It's tearrific…read more.. Finding a tea spot isn't as easy as you'd think especially when you're on a strict schedule and thankfully on an unofficial rest stop I found TenRen's Tea at The Peak Galleria. It is a tiny spot with no seating but a spot filled with all things tea and you know I was excited especially we've been on the road exploring Hong Kong Island though in a beautiful air conditioned van nothing beats having something refreshing on a hot sunny day. While many flocked to McDonald's and even Starbucks it was all about the tea "Iced Honey Black Tea" to be exact and though this paper cup isn't exactly aesthetically pleasing the cool sip sure was and omg what relief it was but a very quick stop that was forced upon me but well worth it and loved the service I received as well. Thank you!

I saw this tiny place on my way to the gym one morning but as I was in a hurry for my yoga class I…read moredecided to check it out later. And a few days later, as I was on my way to the same thing, I took out a leaflet and read through. It's a hole in the wall that sells sandwiches, burgers, coffee, tea and other morning drinks for very cheap prices. This morning I decided to give it a go, for my morning coffee fix. They have 'house special' and 'specialty' coffee. I had a small Americano (15HKD) that I'm sipping as I type. And it's okay, possibly just that, a morning fix. It's bitter like hell, but I can't deny it has some personality. Next time I may try their special ones: I was surprised by the variety (Kenya AA, Turkish Style, First Grade Blue Mountain?!), not very common for these such places. You can also add soya milk instead of regular milk. And this is why I like it, because they serve coffee, quickly, early in the morning. But for those who are lunching on sandwiches, I must say they look good - tuna, ham and cheese, apple and cucumber, crab meat-...for around 20HKD. Taking lunch to work can save you a few honkies at the end of the week. And if you work around they have their lunch set from 12 to 2.30 pm selling soups, burgers and pasta for no more than 35HKD. Still feeling hungry after lunch? There is more...from 2.30 to 4pm they have their tea set offering pizza toasties, grilled sandwiches, hot dogs and even fruit salad for around 25HKD. A few nice surprises in their menu for such a small corner shop, I must say! And they are friendly, there's nothing like friendly people in the morning.

After passing this Old Sweet Shoppe in Hong Kong multiple times, I had to pass them a visit. A VERY…read morebig selection of Chocolates, Bon Bons, Taffy, and novelty candies. Quite expensive per Chocolate Bar or box of chocolates so I just took one of their "Traditional Toffee" Tins and made my way to the Jars of Assorted flavors of candies on the back wall. Word to the wise: Sample any of their candy before buying!! This Candy Shoppe opened in 1891 and every piece of candy taste like it was from this date! Horrible.. I spent HKD400 and they gave me a free bag of Gummy Candies. Great gesture but even these candies were stale and old! Such a great branding on a candy shop that hasn't update their candy in over 120 years...

I didn't realize this was a huge British chain since there's only one store here in HK. They really…read moredid do a good job of making it feel like an "old(e)" sweet shop(pe), with a dark wooden interior, glass jars of colourful confectionaries along the back wall, and having the word "handmade" mentioned on some of the candies so it makes you feel like you're picking something up from the neighbourhood candy man. Still, this is a nice choice if you're looking to treat yourself to something a little more special than the candies at 7-Eleven, but not looking to take out a small bank loan to finance some truffles at a high-end shop in Central (La Maison du Chocolat, anyone?) There's a good range of Mr Simms branded candies, along with other popular brands like Nerds. Overwhelmed? Try focusing on their fudge or chocolate truffle selection. Their caramel fudge is extremely sweet and delicious, and best if taken in small quantities if you want to avoid a sugar overdose. A 150g bag goes for $68. I've also tried a little of their dark chocolate truffle which is also delicious, though heads up- it does have a little bit of rum in it.

I was so happy at this mall…read more.. As much as the street markets and various shops...I admit nothing gets me more excited than to visit a mall and this one was beautiful. The Peak Galleria is a mall near Victoria Peak and our guide suggested that this would be a great spot to park to take in the view along with a restroom break for the group. After quite a long drive and several lookout stops the group also thought that it would be a great place to grab something to drink as well so we decided that it would be a few minutes break that we can browse around and I took and ran to the Starbucks that I saw and gosh found some items that was on clearance which was so nice and grabbed a cup of tea at another shop...whew! The vibe here is so nice and vibrant as I believe I saw a LINE shop as well, so much to see along with the views that was stunning and a great stop for a break and take it all in. Thank you!

