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🧸 Roke House — A Fairytale-Like Prop Shop Cafe in the Alleys of Eunhaeng-dong, Daejeon

  • Aug 12
  • 3 min read

In the quiet Mokcheok-gil alleys near Eunhaeng-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon, there is a special space that goes beyond an ordinary cafe, making you feel as if you've visited a cute little attic from a fairytale. This is the complex cultural space Roke House, where adorable desserts and a prop shop blend seamlessly across two floors.

This place consists of a relaxing cafe space on the 1st floor and a cute prop shop and community space on the 2nd floor, offering plenty to see. Featuring signature desserts utilizing Daejeon's famous mascot 'Kkumdori', and backed by the incredibly friendly owner's hospitality, it gently guides everyone to easily and colorfully experience the charm of analog aesthetics and sweet treats.






📍 Location & How to Get There

  • Located at 10 Mokcheok 8-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon. It offers great accessibility, being about a 5 to 7-minute walk from Jungangno Station Exit 9 (Daejeon Line 1). As you step slightly into the quiet alley near Mokcheok Bridge, the cozy, warm-toned exterior of this two-story house will immediately catch your eye.




🕒 Opening Hours

  • Mon, Thu–Sun: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (19:00)

  • (Last Order: 6:00 PM)

  • Closed: Every Tuesday and Wednesday

  • Operating from the beautifully sunlit afternoons until the early evening, it boasts the perfect hours to enjoy sweet desserts and browse cute props after a meal.


☕ Ambience & Menu Highlights

Divided into a cozy cafe on the 1st floor and a vibrant prop shop on the 2nd, Roke House sets an adorable and perfect mood for photos wherever you stand.

  • Signature Desserts: The highlight here is undoubtedly the visually adorable menus that beg to be photographed. The 'Kkumdori Cocoa Bomb', where you pour warm milk over Daejeon's mascot to melt it, and the extravagant 'Strawberry Parfait' loaded with seasonal fruits, satisfy both great value and a special gourmet experience.

  • Distinctive Seasonal Drinks: Rather than obvious ades, their refreshing seasonal 'Tomato Lime Ade' and sweet 'Lychee Peach Ade' cleanly wash away any heavy aftertastes, boasting flavors charming enough to make even drink beginners fall completely in love.





🌿 Why Visit

  • Unique Dessert Experience: A fun dessert experience where you can watch the cute Kkumdori cocoa bomb melt away while discovering your personal tastes.

  • Two-in-One Cafe Tour: A dangerously charming space where you can enjoy delicious desserts on the 1st floor, then head up to the 2nd-floor prop shop to browse and buy cute stationery and merchandise.

  • Aesthetic Vibe: A hip space blending a warm interior with cute props placed all around, making it the perfect spot for taking aesthetic verification shots with friends or a date.

  • Tip: Taking a photo of the extravagant parfait alongside the cute Kkumdori cocoa bomb, and then picking up a small, adorable souvenir from the 2nd-floor prop shop is an absolute must-do course here!





🚗 Travel Tips

  • A 5 to 7-minute walk from Jungangno Station Exit 9.

  • Due to the narrow alleyways, dedicated parking is not available. If you are driving, it is most convenient to use the Eunhaeng-dong Public Parking Lot (within walking distance) or other nearby paid parking lots.


Roke House shatters the prejudice that a cafe is just a place to drink coffee and leave, elevating space browsing and desserts into a fun form of play. Taste fragrant ades and sweet cocoa bombs in a warm space, and create unforgettable, fairytale-like moments with your loved ones.


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