Day 11am-3pm. Closed Monday.

The Buoy Cafe

Start your day gently with Buoy Cafe.
Our menu honors the comfort of Korean flavors with a modern touch—think roll cakes made with rice flour, drinks infused with ssuk, and just the right amount of sweetness. While we stay true to our gluten-free roots, some items may contain flour for texture—feel free to ask. Whether you’re here to work, catch up, or pause between errands, Buoy Cafe is your calm, warm spot in the city.

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Salt Bread Sandwiches

Short Rib Salt Bread Sando

95

Korean-style sandwich filled with 12-hour sous-vide ribeye steak, sesame sauce

Ribeye Salt Bread Sando

85

Fluffy scrambled eggs in salt bread, sriracha mayo

Egg Salt Bread Sando

85

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85

Fluffy scrambled eggs in salt bread, sriracha mayo

BBLT Salt Bread Sando

95

Bacon, brisket, lettuce, tomato with a Korean twist

Pizza Salt Bread Sando

95

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95

Nostalgic Korean-style “pizza bread” with ham, corn, and cheese

95

Rice Salad Bowl

Beef Rice Bowl

95

Brisket, tobiko, radicchio, arugula, perilla leafs, parmesan

Tofu Rice Bowl (v)

85

Arugula, radicchio, perilla leaves, fried tofu, parmesan

Octopus Rice Bowl

95

Octopus, tobiko, baby potatoes, radicchio, arugula, orange, parmesan

Beef Tartare Rice Bowl

95

95

Beef tartare, fresh minari, Asian pear, perilla leaf, perilla seaweed dressing, and gochujang dressing

Salt Bread

Plain Salt Bread


Garlic Butter Salt Bread


Matcha Cookie Salt Bread


Sweet Potato Salt Bread


Milk Cream Salt Bread


Black Sesame Salt Bread

95