Seoul Sweets

the desserts and drinks were very delicious and the interior is very beautiful. their cakes are traditional korean rice cakes which was so unique! id say their dubai chewy cookie has a much better, thinner mochi exterior than their milk flavor. wouldve been better if the milk flavor also had the same soft, thin wrapper unfortunately theres a group of 10+ people with 4 toddlers just taking up all the chairs and an entire walkway despite having finished their drinks and cleaned up. this is ofc not the cafe's fault but it did detract from the experience. dont come to a cafe with such a huge group??

The desserts are really unique and native. Although overpriced, it was great quality and you can taste the authenticity. The line is always long but the interior is so beautifully modern. I highly recommend the strawberry mochi platter. It comes with 5 mochi pieces, strawberry, red bean paste, and sweetened condensed milk.

Seoul Sweets is a sleek, modern dessert spot with a polished vibe. We tried the sesame rice cake and the tiramisu, both of which were surprisingly good. The tiramisu comes with espresso poured on top and uses a chewy mochi base instead of ladyfingers, which worked really well. The sesame rice cake was soft, chewy, and not overly sweet. Slightly pricey, but the flavors and presentation make it a worthwhile treat.

First time trying different Korean sweets. I ordered a set and it was pretty good but some were a bit too sweet for me personally. Interior was very nice, spacious, good place to hang out or study. Staff was friendly as well.

Great atmosphere! I don’t think the bingsoo is honestly worth the price because how good can bingsoo honestly get anyways💀the injeolmi tiramisu was ok. Mugwort einspanner was probably the best item we purchased! Super creamy and mugworty. I’d probably stick with iced coffee on my next visit if I’m getting dessert though because the einspanner was on the sweeter side and I got oversugared pretty quickly. Overall a cute place for a small dessert and a nice drink

Korean cafes here in New York's K-town are a nice spot to relax, get some work done, or meet up with some friends for a causal hangout. Seoul Sweets is the epitome of that and now a go-to when I'm in the area. The decor felt sophisticated in both of its levels. The bottom floor gave a busy cafe feel where there were individual tables to hunker down and do work, while upstairs is more brightly lit and made for get-togethers. You order everything from the machine when you first enter. Once your order is placed, head inside on the first floor for them to prepare the actual items. During my first visit, I ordered a lemonade to sip and tried their Strawberry Daifuku with red bean. On my second visit, I ordered a Strawberry Matcha Latte with non-dairy milk, and sipped on that for hours upstairs while doing some work on their good Wi-Fi connection. One recommendation I have for them is to have a nutrition/ingredients menu available or to mark items on what it may contain allergen wise. The staff misinformed me about a few items that I'm sure weren't actually vegan but I didn't let that bother me too much. Still, it'd be important and easier for them if they had better labels.

Cakes are mochi base with a bit of flavored filling. Not too sweet, not too heavy. Hot chocolate is nice and hot on a cold wintry day.

I was curious about this spot but it was extremely underwhelming. I got the jujube set which was almost $20 after tip and it was just these 2 items. Background was aesthetic but neither the tea nor the "dessert" was anything special. The jujube tea at least tasted like jujube but the dessert tasted like air. My friends got matcha lattes and they tasted like straight sugar. They also came out almost instantly, so you can tell that they don't use real matcha. For 10 whole buckaroos I'm expecting my matcha hand whisked, not a matche latte mix and some hot water. Friends also got one of the mini cakes and the bottom apparently tasted like foam. As in, styrofoam... Staff was very dry and left much to be desired, they barely even say hi. Go literally anywhere else

Nice spacious atmosphere and unique desert. We went after dinner on a Saturday evening after 9pm and it was still very crowded. Choices of deserts were limited as they had sold out of a lot of their items. We had the strawberry mochi, the Joo Ak (fried rice donut) and a vanilla latte. Everything was tasty. Mochi and Joo Ak were both chewy, nice texture, not too sweet. I would have loved to try some of their other items. I did think some of their "sets" and mini cakes were priced a little on the high side. There is seating available upstairs. There is a designated area upstairs on the side where you can return your dishes and treys. Would like to come back but next time a little earlier to have more options.

