It's pronounced Agnes "Bay", like in French. Taiwanese 1 - 0 Hong Kongers this time…read more For all these years, I never got the hype of Agnes b. in Asia. It's never a big name out there in French or the rest of the world. It's like the fashion-equivalent of Michael Learns to Rock. People in Hong Kong really love it back in early 2000s, and now I barely know anyone that likes this brand in particular. Now Agnes b. may or may not notice the same, but they have their strategy - leverage its brand, and diversify. This particular shop is a cafe and a florist. While the food is nothing near amazing or authentic, and the flowers at the florist is just above par (hey I have a high standard), the decor makes up for everything and some more. It's enough to attract first timers but not enough to keep returning customers. Which, ironically, is perfect on Gough Street, while nowadays consists of only tourists and hipsters. Agnes b. is too mainstream to attract hipsters anyway compared to other shops, and you don't really have to care about returning tourists... so yeah, it can and probably will excel very well here but I have other options for sure.

Yep! Food is really good. The ambiance is comfortable and serene, and its on the very cool Gough…read morestreet ;)

Just an outstanding execution of a crunchy flaky pastry fresh filled with intoxicating créme…read morepatisserie (pistachio or anglais). I've never had anything that beats this standard including many visits to Paris. I enjoyed the pistachio and almond flavors this visit. You simply order your pastries. You can have them cut in half, after they've been filled, and they're carefully placed in sleeves to eat right away or boxed for takeaway. You move down and pay as the pieces are filled and packaged for you. I'll certainly be back! You will NOT be disappointed.

Sanctuary at the crossroad between heading toward, notorious pirate, Cheung Po Tsai's cave and the…read morereclining rock in Cheung Chau on the colorful, 'dumbbell' island itself a breath of fresh air as a day trip from Hong Kong. As luck would have it, we stumbled upon this place after a long hike and was captivated by the zen-like setting. The cafe offers various handcrafted espresso beverages and properly made matcha tea. Also, they offer a fresh selection of pastries and desserts like matcha cheesecake and lemon tarts which you would be a fool to turn down. A perfect place to recharge. The service was friendly and warm and the environment was picturesque as if a sleepy Japanese cottage. It was complete with a record player playing relaxing music and floor seating. We chose to hang our boots up on a comfy couch and sip on our cappuccinos. Tips: Free wifi, find it with a mini eco-garden with fish tank out front.

It turned out that I needed to wait for another ferry, though this one basically involved a short…read morehop across the harbour to the main ferry terminal. So, I decided that it would be a pretty cool idea to simply sit down here and wait for the ferry to come along. This place turned out to be pretty good, and rather relaxing and quiet as well. The service was pretty good, and like a lot of these restaurants, when you order a pot of tea, you get a pretty big serving.

Love this cute little spot. I stop by daily for fresh sourdough bread, butter croissants, apple…read moretarts, and madalines. Everything is always fresh, delicious and stuff is very friendly!

I am not French and cannot to know French bakeries, but this place was wonderful. Been here twice;…read moreonce for a croissant and today for a late brunch - both great. The place is a little price at about 60-70 for a coffee + pastry or 200 for a meal. But it's worth it.

We were at PMQ perusing the stores, the art and the design exhibitions…read more We happened upon Leviain. We ordered and shared an excellent Passion Fruit Danish with a cup of Mint tea. Just outside Levain's storefront is a comfortable place to enjoy our snack. Service was fast, friendly and efficient

Cute little bakery. The bread looked delicious but I didn't get a chance to try it. I got the Paris…read moreBrest and the creme was so smooth and yummy. Didn't know there was almond butter in it, so that was a little shocking.

The name of this place is a bit deceiving....yes they do have bagels, solid ones at that. But they…read morehave a full menu, free flow bubbles, lunch, brunch, the food is "bagel focused" but other options available. They make a nice bloody....and one of the few places in this neighborhood (across from the Motto by Hilton) that is open early and on weekends. They have a nice following and crowd that just fits in the place without too much waiting.

Came here while visiting a friend who lives in Hong Kong. This will be the closest you'll get to…read morethe real thing. I've been everywhere Jewish in the states and I've had better bagels and I've had worse. I read a prior review where the guy gave an awful review and trust me, the bagels here are good. A US native - Really enjoyed my EVERYTHING bagel with regular cream cheese - which equated to about $5 US. Fair price. They have quite a few bagels to choose from and different cream cheese. You can get your lox and such as well. Check the photos for what they serve.

I get it, I buy organic and mainly eat healthy so you took me here. And yes the cozy set up, string…read morelights, ambiance, neighborhood, side street, bottle shop next door all scream my vibe uncannily that if I lived here I'd probably be a regular. Picture me in a sundress sipping on a daiquiri. The perfect midsummer date night or supper with a sister on Wednesdays. Yes it's me. So then, well done, thank you for the intro. I will most definitely be back. Until then I strive to live and cook like this at home because it feels entirely doable. That's not to take away any thrill from the taste. There's a gentle genius in food that is clean and to the point. -I don't believe the cocktails are organic and therein lies the juxtaposition we crave -this review is really for all the crunchy babes traveling to Hong Kong

I'm rather obsessed with eating clean whenever possible, much to my wife's chagrin, even when…read moretraveling. I don't think of vacation as a time to treat myself badly like so many do. On the contrary. This is the time to really nourish yourself. So when I stumbled onto this place, off the beaten path, I'm at the end of a lovely little alley-like street, I was thrilled. The decor is transporting, but the food is what really shines. The sous vide egg and truffled mushroom dish was outstanding. And the chicken curry with quinoa was spot on. Simple, delicious and nutritious. Nailed it. Right next door is a fascinating bottle shop with local innovative foods and beverages of all sorts, so don't miss out on that if you go. The place across the street looks pretty amazing too. Love this area. Love this place. Highly recommended. Can't wait to go back.

Espresso Alchemy is one of the few specialty coffee shops on the Eastern part of Hong Kong island…read more The coffee here is very good. It is close to my office and I've had the latte, cappuccino, flat white, and pour over. I've moved towards having a stronger espresso taste and less milk and typically order the piccolo. I've never had the food here but they do serve pasta lunch sets which include a coffee. If my rating were based on coffee alone I would give 5 stars. However, a lot of people come to coffee shops to hangout and read or talk with friends. This isn't a place to do that. Also they are really lacking in pastry options which are typically really good at higher end coffee shops.d

This place was as disappointing as the last season of Game of Thrones. The joint is cramped, no…read moremusic is playing (dead silence in a coffee place??), and social distancing barriers are put in place that just feel awkward. Tea is clearly not their forte. They left their leaves in the tea for way too long - the flavor is too concentrated and aggressively dehydrates your throat. Not to mention, the majority of the seats are clustered under their AC unit. Pretty moronic design move considering they largely serve hot drinks. Cold AC air cools your drink in under 5 mins. Would not recommend coming to this place for tea. Jury's still out on their espresso.