Dalim Bread in Seoul (Dalimmak) – Is this Teddy Bear Bakery Worth It?

If there was one foodie stop I knew I had to visit in Seoul, it was Dalim Bread.

It’s a whimsical bakery that is famous for its adorable batches of teddy bear bread buns. 

These warm, fluffy and edible bear faces were (almost) too cute to consume. You must give them a try.

Here is a complete guide to Dalimmak in Seoul and whether it’s worth visiting. 

What is Dalim Bread?

Dalim Bread, or Dalimmak, is an aesthetic bakery in Seongsu, Seoul.

They are famous for their adorable batches of Teddy Bear bread, which often go viral on social media. 

It’s a whimsical café that also serves up coffee, cakes, cookies and all sorts of bear-licious sweet treats. 

It’s a place that you have to add to your foodie bucket list when travelling to South Korea.

How to get to Dalimmak in Seoul

Dalim Bread can be found in Seongsu. This is also called the ‘Brooklyn of Seoul’, due to its industrial-chic atmosphere.

It is renowned for high fashion shopping with endless boutiques & brand pop-ups on every corner. 

The easiest way to explore Seoul is by using the metro, and you can take Line 2 (Green Line) to Seongsu Station. 

It’s then just a five-minute walk to the teddy bear bakery from there. 

Arriving at Dalim Bread

You’ll know when you arrive at Dalimmak as there is a huge sign out front along with some large teddy bear statues.

They are sitting on the bench, and one is holding a bear-shaped balloon; it’s just too cute. 

If there aren’t crowds of people outside, these make a great photo opportunity. 

Before you enter the bakery, you’ll be asked if you want to eat in or take away. 

After that, you head inside and are given a tray. You will then walk around a huge square counter to choose your treats.

Inside the Teddy Bear Bakery 

Dalim Bread has definitely adopted a rustic cottagecore aesthetic to their store.

Think white walls, wood shelves, flour sacks, and wooden crates.

Everywhere you look, there are statues of bears and bear-shaped things. I loved the bear-shaped fire burner filled with teddy bread buns! 

It’s very photogenic, and you could spend a long time admiring and capturing all the cute pieces of this bakery. 

What’s on the menu?

So, I knew that Dalimmak sold teddy bear bread buns, but I had no idea that they had so many other delectable treats to buy too. 

They serve teddy bear cakes, waffles, Madeleine, and focaccia bread. It was an entire range of aesthetic baked goods, all with a teddy bear theme. 

As you make your way around the counter, you’ll find some savoury food and souvenirs to purchase too. 

I bought a cute Dalim Bear pin badge. But they also had keyrings, magnets and plush charms. 

Teddy Bear Bread

If you want to buy the famous Dalimmak bread, it will cost ₩12,000 (approx £6 / $8).

This price was more than I expected, but pretty on par with other viral bread shops in the city.

The teddy bear bread is served on a platter with two buns, along with two pots of kaimak butter and honey to slather on.

The buns will be packaged in some aesthetic baking paper and wrapped with twine. So, you can eat this inside or take it away for later.

I couldn’t wait to tuck into this pawsome treat, so I rushed upstairs to find a table. 

Upstairs seating 

There is a seating area upstairs in Dalim Bread that has a small selection of wooden tables and chairs. 

It’s quite rustic but really cute. There’s a teddy bear statue that leans over the railings. 

This seating is completely exposed, so I’m not sure if it will still be available in the winter months. 

On my visit, there were only a few tables with shade. People were queuing for these to avoid the harsh sun due to the lack of parasols. 

Just note that you cannot sit upstairs in Dalimmak if you don’t order coffee. If you’re only ordering the teddy bear bread, you have to take this away.

What’s the Teddy Bear Bread like?

When I first opened my platter of teddy bear bread, my first thoughts were that this is too cute to consume!

Their puffy and podgy faces were adorable, and I knew it was going to be difficult to cut into them.

But I persevered, feeling awful as I split them in half to apply the kaimak butter and honey.

The bread was soft with just the right balance of salt and sweet. It was absolutely delicious, and I ate the whole thing. No regrets. 

I washed it down with an iced black coffee topped with one of their teddy bear bread faces that sit on your straw. 

Is Dalimmak worth visiting?

Yes, Dalimmak is well worth visiting. It was the perfect pick-me-up after my shopping spree in Seongsu.

This whimsical café serves up the cutest range of sweet treats, and it’s an experience you won’t forget in a hurry. 

I found this cute teddy bear bakery adorable and would go back in a heartbeat.

Make sure to add Dalim Bread to your culinary bucket list if you’re travelling to Seoul. 

Opening hours 

Dalim Bread is open from 9 am to 10 pm every day in Seongsu, so there is plenty of time to visit this teddy bear bakery in Seoul. 

I recommend visiting early in the morning as this famous café gets extremely busy throughout the day. 

The shopping crowds that fill up the streets of Seongsu can be overwhelming, especially at weekends. 

There are also a limited number of tables, and they fill up quickly. So, you may have to queue at peak times. 

Top tips

• There is often a long queue at Dalim Bread for these teddy bear treats.

• I would visit early in the morning to avoid the longest queues; weekends are also very crowded.

• You can sit upstairs if you order a coffee. If you only order bread, you must take it away.

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