Lovely choice of Hong Kong local favorites of pastries, coffee taste as good as they are anywhere…read morein the world. Staffs are speaking good English, easy to communicate. Store locals in a high end shopping mall, great for a day of relaxing walks.

The Starbucks reserve was tucked away in the mall. This may have been the smallest Starbucks…read morereserve I've ever seen, but it didn't disappoint! The space was a little tight due to it being in a mall, but there were still enough spots for the patrons. The service was super fast, I got my drink within minutes. I ordered the coffee old fashioned. The coffee was smooth and blended so well into the cocktail. This was my first time having alcohol at Starbucks and I wish it was a standard!

I miss the Hong Kong coffee scene so much! Coffee Academics was one of my go-tos for when I was…read morelooking for a place to study or chill in the city. I like the CWB for its location and it's consistency in food. It's not the most cost effective and getting a food item and coffee can get pretty pricey. I like the pancake stacks and manuka honey latte, which I get everytime I go.

Ok... So, when Buzzfeed, Instagram, Foursquare, in addition to the local places, are raving about…read moresome place, you expect it to be stunning. I walked into a coffee store, with lovely coffee quotes btw, from the street. The food options were very meh, the coffee was very meh, and the sesame chocolate cake I had was very meh. All in all, I spent more money here (HKD120) than ANY OTHER coffee shop I visited in HK, for time and food that I did not enjoy. When I order coffee from a place that is supposedly known for their coffee, I want to not taste burnt, old coffee (you know: stale, greasy aftertaste, slickness that clings to your tongue). Also, didn't even get a good insta pic... I actually should have stayed at Lex Coffee.

This location of Nood Food is located inside the Pure Fitness location on the 18th floor of…read moreCalifornia Tower. Although I am a member of this gym, I did find out that you do not have to be a member of this gym in order to stop by Nood Food in the lobby area to grab some food or a smoothie. This location is much smaller than the Nood Food location in Kinwick up the street. It is more of a grab and go location. Raw, organic, clean, natural, whole food, fresh. Plain and simple at its best. I love this being right inside my gym. All the work is done for me in making a great, healthy decision for the protein/carb refuel I need after a workout. I have consumed a few smoothies, a salad or two and today I had a half a sandwich and a fresh coconut water...pressed by them! They make their prepacked food off site (maybe at the Kinwick location and I am talking about their salads, sandwiches, cold snacks, etc)) and when those are gone, be it at 3PM or 6PM, there is no restocking. When they are out for the day, they are out for the day. But they can make any smoothie or shake anytime. They also have raw snacks made by them (like trail mixes, etc), a wide variety of premade pressed jucies and bottled water (Fuji or Volvic) that are always available as well. If you are looking for raw, healthy, organic...this is a great spot. Being a gym rat, I am certain I will now eat more meals out of this establishment than my own kitchen at home. LOL!

Coffee is on point! What a gem! Definitely recommend 10/10. If you're in honk Kong make sure to…read morestop by for a good ol cup of joe.

Phenomenal Cappuccino! And I know my coffee. One of the best I've had. Better than many places in…read moreItaly!

Barista Jam was conveniently located near the hotel my partner and I were staying at, and I was on…read morea bit of a mission to try all the coffee spots in the area. They make a solid cup of coffee and offer a selection of pastries, along with eggs and toast if you're looking for something more filling. It's a great spot whether you want to dine in, sit outside, or grab something to go. ENJOY!

Nestled in the inner streets in Sheung Wan. Clean open space. Lots of options for coffee beans and…read moretypes of coffee. Barista seems knowledgeable. They also have lunch menu sandwiches, pasta, and desserts

For those stranded between Central and Admiralty, working in Citibank Plaza or BOC Tower, a quick…read moreand easy food choice is limited. If you are pressed for time, your best (and only) option are the four largest coffee shop chains - Pacific, Starbucks, Pret and Simplylife, located in Citibank Plaza. (Note: there is also a smaller Starbucks shop in BOC Tower). Among the four, Simplylife provides the best food, hands down no question; Pret comes second with a good deli selection, while Pacific and Starbucks just stock the usual simple pastries. Simplylife has a juice corner, bread counter/bakery, Chinese siu mei section, burger joint as well as cooked food counter. I usually pop by to grab a freshly pressed carrot/orange juice and a toasted coldcut bun in the morning. I come by for lunch when I am pressed for time as well (but Pret if I am in an extreme rush). So while it hardly alters the menu, you can hardly complain that they have offered more variety and quality for those stranded in this deserted area. Hence, four stars!

Newly renovated from Spring 2016. Adding a new TV for guests to watch TV and a bar area, good…read moredesign for ppl who wants to sit and watch sport live game. Love their breakfast, around $28-35 including drinks! Must try their assorted dimsum platter. Have 5-6 varieties for you to try, most importantly, it's fresh out of the streamer! Great spot for people to work in between central Nd admiralty where is lack of place to eat!

If you're on one of those western diets like paleo, raw, or vegan, you surprisingly have choices…read morehere in Central HK. Nood Food is one of them. I have yet to try the food, but one afternoon I had a sudden craving for a smoothie and Yelp led me here. After considering the various smoothie options (a plus in my book!) I ended up with the Berry Pump. Since it uses ingredients like almond milk and coconut, it's definitely more nutty than fruity but I enjoyed it nonetheless. What's nice is that they have stickers they put on every cup that has all ingredients listed along with nutritional information if you're counting calories. If you choose to sit towards the back (as opposed to the front bar area where you can people-watch the escalators) you might want try their complimentary "structured living water", which is apparently not just any water. I've honestly never heard of this concept and in my mind I read it as "strange voodoo water" but to each his own!

During a recent visit to Hong Kong, I went on a mission. An important mission. A kale salad…read moremission. I'm what some might call a particular eater. Personally, I call it a mild form of orthorexia. Despite my penchant for night market snacks and sushi and candied yams and all of that, there's nothing I love more than a raw cacao brownie or a giant plate of micro greens. Unfortunately, the Western organic food movement hasn't quite caught on in Taiwan at all. So I did a bunch of research and made a list of places I wanted to visit in HK, a place filled with health-conscious Western palates. Where the kale is abundant, the Quest Bars are numerous, and the cold-pressed green juice flows freely. nood food is a raw, organic cafe located right alongside the Pure Fitness gym in the SoHo district. There are both dine-in and takeaway food options, plus a full juice/smoothie bar and pre-packaged food items for sale (kale chips, raw chocolate bars, crackers, granola). You can also purchase juice cleansing sets from them as well. I didn't bother looking into this as I was only in town for the weekend. We dropped in for an early dinner on a Saturday evening. After much deliberation, I opted for the small salad box. For $62HKD, you get to pick 4 different salads from a pre-prepared selection in the display case. The brown box is deceptively minuscule - the guys there generously pack it to the brim! I had the kale, roasted pumpkin, cucumbers, and eggplant. Everything was so fresh! Seasoned to perfection, with a savory Mediterranean flair, and absolutely delicious. If I lived in Hong Kong, I would surely be a frequent customer.

Always happy vibes from the owners and beautiful, healthy, naturally sweet, tasty food. These açaí…read morebowls are very nutritious, but light and soothing to the stomach because of texture and chill temperature. I often come here when I want to be fully energized without straining my digestion.