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    Daeji Dough Company

    4.3 (50 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Crystal C.

    Stopped by early to pick up some pastries for Mother's Day after seeing this spot all over TikTok. The tteokbokki croissant is definitely the star item and the one I kept seeing online, so I had to try it. The croissant itself was flaky, the rice cake had a really good chewy texture, and the spice level was perfect. I also got the Japanese curry pastry which I ended up really liking too. The curry flavor was more subtle but still flavorful and comforting. The salt bread was the one item that disappointed me a bit. I had salt bread for the first time in Korea and loved how buttery, crispy, and airy it was while still being light. The version here was much denser and way saltier compared to the more subtle salt flavor I'm used to. I also ordered the matcha with black sesame syrup. Unfortunately the black sesame completely overpowered the drink and I could barely taste the matcha. Overall, I still enjoyed trying their pastries and can see why they've been getting attention online, especially for the tteokbokki croissant.

    Bethany J.

    I've been dying to come here so I had a really high expectations. I tried the tteokbokki croissant and the okonomiyaki croissant. I will say I like the tteokbokki. It was the perfect level of spice and the tteok added so much texture with the chewiness. For the okonomiyaki croissant, I think it lacked in the filling. Most of the time I only had the croissant part and was really hoping for more of the filling. I also tried their mint Matcha Cloud, and I really enjoy the coconut foam top. It was refreshing and honestly different to most cold foams that I've tried. I will say the sparkling water that they had felt and tasted a little bit different but I do think that I would get the drink again! It's not that Daeji didn't meet my expectations, I think they were just set really high before coming in, and then the prices were also really high like I think the tteokbokki croissant $7.50..... so I think there was a combination of factors that set thoughts/review a little bit lower.

    $10.53 pre tip for a strawberry matcha with foam mostly ice gone in 5 sips. First last that's for sure.
    Khadiza E.

    Drinks mostly ice & crazy overpriced for the competition around. Absolutely first & last.

    Tteokbokki croissant
    Ashley H.

    Daeji is such a unique and welcome addition to the neighborhood! With inventive Korean-inspired pastries and a variety of drink options, you'll definitely want to pay a visit. Unsurprisingly, this place is pretty popular, so expect lines in the morning! I went around 1:30pm on a Saturday and most of the pastries were sold out. I did get to try the tteokbokki and coconut cream sesame croissants and both were very unique. I've not had anything like the first one before- while an interesting concept, I'm not sure the tteokbokki added much and personally wasn't sold on the seaweed and buttery dough combination. The coconut sesame croissant, however, was out of this world. The cream was perfectly light, and the slightly salty, sweet, and nutty sesame filling was a show stopper. Would stop by for this alone. I will absolutely be back to try more of the menu and definitely recommend checking this spot out!

    Kay P.

    A cute Korean matcha and pastry shop! You have to go early or they do run out of most of the pastries, but the mushroom focaccia we tried was pretty good and flavorful. The mint matcha was subtle but good! Would definitely go back to try more pastries.

    Honey bee latte
    Anna G.

    Super popular spot with cute ambiance, several tables and super friendly service. I'm not sure I tasted any of the nuanced flavors in the honey bee latte, but it was still very good, as was the tteokbokki croissant. Will definitely come back to try their other menu items!

    Annie S.

    Fun asian inspired menu with unique options that you won't get anywhere else. A must try with things like smoked brisket rolls, dill pickle focaccia, mushroom and bulgolgi focaccia, tteokbokki croissant and more. Food/Drink Coconut Sesame Croissant - amazing...super flaky croissant. So much flavor and great taste, even before you get to the sesame filling and delicious coconut whipped cream on top. 5 stars for this baked good. Seasonal drink - mary berry jaffa cake, loved it! Has a bit of orange flavoring to it. Ambiance There are 5 tables of 2 on each side of the cafe. The tables are pretty close together, so it gives it a cozy feel. We took out since all the tables were taken and they give you a cute box to put your pastries in.

    tteokboki croissant, kimchi focaccia, toast of the day
    Katherine Y.

    i was very excited when i heard about this spot opening up as a korean food lover and an owner of the cutest dog in the world named Daeji. this place has crazy lines on sunday during late morning, which makes sense, because it's such a unique concept and SO cute. their pastries are creative and delicious. my favorite is the bulgogi mushroom focaccia but all of them are super yummy. they also have super cute merch, which a lot of people were purchasing. super excited to be moving to lakeview in the summer, and this spot is undoubtedly the reason why!

