{"id":11409,"date":"2026-07-08T05:54:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T20:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linksboo.blog\/travel\/hongdae-cafe-john-dawson-yeonnam-branch-french-toast-highly-recommended%e2%99%a1\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T01:10:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T16:10:03","slug":"hongdae-cafe-john-dawson","status":"publish","type":"lb_travel","link":"https:\/\/linksboo.blog\/en\/travel\/hongdae-cafe-john-dawson\/","title":{"rendered":"Hongdae Cafe: John &amp; Dawson Yeonnam Branch.. French Toast ~Highly Recommended\u2661"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Who this is for<\/h2>\n<p> This is for anyone looking for a cozy cafe experience in the vibrant Yeonnam-dong area of <a href=\"https:\/\/linksboo.blog\/en\/travel-destination\/south-korea\/seoul-special-city\/seoul\/\">Seoul<\/a>, particularly those who appreciate delicious French toast and a welcoming atmosphere. <\/p>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p> This post details a visit to John &amp; Dawson&#8217;s Yeonnam main branch, a charming semi-basement cafe divided into two halls. Despite initial concerns about the cold weather and potential crowds after a snowfall, the author was fortunate to get a table immediately upon arrival. The cafe offers a unique ambiance with antique display cabinets and stylish decor. The highlight of the visit was the French toast, described as exceptionally delicious with a crispy, caramelized exterior and a moist, chiffon-like interior. The accompanying Rooibos tea was also noted as a perfect complement to the sweet dessert. The author strongly recommends the French toast, even comparing it to their favorite salt bread and declaring it the best French toast they&#8217;ve ever had. They also mention that a new branch has opened in Gwanghwamun. <\/p>\n<h2>Travel tips<\/h2>\n<p> * **Timing is key:** Arriving shortly after the 12 PM opening allowed the author to secure a table without a wait, despite the cafe quickly filling up.<br \/>\n* **Savor the French toast:** The French toast is served with Maldon salt, which the staff recommends using sparingly to create a delightful sweet and salty contrast after consuming more than half of the dish.<br \/>\n* **Consider the new Gwanghwamun branch:** If you&#8217;re in the Gwanghwamun area, there&#8217;s a newly opened John &amp; Dawson branch to explore.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience the special dessert at John &amp; with its soft and sweet French toast. Discover a hidden gem cafe in Hongdae.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":282927,"template":"","meta":[],"lb_topic":[363,401,161,401],"lb_month":[],"lb_year":[],"lb_location":[7834,1195,232,231,1388,1195],"linkboo-tag":[],"class_list":["post-11409","lb_travel","type-lb_travel","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","lb_topic-cafe","lb_topic-dessert","lb_topic-restaurant","lb_location-hongdae","lb_location-seoul","lb_location-seoul-special-city","lb_location-south-korea","lb_location-mapo-district"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/linksboo.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lb_travel\/11409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/linksboo.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lb_travel"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/linksboo.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/lb_travel"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linksboo.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linksboo.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/282927"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/linksboo.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"lb_topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linksboo.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lb_topic?post=11409"},{"taxonomy":"lb_month","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linksboo.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lb_month?post=11409"},{"taxonomy":"lb_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linksboo.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lb_year?post=11409"},{"taxonomy":"lb_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linksboo.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lb_location?post=11409"},{"taxonomy":"linkboo-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linksboo.blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/linkboo-tag?post=11409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}