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Which restaurants in Daegu open early in the morning?

Of the 300 restaurants in Daegu listed on this site, 15 have an opening time of 08:30 or earlier in their hours value, and 6 of them open at 07:00 or earlier.

The earliest is Daeseong Gisa Hansik Buffet on Dalseocheon-ro in Seo-gu (05:30–20:00), followed by Haennim Bakery in Daesin-dong, Jung-gu (06:30 Monday–Saturday). Bubu Sikdang, listed as 'always open' instead of a time, takes orders 24 hours. Of the 15 places, 7 are Korean restaurants and 8 are bakeries and cafes, and 10 are open every day of the year. Widening to places that open at 09:00 or earlier gives 32.

The 15 places in this guideFull list

  1. Daeseong Gisa Hansik Buffet

    Restaurant · Seo-gu

    Signature dishes
    Korean buffet
    Hours
    05:30–20:00
  2. Haennim Bakery

    Restaurant · Jung-gu, Daesin-dong

    Signature dishes
    Almond cookies
    Hours
    Monday–Saturday 06:30–22:00Sunday 08:00–21:00
  3. Honam Wonjo Sikdang

    Restaurant · Seo-gu, Naedang-dong

    Signature dishes
    Honam-muchimhoe
    Hours
    07:00–22:00 (last order 21:30)
  4. Bak Ji-yeon's Gachang Yennal Jjinppang Main Branch

    Restaurant · Dalseong-gun, Gachang-myeon

    Signature dishes
    Jjinppang (steamed buns)
    Hours
    07:00–22:50
  5. Hojjinppang Mandu Nara

    Restaurant · Dalseong-gun, Gachang-myeon

    Signature dishes
    Red bean steamed bun
    Hours
    07:00–24:00
  6. Daedeok Sikdang

    Restaurant · Nam-gu

    Signature dishes
    Seonji gukbap
    Hours
    Weekdays 08:00–21:00Weekends 07:00–21:00
  7. Milbat Bakery

    Restaurant · Jung-gu, Munhwa-dong

    Signature dishes
    Melon bread
    Hours
    08:00–23:00
  8. Roller Coffee

    Restaurant · Jung-gu, Namsan-dong

    Signature dishes
    Latte
    Hours
    08:00–20:00
  9. Ttolttori Sikdang

    Restaurant · Seo-gu, Naedang-dong

    Signature dishes
    Squid muchimhoe
    Hours
    08:00–23:00
  10. Beonggeulbeonggeul Sikdang

    Restaurant · Suseong-gu, Beommul-dong

    Signature dishes
    Yukgaejang (spicy beef soup)
    Hours
    08:00–22:00
  11. Pocket

    Restaurant · Suseong-gu, Dusan-dong

    Signature dishes
    Ice cream latte
    Hours
    08:00–24:00Last order 23:30
  12. Queen's Crown Bakery Cafe

    Restaurant · Seo-gu, Pyeongni-dong

    Signature dishes
    Pangdoreu
    Hours
    08:30–23:40Last order 23:20
  13. 3 moreSee the full list

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1

15 of the 300 restaurants open at 08:30 or earlier, and 6 open at 07:00 or earlier

  1. Wonjo Gimcheon Sikdang

    Restaurant · Nam-gu

    Signature dishes
    Seokkeo-gukbap
    Hours
    08:30–20:30
  2. Dibeumongteu

    Restaurant · Buk-gu, Gugu-dong

    Signature dishes
    Generous strawberry cake / Generous strawberry tart / Dibeumongteu strawberry pandoro
    Hours
    Every day 08:30–22:00 (21:10 last order)
  3. Jeil Kongguk

    Restaurant · Jung-gu, Namsan-dong

    Signature dishes
    Jeil kongguk
    Hours
    Weekdays 10:00–01:30 (next day)Preparation time 15:00–16:00 more

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

The 7 Korean restaurants serve gukbap, muchimhoe, a Korean buffet and kongguk, and the 8 bakeries and cafes serve bread, jjinppang (steamed buns) and coffee

10 of the 15 are open every day of the year, and 3 close on Sundays

4 each in Jung-gu and Seo-gu and 2 in Dalseong-gun, with none in Dong-gu, Dalseo-gu or Gunwi-gun

The 15 places in this guide

  1. 1

    Daeseong Gisa Hansik BuffetRestaurant · Seo-gu

    A Korean buffet on Dalseocheon-ro in Seo-gu that sets out dishes such as kimchi jjigae, pork bulgogi and dubu jorim. It is open every day of the year 05:30–20:00 and has parking.

