Looking for a Breakfast Substitute at a Cafe?

They say breakfast is that good!

We have prepared the second installment of cafe-style meals for solo diners. Check out the first installment here! This time, we specially selected simple and convenient breakfast options. If you stop by a cafe in the morning for a caffeine boost, try ordering these along with your coffee. From salads and bread to even proper rice dishes, trust the editor and start your day feeling full and satisfied!

Paik’s Coffee ‘Salad Bread & Sausage Bread’

If you enjoy bread for breakfast in an American style, this comes highly recommended. It’s not a bagel, but the salad bread is a morning bread you can enjoy with butter or cream cheese that fills you up more. Inside the long bread is a generous amount of nostalgic potato salad reminiscent of the ones bought at bakeries during childhood. The potato salad contains finely chopped carrots and cucumbers, adding a pleasant crunch. The bread itself is light and not dry at all.

The sausage bread, which stimulates the Korean palate with its strong onion aroma, is also great. The combination of cheese, corn, onion, and sausage defies any description. The onions are more sweet than spicy, and the corn is generously added, providing a popping texture. Since it contains cheese, microwaving is essential, but unlike the salad bread, the bread becomes a bit tougher, which is a slight downside. Both products can be eaten without drinks, but they pair very well with a nutty latte.

Aasu-hyul ‘Yubu Sushi’

Koreans thrive on rice. If you regularly have breakfast but happen to wake up late and miss it, head to Aasu-hyul. Although it’s not as easy to find as Paik’s Coffee or Twosome Place, if there’s one nearby, I highly recommend visiting. It boasts quality above convenience store triangle kimbap and offers a wide variety of menus including toast, bul-bok, and tteokbokki, giving you plenty of choices. Plus, it operates 24 hours, making it great for early commuters.

The size of the yubu chobap and the amount of toppings, just slurp♥

Editor’s pick! If you order a set of three, the first is ‘Tuna,’ which features finely chopped onions and corn to enhance texture. The second is the classic ‘Stir-fried Kimchi,’ which pairs perfectly with the sweet and savory sesame seeds. The last is ‘Egg Mayo,’ where the egg flavor is mild and the taste of yubu (fried tofu skin) comes through well. The egg texture is very soft and fluffy, seasoned appropriately with pepper and a bit of salt. Overall, the rice and toppings are well balanced, so you won’t find yourself eating just rice. Enjoy it with a refreshing aid drink to start your day fully satisfied.

Twosome Place ‘Tofu Poke Salad’

If you want to start your day healthy and fresh, how about a salad? This poke salad includes tofu, a representative plant-based protein, along with pumpkin, sweet potato, kidney beans, kale, and chickpeas in a colorful mix. The bite-sized poke salad is convenient to eat. The processed tofu is very soft and doesn’t have a strong bean flavor, so even those who usually dislike tofu can enjoy it. It comes with a savory almond soy milk dressing that complements the tofu and enhances the nuttiness.

Twosome Place offers a 1-week salad meal program. If you specify a pickup time from Monday to Friday, you can enjoy a variety of salads including chicken, caprese, and shrimp salads. If you’ve decided to diet or want to start your day with a healthy breakfast, I recommend visiting Twosome Place. It’s even better with an Americano. Note: Not available at all Twosome Place locations nationwide, so be sure to check in advance!

They say you can eat breakfast like a king!

Photo by Yoon Eun-ae

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