-10-d4vfk-900.webp) Crucial info for a wifi addict like me!! Nice that all the other necessary info was there too. ![Menu page with store usage guidance](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-11-i8yvx-900.webp) Make your anniversary even more special!! ![Menu page with anniversary event info](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-12-z6fli-900.webp) ![Set menu page at HEOD Gongdeok](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-13-lmoel-900.webp) ![Menu page listing brunch items](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-14-1gdrn-900.webp) ![Menu page describing set compositions](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-15-bisdj-900.webp) There were various set menus too! ![Set menu page](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-16-18mqk-900.webp) The reason I came here, exciting. It's not strawberry season, so the strawberry French toast wasn't available! ![Menu page with French toast and drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-17-1ww2s-900.webp) All sorts of drinks. ## 🍞 Butter french toast, 12,800 won: how does it taste? What I ordered at HEOD Gongdeok this time was the Butter French Toast (₩12,800) and two iced Americanos. You order via the QR code on the table. ![Table QR code ordering guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-18-93ex0-900.webp) Eating it while looking at that view made it taste even better, ㅠㅠ🫶 ![Butter French toast and iced Americano](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-19-tpejo-900.webp) ![Butter French toast on a window-side table](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-20-b3z19-900.webp) ![Cross-section view of the butter French toast](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast-21-1clat-1200.webp) The French toast was crisp outside and fluffy inside, and the moment I took a bite, the butter aroma hit strong with a sweet finish — genuinely delicious. There's clearly a reason it became famous for French toast starting from the Gangneung flagship. The portion was just right too, a perfect amount to pair with an Americano. ## ⭐ Is HEOD Gongdeok worth a visit? - Recommended for: brunch dates, dog-friendly outings, or just relaxing with a light coffee - Pros: Gyeongui Line Forest Park view, green-toned interior, friendly service, open year-round - Note: there's a break time, so definitely check the hours before visiting - Would I return: yes, I'd like to try other menu items next time If you want to enjoy a relaxed brunch in Gongdeok, or you're looking for a good brunch spot near Daeheung Station, I highly recommend HEOD Gongdeok. It's in a perfect location to stop by before or after a walk along Gyeongui Line Forest Park, so give it a try next time you're in Gongdeok!! ## Where it is - HEOD Gongdeok (해옫 공덕) - 24 Gwangseong-ro 6-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 광성로6길 24 1층 - 37.548798, 126.9387185 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%B4%EC%98%AB%20%EA%B3%B5%EB%8D%95/@37.548798,126.9387185,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@placemat-noon-seoul/haeot-gongdeok-butter-french-toast/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt