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🥧 Pick Bake — The Perfect Sweet Addition to Your Seoul Forest Picnic

  • Apr 10
  • 3 min read

Walking through the alleys of Seoul Forest in Seongsu-dong, the rich, savory scent of freshly baked butter will make you stop in your tracks. This is Pick Bake, a dessert cafe specializing in egg tarts. More than just a place to buy desserts, it serves as a sweet little pit stop for people heading out for a picnic at Seoul Forest or the Han River, packing them small but certain happiness.

With a variety of egg tarts featuring crispy pastries filled with smooth, rich custard, and reasonably priced set menus, it has firmly established itself as a must-visit spot for bread lovers and picnickers alike.






📍 Location & How to Get There

  • Located at 20-1 Seoul-forest 2(i)-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. It is easily accessible on foot from Seoul Forest Station Exit 5 (Suin-Bundang Line) or Ttukseom Station Exit 8 (Line 2). Situated very close to the entrance of Seoul Forest, it’s the absolute perfect route to grab some takeout right before heading into the park for a picnic.




🕒 Opening Hours

  • Daily: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM (Last Order at 8:20 PM)

  • Since they open early in the morning, it is a great place to visit when preparing for a weekend morning walk or an early picnic.


☕ Ambience & Menu Highlights

Pick Bake stands out with its diverse tart lineup—the epitome of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside—and its comfortable, spacious store.

  • Signature Desserts: The most basic yet best-selling 'Pick Classic Egg Tart' boasts an excellent balance between its flaky, multi-layered tart shell and sweet, silky filling. They also offer a colorful lineup of other flavors like the refreshing Lemon Custard Tart and Fresh Strawberry Cream Tart.

  • Value Set Menus: The set menus, which allow you to mix and match different flavors, come beautifully packaged, making them highly popular for gifts or picnics.

  • Sunlit Space: The cafe is spacious, spanning three floors. The 2nd and 3rd floors, in particular, feature large floor-to-ceiling windows, making it a wonderful place to relax with coffee and dessert while soaking in the warm natural light. There are also large group seats available, making it perfect for gatherings.





🌿 Why Visit

  • Picnic Optimized: Great taste and sturdy packaging make these the best desserts to take along for a picnic at Seoul Forest or the Han River.

  • Diverse Tart Lineup: The fun of choosing your favorites, from classic tarts to gorgeous fruit-topped ones.

  • Sunlight Hotspot: Dazzling natural light pouring through the large windows on the 2nd and 3rd floors, along with plenty of comfortable seating.

  • Tip: Popular tarts can sell out early on weekend afternoons. If you are planning a picnic, try to visit a bit early to secure your favorite flavors!





🚗 Travel Tips

  • About a 7 to 10-minute walk from Seoul Forest Station Exit 5 or Ttukseom Station Exit 8.

  • As there is no dedicated parking, if you are driving, it is convenient to use the Seongdong-gu Community Sports Center Public Parking Lot or the Ttukseom Reservoir Public Parking Lot, which are within walking distance.


Pick Bake is a space that turns an ordinary day into a special one with a delightful sweetness the moment you take a bite. On a nice day, why not grab a pretty picnic mat and a box of Pick Bake's egg tarts and head to the lush green lawns of Seoul Forest?












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