Introduction

Le Pain - Myeongdong Cathedral is a bakery located in the historic 1898 Hall of Myeongdong Cathedral. You can enjoy high-quality breads and cakes made with natural sourdough prepared from dawn and premium French-imported ingredients. A variety of menu items such as fresh and delicious whole chestnut bread, mammoth bread, and pollack roe baguette await visitors.

Key Features

The breads are made with carefully selected ingredients such as premium traditional French flour, Isigny butter, and Guérande salt, boasting a rich flavor. Le Pain's breads are baked with an efficient oven system to offer fresh products daily, and especially the chestnut bread and mammoth bread are so popular that you often have to wait for them.

Visitor Characteristics

The majority of visitors are women, and the bakery is loved by people in their 20s to 40s. Especially, a wide range of age groups from teens to 50s visit, creating a diverse and lively atmosphere. Not only local residents who love bread but also tourists visit frequently.

User Reviews

Visitors highly praise the chewy cheese balls, savory and dense chestnut bread, and crispy baguette sandwiches. Although some leave various opinions about the texture of the bread, overall satisfaction with taste and quality is high.

Nearby Transportation

There are many subway stations near Myeongdong Cathedral, making public transportation very convenient. Euljiro 3-ga, Myeongdong, and Chungmuro stations, where lines 2, 3, and 4 intersect, are nearby, so you can easily visit from anywhere in central Seoul.

Value for Money Points

The very popular whole chestnut bread often requires a long wait, but its great taste and reasonable price make visitors want to return. You can try various breads at reasonable prices, making it recommended for customers seeking smart consumption.

Menu

• Roasted Chestnut Pie: KRW 3,800
• Gongju Whole Chestnut Bread: KRW 8,500
• Le Pain S: KRW 5,200
• Mammoth Bread: KRW 11,000
• Pollack Roe Baguette: KRW 5,500