Heewoon Jekwa Daegu: Dongdaegu Station's Strawberry Cake Gem

The grand finale of our Daegu adventure! Part 10 is here, and it's a sweet one. 😭😭💦💦

It's been a blast....✨

Before diving into Part 10,

If you're curious about our Daegu travel series from Parts 1-9, check them out here⬇️

[Daegu Gukbap Restaurant] Sandeomi Miseong Pork Gukbap, a must-visit spot with an open-run queuem.blog.naver.com

1. Seodaegu Station Area Accommodation (Daegu Seongseo Hotel Top)

2. Dongseong-ro Escape Room (Golden Key Dongseong-ro Branch)

3. Dongseong-ro Area Accommodation (Brown Dot Daegu Dongseong-ro Branch)

4. Korea Electric Power Museum

5. Owl Restaurant (Yukhoe)

6. Shingiru General Store (Souvenir Shop)

7. Modern Alley Red Bean Bread Main Branch

8. Mongsiljip Daegu Jongno Main Branch (Beef Tripe Hot Pot)

9. Sandeomi Miseong Pork Gukbap

After devouring a hearty bowl of pork gukbap at #SandeomiMiseongPorkGukbap,

we started making our way towards Dongdaegu Station to catch our train.

But it felt a little too soon to leave...🥹

So, we decided to grab a coffee before heading out!

My friend Jjanyi stumbled upon this incredible #StrawberryCakeSpot nearby.

Just so you know, I'm a huge strawberry cake fan...

I absolutely love them!

Curious where this gem is? It's right here!

Heewoon Jekwa

🍰 1st Floor, 16-1 Dongbu-ro 34-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu

🍰 Monday: 10 AM ~ 6 PM / Tuesday - Sunday: 10 AM ~ 9 PM

🍰 Limited parking for up to 2 cars in front of the building

If you're traveling with luggage, I highly recommend storing it in the lockers at Dongdaegu Station before visiting.

Why? Because this place is located up a seriously steep hill! We didn't realize until we got there, and by the time we reached the counter to order, we were completely out of breath, gasping, "Excuse us, owner, just a moment!" 😂

Heewoon Jekwa feels like a renovated ground floor of a charming old house, offering a variety of seating options.

There's a standard cafe table area.

An open room-like space with a slightly raised floor.

(If you go further in on the left side of the photo)

There was also a small, quiet, dimly lit space tucked away, almost like an attic room!

Now, for the most important part: the desserts!

Because, let's be real, I came here for the strawberry cake.

These are truly the kind of cakes you only see on Instagram...❤️

They were all so beautiful and looked incredibly delicious, I had a serious internal struggle deciding what to get!

Especially that chocolate strawberry cake with fresh strawberries on top... Do you see it?

Even writing about it now, I regret not being able to try it! 😭

With less than 30 minutes before our train, we sadly had to settle for just the #FreshCreamStrawberryCake!

If only we had an hour, we would have ordered at least three slices! 😭

Such a shame... 💦

If cake isn't your thing, they also have scones, cookies, and financiers.

After all, it's a bakery, so the selection is fantastic! ✨

And voilà!

We ordered one Fresh Cream Strawberry Cake,

one Iced Americano,

and two Heewoon Lattes (their signature drink). 🐷

The Heewoon Latte was incredibly smooth. It wasn't overly sweet, but had a delightful sweetness that paired perfectly with our dessert. 🤍

If you're looking for a cafe near Dongdaegu Station, especially if you're a cake lover, you absolutely must stop by!

And that wraps up today's blog post!