    Signature dishes
    Korean buffet
    Hours
    05:30–20:00
    Closed days
    Open year-round
  2. 2

    Haennim BakeryRestaurant · Jung-gu, Daesin-dong

    A bakery on Dalgubeol-daero 389-gil in Daesin-dong, Jung-gu that serves almond cookies, garlic bread and sausage bread. It is open 06:30–22:00 Monday–Saturday and 08:00–21:00 on Sunday, and closed on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.

    Signature dishes
    Almond cookies
    Hours
    Monday–Saturday 06:30–22:00Sunday 08:00–21:00
    Closed days
    1st and 3rd Sundays of every month
    Haennim Bakery photo 1
  3. 3

    Honam Wonjo SikdangRestaurant · Seo-gu, Naedang-dong

    A restaurant in the Bangogae Muchimhoe Alley that serves Honam muchimhoe, yukjeon and napjak mandu. It is open every day of the year 07:00–22:00 (last order 21:30).

    Signature dishes
    Honam-muchimhoe
    Hours
    07:00–22:00 (last order 21:30)
    Closed days
    Open year-round
    Honam Wonjo Sikdang photo 1
  4. 4

    Bak Ji-yeon's Gachang Yennal Jjinppang Main BranchRestaurant · Dalseong-gun, Gachang-myeon

    A jjinppang shop at 1099 Gachang-ro in Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun, open since 2000. It serves jjinppang made that day, black rice jjinppang, fried mandu and kimchi wang mandu. It is open every day of the year 07:00–22:50 and has parking.

    Signature dishes
    Jjinppang (steamed buns)
    Hours
    07:00–22:50
    Closed days
    Open year-round
    Bak Ji-yeon's Gachang Yennal Jjinppang Main Branch
  5. 5

    Hojjinppang Mandu NaraRestaurant · Dalseong-gun, Gachang-myeon

    A jjinppang and mandu shop at 1102 Gachang-ro in Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun. It serves red bean jjinppang, sweet potato jjinppang, mugwort jjinppang and wang mandu, and also sells them in gift boxes. It is open every day of the year 07:00–24:00, takes credit cards and has parking.

    Signature dishes
    Red bean steamed bun
    Hours
    07:00–24:00
    Closed days
    Open year-round
    Hojjinppang Mandu Nara
  6. 6

    Daedeok SikdangRestaurant · Nam-gu

    A restaurant on Apsansunhwan-ro in Nam-gu that serves seonji gukbap, yukgaejang and wang galbitang. It is open every day of the year, from 08:00 on weekdays and 07:00 on weekends, until 21:00. Parking is free.

    Signature dishes
    Seonji gukbap
    Hours
    Weekdays 08:00–21:00Weekends 07:00–21:00
    Closed days
    Open year-round
  7. 7

    Milbat BakeryRestaurant · Jung-gu, Munhwa-dong

    A bakery on Gukchaebosang-ro in Munhwa-dong, Jung-gu that serves melon bread, miin bread and garlic baguette. It is open every day of the year 08:00–23:00.

    Signature dishes
    Melon bread
    Hours
    08:00–23:00
    Closed days
    Open year-round
    Milbat Bakery photo 1
  8. 8

    Roller CoffeeRestaurant · Jung-gu, Namsan-dong

    A cafe on Dalgubeol-daero 414-gil in Namsan-dong, Jung-gu that serves lattes and batch brew coffee. It is open 08:00–20:00 and closed every Sunday.

    Signature dishes
    Latte
    Hours
    08:00–20:00
    Closed days
    Every Sunday
    Roller Coffee photo 1
  9. 9

    Ttolttori SikdangRestaurant · Seo-gu, Naedang-dong

    A restaurant in the Bangogae Muchimhoe Alley that serves squid muchimhoe, ray muchimhoe, napjak mandu and suyuk. It is open every day of the year 08:00–23:00.

    Signature dishes
    Squid muchimhoe
    Hours
    08:00–23:00
    Closed days
    Open year-round
    Ttolttori Sikdang photo 1
  10. 10

    Beonggeulbeonggeul SikdangRestaurant · Suseong-gu, Beommul-dong

    A restaurant on Jibeom-ro 39-gil in Beommul-dong, Suseong-gu that serves yukgaejang, seonji-guk, bibimbap and suyuk. It is open 08:00–22:00 and closed every Sunday and on the days of Lunar New Year and Chuseok. There is no parking.

