Family dessert café near Wangsimni Station: pain au Suisse, Eojil In
In short
Eojil In is a two-floor dessert café on Majo-ro 9-gil near Wangsimni Station in Seongdong, Seoul. On a weekday evening visit with family — the writer's fifth trip and counting — the order was a hot americano, an iced americano, Basque cheesecake and pain au Suisse, with a short wait because the second floor was nearly full. Steady coffee and seating you can linger in without pressure are what keep bringing this family back to Eojil In.

Good to know
- Location
- 18 Majo-ro 9-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Eojil In Wangsimni Station Branch)
- Space
- Ordering counter and dessert showcase on the 1st floor, seating on the 2nd floor
- Ordered
- Hot americano, iced americano, Basque cheesecake, pain au Suisse
- Visit time
- Weekday evening (2nd floor nearly full, short wait)
- Dessert lineup
- Baked sweets such as madeleines, financiers and scones, plus Basque cheesecake and whole cakes
as written by the visitor on Sep 24, 2026
I love hunting for new cafés, but there are a few spots I keep going back to for some reason. Eojil In, the Wangsimni café I'm introducing today, is one of those places for me. I've visited more than five times now — this time I went with family after a while.
I thought it would be a bit quiet since it was a weekday evening, but there were way more people than expected! The second floor was almost fully booked, so I waited a bit before getting a seat — popular places really do have their reasons ☕️


What is Eojil In near Wangsimni Station like on a weekday evening?
Eojil In gives off a warm vibe right from the outside. The soft lighting makes the evening atmosphere even more emotional. It looks so good even from a distance that your feet naturally head that way! It's one of the cafés that comes to mind when I want to spend some quiet time near Wangsimni Station.



The 1st-floor menu board and ordering counter at Eojil In
Eojil In is split into a first and second floor. The first floor has the ordering area and the dessert showcase, and there were more dessert types than I expected, so I spent a while browsing before ordering 🤍
The menu board was laid out clearly, with coffee, lattes, teas, and ades all on offer, making it easy to pick something to your taste. The bean descriptions were also written in detail, so coffee lovers might want to read through before ordering.



What is in the dessert showcase at Eojil In?
Inside Eojil In's showcase were baked goods like madeleines, financiers, and scones, plus Basque cheesecake and various other cake types. Everything was displayed so appetizingly that it was pretty hard to decide what to order.
There were several kinds of Basque cheesecake in particular, and it seems like some menu items change by season. There's a fun element of discovering something new every time you go, so dessert lovers will probably be even more satisfied. It's a place where just having coffee feels like a shame, so I'd recommend ordering at least one dessert along with it ✨



Releasing more interior photos I couldn't take earlier because it was full, haha. I snapped these right before closing.



What the family ordered at Eojil In this time
This time at Eojil In, we ordered these four things.
- Hot americano
- Iced americano
- Basque cheesecake
- Pain au Suisse
Seeing the whole order laid out together looked so good ✨ It was a day where the coffee and dessert combo really hit the spot.

How the americano tastes at Eojil In
First, the hot americano had an impressively nutty flavor. The acidity wasn't strong, so it was easy to drink without any burden, and it paired well with the desserts. The iced americano was clean too! It finished crisp with no lingering bitterness, which I personally found satisfying. The consistent coffee quality is one of the reasons I keep coming back ☕️

Basque cheesecake at Eojil In
The Basque cheesecake looked appetizing just to look at. The surface was deeply baked with a nutty aroma, and the inside was moist with a soft, pleasant texture. The cheese flavor was rich too, so cheesecake lovers will probably be satisfied. It wasn't too sweet, so it went perfectly with the americano. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes a dense, thick cheesecake 🤍

Pain au Suisse at Eojil In
And the item I was most curious about this time — the pain au Suisse. It seemed to be a new menu item, so I ordered it, and it was far more satisfying than I expected! The bread had a lovely layered texture, and the sweet filling wasn't overdone, so it was easy to eat without feeling heavy. It went even better with the coffee. Personally, this is a menu item I think I'd order again next visit! A flavor that quietly kept coming to mind, haha.

Why this Wangsimni café is worth five visits and counting
I've already visited more than five times, but every time I go, I can settle in comfortably, which is why I keep coming back. Good atmosphere, decent coffee, satisfying desserts, and above all, a space where you don't feel pressured even sitting for a long time — that's what makes me like it even more.
Eojil In, the Wangsimni café that was popular enough to be fully booked even on a weekday evening. If you're looking for a good-atmosphere café in Wangsimni, this one's worth a visit 🤍 I'll probably end up making it a sixth visit ☕️
Where it is
18 Majo-ro 9-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 성동구 마조로9길 18 1, 2층 어질 인







