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A smart first stop for coffee and a plant-based break near Gyeongbokgung.

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A practical place to pause between palace stops and neighborhood walks.

Seoul’s food scene runs from market snacks to polished cafes. For this page, we’re starting with a standout coffee-and-bakery stop in Jongno.

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LEEDORIM Coffee & Vegan Bakery Gyeongbokgung Cafe

4.9

(1.8k reviews)

A stylish cafe near Gyeongbokgung for coffee, cakes, and vegan bakery treats. It works especially well as a lighter break in a sightseeing-heavy day.

If you want a calm cafe stop around Gyeongbokgung, this is an easy one to build into the day. The draw is a fully vegan bakery selection alongside good coffee, making it handy for mixed groups or anyone after something less heavy than a full meal. Its Jongno location suits a mid-morning pause, an afternoon reset after palace visits, or a quiet catch-up away from busier street-food stretches.

Excellent for coffee and vegan baking near one of Seoul’s busiest sightseeing areas.

"Best paired with a Gyeongbokgung visit when you need a comfortable indoor break."

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