It was too late for lunch, but too early for dinner, and a cup of coffee and a snack were calling…read moremy name. Leo's Espresso was right there on the harbor, part of a massive hotel. We chose a small table outside, a Café Americano for me, and a tuna salad on a baguette to share. The coffee was good, but there was no artificial sweetener available. The sandwich was outstanding, though, with the kind of tuna salad I wish I could find in the supermarket delis in Vegas. And the superb baguette also had me longing for what I miss from the East Coast - a crunchy exterior. Sigh. It was the perfect pick-me-up after a long day of walking through the streets of Kowloon and Tsim Sha Tsui.

A nice cute cafe tucked away in a corporate building. I imagine that Monday-Friday, this coffee…read moreshop is mainly for people who work in the building, but when I came on a weekend afternoon, it was very empty and quiet all around. There were a few tables enjoying a late lunch and some coffee. To be honest, I came for the 3D latte art. Yes, it's definitely cool and worth it price tag once. But the coffee wasn't that special frankly and the location of this cafe isn't convenient whatsoever. The window seat view also isn't spectacular, but it's definitely an environment you can sit and relax in for a good while, especially on the weekends.

Really nice restaurant/bar located on the top of the Upper House hotel in Pacific Place. The hotel…read moreentrance can be difficult to find since it doesn't have clear signage. It's located next to the JW Marriott and across from the mall. Drinks: 4 stars Environment: 5 stars Overall: 4.25 stars I came here for drinks and didn't try any of the food. The view and environment here is top notch and is a great place to go to see the view of the city. Cocktails are pricey but also were good. I also had the chocolate soufflé, which I didn't like that much. Otherwise I probably would have rated five stars.

Top floor and great service…read more I think for the price it's totally worth it. This place is slightly more expensive for breakfast that the JW Marriott (and its in the same building but with a separate entrance) but it's got an amazing view and the food is delicious. The place is super chill, good background music and good vibes from the staff. It also has a chill vibe in the way that it's laid out, there's a feeling of openness. Maybe that feeling has to do with the epic view however. A few seats are in window corners where you get a great panorama view. Other seats are internal but still have a good view from a distance. I would go back, if for no other reason just for the fact that I had something I've never had before anyplace and it was really good. They have an eggs Benedict with short ribs in place of the ham. It's a Hong Kong take on the dish. We also had the pastries and muffins to share for the table. All were amazing.

so we originally came here for high tea but unfortunately they weren't serving it by the time we…read morewent so instead, we got a 3 dessert combo and some tea! it was still very nice to sit and relax in the lobby lounge at regent~ the views of Hong Kong here are amazing!! all these mini cakes were so delicious! we got a black sesame, raspberry, and chocolate. as for the tea, i got a lychee jasmine tea! it's hard to pick a favorite cake but i think raspberry was my favorite because the tartness cut some of the sweetness the very next day, we came back for high tea!! it was the last day for the November menu too. their specialty drink was a chocolate drink and it was essentially a decadent hot chocolate the food included: - a cauliflower wild mushroom tiramisu - 4 finger sandwiches which were brie, scallop & caviar, beef pastrami, and smoked salmon - 3 chocolate desserts - scones and madeleines with jams it was a cute little fun experience to have while visiting Hong Kong for sure. it was surprisingly a lot of food despite looking so small and light. i was so stuffed i had to bring some of them home. maybe next time I'd order 1 set to share between 2 people 9/10

After catching the morning ferry from Macau and checking in, I was a little hungry so I stopped in…read morehere for a late lunch. I usually avoid hotel restaurants for lunch and dinner. I rather try local venues for lunch and dinner and get a more local feel. The staff was efficient and sat me down pretty quickly. Food was very good. They had some local bottled beers which it is always a plus. Why sit in a bar half way around the world for a beer you can pick up at your local bar. The views are excellent of the harbor. It is a great place to sit, relax, and catch up with friends. Only complaint is that the table and chair I sat at were more for casual sitting. It was a little uncomfortable for a meal. Other than that, the food and views were very good.

Realising that cafes open at 10am in Hong Kong, several hours after I wake up, I thought I'd walk…read moreto the nearest hipster cafe and buy some beans for the duration of my trip to stave off the addiction. No trouble right? After all Sheung Wan is supposed to be hipster and cool and constituted mostly of antique shops and minimalist Swedish cafes. I tried Lof10 and Po's Atelier and neither was selling beans. I passed Just Coffee on the way there, but it wasn't yet highly rated so gave it a miss. Returning, I thought why not ask them. Are they selling coffee beans? They will, eventually, but for now, the barista asked me how much I wanted, measured out 120g for 5 days, ground it for me, and since he didn't have an appropriate container, grabbed an empty bag and put it in it, charging me the same % of the 1kg bag price as I had taken in weight. This is what I call service. Of course they were very nice people too and basically guaranteed that should I need further caffeination after 10am, they'll be my first port of call. Bonus: the place is now called "Just Cafe HIPSTER". Yes, in bold yellow capital letters (with serif - sans fonts are so 2000s), it's in front (see photo) and also on their business cards (see other photo). You can't miss it. So, after whining about them on Yelp for over a year I have finally been to a bona fide hipster cafe.