Seoul Sweets is located on Fifth Avenue in Korea Town. It is a fairly large cafe restaurant with bright lights. A self service machine is at the entrance for those who want to see what is available. I took a look as I was curious. Then I went on and saw the array of pastries and savory items. I chose a strawberry cake but wasn't sure if it was a mochi or rice cake and an Einspanner. I am not familiar with Korean desserts so this was going to be a surprise. The mochi square was chewy but had no distinct flavor but the cream and strawberry were familiar. Korean and Japanese desserts tend to be rather insipid like they fear a pungent flavor. The Einspanner had a lot of foamy cream but the one at 10000 coffee is far superior in taste. Adrienne had come here and suggested that I try it. I am glad that I came but doubt if I will return. Only the BEC would be a draw.Two clean restrooms were in the back and there was plenty of seating.

Upscale dessert place just outside the K-Town street. There's a lot of seating across two floors, which makes it great for sitting around with friends or for doing some work if you're in the area. There was a decent amount of dessert options, but it was very expensive. I just got a coffee when I went, but glancing at the other prices for the desserts was a little eye opening. Nice place to sit in and chill, but you'll definitely be paying for it with whatever you order.

Surprisingly soo much seating in here! And the desserts are all really cute, especially the tea sets. The desserts are definitely on the sweeter side, but the tea balances it out really well.

The desserts are really unique and native, however it is a bit overpriced. The line is always long inside, but that's because the desserts are worth it. The ambiance is really modern and aesthetic! I personally love the strawberry mochi platter, it tasted absolutely amazing.

Overall: 5 stars Upscale Korean sweets shop with an immaculate vibe and spacious seating for casual work and conversation. The desserts run pricey, but I sampled their matcha mochi and was incredibly impressed on all accounts. The strawberry was firm and one of the sweetest I've had all year, the matcha was grassy and intense, and the mochi is soft and pillowy. Very much looking forward to trying the rest on the menu. Food: +2 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

It's a really nice establishment and super spacious but this.. is not worth $40. Staff was nice but I think ordering off the kiosk would've been a better choice. They didn't really study their menu to be able to tell us exactly what came with our order. You also avoid the awkward tip screen because you have to bring the tray to your table yourself and then clean up after yourself so it's not even a service. Other dessert places around the area are much better options.

Very cute decor and design, but the food is dense. Typical cakes you'd imagine have a fluffiness to it, here, they are very dense and solid, they look a lot better than they taste. The drinks have a musk to it. Taste: 2/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value for money: 2/5

Korean cafes here in New York's K-town are a nice spot to relax, get some work done, or meet up with some friends for a causal hangout. Seoul Sweets is the epitome of that and now a go-to when I'm in the area. The decor felt sophisticated in both of its levels. The bottom floor gave a busy cafe feel where there were individual tables to hunker down and do work, while upstairs is more brightly lit and made for get-togethers. You order everything from the machine when you first enter. Once your order is placed, head inside on the first floor for them to prepare the actual items. During my first visit, I ordered a lemonade to sip and tried their Strawberry Daifuku with red bean. On my second visit, I ordered a Strawberry Matcha Latte with non-dairy milk, and sipped on that for hours upstairs while doing some work on their good Wi-Fi connection. One recommendation I have for them is to have a nutrition/ingredients menu available or to mark items on what it may contain allergen wise. The staff misinformed me about a few items that I'm sure weren't actually vegan but I didn't let that bother me too much. Still, it'd be important and easier for them if they had better labels.

Pricey for what it is. You are paying for real estate rather than food and beverage. Strawberry petite rice cake 4/5 Apple petite rice cake (new on menu). 2/5 Tea. Can drink this in one gulp. 3/5

I finally got the chance to try Seoul Sweets. Let me start by saying everything is delicious! I tried their tea set and cannot wait to go back and try more! Ordered at the kiosk in the vestibule and then sat upstairs. The ambiance was soooo aesthetically pleasing. Interior was designed so relaxing; I could see myself stopping here and doing work while enjoying a sweet treat. Everything came out rather quickly. Highly recommend

Passed by this place for coffee on a late night- got the einspanner and the black sesame einspanner and these drinks were GREAT. Not to mention that the interior is light airy and zen, it was also filled with patrons. Service was friendly and fast. Would recommend for dessert and drinks!

