# Gyeongbokgung café for melon and dark choco baumkuchen: The Baum - By Haesol (https://superchart.com/en/@window-seat-visits/) - Written Aug 31, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit; menu items and prices reflect the time of the visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@window-seat-visits/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@window-seat-visits/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/index.md) ## In short The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch is a baumkuchen dessert café near Exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Station in Jongno, Seoul. The brûlée dark choco baumkuchen costs 7,800 won, the mini baum layered melon 4,500 won and the custard baum 4,500 won, all tasted side by side with a hot americano and an iced café latte at a window table on the second floor. The Baum is an easy stop on a Gyeongbokgung Palace or Seochon walk, both for layered baumkuchen on the spot and for boxed ones to give as gifts. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F–2F, 13-2 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (near Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 2) - **Parking**: Nearby public parking lot - **Seating**: Order on 1F, seating on 1F and 2F; group table and window seats on 2F - **Hot americano**: 5,000 won - **Iced café latte**: 5,500 won - **Mini baum layered melon**: 4,500 won - **Custard baum**: 4,500 won - **Brûlée dark choco baumkuchen**: 7,800 won - **Review event**: A tasting-size baumkuchen for writing a Naver review *as written by the visitor on Aug 31, 2026* While out and about at Gyeongbokgung Palace, I stopped by The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch, a dessert café perfect for when you want a cool coffee and a sweet treat. ![The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch storefront near Gyeongbokgung Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-01-1mqyr-1200.webp) > The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch ## How to walk to The Baum from Gyeongbokgung Station, and where to park The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch is close to Exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Station, so it was easy to reach by public transport. I parked at a nearby public parking lot, and it seemed like a great spot to pair with a Gyeongbokgung or Seochon outing! ![View around the entrance of The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-02-1mmp3-900.webp) ## What's in the showcase at The Baum, a baumkuchen specialty café From the moment I walked in, the place was full of pretty desserts that were a treat for the eyes first. The Baum had a real variety of products, from basic baumkuchen to ones with special shapes. Baumkuchen is a dessert made by layering and baking batter over and over, so when you look at a cross-section, it has rings stacked up like the growth rings of a tree. That's apparently where the name comes from — Baum, meaning tree in German, combined with Kuchen, meaning cake. ![Cross-section of a baumkuchen showing its layered rings](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-03-byl0q-900.webp) True to being a baumkuchen specialty shop, they had all sorts of shapes and flavors you don't usually come across, so it was fun just to look around. ![Baumkuchen displayed in The Baum's showcase](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-04-iel17-900.webp) ![Display case with baumkuchen in various shapes](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-05-1ir00-900.webp) The horiang with yanggaeng (sweet red bean jelly) inside had a nice Korean touch, and the watermelon baumkuchen had a cute idea behind it, so both looked great as gifts! There were so many desserts that made me think 'how did they make this?' that I ended up lingering in front of the showcase for a while haha ![Special desserts including horiang and watermelon baumkuchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-06-lfxv7-900.webp) ![Gift-ready baumkuchen in the showcase](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-07-11btd-900.webp) ![Baumkuchen products with unique shapes](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-08-1tqlb-900.webp) ![Dessert showcase at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-09-1l4bv-900.webp) ## Ordering on the first floor, window and group seats on the second You order dessert on the 1st floor and can enjoy it comfortably on either the 1st or 2nd floor. The 2nd floor has group seating as well as window seats, good for people-watching while you eat. ![Window seats and seating on the 2nd floor of The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-10-maanp-900.webp) This was my first time really trying baumkuchen properly, so just one felt like it wouldn't be enough — we picked a few different flavors, and it was fun comparing them since each had its own charm. ## What we ordered at The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch, and the prices - Hot Americano ₩5,000 - Iced Café Latte ₩5,500 - Mini Baum Layered Melon ₩4,500 - Custard Baum ₩4,500 - Brûlée Dark Choco Baumkuchen ₩7,800 The hot americano went cleanly with the sweet desserts, and the iced café latte paired well with the soft baumkuchen too, so we picked well according to our tastes haha ![A spread of hot americano, iced café latte, and baumkuchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-11-1dx3t-900.webp) If you're looking for a Gyeongbokgung dessert café, The Baum is the answer — you can really feel the charm of layered baumkuchen here! ![Baumkuchen dessert served alongside coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-12-sx8ix-900.webp) ### Custard baum, 4,500 won The custard baum had a golden top that felt a bit brûlée-like, but the taste was soft and sweet. All of them went well with coffee, and I think ordering a few kinds to share small portions is a great way to enjoy The Baum's variety of baumkuchen. Gotta eat everything you want to try!! ![Golden-baked custard baum](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-13-9v2hl-900.webp) ![Close-up of the custard baum](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-14-vup0b-900.webp) ### Brûlée dark choco baumkuchen, 7,800 won The dessert that caught my eye first! The brûlée dark choco baumkuchen. The outside is chocolate baumkuchen, and the top is baked golden like a brûlée, so even just the pillar-shaped look was mouthwatering. ![Pillar-shaped brûlée dark choco baumkuchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-15-40w1j-900.webp) Since it's brûlée, you tap the sugar top with the knife it comes with to crack it open! Cutting into it, there was soft cream inside, and the rich chocolate baumkuchen paired really well with the cream 🥹 The top is a rich dark chocolate cream and the bottom seems to be a milk cream? The flavors are really different but never get boring. ![Cross-section of the cream-filled brûlée dark choco baumkuchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-16-tui4f-900.webp) The inside was moist and soft with baumkuchen's signature rings, a menu that dessert lovers would be satisfied with. ![A moist slice of baumkuchen showing its rings](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-17-7o9n8-900.webp) ![A forkful of baumkuchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-18-olvdo-900.webp) ### Mini baum layered melon, 4,500 won The mini baum layered melon was a cute, bite-sized portion, easy to enjoy without feeling too full, and the baumkuchen layers were clearly visible. The subtle melon aroma was really charming 🍈 ![Mini baum layered melon dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-19-1h92f-900.webp) ![Layers visible in the mini baum layered melon](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-20-1o265-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the mini baum layered melon](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-21-ykbzv-900.webp) I got a tasting-size baumkuchen for writing a Naver review, and it happened to be the one I'd been eyeing in the showcase, so that was nice! ![Tasting-size baumkuchen received from the Naver review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-22-11uuq-900.webp) ![Tasting-size baumkuchen with coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen-23-orswg-900.webp) ## Is The Baum a good place to buy baumkuchen as a gift? Beyond just desserts to eat at the café, there were plenty of products great for gifting. The shapes were especially unique and pretty, so I thought they'd make a thoughtful, special dessert gift for parents or friends. If you're looking to rest with pretty desserts after a Gyeongbokgung outing, or want to try a slightly special baumkuchen, I recommend The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch, a Gyeongbokgung dessert spot 💕 ## Where it is - The Baum Gyeongbokgung Branch (더바움 경복궁점) - 13-2 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1F, 2F) - 서울특별시 종로구 자하문로 13-2 1층, 2층 - 37.5773782, 126.9719531 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8D%94%EB%B0%94%EC%9B%80%20%EA%B2%BD%EB%B3%B5%EA%B6%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5773782,126.9719531,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@window-seat-visits/thebaum-gyeongbokgung-brulee-baumkuchen/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt