hotple.korea The original 2021 store of the brand that set off Korea's bagel craze still draws hour-long queues of locals and overseas visitors, and its cluttered British-deli interior is all over Instagram.
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Artist Bakery Anguk
아티스트베이커리 안국
Why it's hot
The salt-bread sister shop of London Bagel Museum sits right at Anguk Exit 1, and its long lines and boxes of salt bread keep showing up in feeds.
Artist Bakery opened in December 2023 as the salt-bread spin-off from the team behind London Bagel Museum, and it still draws a crowd outside Anguk Station. The all-white, European-style room is built around a glassed-in kitchen where bakers shape and bake nonstop, so the racks stay full even at busy times. Salt bread comes in two textures, soft or hard, and in about twenty versions: sesame, pretzel, garlic butter, truffle butter, squid ink cheese, lemon, Earl Grey milk jam and seasonal fillings. There are also butter baguettes, baguette sandwiches, soups and coffee, plus jams and cream cheeses sold separately. Indoor seating is a few shared tables and can feel packed; a small terrace out front is nicer on mild days. The illustrated mugs, tote bags and drip bags make popular souvenirs. For photos, the white facade with its outdoor tables and a paper bag of salt bread held up to the camera are the usual frames.
Tips for visitors tip!
- Join the waitlist on CatchTable or the kiosk by the door; the kiosk works without a Korean phone number.
- Takeout gets in faster than dine-in because seats are limited.
- Popular flavors sell out by the afternoon, so go in the morning for the full range.
- Card payment is accepted; there is no parking, so come by subway.
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