Passing by this place as we headed for our dinner reservation, we decided we definitely wanted to try desserts here instead of at the restaurant where we were headed, and we were so glad we did. After dinner, we came back feeling a bit too full, so we shared the matcha bingsoo. It was incredible because it was light and not overwhelming, with no extra things like mochi and tapinaki. This had light shaved "snow" with matcha ice cream, topped with matcha powder and syrup. It was not overly sweet, thankfully, and it was the perfect way to conclude the night. They have three types of bingsoos: matcha, mango, and strawberry. There are two kiosks by the entrance that we used to see what the different bingsoo would look like. You can place your entire order at the kiosk if it makes it easier for you, but I definitely urge you to go in and see their entire dessert offerings. Their dessert display is quite extensive, and all the desserts looked quite pretty. Being so late, we chose not to have coffee, but they offered complimentary herb-flavored water on the side by the cashier. The aesthetic is serene and modern. There's fun music playing in the background, but we were still able to hold a conversation without resorting to shouting. There were signs displayed on the wall requesting us to leave the dishes on the table after eating, and the staff quickly came over to take the dishes and cups away and clean the table and seats. The service was quick, and the servers are very friendly and helpful should you have any questions. Their presentation as they serve their drinks and desserts is very well thought out, and they take great pride in making it a wonderful experience for you.

A charming dessert spot with a cozy and inviting vibe. Ambience (5/5): Cute, modern, and relaxing -- perfect for a casual dessert outing. Food (4/5): The strawberry mochi set was good (5/5), but I didn't enjoy the rice cakes (3/5) just not my preference. Value (4/5): Fair prices for the quality and portion size. Service (4/5): Friendly and efficient staff who keep things running smoothly.

The cubed latte and matcha bingsoo were amazing. Bingsoo is big enough to share too! Good area for studying or WFH.

Rice cake is a new texture for me, but was pleasantly surprised. Flavors were good and a good treat. Interior is nice and has decent amount of seating available, both on main floor and upper floor.

I was walking through Koreatown just happened past this place and instantly knew I needed to go in. Had a very chic sort of modern vibe, in the view of the treats is basically irresistible. If I'm being honest, I really would have gotten a full tray with a whole selection of sweets on it, but I had already had dinner so I couldn't eat very much. However the sweets were too enticing, and they didn't disappoint. My order was good, and I would recommend both items, especially the joo-ak. But I strongly suspect that if one is gonna do this place right they should get one of the full trays.

Fell in love with this cafe the moment I walked in! Such a cute and spacious spot in K-Town, NYC. It's a great place to chat with friends or get some work done. The cafe has both a first and second floor, with a modern interior that still gives off authentic Korean vibes. I loved the Einspanner. I was too full to try the desserts, like the roll cakes, but I can't wait to come back and try them next time.

Nice ambiance with delicious desserts. The price is a bit expensive for a self service cafe

Decor is stunning and pristine. The desserts? Just ok for me. I think the shock factor is that they are like rice cake based and not the chewy mochi or regular cakes. I don't think I'll be back because the texture wasn't for me (it honestly might be an acquired taste). Docked a star as I always do for price! Its just like $2 per dessert too expensive for what you're getting... but I guess that price goes towards the stunning decor and instagram worthy pictures you'll generate?

I like the concept of this place, but was very disappointed by the food. Desserts seem more pretty versus actually tasting good or even seeming fresh. Came on a weekend afternoon and there was no line, but lots of people seated. Seems to be a popular place to study, read, just hangout, etc. Quite large with an upstairs and has a nice ambiance. Unfortunately I found the desserts to be a disappointment. Everything lacked flavor and it didn't taste fresh - textures even felt off for some of them (overly dry or really hard). I ordered one of the dessert sets that comes with multiple things (see photo). It's a good price, but again, nothing tasted fresh so I only took a bite out of each. Also got some of the cakes and felt similarly. I will say, the tea was quite good, so maybe this is more of a drink hangout spot!

