CLB Bakery (씨엘비베이커리)

Explanation

CLB Bakery is a bakery that became even more famous after appearing on various TV shows, including "I Live Alone (2013~)," and is a representative bakery of Mokpo. Its signature menu items are shrimp baguettes and cream cheese baguettes. Crispy baguettes are stuffed with shrimp, mustard, and cream cheese, doubling the pleasure of eating them. A shrimp baguette, in particular, is attracting foreign and domestic gourmet travelers thanks to its combination of dried shrimp and mustard. Additionally, there are different types of bread, large and small, from white bread to croissants. It is located near KTX Mokpo Station, perfect for buying some bread before heading home.

Information Use

Representative menu : Cream cheese baguette, Shrimp baguette

Contact and Information : +82-61-242-2161

Business hours : 08:00-21:00

Parking facilities : Not available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Handling menu : Cream cheese baguette, Shrimp baguette, Americano, Shaved ice with red beans

Location

14 Yeongsan-ro 75beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Directions

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