When I was planning my first trip to Daegu, Patrick Kaffe Hus was one of the cafes I wanted to visit the most. It isn’t just another minimalist Korean café—it’s built around a distinct narrative concept. The café imagines the life and tastes of a fictional character named “Patrick,” said to live in Denmark, and the entire space reflects what he might like: coffee, dessert, furniture, jazz.
The café opens into a soft, Scandinavian-inspired space, with carefully arranged vintage wooden furniture and plants, creating a warm, homely atmosphere that feels more like a living room than a café.
Don’t come expecting heavy dining. The food menu is not complex, with light brunch fare including the PATRICK French Toast (KRW12,000, SGD10.2), Grilled Veggie Sandwich (half KRW6,500, SGD5.5 or full KRW12,000), Grilled Potato Sandwich (KRW12,000) and Banana Bread (KRW6,500).
I was here, though, for their popular Scandinavian buns – unfortunately, I did not get the memo that they were only out around 11am daily so I settled with the Banana Bread and a cup of hot Latte (KRW4,500, SGD3.8 +KRW1,000, SGD0.9 for oat milk) while waiting. There was also a filter coffee line up.
When the buns were finally freshly baked and out of the oven, I got the signature one, which was their Kanelbullar (KRW4,500, SGD3.8), or cinnamon bun. The other 2 options were the Chocolate & Hazelnut Bun (KRW4,800, SGD4.1) and Cardamom Bun (KRW4,800).
Crisp on the outside, fluffy and warm on the inside, with a tinge of saltiness from the salt flakes speckled on top, the cinnamon roll was especially comforting and satisfying on that cold winter morning. I liked how it was not cloyingly sweet, and instead there was a teaspoon of brown sugar on the side for you to adjust the sweetness to your preference. I was so tempted to try the other 2 but had to save space for the next café.
Come for the Swedish buns and coffee, stay for the calm and peaceful ambiance.
87 Jong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
8am – 7pm Mon to Fri (except Tues closed)
10am – 7pm Sat to Sun
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