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Kitchen 205 (키친205)

키친205

8.8
★★★★☆ 4.3 (583 reviews)
Cuisine
Fruit Dessert (과일 디저트 카페)
District
Hampyeong (함평군) , Jeonnam
Address
Jeollanam-do Hampyeong-gun Hampyeong-eup Hampyeongcheonu-gil 52

Quick read

Why go
Kitchen 205 is a fruit dessert cafe in Hampyeong-eup, Hampyeong-gun, Jeonnam, renowned for its year-round use of fresh strawberries across an extensive dessert menu.
Best for
Coffee, dessert, and a slower break
Visit tip
Popular items or seats may run out. Earlier visits are safer.

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Kitchen 205 is a fruit dessert cafe in Hampyeong-eup, Hampyeong-gun, Jeonnam, renowned for its year-round use of fresh strawberries across an extensive dessert menu. The fresh cream strawberry cake is the flagship item, distinguished by strawberries packed densely both inside and out, a stark contrast to competitors that only line the exterior thinly. The cream is fresh rather than commercial grade, delivering a rich, smooth quality, while the moist sponge layers create excellent textural harmony. Sweetness is carefully calibrated to balance with natural berry tartness, making the cake approachable even for those who typically find desserts overly sweet. The strawberry parfait tops yogurt-flavored ice cream that pairs beautifully with the strawberry acidity, earning it a devoted following. The cream cheese strawberry tart amplifies the berry intensity, and the strawberry yogurt granola adds a crunchy textural dimension. The trending Dubai chewy cookie is also available, featuring a pistachio kadaif filling that is nutty and crisp wrapped in a moderately sweet, chewy marshmallow shell, though it sells out quickly due to high demand. The iced Americano complements the desserts well, and the spacious interior maintains a pleasant atmosphere. Weekends and peak strawberry season bring significant waits, and popular items sell out early, so morning visits are advisable. Beyond the Hampyeong flagship, department store branches operate in Seoul Jamsil and Daejeon Shinsegae, with minimal taste variation between locations.