Seongsimdang Cake Boutique 'Albam Siru' Battle! Weekend Waiting & Parking Tips (ft. Price, Yogurt Roll Review)
Folks! Folks! 🤯 Daejeon = Seongsimdang, that's an unwritten rule, right? And among them, Seongsimdang Cake Boutique ✨ is where all the visually stunning cakes gather! Although it's infamous for enormous weekend queues, it's still an essential stop for any 'bakery pilgrimage' that one just can't give up.
Especially the 'Albam Siru' 🌰 that's been making waves on social media recently! I finally got to experience it! (Strawberry Siru is now a thing of the past... 👋 I'm waiting for Mango Siru...)
From the reality of weekend waiting lines, confusing parking information, to the 'Yogurt Roll' you'll regret missing! Here are all the pro tips for conquering Seongsimdang Cake Boutique, starting now! 🚀
Right next to Seongsimdang Main Branch, the Cake Boutique boasts a dazzling exterior! It truly is a 'cake paradise'. 🎂
They say there are queues even on weekday mornings, so imagine the weekends? I visited on a tense weekend morning!
1. "Where to Park?" Seongsimdang Parking, Know This and You're All Set! 🚗 (Q&A)
One of the biggest challenges when visiting Seongsimdang is parking. The Cake Boutique uses the same parking system as the Main Branch.
Q. Which parking lot is the most convenient?
A. There are a total of 5 designated parking lots nearby.
- Seongsimdang Culture Center Parking Lot (Exclusive)
- Urideul Park Parking Lot
- Hyundai Parking Lot
- Jeongoh Parking Lot
- Ian Eye Hospital Parking Lot
Q. How do I get free parking? (⭐️ Important!)
A. You can receive a 1-hour free parking voucher for purchases over 10,000 KRW. (Be sure to ask for it when paying!)
- Submit Seongsimdang receipt: Culture Center, Hyundai, Jeongoh parking lots
- Submit 'Urideul Park parking voucher': Urideul Park, Ian Eye Hospital parking lots (Must say "Please give me a Urideul Park parking voucher!" when paying)
Q. Pro Tip! Can I get 2 hours of free parking?
A. Yes! After using 2 or more Seongsimdang stores, present each store's parking voucher (issued on the same day) together at the parking payment office to receive up to 2 hours of free parking! (Cake Boutique 1 hour + Main Branch 1 hour = 2 hours!)
2. Today's Star! 'Albam Siru' & the 'Siru Series' 🌰🍓🥭
The undisputed 'top seller' at the Cake Boutique right now is Albam Siru! (Strawberry Siru season has ended ㅠㅠ)
- Albam Siru (45,000 KRW): 🌰
- Like a layered Sirutteok (steamed rice cake), it's filled with layers of sweet chestnut cream + fresh cream + whole chestnuts!
- The chestnut flavor is rich and quite sweet, making it a perfect match with milk. (Beware of its richness!)
- Tteoeo-albam (Mini Albam Siru) (9,000 KRW):
- A mini version of Albam Siru! Perfect size for one person. (Limited to 1 purchase per person!)
- (Season Ended) Strawberry Siru: Chocolate sponge + fresh cream + an abundance of strawberries! (Quite heavy and rich in chocolate flavor)
- (Coming Soon?) Mango Siru: Looking forward to the summer season! 🥭
3. "You Must Buy This Too!" Roll Cakes & Other Menu Items ✨
Roll cakes are just as famous as the Siru cakes!
- Yogurt Roll (20,000 KRW): 🍓🥝🍊
- (🚨 Limited to 1 purchase per person!) A soft sponge filled with refreshing yogurt cream and plenty of fresh fruit! If you see it, grab it immediately!
- Albam Roll (20,000 KRW): 🌰
- The roll cake version of Albam Siru! This one is also packed with chestnuts and very popular!
- Pure Roll: The most basic! A soft and sweet milk fresh cream roll. (Perfect for eating while waiting in line at the Main Branch!)
- Others: Pure Madeleine, tarts (walnut/fig/cheese), sliced cakes, etc.
4. Weekend Waiting Reality & 'Pregnant Women Fast Pass' Tip! 🤰
You must be prepared for weekend queues at the Cake Boutique. However, the system is surprisingly well-organized.
- Waiting Method:
- Entrance Queue: Line up outside the store to enter (walk along the path, browse & select cakes)
- Payment Queue: Wait in line with your selected cakes/breads on a tray for payment
- Pickup Wait: After payment, receive a vibrating pager and wait for your order to be packaged
- Perceived Time: Although the queue looks long, the system of quickly selecting cakes and then moving to payment/pickup means it moves faster than expected. (Still, expect 30 minutes to over 1 hour during weekend peak times)
- (⭐️ Pro Tip!) Pregnant Women Fast Pass:
- Pregnant women can enter directly without waiting in the entrance queue! (However, they must still wait in the payment queue)
- Additionally, receive a 5% discount! (For on-site payment)
- Must bring: Pregnancy certificate or maternity booklet + ID card (Pregnancy badge not accepted)
5. 'Cake Storage' Tip for Daejeon Travelers! 🥶
What if you bought a cake but aren't heading home right away? Don't worry!
- Purchase a Cooler Bag: Cooler bags are available for purchase at the store! (Essential!)
- Use Refrigerated Storage: There are paid refrigerated storage lockers (e.g., Samsam Storage Center) near 'Euneungjeongi' street in Seongsimdang! Store your cake there and comfortably explore Daejeon!
Seongsimdang Cake Boutique, as expected, lived up to its reputation. 👍
'Albam Siru' was rich and full of sweet chestnut flavor, and 'Yogurt Roll' was exquisite with its refreshing and soft taste.
Despite the pressure of waiting and parking, the taste and value for money were well worth it. (Especially the roll cakes!)
If you visit Daejeon, make sure to stop by!
What's your 'all-time favorite' Seongsimdang cake? 🤔 I'm also curious about reviews from those who've tried Albam Siru!
*Note: Menu prices, sales policies, waiting times, etc., may vary depending on store conditions and season. It is advisable to check before visiting.
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