Discovering a Sweet Escape: Gabaerangsom Cafe near Ssamziegil, Insadong
Just a short walk from the entrance of Anguk Station, you'll find Ssamziegil. It's a popular spot where you can experience the beauty of Korean tradition.
You'll find lots of tourists and handmade crafts, so it's a fun place to explore before enjoying a cup of tea at a cute cafe. I visit here a lot.
These days, when it's so hot, I find myself craving *bingsu* (shaved ice) more than coffee. So, I visited Gabaerangsom Cafe near Ssamziegil, and had a delightful strawberry fruit bingsu topped with three kinds of fresh fruit.
Usually, when I eat regular ice bingsu, my head starts to hurt halfway through and I get so cold that I can't finish it. But Gabaerangsom's bingsu is made with milk-based snowflake ice. It has the right amount of sweetness and a milky, nutty flavor, so I happily finished the whole bowl!
There are many cafes around Ssamziegil. However, Gabaerangsom, which I'm introducing to you, is a cafe where you can find beautiful cakes and handmade desserts made by the owner.
I saw photos of them on Instagram and they looked so pretty! You can also reserve whole cakes for special occasions.
The cafe occupies the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors, plus the rooftop, so you can choose where you want to sit!
The cakes in the showcase look as luxurious as department store cakes. I highly recommend Gabaerangsom Cafe in Insadong.
They also sell a variety of freshly baked breads.
The menu is displayed for easy viewing. There were so many types of bingsu, it was hard to choose, but I went with the strawberry fruit bingsu topped with seasonal fruits!
The second floor, where you order, has a grand chandelier, creating a sophisticated atmosphere.
The cafe's interior on the 2nd floor has a great view.
The lattice windows create a sense of openness, and the natural light that streams in is lovely.
The 2nd floor has an antique interior with a comforting feel. You can sit by the window and enjoy the view while eating your bingsu.
There is a self-service bar in the center of the hall.
There are various plants on the wooden stairs leading to the 3rd floor.
The 3rd floor is decorated with rattan lamps and a hammock, creating a resort-like atmosphere.
There's a photo zone with a large mirror. The window has curtains with delicate prints.
There are blankets in a basket, so you can use them if you get too cold.
The 4th floor has a more chill vibe.
There's a staircase leading to the rooftop, so I went up. The lighting is beautiful, and the panoramic view of Insadong made me feel refreshed!
You can see Inwangsan and Bukaksan Mountains in the distance, as well as the rooftop garden of Ssamziegil.
After looking around all the floors, I liked the 3rd floor the best! When the buzzer rang, I went to get my bingsu.
Gabaerangsom's strawberry fruit bingsu has picture-perfect colors.
I ate the bingsu with the strawberries. The colors are so pretty!
The kiwi and orange were all sweet.
Underneath the fresh fruit was the snowflake ice, which looked like it would crunch like real snow.
Both the fresh fruit and the snowflake ice were delicious at Gabaerangsom Cafe in Insadong.
Let's finish off the summer with sweet and refreshing fruit bingsu!
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