Rating: 3.8/5 [dine in] Really cute café with two levels and a nice seating area upstairs. It seems like a popular study spot. You can order from the kiosk by the front door or inside on the first floor. I tried the Strawberry Matcha Latte with Oat Milk ($10). Honestly, it felt overpriced. The matcha was just okay, but the homemade strawberry syrup was delicious--sweet, flavorful, and had real strawberry bits in it. I also got the Black Sesame Einspänner ($8 for 12 oz), which I really liked. The espresso was strong and the black sesame flavor came through nicely. The only thing was that it had way too much whipped cream for my taste.

We were discussing out loud what mugwart was. The person behind the counter heard and let us try a sample. I liked it! I got the Mugwart Einspanner ($8 for large). I enjoyed this but honestly would have just enjoyed a couple of straight mugwart without the coffee. Same for the Black Sesame Einspanner. We also got a tea set. The little desserts that came with it was tasty. The blueberries in the tea was genius! Wishing them out to eat afterwards was really good. The upstairs was super cute! Has plenty of seating.

This 2 floor cafe is aesthetically beautiful, relaxing & spacious. I felt like I time traveled and was at a cafe in South Korea. This is such a stunning cafe to go to, whether to catch up w/ a friend or to enjoy by yourself. There was tons of seating. Love their modern takes on traditional Korean rice cake desserts. There is 2 kiosks near the entrance where you order your items (to dine in or to go) & then you wait for your number to be called. It was pretty efficient & the items come out quite fast. We ordered to share: 1) oreo petite cake, 2) gaesung joo-ak, 3) gaesung yak gwa, 4) black sesame einspanner drink. Oreo petite cake - It was very delicious & interesting. The top oreo part was crunchy, soft, creamy & had the right amount of sweetness. The bottom part was the rice cake & it gave it a nice chewy texture. Gaesung joo-ak - This reminded me of a small petite chewy donut that kind of tasted like a yak gwa. It was delicious. Gaesung yak gwa - I like this one more than the gaesung joo-ak as this one was more crunchy and flakey. I tasted yuzu/citron on it & I loooove yuzu/citron so much! Black sesame einspanner drink - Loved the drink! It was very flavorful, not too sweet & you really taste the creaminess and the sesame taste in it. Portion sizes were small like how they do it in Asia, but they were all very flavorful. Excellent desserts! They had a collaboration w/ Hanyul & they gave every customer a skincare samples, which was very nice. Loved the products & I found out they sell their products at Sephora or online. I would come back here soon again!

I love it here. The Koreans take cafe culture so seriously and I am so happy to see it in NYC. I've seen cafes with a waterfall in Seoul. Just stunning. The decor is so lovely. Clean, quiet and nature themed. The desserts are so cute. For card put in your order at the kiosk, cash at the register. They also give you free skincare samples. I have never seen that before at a cafe before (what I say about the Koreans? STUNNING). Anyways I'm coming back whenever I'm in the area. Love it.

We came here for some dessert and found seats pretty quickly. This place has a kiosk outside to order and you pick up your order inside. There are a lot of seats both main floor and upstair seating. We got the injeolmi tiramisu and early grey cake roll. The injeolmi tiramisu was not too sweet and the injeolmi added a bit chew to it. It's was a very interesting take on a tiramisu. The earl grey cake roll was my favorite. The flavor had a nice earl grey aroma and taste while being not overly sweet. Overall, a super chill spot to grab dessert and chill around.

Come for the vibe, but maybe not so much for the food. It's a big space with extra seating upstairs. We ordered at the kiosk before you enter, but you might want to wait until you get inside so you can see all of the desserts in the display case. The upstairs has a nice long table in the center, but also smaller tables to the side We got the black sesame cake and a matcha bingsoo but both were just ok. The black sesame roll cake isn't your typical sponge cake, but I think made out of rice flour so it's denser and has a little chew? instead of airy/fluffy. I wouldn't recommend the 2 desserts we got, but I'd come back to try their drinks and if you need a cafe to work or yap

This was one of the prettiest cafes I've recently been to! My friends and I came here on a weekday morning close to when they first open and were really impressed by the vibes and aesthetic of this spot! They have two floors for seating even though we only stayed on the first floor. All of us ended up trying their cream-filled rice cakes, which are also gluten-free. I went with the earl grey flavor - I really enjoyed the cream in the center because the tea flavor definitely came through, but the actual texture of the surrounding cake wasn't my favorite. It was much denser than I expected and was even a bit difficult to cut through with the wooden utensils that they provide - the actual cake also tasted quite bland, I'd been hoping that the tea flavor would be consistently strong. Besides that, it was quite pretty and many people around us also seemed to have the same idea of taking tons of photos of the desserts. The prices for both food and drinks are on the higher end, but I think the rice cake might be worth a try just because it's quite unique compared to many other cakes/desserts that I've tried elsewhere. You're able to have the option of ordering at the counter top or ordering right outside of the main doors at a kiosk, which I thought was very convenient.

