Introduction to Korean Dessert Cafes

Korea is globally renowned for its trendy and sophisticated dessert cafe culture. Especially in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, where unique cafes gather, it has become a must-visit destination for young locals and international travelers. Today’s featured spot, Foreplan, is a premium cafe where you can enjoy both desserts and meals, offering everything from smooth chocolate desserts to hearty pasta and sandwiches. Its modern interior and sophisticated menu make it highly satisfying for visitors, and it is also popular as a workspace cafe in Seongsu. This place feels more like a “complex space where you can stay all day” rather than just a cafe.

• Trendy complex dessert cafe in Seongsu-dong

• Diverse menu from desserts to meals and beverages

• Clean, modern interior with a calm atmosphere

• Comfortable space to stay all day

The Attractive Space and Atmosphere of Foreplan

Foreplan has outlets at every seat, making it optimal for laptop work, online meetings, and assignments. The ceilings and walls are designed with white and natural wood tones, creating a warm and calm atmosphere. It maintains a quiet and relaxed environment, perfect for studying, reading, and working, with bright lighting and moderate music volume enhancing focus. From brunch time to late evening, it is always bustling with guests, so reservations are highly recommended to secure a seat.

• Optimal environment for laptop use with outlets at all seats

• Calm interior with white and wood tones

• Bright, clean lighting and music to enhance concentration

• Highly popular cafe where reservations are essential

Foreplan’s Signature Menu

Foreplan goes beyond a ‘dessert cafe’ image and offers restaurant-level brunch and dinner menus. Each menu item carries its own story and identity, with chocolate and cheesecake lines especially famous.

• The Section Model: Vanilla ice cream with dark cacao cookies and sweet olive sauce signature dessert

• Lemon Burn: Premium chocolate with fresh lemon juice and cherry puree

• Mont. Tea: Rich and soft chocolate with earl grey and butter sauce

• African Soil: Dark chocolate with cabernet sauvignon sauce (0% alcohol)

• Kyoto Greenland: Sweet and bitter premium chocolate made from 100% matcha powder

• Various teas & lattes including hibiscus cream tea, grapefruit earl grey tea, Haagen-Dazs strawberry latte, homemade strawberry milk tea

• Main dishes: American Full House, Lemon Dome Fish Steak, Vongole Pasta, Coriander Pasta, Basil Shrimp Pasta, Cream Pasta with Scallops and Ugeoji, Anchovy Shrimp Pasta, Pollack Roe Oil Pasta, Tomato Vongole Pasta, Mushroom Truffle Cream Pasta

• Premium sandwiches: Basil Chicken Sandwich, Chuck Flap Steak Sandwich

• Jamon Burrata Tomato Salad with yuzu sauce

• Signature cheesecakes: Basque cheesecake, Pumpkin Basque cheesecake

• Rich dessert bars: Plain Dense Bar, Raspberry Dense Bar, Marlenka Chocolate, Marlenka Cinnamon, Marlenka Lemon

Foreplan Location and Transportation

Foreplan is located at 30-11 Wangsimni-ro 14-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on the 1st floor, just a 2-minute walk (121m) from Ttukseom Station Exit 2 on Line 2. For navigation, search ‘Seoul Forest Church’ and find the E-Mart convenience store nearby, then enter through the narrow alley next to E-Mart.

• Address: 30-11 Wangsimni-ro 14-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 1st floor

• Transportation: 121m from Ttukseom Station Exit 2, 2-minute walk

• Directions: Search ‘Seoul Forest Church’ and enter via the alley next to E-Mart

Foreplan Opening Hours

Foreplan operates daily with separate brunch/dinner times. Note the break time from 3 PM to 6 PM if you plan to dine.

• Mon~Thu, Fri: Cafe 10:00 – 21:30 (Last order 21:20)

• Sat, Sun: Cafe 10:00 – 22:00 (Last order 21:50)

• Brunch & Dinner: 11:00 – 21:00 (Break time 15:00 – 18:00)

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