Wangsimni bakery café escape from the heat: Matilda cake, Eojil In

I met up with a close younger friend near Wangsimni the other day. It was so hot that I was desperate for a cool café. I didn't want to go far, so I looked around the station and found this place.

It's a place called Eojil In (어질 인), famous by word of mouth as a dessert café near Hanyang University. It's really close to the station, so access is the best. It had been a tiring day, and sweet desserts healed me properly. I recommend it if you need a sugar fix or want a pretty space. Let me walk you through it.

What is the first floor of Eojil In Wangsimni Station Branch like?

The first floor of Eojil In Wangsimni Station Branch feels like a study, thanks to dark wood-toned furniture and a huge bookshelf filling one wall. Unique and pretty first-floor interior 📚

When I opened the door, a warm atmosphere wrapped around me. Dark wood-toned furniture was arranged throughout, which felt quite classic. The huge bookshelf filling one wall was especially impressive. It felt like walking into a quiet study.

The lighting is soft too, with a charm that puts your mind at ease. The staff greeted us kindly, so the first impression was good. The ordering area and kitchen are open, which made me trust the place even more. The interior is so pretty that looking around was a lot of fun. It was a lovely space with a unique yet cozy feel.

What breads and pastries does Eojil In sell, and how much are they?

Eojil In Wangsimni Station Branch has a huge variety of baked goods, including madeleines, financiers and egg tarts, and gift boxes are available too. We ordered 2 drinks and 2 desserts and enjoyed it all for about ₩10,000-something per person.

There were so many kinds of baked goods that my eyes were spinning. For dessert lovers, this is a space so happy it brings tears. From madeleines to financiers to egg tarts, everything looked delicious. The gift boxes were also prepared so prettily.

After some deliberation, we ordered a bit of everything. We got the signature drink, Café Milk Bowl, and an Americano. For desserts, we added Matilda Choco, a chocolate cake (gâteau au chocolat), and an egg tart. The price level is easily understandable given the quality. For about ₩10,000-something per person, you can enjoy the greatest happiness. It was a great menu that wins on both value and satisfaction.

How do Eojil In's Café Milk Bowl, Matilda cake and egg tart taste?

Eojil In's signature Café Milk Bowl is a drink topped with organic milk ice cream, perfect for a hot summer. Matilda Choco is a dense, fudgy dark chocolate cake, and the egg tart was crisp outside and moist inside. When our order came out, the looks alone were a total pass.

The signature Café Milk Bowl

First I tried a sip of the signature drink, the Café Milk Bowl. It's topped with organic milk ice cream, so it's really nutty and smooth. It was a drink that suited a hot summer day perfectly. The combination of strong espresso and sweet ice cream fills your mouth.

Americano

The Americano was clean, with a great balance of acidity and nuttiness. Nothing goes better with sweet desserts.

Matilda chocolate cake and egg tart

Matilda Choco, the chocolate cake, was the very essence of fudgy. The deep dark chocolate flavor really impressed me. The egg tart is crisp on the outside and melts like pudding inside. There was no eggy smell at all, and the custard cream was super nutty. It was a truly healing feast of sweet flavors.

Is there enough seating on the second floor of Eojil In Wangsimni?

The second floor of Eojil In Wangsimni Station Branch is much bigger than the first, and partitions of white cloth and wooden lattice divide the space, making it private. There are so many seats that you needn't worry about finding a spot even when it's crowded. 🪟

After looking around the first floor, I went up to the second to see if there were better seats. The second floor opens up into a much larger space than the first. Partitions made with white cloth and wooden lattice were set up. Thanks to that, the space feels separated and private.

There are tons of seats, so you don't need to worry about a spot even when it's busy. Window seats get good light and have even more atmosphere. Comfortable sofa seats at the back are perfect for taking a break.

The mood is relaxed enough for quiet conversation or getting some work done. It's attractive enough to be a fine date spot. The gaps between tables are wide too, so we spent our time without being disturbed.

Who makes the coffee and desserts at Eojil In?

Eojil In's owner has worked in the coffee industry for over 20 years and reportedly roasts the beans in-house. The desserts are said to be baked every morning by a professional pâtissier. ✨

It turns out the owner here has over 20 years of experience in the coffee industry. They roast the beans themselves, so the depth of the coffee naturally stands out. No wonder the Americano tasted so clean and deeply flavored.

The desserts are also reportedly baked fresh every morning by a professional pâtissier. No wonder the bakery quality is as high as a specialist bakery's. I liked it even more because I could feel this place's clear philosophy. Visiting at weekend brunch time or on a weekday afternoon is good for relaxing. To avoid a wait, I recommend visiting before or after peak time. It's a Wangsimni Station café bakery well worth making time for.

Eojil In Wangsimni Station Branch: opening hours, parking and location

Eojil In Wangsimni Station Branch is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with last order at 10 p.m. It's one minute from Wangsimni Station Exit 6, and up to 2 cars can park free on the café's first floor. 🚗

• Hours: daily 9 a.m.–10:30 p.m. (last order 10 p.m.)
• Location: 1 minute from Wangsimni Station Exit 6
• Parking: up to 2 cars free on the café's first floor; if full, use the neighboring E-Mart parking lot

I don't think public transport access could get better than this. Takeout is of course possible, and it's great for buying desserts as gifts. Next time I'll definitely come back for the signature Basque cheesecake.

Why Eojil In is a café worth visiting near Wangsimni Station

It felt like getting a big gift at a place I found by chance with my close younger friend. It was a wonderful space full of tasty coffee and excellent desserts. The interior is so pretty and the seating so roomy that I was happy the whole time. If you're looking for a café with a good atmosphere near Wangsimni Station, Eojil In is the answer. I strongly recommend it to anyone who loves a sweet dessert tour too. 🌿