NOEL CAFE

For a sweet treat, NOEL CAFE is worth considering for its selection of Korean desserts. One visitor enjoyed the seasonal corn-flavoured seolgi, a rice-flour cake with a chewy texture. They also found the combination of whipped cream and black pepper unexpectedly memorable. The yakgwa ice cream they ordered had, in their impression, notes reminiscent of sweet potato and fried sweets. If you feel like trying a few Korean-style treats, it could be fun to compare the seolgi with the seasonal macarons.

Fruit Greek yoghurt is another option when you’re in the mood for a more substantial dessert. The menu describes it as thick, smooth strained yoghurt served with seasonal fruit and honey. One diner also praised the combination of chewy yoghurt, a generous amount of fruit and a honeycomb-like topping. Matcha terrine is another menu item that has won praise from a visitor for its rich flavour and balanced sweetness. Noel pudding and Basque cheesecake are available too, offering plenty to pair with a coffee.

For breakfast or a lighter meal, consider toast with soup. The prosciutto-and-cheese, salami and curry-cheese toasts each come with a choice of clam chowder or corn soup. One diner recalled the curry as a spiced dish made with beef tendon. The menu also offers Noel curry on its own or as a set with vegetable pickles, tomato kimchi and Korean seasoned egg.

Drinks include drip coffee and lattes, as well as tea and fruit ade. One visitor found the Americano easy to drink, without overly pronounced acidity—a useful note if you’re choosing a coffee to go with dessert. Alongside dine-in service, the cafe offers takeaway and collection at the storefront. With breakfast and lunch options on the menu, it can suit a meal as well as a stop for something sweet.