While looking to bookmark some cool coffee places in Hong Kong, I saw many IG reels for this spot…read more I came specifically for the pretty cups. The hostess will ask if you want to be seated inside or outside. HK humidity is no joke. No way would I be able to sip a hot one outside. The AC inside is perfect even with the open entrance. The furniture has that old Chinese antique with lots of 80s tchotchkes. Here is what we ordered: - Longan Honey Latte (iced & hot) - Black Sugar Latte (hot) All of our drinks were excellent as was the service. Great place to relax and chit chat with your friends. Restroom is available in the back.

Halfway Coffee sits in one of my favorite neighborhoods on HK Island, Sheung Wan, near the arty…read morePMQ, surrounded by galleries, chintzy antique shops, good restaurants and nightlife, and well worth exploring. Halfway was our occasional morning base, with solid Western breakfast fare: scrambled eggs on sourdough or avocado toast with smoked salmon and a solid latte and matcha latte. The artful plating stands out, with food and drinks served on vibrant enamelled porcelain with intricate designs. That said, breakfast here veers towards the more basic: scrambled eggs on toast with a side salad and nicely plated pink mayonnaise. The sourdough bread was a good multigrain, but overall a surprisingly standard rendition of a breakfast open sandwich. In all, a nice spot with friendly service, a modern setting, good atmosphere and solid a-okay cafe fare that is beautifully plated.

This is a cute little patisserie in sheung Wan. Wonderful cakes and bread as well as artisian…read morecoffee from Japan. The sitting area is alright but you may need to fight for a seat from the other customers on the weekend.

Demure in size but serious on the caffeine is The Brew Job, one of the better coffee spots in…read morewestern Kowloon. Only a stone's throw away from the Olympia Station, this place is so small that it's easy to miss. For folks looking for a quiet place to chat or some caffeine with a side of WiFi, this place fits the bill. Bear in mind, The Brew Job is no Starbucks. There is no indie music or up and coming artists playing in the background, or a fancy gift card for future purposes. The layout is narrow with super small tables and an even smaller tiny counter. Conversations are bound to be overheard, the smell of the coffee will permeate the room, and patrons are typically in and out constantly. Thankfully the staff is both efficient and friendly. It's a cash only operation, but it's nice knowing they also take Octopus cards. While the cappuccino and ice coffee are my go-tos (under $40), the real motivation for being here is their reasonably fast WiFI and solid, intimate meeting space. There is a parking garage across the street and some bicycle parking areas for commuters. Don't come here in a group of course, but for solo sipping and/or some intimate conversation, this is a quality neighborhood spot.

I stumbled across this cafe on my way from the train station to the hotel on my first day of…read morearrival and ended up enjoying a good breakfast every single morning. It is quite a small place and recommended to groups larger than 3 people. The espresso is quite mild and slightly sour with a tense of fruit aroma. I tried most of the bagels and ciabatta with salmon and pastrami. Breakfast takes some time as everything is prepared freshly. This is definitely a good place to slow down in a busy city and the place to go for people who appreciate third generation coffee.

Brew Note is your best choice for specialty coffee in the North Point Area. Prices for pour overs…read moreare on the high side even for Hong Kong. Espresso based drinks are more of the stand out. Like most specialty coffee shops in Hong Kong they also serve food. The pastry selection is limited here and choices are pretty limited. They also serve a few hot food items like avocado toast and pasta. I've had the food once and it's above average for a coffee place. Seating is limited so you can't spend too much time here hanging out. Not a place I would recommend to catch up with friends.

Memorable highlights.... Bright royal blue cozy interior…read more Serves some food in addition to coffee. A great local spot to tuck in for coffee, read a book, get out of the rain. Interesting origins and tastes of their basic coffee brews. Not Starbucks. If in the area again, I would support the small coffee house like Brew Note and go again.

