A caramel macchiato, croissants, grilled cheese sandwich and croissant sandwich at Timeslice Cafe & Bakery in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on July 18, 2023. (Christopher Green/Stars and Stripes)
On my first time through the doors at Timeslice Café & Bakery in Pyeongtaek, the first word that came to mind was luxury. I knew this visit would cost me more than a trip to Starbucks.
Timeslice has two spacious floors. The vibe on the first floor is rather dark, but the second floor is an eye-catching construction of glass that admits a bounty of natural light and is filled with plants and flowers. It reminded me of a greenhouse or a botanical garden.
The café also has an outdoor patio with a view of the Pyeongtaek city skyline.
On the first floor, patrons find a huge selection of pastries and desserts and plenty of seats. Grab yourself a pair of tongs and a tray and help yourself.
I chose croissants, a grilled cheese sandwich and a croissant sandwich, along with an iced caramel macchiato, and made my way to the checkout counter.
Delicious desserts tempt the tastebuds at Timeslice Café & Bakery in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on July 18, 2023. (Christopher Green/Stars and Stripes)
The drink menu hanging behind the counter lists everything in English and Korean to make ordering easier. The food was spectacular, especially the croissants, which were sweet and buttery.
This fabulous hilltop bakery has two entrances, one on the first floor and one below. The first-floor parking lot is quite small and sometimes hard to negotiate. I recommend using the second-floor parking lot. It’s bigger and easier to exit.
This café is a great place to go for good food and drinks. The atmosphere is calm and inviting, and offers a place to relax with a quick bite. It’s open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The space inside Timeslice Cabe & Bakery in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, resembles a botanical garden on July 18, 2023. (Christopher Green/Stars and Stripes)
Timeslice Café & Bakery
Location: 658-21, Jukbaek-dong, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Directions a 25-minute drive from Camp Humphreys
Hours: Open 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily
Prices: all drinks are between $4 and $8; pastries and desserts are $4 to $11
Dress: Casual
Information: Phone: 031-655-0055; Online: instagram.com/cafetimeslice/?hl=en
