This location was closest to my hotel so I am leaving a review for it, but more generally I just…read moreenjoy the coffee at any of The Coffee Academics locations around Hong Kong. Being a westerner and preferring my coffee iced, I was suprised by the depth of flavor that the standard vanilla iced latte achieves at this cafe. You might say it was the reprieve from the humidity and heat that led me to like it so much, but I had one pretty much every day for a week and each time I was equally pleased by my decision, regardless of which specific TCA location I got it at or how heat-exhausted I was. The atmosphere is definitely upscale for a cafe and the prices reflect that. But you get great, fast service and this particular location has ample seating if you want to stay a while and work or chat or escape the heat or rain. Maybe the locals aren't as into it but for a simple tourist, I'm grateful I chose to stop in. And I went back for more.

The Coffee Academics seems to be popping up around town…read more This is one of their newest location. Hidden away in a semi commercial residential area. It is more relax and chill than the Wanchai location I had been to on this trip. All Day Breakfast is the way to go and probably the best deal if you want to have a flat white and something to eat. For me, coffee though is the star. Piccolo Latte ($36+10% SC) is not something I would indulge myself daily at this price point. But the barista pulled a perfect shot and made beautiful latte art in this small glassware with nicely frothed milk.

Peony Cafe is one of my favorite cafes in Hong Kong! It's true that the cafe is super small and can…read moreonly accommodate less than 10 people, but I really like the hominess of it! This cafe is locally famous and has been featured in multiple Hong Kong gourmet magazines. All cakes and small dishes are homemade! The people there are really nice but sometimes when things get a little hectic you have to wait outside of the cafe to get seated. Some of my recommendations include the Irish Chocolate, Mushroom Pie and all of their cheesecakes. Actually getting an angel hair / spaghetti for lunch is pretty nice too. :) Highly recommended!

A nice brunch place which is crowded on the weekends. The latte, avocado toast and egg white…read moresandwich were good, but not spectacular. However, service was slow and lacking and the pettiness a bit annoying. For example, no napkins were offered and after we were served, we had to get up and scrounge around the counter for napkins. Water was self serve. For the price that they charge, which was not modest, one would expect a bit more. In summary, we were underwhelmed and not sure if we might return.

The decor inside is so cute and comfy, with the painted surfboards and wooden tables, I'm in love…read morewith this place the moment I walked in. I don't suppose I'd mind if they serve bad coffee, but of course with a name like this, they do know how to brew a good cup and draw a pretty latte art. There are quite a few coffee options, including different brew methods. One side of the shop is mostly opened to outside, so you can watch the beach and enjoy the breeze (if weather is right). There are also a lot of sparrows flying in and out of the shop, which is really cute. Yup, if I were a bird, I'd love this place too.

this was a little delight to find after hiking Dragon's Back. We were starving and wanted something…read moresimple. They do need a better table set-up and don't order their garlic bread, but the pizza was yummy and so was the tea we ordered. It's a super cute set-up and great for unwinding and some corner people watching. I'm a fan.

What incredible vegetarian options! This place is in a very convenient location and the food was…read moreabsolutely amazing! It's affordable and is prepared quickly but is very fresh! My favorite was the sesame seeds spinach.

Delicious, well priced food In a comfortable, well designed space. I had veggie dumplings and udon…read morealong with a miso soup, a delicious cookie and loved it all. Will be back!

A nice little coffee stand on the second floor of the Discovery Park mall. A nice surprise to find…read morethis coffee shop after having lunch. The coffee here is pretty good, especially considering the location. The price is also a really good deal for Hong Kong. Lattes and cappuccinos here are only 25 hkd. Next time I'm at discovery park I will definitely come back here for a cup of coffee.

One of the best coffee shops in HK Island. Assuming you are in it for things like espressos,…read morecappuccinos, flat whites, etc. The coffee is great, the late art is great, the barista is super friendly. That, and unlike Omotesando, this is a proper, legit, HK style shop. It's hard to find. It's weirdly hidden, inside of another business (not telling), on the second floor of a random building (also not telling). The hours are not posted, and I assume are made up depending on how folks feel. Only one of two elevators in the building actually stops on this floor, and you get to figure out which one (still not telling). The door guy, lies to you, and tells you that there is no cafe at all. It's classic, legit, wonderful, slightly crazy, but still delightful Hong Kong. And, when you finally figure out where it is, and manage to make it there, you're rewarded with amazing coffee, and beautiful late art. You're still in Wan Chai, but life is suddenly better. Good luck, be brave, before they relocate.

Madera is a pretty nice cafe located in Shau Kei Wan. Its right on the main street, but a little…read morefurther down from the main area where most of the restaurants are. Its actually at the base of a newer apartment complex. You can order your typical 'cafe' food here, such as American Breakfast, waffles, muffins, sandwiches, coffee, etc. I came in late afternoon and they surprisingly had an afternoon tea menu. There's some pairing options, but basically you get a coffee and cake/croissant/yogurt. We had a hot chocolate, cappuccino, croissant with ham/cheese, and a New York cheesecake. Drinks were both pretty good. The croissant was much smaller than I had anticipated, and the cheesecake I would suggest to avoid. It was hard and dry, so who knows how long its been sitting in their counter fridge. Around late afternoon they had plenty of seats. Big pluses for me is the large screen tv projected against the wall, and chargers (including usb wall chargers) along many seats.

From the owner: Madera Cafe 以健康為本，用心將最好的精品咖啡、有機茶及輕營食物帶給每位顧客，為恬靜的筲箕灣東大街注入新活力。其歐式風格的室內設計，加上引入自然光的落地玻璃窗，在傳統的住宅區中成為焦點。read more

Swung by for a cold one during work and was pretty shocked at its price tag! My buddy and I had…read morecraft beers that cost north of 60 HKD for a 380ml bottle - that's just ridiculous. On top of all that, the place didn't even offer WiFi, saying it "wanted to encourage conversation". Yeah sure dude, stiff us for a 60 HKD beer and don't even do us the courtesy of giving free WiFi. Haven't tried the food here but I can imagine it's similarly overpriced - you've been warned!

Amazing fresh food, great vibe and was pleasantly on edge whether I was going to get my head taken…read moreoff by either the spice in my lunch or the fighters in the fight club. I am aware of Rule #1 of Fight Club but food was great, coffee was delightful.

This is a beautiful, minimalist space with pretty gold accents. It has an elevator making it…read morewheelchair accessible. The iced latte I had was the best I have had in Hong Kong -perfectly balanced! It's a lovely respite from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong, being conveniently located right on Wellington street. Will definitely be coming back for the stellar coffee and peaceful study space.