A really nice space to hang but expensive desserts/drinks!! I get it, you pay for the ambiance too. The bright, white, modern interior is a really nice to sit and catch up with a friend over a treat. They have a pretty fun selection of desserts and drinks, from shaved ice, mochi pastries, fruity drinks, and coffee. I ordered the mango shaved ice and it was just OK to me. Mangoes were ripe and sweet, and sat on a bed of milk ice. It felt a little overpriced for the size/simplicity at $19 but still a really cute place!

There's not a lot of sit down dessert/cafe options around Ktown so glad to see this open up. Seoul Sweets feels like a peaceful spa, with calm lighting and neutral color palette. There's lots of seating upstairs and downstairs. You can either order on the tablet at the entrance or at the register inside. If you're not familiar with the menu, it's probably better to order inside because they have the food on display. I shared a strawberry mochi set with my friends. The mochi was good, but I don't think it was worth getting the set except for novelty. I liked the strawberry latte a lot more, and would come back again to grab a drink and relax.

Nice Korean Cafe in Koreatown!! Everything was delightful and good! Location: It is located along Koreatown. The aesthetic of the place was clean and airy. Lot of seating, and has second floor with a street view. Service: not much interaction, just pay and wait for order. Food: Everything was good and very light. MUGWORT EINSPANNER: so earthy taste and not that sweet. I felt like its a comfort drink. STRAWBERRY LATTE: again not that sweet and my favorite drink. Strawberry puree makes it good. DAO SANG: this is a set of sweets with hot tea of your choice. I chose chamomile tea and it was very comforting. The sweets are half of strawberry mochi, Joo-Ak, Yak-Gwa, fried potato and this black sesame jelly. The sweets are all good and it was perfect combination with the tea. Price rating: 7/10. It was not expensive for the good desserts. Definitely will come back to try other desserts.

Cute calm place for a nice snack. It greatly reminds me of the thin mochi I had in Japan that cannot be found in the states. Cannot wait to try all the other items.

It's sedlom you get a two floor cafe in the city that has really good ambiance, on that alone I loved it for that reason. I also love the fact you can order from the kiosks and then just wait for your number to be called to pick up your desserts. The food on the other hand while they are all good, they are a bit pricey for the amount you get... so I think it's more of a special occasion come here spot. Service is quick of course, and employees are really good at explaining the desserts if your unsure what they are. Would recommend to all!

Seoul Sweets was so wonderful! My friend and I shared a mango bingsoo an di twas delicious. The vibes of this place was also great - there was a ton of seating and it was two floors. I enjoyed having dessert and hanging out at this place!

$12 for matcha that just tasted like milk. Paying for the ambiance at this point. No outlets so its not a place to sit down and work either. Slightly disappointed

Came in super excited... left feeling very dissatisfied. Everything my group and I ordered was just ok. The mango in the mango bingsu was not ripe at all and the shaved ice barely filled the bowl. The donuts seemed like they were made days ago and made my teeth hurt after chewing for so long. Would not recommend.

I was walking by today and saw a picture of what looked like mango sticky rice (my faaavorite) so I doubled back and went in. Atmosphere: low soft lighting with cool decor. I found out that the picture I saw was not mango sticky rice but shaved ice with mango on top. So disappointed. They had a nice selection of sweets and they have what looked like teas and coffee. I honed in on the matcha roll cake. It was a Green tea infused matcha flavored sponge cake filled with a smooth and flavorful cream that had matcha in that too I think. Ohhh my! Very sinfully good! I was in a hurry so I couldn't check out everything but the next time I'm In the area, I will go in, sit and try other things.

