Melon salt bread and goods corner at Bakerist Brown, Gangnam

In short

Bakerist Brown is a large bakery café spanning basement level to the 3rd floor near Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6 in Gangnam, Seoul. The writer toured the red-brick exterior, outdoor tables, and the big 3rd-floor group table, then tried the black sesame latte, an 8-piece Gangnam Sand set, and salt bread. Between unusual pastries like melon salt bread and goods like t-shirts and mugs, there's plenty to look at besides the food.

Black sesame latte and a spread of bread ordered at Bakerist Brown

Good to know

Location
21 Gangnam-daero102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (near Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6)
Size
Basement level plus floors 1–3
Black sesame latte
₩7,800
Gangnam Sand 8-piece set
₩19,000
Salt bread
₩3,500
Gangnam Sand (single)
₩2,400–2,500
Hours
Open daily
Seating & extras
Outdoor tables, 1st-floor waiting seats, large 3rd-floor group table, takeout available

as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026

I visited Bakerist Brown, a bakery near Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6 in Gangnam. The red-brick exterior and clean interior stood out, and the space spreading over three floors let me enjoy bread and drinks without feeling crowded. If you're looking for a bakery café around Gangnam Station or Sinnonhyeon Station, I hope this detailed review helps.

Gangnam bakery: Bakerist Brown

Black sesame latte and a spread of bread ordered at Bakerist Brown

Let me start by showing you photos of what I ordered.

Since it's open every day, it's a good spot to keep in mind whenever you're looking for a bakery café near Gangnam Station or Sinnonhyeon Station.

View of the Bakerist Brown storefront near Sinnonhyeon Station

The red-brick exterior really stood out, and with three floors in operation, the place felt quite large.

Red-brick exterior of the three-story bakery

Near the entrance there were photos of the signature menu items, so I could check out what was available before going in.

Signature menu photos posted at the store entrance

Outdoor tables and the 1st-floor waiting area

There are outdoor tables near the entrance — on a nice day it'd be great to sit outside with bread and a drink. The 1st floor also has waiting seats, and takeout is available too.

Outdoor table seating near the entrance
1st-floor waiting seats and takeout counter area
View of the indoor seating at Bakerist Brown

Seating up to the 3rd floor — good for group meetups?

It's a popular café, but with seating up to the 3rd floor, I could still settle in comfortably. The tables were spaced generously too, which made it easy to relax.

Generously spaced tables and sofa seating

There were sofas too, which looked comfortable for relaxing while enjoying bread and drinks.

Comfortable sofa seating area

The 3rd floor in particular has a big table that seats several people — it looked great for study sessions or group meetups.

Large group table on the 3rd floor

Drink and bakery lineup

The drink menu was varied too — not just coffee, but tea and ades as well, so there's something for every taste.

Drink menu board listing coffee, tea, and ades

The bakery selection was diverse as well — you pick what you want onto a plate and pay at the counter.

Bakery display where you pick items onto a plate
Display case with pies and croissants
Madeleine and kouign-amann corner
Bakery display corner filled with various breads

There were all sorts of pies, croissants, madeleines, and kouign-amanns lined up.

Melon salt bread and chocolate kadaif salt bread on display

Unusual items like melon salt bread and chocolate kadaif walnut salt bread made browsing fun too.

Different types of salt bread on display
Gangnam Sand corner arranged by flavor

Gangnam Sand: prices and flavors

I also got to try the Gangnam Sand, one of Bakerist Brown's signature items. Flavors include sweet pumpkin and butter, caramel and white chocolate, black sesame and cream, chocolate and cream, Earl Grey, and peanut butter. You can buy them individually for around ₩2,400–2,500 each, or get a set if you want to try a few flavors together.

  • Black sesame latte ₩7,800
  • Gangnam Sand 8-piece set ₩19,000
  • Salt bread ₩3,500
Self-serve corner with straws, napkins, and wet wipes

Off to one side of the store there were straws, napkins, and wet wipes.

Goods corner

Bakerist Brown goods including t-shirts and mugs

Bakerist Brown also sells its own goods — t-shirts, mugs, and more.

Tasting order: black sesame latte first

Black sesame latte topped with black sesame cream

Once my order arrived, I dug in properly. I started with the black sesame latte. Topped with black sesame cream, it had a rich, nutty flavor along with the coffee taste underneath. It felt like a great match with the bakery items.

Gangnam Sand

Gangnam Sand set with various flavors

The Gangnam Sand had an overall soft texture, and with different creams and flavors inside, it was fun to try each one. The size was just right, and it went well with the drink. With so many flavors in one set, it'd make a nice dessert gift too.

Salt bread

Cross-section of salt bread on a plate

The salt bread had a soft texture — light on the outside, soft inside, and it paired well with the black sesame latte.

I also filmed the interior atmosphere and the menu items at Bakerist Brown, a Gangnam Station bakery.

Bread and drinks on the table with the store interior in view

Bakerist Brown had such a wide range of bakery items that there was something for every taste. From familiar options like madeleines and pies to various salt breads and the Gangnam Sand, the choices were plentiful. It was also a comfortable place to sit and eat at leisure across three floors. If you're looking for a bakery near Gangnam Station or Sinnonhyeon Station, this one's worth a visit.

Where it is

Bakerist Brown베이커스트 브라운

21 Gangnam-daero102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 강남구 강남대로102길 21 지하1, 지상1~3층

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