Gongju Bakery Bam Maeul Review 2026: Chestnut Pies & Tarts

A Foodie Trip to Gongju (공주)

(A day trip, at that!)

An essential course for any Gongju trip:

I thought I'd take a light (?) stroll around Gongsanseong Fortress (공산성),

but it turned into an unplanned trekking course, almost like a mountain hike!

Despite that, my goal was singular:

Bakery Bammaeul (베이커리 밤마을), visible from Gongsanseong Fortress.

A Trip to Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도)

Gongju's Famous Bakery Bammaeul

There are three chestnut dessert cafes lined up neatly,

but when it comes down to it, Bakery Bammaeul

is the real deal.

📍Location: 5-9 Baekmigoeul-gil, Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do

Bakery Bammaeul

✅️Hours: Daily 9:00-21:00

✅️Parking: Gongsanseong Public Parking Lot (공산성 공영주차장) recommended

It was recently featured on Morning Wide,

making Bakery Bammaeul even hotter! ‼️

Gongju travel is so trendy these days — I was the only one who didn't know!

Seeing so many foreigners here made me inexplicably proud, showing that

the Korean spirit undeniably runs in my blood...

Behold, this is Korea!

These chestnut desserts from Bakery Bammaeul are made by

a master baker and confectioner of Korea and Chungcheongnam-do! 🌰🌰

The aroma that spreads as soon as you cross the crosswalk

is absolutely intoxicating! 〰️〰️

As a certified shared store in Gongju's women-friendly city initiative,

you can also buy various handicrafts inside the store.

The Kitty pouch was especially cute!

If Daejeon (대전) has Sungsimdang (성심당),

then Gongju has Bakery Bammaeul—let's go! 〰️〰️

And guess what?! There's a free pass for pregnant women! ‼️

Thanks to the weekday + rainy weather combo,

I was lucky enough to visit a quiet Gongju.

On weekends, they say the crowds are unimaginable...

That's when this considerate free pass for pregnant women becomes truly appealing.

If you present your maternity handbook or pregnancy confirmation,

you can get free pass entry

and even receive a 5% discount! ❤️

Just because your belly is showing doesn't make you pregnant,

so let's agree not to be shameless and buy badges second-hand.

Bakery Bammaeul (베이커리 밤마을)

3 Must-Try Desserts

I never imagined there would be so many varieties!

There's traditional *yanggaeng* (sweet bean jelly) that appeals to older palates,

Bakery Bammaeul Pie, Chestnut Cream Cheese Tart,

Madeleine, Chestnut Pandoro, Queen of Chestnuts Eclair, and even Coco Bam (Chestnut)!

It's amazing how many different desserts can be made with chestnuts.

(And it's oddly surprising that Mont Blanc isn't among them!)

The Eclair, Bakery Bammaeul Pie, and Chestnut Cream Cheese Tart are

the absolute best! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

But why, oh why, is the Eclair sold out?

Please make more soon! ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

When I entered, the line for purchases was quite long, though not out the door.

Thankfully, it moved quickly!

And they were continuously baking chestnut pies,

so warm, freshly baked pies were constantly being replenished.

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ It was so adorable to see the chestnut pies moving along

as if on a conveyor belt or moving walkway...

There's also Chestnut Pandoro,

but I resisted buying it for fear it would get squashed like a macaron if I packed it.

My dad loves yanggaeng.... 🐑

I wonder if it's because he's a Sheep zodiac sign that he likes yanggaeng?

A dutiful daughter thinking of her family while traveling

That's me! 🤘🏻

Life is all about timing!

Bakery Bam Maeul (베이커리밤마을) was empty moments ago...

+And then, just as quickly, the line filled up again!

Over 10 foreign tourists

were absolutely captivated after trying the chestnut latte and chestnut pie.

It made me so proud!

They also have chestnut makgeolli (알밤막걸리), but

please note that you can't drink alcohol inside the store.

This is a bakery café, after all....

Company card chance! 🌟

I bought Bam Maeul Pie and Chestnut Cream Cheese Tart,

and then bought more personally, haha!

You can also get a discount with the Gongju Onnuri Citizen Card (공주 온누리 시민증),

so don't miss out!

💛How to Get and Use Your Gongju Onnuri Citizen Card💛

They also have a ton of patent certificates,

and since they sell drinks too,

there's even a second-floor space.

But I didn't go up to the second floor...

Heh.

My legs were trembling from climbing Gongsanseong Fortress (공산성)!

They had just come out and weren't cool yet,

so they thoughtfully left the boxes slightly open to prevent sogginess.

(But we were going to eat them right away anyway...

Me and my four hungry companions)

Sat down right away and took a big bite!

Completely captivated by the chestnut pies,

I've fallen head over heels for Bam Maeul.

You could say I'm utterly 'chestnut-struck and Bam Maeul-charmed'!

An incredible display of patent certificates, registrations, and more...

The Chestnut Cream Cheese Tart was even better than I expected,

so delicious that...

I regretted not buying more to take home!

ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Seriously, if you see something you like, just buy it all.....

These are guaranteed delicious, making them perfect as gifts,

authentic Gongju souvenirs 👸

(But make sure to buy some for yourself too!)

After experiencing it, a day trip to Gongju felt way too short,

so consider staying overnight to explore even more diverse courses!

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