    Signature dishes
    Yukgaejang (spicy beef soup)
    Hours
    08:00–22:00
    Closed days
    Every Sunday / Day of Seollal and Chuseok
  11. 11

    PocketRestaurant · Suseong-gu, Dusan-dong

    A cafe on Suseongmot-gil in Dusan-dong, Suseong-gu that serves an ice cream latte, potato soup and French toast. It is open every day of the year 08:00–24:00 (last order 23:30).

    Signature dishes
    Ice cream latte
    Hours
    08:00–24:00Last order 23:30
    Closed days
    Open year-round
    Pocket photo 1
  12. 12

    Queen's Crown Bakery CafeRestaurant · Seo-gu, Pyeongni-dong

    A bakery cafe on Seodaegu-ro in Pyeongni-dong, Seo-gu that serves pandoro, garlic baguette and mocha roti. It is open every day of the year 08:30–23:40 (last order 23:20).

    Signature dishes
    Pangdoreu
    Hours
    08:30–23:40Last order 23:20
    Closed days
    Open year-round
    Queen's Crown Bakery Cafe photo 1
  13. 13

    Wonjo Gimcheon SikdangRestaurant · Nam-gu

    A restaurant on Jungang-daero 22-gil in Nam-gu that serves seokkeo gukbap, suyuk baekban and sundae sausage. It is open 08:30–20:30 and closed every Saturday. There is no parking.

    Signature dishes
    Seokkeo-gukbap
    Hours
    08:30–20:30
    Closed days
    Every Saturday
  14. 14

    DibeumongteuRestaurant · Buk-gu, Gugu-dong

    A bakery cafe on Guri-ro in Gugu-dong, Buk-gu that serves a strawberry-packed tart and the Dibeumongteu strawberry pandoro. It is open every day of the year 08:30–22:00 (last order 21:10), and parking is free.

    Signature dishes
    Generous strawberry cake / Generous strawberry tart / Dibeumongteu strawberry pandoro
    Hours
    Every day 08:30–22:00 (21:10 last order)
    Closed days
    Open year-round
    Dibeumongteu photo 1
  15. 15

    Jeil KonggukRestaurant · Jung-gu, Namsan-dong

    A restaurant in Namsan-dong, Jung-gu that serves kongguk, chapssal kongguk and toast. It opens at 08:30 on weekends and 10:00 on weekdays, stays open until 01:30 the next day, and is closed every Thursday.

    Signature dishes
    Jeil kongguk
    Hours
    Weekdays 10:00–01:30 (next day)Preparation time 15:00–16:00 more
    Closed days
    Every Thursday

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1

FAQ

Are there restaurants in Daegu that open before 07:00?

Of the 300 restaurants listed on this site, 6 have an opening time of 07:00 or earlier in their hours value. Daeseong Gisa Hansik Buffet in Seo-gu opens at 05:30, and Haennim Bakery in Jung-gu opens at 06:30 Monday–Saturday. Honam Wonjo Sikdang in Seo-gu and Bak Ji-yeon's Gachang Yennal Jjinppang Main Branch and Hojjinppang Mandu Nara in Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun open at 07:00. Daedeok Sikdang in Nam-gu opens at 07:00 on weekends. Bubu Sikdang, listed as 'always open' instead of a time, takes orders 24 hours.

Which bakeries and cafes in Daegu are open on Sunday morning?

Among the bakeries and cafes that open at 08:30 or earlier, those open every day of the year also open on Sunday. They are Bak Ji-yeon's Gachang Yennal Jjinppang Main Branch and Hojjinppang Mandu Nara (07:00), Milbat Bakery and Pocket (08:00), and Queen's Crown Bakery Cafe and Dibeumongteu (08:30). Haennim Bakery opens at 08:00 on Sunday but is closed on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, and Roller Coffee is closed every Sunday.

Where can I eat gukbap in Daegu in the morning?

Among the places that open at 08:30 or earlier, 3 serve gukbap or yukgaejang as a main dish. Daedeok Sikdang in Nam-gu serves seonji gukbap (weekdays 08:00, weekends 07:00, open every day of the year). Wonjo Gimcheon Sikdang in Nam-gu serves seokkeo gukbap (08:30, closed every Saturday). Beonggeulbeonggeul Sikdang in Suseong-gu serves yukgaejang (08:00, closed every Sunday).

Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

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