Popular Queue-up Bagel Shop

If you like bagels or are looking for a place to have breakfast, give this a try, but be prepared to queue for over an hour. The shop mainly serves bagels and bagel sandwiches, along with thick soups and various flavors of cream cheese spreads, most of which are suitable for vegetarians. There are several branches of London Bagels in Seoul, with the Anguk Station branch being the most crowded. If you arrive after 9:00, expect to wait for more than 2 hours, so it's recommended to visit the Gangnam branch where it's less crowded. If you decide to queue at this branch, you can pick up a number on-site starting at 7:30, scan a QR code, and follow the instructions to enter your information. You'll then be able to see your queue position in real-time. There are actually many other coffee shops nearby, or you could visit the Hanok Village for photos and return to the shop when your number is down to single digits. You can also reserve a spot online using the Catch Table APP, but online reservations are only available from Monday to Thursday between 09:00-13:00. You can book in advance from your hotel and then go to eat at your reserved time. Both dine-in and takeout require queuing, with takeout also having a wait time of nearly an hour. For dine-in, after being seated, you'll still need to queue to purchase bagels. It's common to buy extra bagels for takeout, which can be taken back to Hong Kong for breakfast if you visit during the last one or two days of your trip. You make your own bagel and bagel sandwiches, with plain ones starting at 4,700 won. I bought Garlic oil, tomato basil, and basil to eat at home. The flavors are rich, and garlic lovers must try the Garlic oil. Note that the bagels here are softer in texture, not the chewy New York style. Spring Onion Pretzel Bagel 8,500 won This is a popular choice, essentially a bagel with a thick layer of cream cheese. The spring onions seem to be more for decoration and presentation, as there isn't a strong onion flavor when eaten. For dine-in, it's usually served with thick soup or a cup of coffee. The soup has good reviews online, but I find the coffee to be just average.