    Brooke L.

    Daeji is in a perfect little spot on the corner of Southport and Belmont! I loved the vibes - quiet, cozy, welcoming. I've heard great things about their pastries, so I had to try the popular coconut sesame croissant. The croissant was buttery and flakey, while the top part was covered in coconut cream (not too sweet). I loved every bite! Can't wait to visit on the weekend and try their miso cornbread cookie - YUM!

    Patrick D.

    Beautiful Korean fusion pastries with unique flavors, and well prepared coffee and matcha drinks. After seeing a lot of the online reviews, we went here a few months ago but arrived after they ran out of pastries so this weekend made the trek back up and are happy we did! Got here around 10:45am and while it was crowded, they had plenty of pastries left. We shared the Kiki's Magic Matcha Brew which is a tasty mix of fresh matcha with a nutty black sesame syrup that was flavorful and just the right amount but not overly sweet. For pastries, we shared a box of five: - tteokbokki croissant: seems to be one of the most popular items, a perfectly flaky rectangle croissant with tteokbokki in the middle which were soft and well cooked, but the most important part is the sweet savory slightly spicy sauce - miso cornbread cookie (bottom right): surprisingly savory with a punch of miso flavor, I could see how some people might not like it but I loved the strong umami mixed with the sweet and salty components - coconut sesame croissant (top right): a flaky croissant filled with a sweet coconut and sesame paste mixture which was delicious but unfortunately stuck in one end of the pastry, topped with a surprisingly light and refreshing whipped coconut cream - mushroom bulgogi focaccia (top left): we were initially a little disappointed the mushrooms were only in the middle and one edge of the bread, but the sweet umami soy and scallion flavors really infused into the rest of the bread - smoked brisket roll: filled with tasty smoked brisket and a unique sweet-savory raspberry gochujang jam, the flavors worked well but I'd recommend toasting or warming it a bit if you can so the dry smoked beef mixed with the jam Daeji is a nice addition to the busy Chicago pastry scene with beautifully executed pastries and unique flavors that are definitely worth a try!

    Yining D.

    Super excited to have a Korean bakery with unique pastry flavors in the area. A bit pricey but the pastries are all high quality and filling. Must tries are the coconut croissant, the flavors are all perfectly balanced and I loved the cream on top. Things that fell flat for me were the MSG cake and the rice cake croissant. The rice cake added a unique texture to the croissant but I didn't think the flavors stood out that much. The croissant itself had little green flecks inside that tasted like seaweed which was unique. The MSG cake was a little dry to me. I prefer cakes with whipped cream frosting and this one was a bit too thick and buttery for my taste. Overall cake flavor tasted like a nutty roasted rice powder flavor. Service was friendly and efficient. They had one person taking orders and processing payment, but the line moved fast. I went on a Saturday around 11 am and by then they had already sold out of quite a few menu items. They didn't have any focaccia by then. Bakery had a few seating options and was super packed. You'd have to wait 10-15 minutes for a table to clear up. Not really a spot to study or get work done. There's a lot of chatter happening around in the background. Definitely give them a try!

    Tteokbokki Croissant, Smoked Brisket Roll, Jack's Plum Espresso Tonic, Latte
    Nikki R.

    I'm not sure if I just caught this place on a bad day (an excessively snow Sunday), but I was not super impressed. We got the Tteokbokki Croissant and Brisket Roll - the fillings on both were really good but we found the croissant / dough to be lacking and a bit dry, but both the drinks (Jack's Plum Espresso Tonic and Latte) were tasty. Service & ambiance here are great - staff is very nice & friendly, and it doesn't feel super crowded for a smaller space. I know this place is newer so excited to see how it continues to grow :)

    Julie T.

    3.5/5 - Daeji Dough has some hits and misses. The tteokbokki was really good, and I enjoyed the glaze on the focaccia--though maybe I'm just not a focaccia bread kind of person. The coconut sesame croissant was tasty, but the top cream was very buttery. On the downside, the matcha black sesame didn't work for me at all. It's nice that they've gone from a farmer's market setup to a storefront, and it's definitely best to visit on weekdays when it's less busy. Overall, a solid spot if you stick to the right items, though some flavors are hit or miss depending on your taste.

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    We ordered the tteokboki croissant, coconut sesame croissant, and Kiki's magic matcha brew.

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