Jongno brunch bistro for a mimosa and eggs Benedict date: Debbie's

I wanted a weekend brunch somewhere with a good atmosphere, so I headed to Debbie's, a date-worthy spot near Anguk Station! There are lots of pretty cafés and restaurants around Anguk Station, but this time I wanted something a little more special, haha. Brunch with a view of Changdeokgung Palace? I really picked well this time! Let me tell you all about it :)

Where is Debbie's, and what kind of place is it?

• A homemade brunch bistro in Anguk
• A great view overlooking Changdeokgung

Debbie's (데비스) is a brunch restaurant on Changdeokgung-gil in Jongno, Seoul, on the west side of Changdeokgung Palace. Walk along the palace wall and you can't miss its red, European-looking exterior! You get the quiet, calm mood of Bukchon together with the palace scenery, so it works really well as a date course around Anguk Station.

Debbie's interior, created by an ANDY&DEBB designer

Debbie's is well known as a brunch restaurant made by a designer from the fashion brand ANDY&DEBB (앤디앤뎁). Maybe that's why I could feel a stylish mood all around the space. Warm wood tones and refined interior details blended together, and it felt like stepping into a pretty family home, a vibe that suits Anguk perfectly.

Can you see Changdeokgung Palace from Debbie's?

The Changdeokgung view is the main reason I liked Debbie's even more! The calm Bukchon atmosphere and the palace scenery came together so well that I briefly forgot I was in Seoul, haha. Brunch with a view like this? I immediately understood why people looking for an Anguk Station date course love it.

Debbie's menu and prices

Debbie's is a homemade-style brunch bistro, so the menu runs from simple egg dishes to mains. Debbie's Benedict is ₩25,000, the mimosa is ₩15,000, and there's a dinner course too.

• Debbie's Dinner Course D ₩140,000
• Debbie's Benedict ₩25,000
• Debbie's French Toast ₩26,000
• Scotch Egg ₩28,000
• Flounder Ceviche ₩38,000
• Salmon Tartare ₩38,000
• Chipotle Benedict ₩27,000
• Summer Garden Capellini ₩24,000
• Mimosa ₩15,000
• Afternoon Gravlax ₩38,000
• Tenderloin Steak ₩68,000
• Zucchini Chips ₩18,000
• Champignon Tagliatelle ₩26,000

The signature cocktail: Debbie's rose-ice mimosa

Before the food arrived, I ordered the signature cocktail, the mimosa (₩15,000)! The yellow rose-shaped ice in the glass is so pretty, right? There was no way I wasn't taking photos, haha. The fresh orange aroma with the sparkling wine was really good, and it went well with the brunch dishes too. It's light and refreshing, so even people who like daytime drinking can enjoy it without feeling heavy.

Debbie's Benedict: the dish to order on a first visit

The first dish I tried was Debbie's own eggs Benedict, Debbie's Benedict (₩25,000). It comes on a Debbie's-only plate, and I thought, wow, ANDY&DEBB really has pull.. haha. It's the signature dish so my expectations were high, and there's a reason it's popular.

The nutty richness and gentle tang of the hollandaise balanced nicely and it was easy to eat, and breaking the soft-cooked egg and eating it together made it even better. If you like brunch, you'll be happy with this one! If it's your first visit, I'd recommend ordering it, haha.

Flounder meunière: a proper main course at a brunch bistro

Debbie's flounder meunière (광어 뫼니에르) is made the French meunière way: the flounder is lightly dusted with flour and pan-fried golden in butter, so the outside is crisp while the inside stays moist and tender. I loved the contrast!

The mild flounder with rich butter flavor spread softly with every bite, and it tasted luxurious and delicious! It paired really well with wine or the mimosa too. I'd assumed a brunch restaurant would only have light dishes, so a main this well made left me even happier, haha.

Champignon tagliatelle: what does champignon mean?

The champignon tagliatelle (₩26,000) is a button mushroom cream sauce pasta. I wondered, what's champignon? Apparently it's French for button mushroom. The cream sauce made with fresh mushrooms was thick and rich, and the tagliatelle noodles held the sauce well, so every bite was full of flavor. If you like Korean-style mushroom cream pasta (버크파), this one's for you!

Is Debbie's a good date brunch near Anguk Station?

Stylish interior, a great view of Changdeokgung, a pretty mimosa, and well-made food too! Debbie's suits dates, and brunch get-togethers with friends as well 🧡 If you want a tasty brunch in a lovely space near Anguk Station, I'd recommend Debbie's :)