Teeny tiny little coffee shop squeezes a lot into a small space…read more First a couple of outdoor bar seats, perfect for people watching on lazy Sunday afternoon. Second, a day bed. Yes, a day bed!! I'm pretty sure I have never encountered a day bed in a coffee shop anywhere in the world (and I have drunk a lot of coffee). It kinda works although reclining on it would probably be a little bit on the weird side. For those in search of a more conventional experience there are also some tables/chairs. It would seem so humdrum to sit there though! So to the coffee. It's not 'just' coffee of course. There are cute little slices of cake available and some breakfast brunch options. My macchiato was so so - a little bit burnt and the milk a little too frothy. However, the blueberry cheesecake that came with it was nice (if a small slice). Overall, probably 3 stars for the coffee but a bonus for the day bed!

Sugar is really the jewel of the eastern part of Hong Kong island. It is really the only upscale,…read moretrendy bar in this area. My five star rating is based on the following: Drinks and food: 4 stars View: 5 stars Atmosphere: 5 stars Uniqueness for the area: 5 stars The views are spectacular and is often listed on the best rooftop bars for a reason. Drinks here are pricey and in line with prices in Central. A cocktail will set you back about 120 hkd and a bottled beer is 65 hkd. The food items are more appetizer size bar food than entrees and will set you back about 100-150 hkd. The portion size is pretty substantial and you can definitely share with others. I would recommend the fried chicken lollipops & burger. The pizza isn't too bad here either.

I really like this bar. Really a lot. Like, lots. In fact, I had Christmas Eve drinks here last…read moreyear and have also taken several friends for their goodbye drinks (since expats fly in and out of HK faster than a monkey will steal your banana on the hike to Lion Rock.) The view is quite special, whether you're viewing it from the terrace or the magical bathrooms that remind me of the one Moaning Myrtle haunts in Harry Potter if Hogwarts was set in a sleek-as-fuck Hong Kong high-rise. Aside from the view, the cocktails are unique and there's one that just gets me every time: the Purple Cloud, made with taro and coconut milk and rosemary and vodka and who remembers what else? One of these is a mandatory part of any evening at Sugar. Other drinks have been well enjoyed too, such as the Passionate Dragon. I've had several food offerings: one of the pizzas, s'mores, panini, chicken skewers, and seen companions enjoying the cheese plate (I'm lactose intolerant so can't comment on that.) All were totally solid if on the pricy side. I'll be back. I've already been back.

The Pontiac / Central (Hong Kong) -- This was such a great find for Jamie W and me. We decided to…read morestay in Central on Hong Kong Island because many of the trendier eateries are here. So are the gay bars. Although just a fifteen-minute walk from our hotel, the last block on Old Bailey Street was a bit of a climb. We started hearing Shania Twain, a far cry from the K-POP blaring everywhere else. When we saw the rainbow flag out front and the sea of brassieres hanging from the ceiling, we knew this must be the place. There were just three people at the bar and two behind it, both English speakers. Our particular barkeep was from Curaçao even though she sounded like a Texan. The vibe was casual and quite chill, and we were impressed by the manga menus. The name refers to the Native American tribe, not my dad's 1968 Pontiac Catalina. Wanting time to peruse the menu, we ordered our standby, a couple of HK$98 Espresso Martinis (photo; https://yelp.to/8pnmgyoiM6). Quite smooth with just a hush of sweetness that had us tapping our feet to classic Dolly Parton. We were ready to order their artisan signature cocktails for our second round. Jamie went for the HK$98 Killswitch, a particularly potent mix of tequila, Ribena Jamaica, lime, fenugreek tincture, and soda, it was a margarita with a third leg. I went more refined with the HK$98 London Calling, a clubby blend of Strawberry Pimm's, ruby port, petite verveine, basil, and soda (photo: https://yelp.to/8OhUsNESX4). What a lovely drink on a balmy night in Hong Kong. COCKTAILS - 5 stars...very thoughtful about their mixes AMBIANCE - 4 5 stars...just the right mood for two tired gay Americans SERVICE - 4.5 stars...very friendly TOTAL - 5 stars...great to find this boozy oasis in HK...oh and did I mention it's ranked #33 on the esteemed Asia's 5O Best Bars list? RELATED - Exploring Hong Kong? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AGgadg

a very friendly queer lesbian bar it feels welcoming the…read moremoment you sit down the bras hanging from the ceiling adds a touch of whimsy the signature drinks are delicious

Really cool spot, a lot of locals go here it seems. They had a good variety of beers on tap. I had…read morea guava ale from Hong Kong. They had beers from the US, UK and Australia as well as parts of Europe. It was a good spot, I would recommend a stop by.

Great selection of stouts. New brew bar. 20 taps. Courteous staff. Ribs are unique and…read morefantastic. Across from sports center. Close to Mong Kok station. Continues to be amazing. Ribs are amazing. Unique beers on tap. 2 great stouts, 1 Porter.

The TV has all the channels for every sport. You just need them to figure out how to find it…read more Baseball's World Series was on a Thai satellite channel. Food was alright too.

It's a great place to grab drinks with friends, spacious and relaxing environment. Went here for…read moreSunday roast, I ordered the whole chicken. Was ok, little on the dry side. All of the sides it came with tasted better than the chicken The apple rhubarb crumble was disappointing