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Sunnyhouse

Sunnyhouse is a well-known gluten-free café in Seoul, with the owner herself being coeliac and the kitchen having a dedicated waffle iron and fryer. Most baked goods are gluten-free, and menu items like waffles, bagels, and cupcakes are popular with coeliac visitors. However, the venue recently stopped labeling itself as fully dedicated gluten-free, and the owner now offers some 'low gluten' products. Cross-contamination risk is possible, especially for those with high sensitivity. Confirm current practices directly with the owner before visiting.

Address341-17 Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Cuisine
Price€€
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12:00 to 8:00 PM
Wed12:00 to 8:00 PM
Thu12:00 to 8:00 PM
Fri12:00 to 8:00 PM
Sat12:00 to 8:00 PM
Sun12:00 to 8:00 PM
Websitewww.instagram.com/sunnyhousekr
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 65% ·

Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.

Sunnyhouse is a well-known gluten-free café in Seoul, with the owner herself being coeliac and the kitchen having a dedicated waffle iron and fryer. Most baked goods are gluten-free, and menu items like waffles, bagels, and cupcakes are popular with coeliac visitors. However, the venue recently stopped labeling itself as fully dedicated gluten-free, and the owner now offers some 'low gluten' products. Cross-contamination risk is possible, especially for those with high sensitivity. Confirm current practices directly with the owner before visiting.

Honest caveat: The venue no longer markets itself as fully dedicated gluten-free, and the owner has introduced 'low gluten' items; cross-contamination risk may exist.

dedicated fryer

Cited references

[1] aggregatorSunnyhouse - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Yongsan-gu , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree aggregator page; user reports indicate dedicated GF fryer and waffle iron, but site disclaimer says NOT a dedicated GF facility. Owner is coeliac. No menu markings beyond community list.fetched 2026-05-30[2] blogSunnyhouse, Seoul, South Korea - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog , wanderlog.comWanderlog aggregation page; describes as fully GF café with vegan/lactose-free options, but one warning about 'low gluten' items. Owner is coeliac. Mostly nut-free noted.fetched 2026-05-30[3] aggregatorGluten-Free Dairy-Free Friendly Places in Seoul, South Korea , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree dairy-free listing; confirms GF menu, owner has coeliac. No kitchen practice details.fetched 2026-05-30[4] aggregatorThe Best Gluten-Free Restaurants and Bakeries in Seoul, South Korea , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree Seoul listing; shows dedicated GF badge, list of GF menu items, positive review from repeat customer. No kitchen practice details.fetched 2026-05-30[5] blogSeoul Cafe Review: A Home Away From Home at Sunnyhouse , baileymichelle.substack.comPersonal blog interview with owner; confirms owner is coeliac, venue is fully GF, does own testing. No marked menu or staff training details.fetched 2026-05-30[6] blogSunnyhouse - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Seoul , atly.comAtly directory; describes as 100% dedicated GF with dedicated GF menu. No specific cross-contact mitigations described.fetched 2026-05-30[7] blogGluten Free Seoul: The Complete Guide for Celiacs (2026) , endlessdistances.comCeliac travel blog; notes venue recently stopped promoting as GF, advises double-checking status. Owner is coeliac. No specific kitchen practice details beyond 'long-running GF restaurant.'fetched 2026-05-30

Vegan

confidence 55% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

The café offers vegan options such as Nutella & chocolate waffles and has been described as having a 'huge variety of vegan and GF baked goods.' However, no details are available on dedicated equipment or cross-contamination protocols for vegan items. Vegan travellers should confirm directly with staff.

Vegetarian

confidence 55% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

Sunnyhouse is described as a 'Vegetarian cafe and deli' with an extensive menu catering to various dietary needs. Most baked goods and menu items are vegetarian-friendly. No details on dedicated prep areas or cross-contact protocols are available.

Nut-free

confidence 50% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

One review notes the café is 'mostly nut-free too.' No further details on dedicated equipment, ingredient sourcing, or cross-contact protocols are available. Nut-allergic diners should verify directly.

Dairy-free

confidence 45% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

The venue is described as having 'lactose free' products and a menu that includes vegan options. No details on dedicated equipment or cross-contamination protocols for dairy are provided. Dairy-intolerant diners should confirm directly.

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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