Top 5 Custom Cake Brands in Korea
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Custom cakes are recently a huge trend in Korea. You can write a message you want on the cake or ask for a specific design you want. It's amazing that you can taste the one and only cake! But for most bakeries, you have to make a reservation a few weeks ahead or sometimes, reservations are unavailable. So in this post, we will introduce bakeries where you can order your own special cake even during a short trip to Korea!
Cafe Highwaist
Hours:
Weekday 09:00 - 22:00
Weekend 11:00 - 22:00
Address: 18, Donhwamun-ro 11da-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
서울 종로구 돈화문로 11다길 18
Photo Credits: BLACKPINK Jennie Instagram
Photo Credits: BLACKPINK Jisoo, SNSD Yuri, Song Hye Kyo Instagram
So many Korean celebrities love cake from this bakery! It's the vintage animal cake from the famous Cafe Highwaist! BLACKPINK Jennie's birthday cake, which was posted on her Instagram, and the Koh Young-hee cake BTS Suga received as a gift, both of which are from this famous cafe!
You can add the lettering you want to this adorable custom-shaped whole cake! All three types are so cute that it's hard to choose easily.
Instagram @cafe_highwaist
Instagram @cafe_highwaist
At Creatrip, we offer a personalized lettering cake reservation service. Even if you don't have a Korean phone number or don't speak Korean, you can easily place your order.
Cafe Highwaist
If you would like to know more about Cafe Highwaist Ikseon Branch check out this link!
Jeju Island Ours Coffee
Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri 10:30 - 21:00 / Tue, Wed 10:30 - 18:00 / Weekend (Sat, Sun) 10:00 - 19:00
Address: 49 Daewon-gil, Jeju, Jeju City, Ours
제주시 KR특별자치도 제주시 대원길 49
Reservation Available Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri 11:00 - 20:30 / Tue, Wed 11:00 - 17:30 / Weekend (Sat, Sun) 10:30 - 18:30
Creatrip Benefits : Receive a free photoshoot worth approximately 6,000 KRW when picking up the cake! (This event will end when the film runs out)
Ours Coffee is a famous bakery located in Jeju Island. This place is particularly renowned for its lettering cakes, attracting a considerable number of customers who purposely seek it out. Not only Koreans but also foreign customers frequently visit, as I've heard.
Order a charming lettering cake for your friend's birthday, special occasion, or even for a K-POP idol. The teddy bear cookie even has a hat on, making it incredibly adorable!
Especially, Ours Coffee is famous for its coffee and dessert as well as lettering cake. Indulge in adorable and delicious desserts like Injeolmi Ssuk Cake(인절미쑥케이크), egg tart, butter cookie, and sweet pumpkin pound cake! Exclusive benefits for Creatrip members! Especially for Creatrip reservation customers, they offer a complimentary one-time "Life Snapshot" photoshoot. If you're curious, click the link below!
Jeju Island Ours Coffee
If you would like to know more about Our Coffee visit their blog!
Happy Bear Day
Hours: 10:00 - 21:50
Address: 16-6 Yanghwa-ro 12-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 마포구 양화로12길 16-6
Happy Bear Day is located in Hapjeong, which is easily accessible on foot from Hongdae. It is well known for its lettering cakes adorned with adorable animals.
Even the box is adorable! This time we chose a blueberry cream cheese cake with adorable rabbits and bears sitting together as friends.
There are plenty of seats, and they also have a cafe menu, so you can enjoy the cake right there at the store. It's a perfect place to have a birthday party!
If you make a reservation for any of the three types of lunchbox cakes, you can also add lettering you want.
Instagram @happybearday.cake
Happy Bear Day offers a variety of fixed design options, making it easy to place an order! The picture above is a whipped cream cake with a rabbit design.
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This one is an Oreo cake with a chick! Since the side designs are different, feel free to explore and find the one you like!
Instagram @happybearday.cake
This one is an earl grey cake with cute bear wearing a hat!
Instagram @happybearday.cake
This one is a red velvet cake with a cute rabbit and a dog!
Instagram @happybearday.cake
Instagram @happybearday.cake
Instagram @happybearday.cake
Happy Bear Day is also famous for its Christmas cakes. Don't forget to check out their adorable Christmas designs! You can make a reservation on Creatrip!
Happy Bear Day
Cherry OO Cherry
Hours: 13:00 - 18:30 (Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday)
Address: 42, Baekjegobun-ro 15-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
서울 송파구 백제고분로15길 42
Cherry Oo Cherry in Jamsil is also famous for its lettering cakes! They have a soft chocolate bunny cake.
3D cake is very unique. You can write the lettering you want.
Even the box is cute with a pink color. We also found the card with the instructions adorable, which features a rabbit design.
The lunchbox cakes are also cute!
Since the varieties change every day, please check the store's Instagram for updates.
Instagram @cherry.oo.cherry
Here is a rabbit holding a strawberry! If you're a chocolate and strawberry lover, you must try this delicious rabbit cake!
Instagram @cherry.oo.cherry
You can conveniently make a reservation on Creatrip!
Cherry OO Cherry
Odd Cake
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 - 21:00
Sunday 12:00 - 20:00
Address: 17 World Cup-ro 10-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 마포구 월드컵로10길 17
Instagram @odd.cake
There are many cafes in Mangwon area. Among these cafes, Odd is famous for cute order made mini cakes
Instagram @odd.cake
For size 1 and 2, you can make a reservation through Kakao Talk channel. You have to make a reservation at least 2 days in advance!
Instagram @odd.cake
Mini-sized whole cakes are available for same-day purchase. You can choose from 6 designs, and each and every character is incredibly cute.
Instagram @odd.cake
The designs are regularly updated, so please check the store's Instagram for the latest updates!
Koike
Hours: 12:00 - 22:00
Address: 2F, 8 Donggyo-ro 39-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2층, 8 동교로39길 마포구 서울특별시
Instagram @koike.officia
In Koike, you can find some beautiful and artistic cakes! You can make a reservation on Kakao Talk channel and prepayment is required.
Instagram @koike.officia
Have you seen a cake with such a delicate decorations? It's too precious to eat!
Instagram @koike.officia
It's elegant like a painting. You can express precious memories or photos!
Koike blog
In addition to the 1:1 custom design cakes, they also have adorable whole cakes available! Same-day purchase is possible, but reservations are a must. Please make sure to inquire in advance via KakaoTalk.
Whichever bakery you choose, each and every one of them are all very unique. You can celebrate a special moment with this cake with the people you love while you're in Korea! We hope you can get a chance to enjoy these adorable cakes! If you have any questions or concerns, please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com! You can follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea!
