# Seochon café for salt bread and tile-roof views: Respire Bakery Cafe - By Bora (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-saucer-hours/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-saucer-hours/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-saucer-hours/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/index.md) ## In short Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon is a brunch café in Jongno, Seoul, with views of traditional hanok roof tiles. We visited at 3 PM on a Sunday, had Respire Lattes, Provence Tea, and salt bread without waiting, and found only a few salt breads left for the receipt-review event. Verdict: Come for the wonderfully strange mix of woody European-country charm and Korean tile-roof views, but check salt-bread stock first. ## Good to know - **Address**: 40-7 Hyoja-ro 13-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 종로구 효자로13길 40-7 레스피레) - **Hours**: Mon–Fri 08:30–18:00; Sat–Sun 09:00–19:00 - **Salt bread**: ₩3,000 - **Respire Latte (signature)**: ₩6,500 - **Salt Summer Latte (summer seasonal)**: ₩8,000 - **Seasonal sandwich (fig)**: ₩10,500 - **French toast**: ₩15,500 - **Respire Toast (signature)**: ₩15,500 - **Omelet sandwich**: ₩8,500 - **Seasonal salad**: ₩15,000 - **Amenities**: Restrooms on floors 1 and 2; first floor is women-only. Wi-Fi and pets welcome. - **Review event**: One free salt bread per party; unavailable when salt bread is sold out. *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Signature photo of Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-01-16uh0-900.webp) A little while ago, my friends and I took a trip to Seochon near Gyeongbokgung because we were craving that peaceful, hanok-filled atmosphere for the first time in ages 🌿 I searched hard to find this spot, and the moment we walked in, all of my friends fell for the atmosphere—then were impressed all over again by the coffee! Let me tell you about Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon! ![Visit to Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-02-wjj0y-900.webp) ![Interior space at Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-03-1brcp-900.webp) ![View of Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-04-1vnbn-900.webp) ## Respire Bakery Cafe Seochon location and hours It is located at 40-7 Hyoja-ro 13-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul. It is open Monday through Friday from 08:30 to 18:00, and Saturday and Sunday from 09:00 to 19:00. ![Exterior of Respire Bakery Cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-05-14sin-900.webp) ![Hanok tiled-roof view at Respire Bakery Cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-06-1mmt3-900.webp) ![Inside Respire Bakery Cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-07-13kj3-900.webp) ![Terrace seating at Respire Bakery Cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-08-1qz4l-900.webp) ## A blend of hanok tile-roof views and an international mood Step inside and a woody, atmospheric interior unfolds as if you have arrived in a little European country village! But look out the window and there are those familiar Korean tiled roofs, creating this wonderfully strange and appealing feeling of “it feels foreign but Korean, and Korean but foreign” ✨ There were even a few international visitors who had somehow found their way here too, which made it feel even more exotic! We visited at around 3 PM on a Sunday, and luckily the seating inside was cleverly laid out, so we were able to sit down right away without waiting. It was breezy, and the outdoor terrace seats looked absolutely lovely too. It is an atmosphere gem for a date, a group of three or four, or a family visit 🤍 The self-service bar was well stocked with the Wi-Fi password, restroom information, wet wipes, and more!! This is where you pick up and return things >_< They will let you know when your drinks are ready! ![Self-service bar at Respire Bakery Cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-09-1o0at-900.webp) ![Bread display at Respire Bakery Cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-10-g5asz-900.webp) ![Bakery menu at Respire Bakery Cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-11-u3s0x-900.webp) ![Choosing bread at Respire Bakery Cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-12-10t5h-900.webp) ![Afternoon bakery display](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-13-axqfg-900.webp) ![Bread at Respire Bakery Cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-14-1kses-900.webp) ## The bread display in the afternoon Ahh, doesn't everything look so delicious? ㅠㅠ You line a tray with parchment paper and use tongs to choose whichever breads you want, but since this is such a great brunch spot, lots of bread had already gone by the afternoon,, ㅠㅠ I really, really have to come back for weekday brunch next time!! The bread was seriously delicious....!! Even though I was full, hehe. ![Salt bread at Respire Bakery Cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-15-xxsmo-900.webp) ![Free salt-bread receipt-review event information](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-16-ivyxx-900.webp) ## How to join the free salt-bread receipt-review event We had already eaten before arriving, so we decided to enjoy drinks and a light dessert instead! If you come here, you really must make sure to get the free salt-bread event 🥐✨ > When ordering, tell the staff, “I’d like to join the review event!” and receive your receipt. Search “Respire” on Naver or scan the QR code, then write a receipt review with a photo of your order and five selected keywords. Show it to the staff and they will warm up a salt bread for you. Participation is limited to once per party. ⚠️ You cannot join the review event if the salt bread is sold out! Bread disappears quickly here, so make sure to check whether any salt bread remains as soon as you arrive! When we visited, there were only about four left at 3 PM on Sunday 🥹 ![Instructions for joining the salt-bread review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-17-1utut-900.webp) ![Ordering drinks at Respire Bakery Cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-18-173mn-900.webp) ![Menu at Respire Bakery Cafe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte/seochon-saltbread-rooftile-latte-19-136gy-900.webp) ## The drinks and brunch menu we ordered After much deliberation, we ordered two signature Respire Lattes and a decaf-friendly Provence Tea, all iced >_