Shopping at Peak Galleria at Hong Kong Island…read more.. While visiting Victoria Peak, a popular tourist attraction, we happened upon a busy, cozy, clean, Starbucks. Luckily, the staff spoke some English! My friend, Irene, has really good eyes. She spots great deals and useful merchandise... Even though Starbucks merchandise is usually not on sale, we snagged exclusive items such as this Hong Kong tote bag. It was very handy and is a size that's deep enough so that items don't fall out. The handles were long and wide for more comfort! Our tour guide pointed out that we had visited all of the spots that were featured on this tote bag! Wow! Thanks, Irene! You're a super excellent shopping buddy!!! Note: the Alpaca and Halloween collections were very tempting!

This newly opened cake and coffee shop at Cyberport is very welcoming and warm. Too bad that I was…read moreso stuffed after lunch that day, the cakes looked so delicately nice but my stomache could only afford a glass of ice latte.... Just overheard from the other table....It's like that this is a social enterprise that employs younger low skilled labor, giving this place another sense of humanity. Great for those who want to support social enterprise.

Nice small coffee place inside the shopping building the One. It is at a corner area with a…read morepleasant view of the high rises around. Because it's on the 6th floor, it offers quite a relaxing arial scene. There are three rows of small coffee tables closely arranged together. It looks a bit tight, and you can't really walk in between rows with hitting the tables. I ordered an Irish coffee. I'm not a big fan of this Irish beverage, but just decided to try something unusual for a decent price HK$59 (=US$8). The coffee is quite flavorful (kind of between mild and bold), but the whisky part is definitely distinct, at least to someone that normally drinks regular coffee or latte. The servers are very friendly and courteous. Overall, I enjoyed the break there.

There's a reason for rose latte to be the best-selling signature coffee on their menu. It soothes…read moreand calms your emotions and allow you to enjoy the stay at the cafe. Though I think I will try other signature coffees too in my coming visits I came for a sunday brunch, of which I order truffle scramble egg. I was expecting a croissant for sides but they came with toasts instead, which was a bit disappointing. Otherwise, perfect for my sunday morning.

Lovely coffee shop by the street, staffs are really nice and supportive, free WiFi, bold taste…read moreespresso, rich and full of flower sense.

Hong Kong caffeine is getting better by the day! I am a…read morecoffee junkie and traveling from New York, my standards are pretty high. We came across this spot by accident while searching for a cup of joe early morning, and oh my, the deliciously foamed & silky latte did really hit the spot. The staff is friendly & pleasant , and the cutely setup space itself deserves a mention. Definitely a keeper on my coffee book, and I will return before leaving town for another coffee fix!

On a quest for mugs, this was the closest SBux to our hotel. Flat whites were the choice, along…read morewith our Hong Kong mugs Standard, expected smooth coffee to milk ratio. The lines were short but there were many people sitting inside and the crowds never let up. Took a while to get served but nothing that wasn't able to be handled with a bit of patience We're fans!

We were in desperate need of a place to sit down, mainly for our mom after our trek to Mak's…read morenoodles earlier for lunch. She was all tired and there was a bit of deja vu for me. Remember once upon a time we were in Ginza Bairin in Tokyo? Okay it was hardly too long ago, just last summer. One can read my review for Ginza Bairin @ Tokyo to find out what happened. The trick to cheer up our mom would be Starbucks + one tall iced caramel macchiato. Looked up the directory at 88 Pacific Place, I was thrilled to see there was a Starbucks located on the first floor. I went to ask what my brother wanted and proceeded to the counter with my sister. Barista who took our orders was nice and friendly. Yes I can speak Cantonese but I guess I can place all the frappuccino & macchiato order in English a lot better; the barista had to repeat every one of my order though :( All drinks were good. Thank you Starbucks for making our mom happy again.