Food 1/5 Ambiance 4/5 Superb cute Korean cafe with lovely interior design. Great place to sit and chat. I also did not have high expectations already when reading about other ppls exp and it was as expected, 'dessert taste old' that's the main takeaway Prices are a little pricey for what you get for something not good too Just got the black sesame roll cake and it was just bad. Sponge texture was kind of part mochi like, a little tough, black sesame cream a little too strong and a little on the sweeter end

I came here for dessert after dinner with a friend on a Thursday. This place was very spacious with two floors of seating. Their desserts were traditionally Korean like yakgwa and joo-ak which are not found in other dessert places in Koreatown. We ordered the matcha strawberry mochi and the joo-ak (deep-fried, glutinous rice flour-based treat that is then coated in a sweet ginger-infused syrup). The mochi was a bit too sweet for me and not much matcha flavor. However, the joo-ak was good and definitely unique. They also have dessert sets and drinks, will definitely have to try next time. The mochi set looked interesting.

This establishment is just a corner around 32nd St at the Koreatown in NYC. Loved the two floors of spacious seating and delicious modern-traditional fusion Korean sweets that melt in your mouth (bingsoo). When you want a little sanity away from the busy vibe s of 32nd St, definitely check this place out.

Come for the vibe and decor, DON'T come for their coffee. We ordered - cappuccino (yikes, perhaps the barista was new) - mugwort einspinner (super grainy and not what was advertised on their kiosk) I'm glad they were able to remake it for me with just a regular einspinner but was super light coffee. I've had einspinner in Korea and it was bold. Would skip this spot

Yahkwa (약과) is one of my favorite sweets, and certainly my favorite Korean sweet, well ahead of hotteok as runner-up. I would describe it to the uninitiated as a slightly milder stroopwafel, and typically a bit softer in terms of texture. The unconventional rendition at Seoul Sweets is a welcome dose of innovation, and adds a bit of crispiness to the sweet's exterior as well as various fruit pairings. Both the strawberry and blueberry were delicious. The espresso was good as well, and the inside has a mellow ambiance with a clean modern aesthetic.

Cute, cozy seating area. Shared a few items with friends--Got the set of mini sweets and thought it was pricey and not worth it for me, so probably wouldn't return. The coffee with sesame cream, though, was excellent.

I enjoy the ambience and the good vibe Authentic korean food! I highly recommend Service is great and I hope to come again The matcha one is really good

Overall vibes and aesthetic of this place is definitely a 10/10. Food was just alright. Maybe we didn't order the best options but it was a bit disappointing.

Cute cafe and good desserts! They have plenty of seating on 2 floors and I like how they have traditional and modern style Korean desserts and drinks. You order and pick up at the counter, very easy!

Very aesthetic cafe with plenty of seating consisting of two floors. At the entrance, there were giant tablets used to place orders (perhaps inside as well if you wished to pay cash for a slight discount). We ordered the strawberry petite and it was ready for pick up when we got to the pick up counter. Seating on the 1st floor seemed to be more for people who wanted to chat whereas on the second floor, most were on their laptops doing work and it seemed to be a more quite environment. Lighting was great though and the atmosphere of the cafe seemed very chill and calm. The dessert itself was just okay. It was $10 for a cake where the top half was just whipped cream with 3 slices of strawberries and a strawberry flavored rice cake on the bottom. It wasn't an amazing dessert, quite pricey given how small it was. I think adding red bean would make it better. There were other desserts as well but they were so small like $3-4 for basically one bite desserts. Bathrooms were located all the way in the back on the first floor.

Everything was yucky and tasted old. I wonder if that's the way it is supposed to be. But honestly it was nothing I could have enjoyed. The tea on the other hand was good. There was a piece of green leaf outside of the tea bag which I didn't know what it was. Will definitely not return!

Seoul Sweets in Manhattan is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in, the place feels warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully curated. The desserts are not only beautiful to look at but incredibly delicious -- perfectly balanced sweetness without being overpowering. We tried a variety of their Korean-inspired treats, and everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully made. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the presentation and the flavors. The drinks paired perfectly with the desserts and were just as impressive. The staff was friendly, patient, and happy to explain the menu, which made the experience even better. Whether you're stopping by for a quick sweet fix or meeting friends for dessert, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommend Seoul Sweets if you're in Manhattan and craving something unique, comforting, and delicious. Will definitely be back!