Bakery by Donggyodong Samgeori stop: 9 bread prices at Mandong Jegwa

Today, after a meal with my mom, we wandered around the Yeonnam-dong backstreets. As you walk, you'll find a place that catches your eye with its sleek exterior and the smell of freshly baked bread — that's Mandong Jegwa Yeonnam Branch (만동제과 연남점). It's been getting buzz on social media lately as a 'Yeonnam-dong bakery, Hongdae must-visit,' so I went with my bread-loving mom to check it out.

Yeonnam-dong has so many good restaurants, but not that many bakeries, I think. I've been visiting Yeonnam-dong a lot with my mom these days, and there's one bakery I want to stop by every time we come — Mandong Jegwa, a Hongdae bakery right in Yeonnam-dong. It's right in front of the Donggyodong Samgeori bus stop, so I've been debating whether to duck in every time I wait for the bus, and this time I finally did.

🥐 Where Mandong Jegwa Yeonnam is and what the shop is like

Mandong Jegwa Yeonnam Branch is located at 32 Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. It's right in front of the bus stop, so while you wait for your bus, you'll definitely feel the urge to pop in. It's about a 10-minute walk from Hongik University Station, so accessibility is good too.

The exterior is clean, and inside, warm lighting blends with wood interiors for a cozy feel. It's a small space, but the bread display is packed full, so you'll find yourself agonizing over what to get.

🥖 Mandong Jegwa's signature breads and how they taste

The most popular items at Mandong Jegwa Yeonnam Branch are the garlic baguette, cappuccino, and onion bagel — the onion bagel is so popular that if you mention it at checkout, they'll set one aside for you. The garlic baguette is crisp outside, moist inside, with a strong garlic aroma spreading through it. That salty flavor pairs perfectly with coffee or milk!

The cappuccino has a smooth taste that melts in your mouth, and I thought, 'this is exactly what a Yeonnam-dong bakery quality tastes like.' Each piece of bread is made with care, and you can tell the natural flavors of the ingredients are highlighted — it truly lives up to its reputation as a Hongdae bakery, Yeonnam-dong must-visit.

How much does bread cost at Mandong Jegwa?

At Mandong Jegwa Yeonnam Branch, bread prices run around ₩7,000 for garlic baguette, ₩6,900 for cucumber baguette, and ₩5,600 for cappuccino. Here's what I found listed on the display case:

• Garlic baguette ₩7,000
• Chestnut bread ₩4,900
• Squid ink bread ₩4,100
• Corn mayo bread ₩4,900
• Salt soboro ₩3,600
• Cucumber baguette ₩6,900
• Onion bagel ₩5,500
• Cappuccino ₩5,600
• Mugwort rice cake bread ₩4,900

Go see for yourself and buy whichever bread catches your eye.

When is the best time to go to avoid a queue?

Mandong Jegwa Yeonnam Branch is a must for any bread lover — it strikes a balance between Yeonnam-dong's distinctive vibe and upscale bread flavors. As a takeout-only bakery that perfectly fits the Yeonnam-dong bakery, Hongdae must-visit description, it's especially popular on weekend mornings, with waiting lines forming. So if you want to visit at ease, I'd recommend going right at opening time, and using public transit to get there.

Mandong Jegwa hours and parking near Donggyodong Samgeori

Mandong Jegwa's hours are 11am to 9pm. There's no parking available, and I'd recommend the nearby paid Dongjin Parking Lot. Dongjin gives you 5 minutes free, then charges ₩1,100 per 10 minutes, which adds up fast — so I recommend taking public transit instead. There's a bus stop right in front of the bakery, and it's close to Hongik University Station too.