Do you love the Korean classic snack Choco Pie? If so, you NEED to take a trip to Jeonju. It in Jeonju is on a whole other level! They stick to the same basic concept as the original Orion snack โ cake, chocolate, and marshmallow. However, it is so much better. There are a number of bakeries that sell homemade and elevated versions of the treat. And, they come in a variety of different cake and chocolate flavors. Are you ready to dive into the world of Jeonjuโs baked goods?
About Jeonjuโs Choco Pie
Jeonjuโs choco pie is a handmade confection with two wheels of a firm cocoa cake. They then sandwich a swirl of hard whipped cream or marshmallow and chopped walnuts.
Numerous bakeries in Jeonju now offer a variation of this treat, with a range of flavors such as white chocolate, blueberry, and green tea. Jeonju Confectionery was created with the aim to express the beauty of Jeonjuโs foodie history.
Jeonju is arguably the food capital of Korea. Not only is it home to homemade Choco Pie, but it is also the birthplace of Bibimbap, beansprout rice soup, and multiple types of traditional alcohol. While most places in Korea stick to the same recipes for hundreds of years, you can the creation of new foods all over the city. There are even find dumpling tocos!
Through the years, Jeonju has developed a culture of reinventing classics. Which, undoubtedly led to the homemade Choco Pie craze in the city. They say that going to Jeonju without trying their Choco Pie is like not going to Jeonju at all. As its representative of food and tourism in the city, the majority of bakeries carrying the snack are located in the Hanok Village. This is the foodie heart of Jeonju.
Today I will look closer at one bakery in Jeonju Hanok Village that is said to be the one that started the homemade Choco Pie frenzy.
Jeonjuโs Choco Pie Shop (์ ์ฃผ์ด์ฝํ์ด)
Jeonjuโs Choco Pie Shop (์ ์ฃผ์ด์ฝํ์ด) began operation in 1974 and has since come to specialize in homemade treats. They sell a few variations of the treat, and I must say that all are delicious!
Plus, the bakery has a stunning view of Jeonjuโs Hanok Village. People from all over Korea visit the shop, from idols to tourists. President Moon Jae-in even visited this shop and bought choco pies on an official cultural promotion visit.
Hanok-Style Cafรฉ
On the second floor of this shop, you can dine at Hanok-Style Cafรฉ. It offers you a wonderful dining experience. My friends and I went there during autumn and the view really amazed us. From the windows of the cafรฉ, you can see the trees changing their colors to orange, yellow, and red while enjoying your order.
In addition to their signature choco pie, you can also order their bingsu or Korean shaved ice. What a perfect way to end your tour at Jeonju Hanok Village.
Menu
Obviously, they sell Choco Pie. They have a number of basic flavors. The place sells classic, blueberry, blueberry with white chocolate, banana, and coffee all year round. They also occasionally sell seasonal flavors such as pumpkin.
On top of the typical Choco Pie, you can also purchase bingsu, smoothies, coffee, and tea on the second floor. One of their signature dishes is a Choco Pie bingsu.
Price
The price of Jeonju choco pie ranges from 9,500 to 9,00 Korean won for a box of 5 or 19,000 Korean won for a box of 10. Meanwhile their coffee ranges from 4,000 to 5,500 Korean won. On the other hand, the price of bingsu ranges from 9,000 to 12,000 Korean won. Its price is relatively at par with the price of other bingsu brands, such as Sulbing. The serving is also perfect for two or three people.
Note: Price is subject to change from time to time without prior notice.
Jeonju's Choco Pie (์ ์ฃผ์์ ์ด์ฝํ์ด ํ์ฅ๋ง์๋ณธ์ ) Address: 271-5 Gyo-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do Korean address: ์ ๋ถ ์ ์ฃผ์ ์์ฐ๊ตฌ ํ์กฐ๋ก 35 Operating Hours: 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Did you know that some scenes in the Korean drama โRun Onโ was filmed in Jeonju? Know more about its filming locations in Jeonju here. For more fun things to do in Jeonju, click here.
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