Rust Bakery

Rust Bakery is the bakery cafe most people name first in Mullae, and the building explains the name: an old factory with cracked concrete, red brick and exposed beams that the owners chose to leave rough. A big 'RUST BAKERY' sign is painted on the concrete wall, and a side entrance through a brick arch leads into a long, alley-like passage with benches before you reach the counter. Inside, a glass showcase holds more than thirty kinds of baked goods, from honey butter croissants, egg pie and apple pie to basque cheesecake, tiramisu and a rotating line of puddings in flavors such as pistachio, mixed berry and mango. Drinks run from Americano and cold brew to seasonal ades and Fortnum & Mason teas. Seating spreads across two floors, with a glass-walled first floor that catches the sun, smaller rooms upstairs, an outdoor terrace and a rooftop. The stairs are narrow and steep, which is part of the charm. It is a good first stop before walking the mural-lined alleys of the Mullae Arts Village.