Le Pain Quotidien is a pretty good brunch place on Johnston road. It was near our Airbnb and we…read moredecided to come here. They have a large variety of brunch options and they're all very filling. Most brunch combinations come with a drink so you can also get coffee!! Their latte is pretty good. I ordered a combo that came with eggs, salmon, avocado toast and kale. My eggs and avocado toast but good but the smoked salmon was definitely my favorite part. I'm not a big fan of kale so I won't comment on how it tasted. Definitely stop by here if you're looking for a good brunch place in the area.

Wayyyy too expensive for the portion and quality…read more Went for a working lunch here with a homie, and we ordered quite a few dishes. The desserts (Tiramisu & Belgian Rustic Almond Kiss) were good! I'm a huge dessert fan, so anything sweet is right up my alley. That being said, I'm not a huge fan of the other stuff we ordered. The best dish was the Chicken Waterzooi, which was supposedly cooked in beer reduction, but just tasted really cheesy to me - which I'm ok with (also a huge fan of cheese). The other dishes we got were just plan disaster. The prosciutto tartine which was supposed to come with buffalo mozarella came without the cheese, and with a friendly hair on it. Not great. So we sent it back and got a new one, which tasted alright, but not good enough for the price. The stars are for their exceptional customer service though - the staff were friendly and super nice. Now they just have to get their food up to speed.

Very local for the Lai Chi Kok area, this was a great bakery discovery that we sought out based on…read morethe prior Yelp reviewer because we were in the area. A typical bakery in many ways, but maybe a touch larger and more variety. From the lady selling egg tarts out front, to the extensive array of the normal breads and buns you see in most bakeries, to their big cookie wall...we felt like this was a great bakery. Fresh quality, friendly staff and busy with patrons...all good signs of a good bakery. Let me highlight the cookie wall. If you have ever waiting in line at Jenny Bakery for their delicious cookies, this is exactly what these are...but without the wait and the attitude from the staff! The cookies are delicious. From coffee to green tea to chocolates in flavor, they are sold as mix-n-match by the half pound or the pound. Think of it like a lense dense, more flavorful shortbreak cookie. Great bakery...I wish it was closer to my home in Sheung Wan.

This is a bakery shop that has been in Mei Foo residential area for more than 3 decades. They sell…read moreeverything that spells out from a bakery like bread, cakes, biscuits, cookies, buns, egg tarts and even nougats and cold ice milk tea yummy yummy. Its been always my first stop to shop for a breakfast take away before getting into the MTR for work. Pretty much everything is freshly made, every morning and day, Its always packed with lots of people so by afternoon everything is gone. The store shop got recently a make over but it still kept some nostalgia. Its always really nice to eat something that actually been baked from the shop and not been produced in a factory and then spread out over the city like e.g. Maxims bakery. The aunties working in the shop have been around here for a while and gives great and fast service. There was one time I was in really hurry and at the cashier I realized I forgot my wallet at home. She noticed that immediately and just told me its okay lah just come back next day with the money. I really appreciate this kind of local style attitude and service that people in the neighborhood still trust each other which you hardly can't see nowadays.

Holly Brown is a chain originating in Hong Kong, selling coffee and ice cream. I only had the…read morechance to try out their outlet in Admiralty. The location is prime, setting is modern with some stylish elements. The staff here is efficient and friendly. The cappuccino I had was excellent with some nice barista art. I especially like their mugs! Cheaper and better than Starbucks.

Well here's a nice little coffee joint here by the Lippo Centre. Located right next to Arome where…read moreyou can get your egg white tarts. Holly Brown has all your standard coffees and didn't quite make the 5 stars as they have some inconsistencies in the strength of their coffee from time to time. Depending on who is there making it you can get a different experience. Additionally they have small snacks and meals here as well including a variety of sandwiches and baked goods. I'll say, however that you're probably better off heading over next door and picking up an egg tart to go with your coffee!

This cafe really earns its namesake. It's a super peaceful spot above the bustling city. It has…read moregood drinks and food. Charming little hidden gem. Definitely worth visiting.

One of the hidden gems you stumble upon not that often: A nicely furnished, probably owner-led cafe…read morewith great food in a really lovely atmosphere. Food was great at very reasonable prices. Only one improvement suggestion: The staff could smile a bit more. They'd have every reason to do so... ;)