Barista Jam was conveniently located near the hotel my partner and I were staying at, and I was on…read morea bit of a mission to try all the coffee spots in the area. They make a solid cup of coffee and offer a selection of pastries, along with eggs and toast if you're looking for something more filling. It's a great spot whether you want to dine in, sit outside, or grab something to go. ENJOY!

Nestled in the inner streets in Sheung Wan. Clean open space. Lots of options for coffee beans and…read moretypes of coffee. Barista seems knowledgeable. They also have lunch menu sandwiches, pasta, and desserts

Horrible, horrible, horrible! Worst customer service ever. On top of that, when I ordered a coffee…read moreto go , it was not only expensive, but it came in an extremely small cup. Secondly, the coffee was extremely hot so I asked for a sleeve or an extra cup and they responded rudely that it'll cost me another dollar. Never coming back again!

Clover Cake & Coffee House is one of North Point's best-kept secrets. It's along Wharf Road,…read moreopposite Provident Center, so it's well tucked away from the hustle and bustle of King's Road. The cafe is not big but has quite a few tables and chairs, as well as sofa seats by the side. I normally come at around 4 or 5pm and usually am able to get a seat either immediately or after waiting for a few minutes. The interior of the cafe is decorated like a dainty bake shop, giving me a very clean and authentic feel. They specialize in cakes but also do toasts and sandwiches, though I haven't tried those. One of my favorite cakes from Clover is the crunch cake - the cake itself is very smooth and light, and the crunch on top is well, very crunchy and goes really well with the soft texture of the cake. The hot latte is not bad too - smooth and well-bodied, and the balance between the milk and the bitterness from the expresso is just right. They do afternoon cake sets with a drink on weekdays and they're well worth it, in my opinion! You'll notice that Clover also sells a lot of cookies that are pre-packed. It makes sense to come here and go straight for the cakes, but don't overlook these cookies! They normally have samples out for you to try and they're really not bad. I've bought packs of the walnut cookies to enjoy at home and they're actually really good!

Cafe life is located on the Staunton street side of the PMQ building on the first floor. The shop…read moreserves good coffee and the cakes here are very nice as well. Prices are line with your typical specialty coffee shop in HK at 40 hkd for a latte and 60 hkd for a pour over. There is no indoor seating in the store but there is tables with bench seating outside. Coffee/food: 4 stars Environment: 3 stars Overall: 3.5 stars Recommendations: Japanese roll cake, apple tart, latte

Snagged the matcha-ist of matcha lattes I've ever had here. It was nice and earthy. The flat white…read moreand hot chocolate were also good. I like that the hot chocolate was not too sweet. The pastries in the case looked amazing, and they purport to being made in-house. The vibe is quite hipster, which I don't really care about as long as the products are good. There are are few seats located back in the hallway, across from the cafe itself.

This is the coffee shop that made me fall in love with Hong Kong. Tucked on the side of a hilly…read moreback alley in Sheung Wan, this minimalist's dream garage-like space served up the best coffee I had during my visit (Blue Bottle + ice spheres = can't lose) in a gorgeous, breezy environment that made me want to stay all afternoon. Sitting at the rustic communal table, using the free wifi, reading a local arts magazine that had been left by the previous customer, I just felt like I was at home. When the barista explained that the shop was opened with the idea of bringing "west coast US culture and lifestyle" to Hong Kong, it all made sense, and I felt like I had somehow stumbled upon one of Hong Kong's best kept secrets in a city that's not known for keeping its mouth shut. As I've started seeing the space pop up in design magazines from airport lounges around the world, I can tell it won't be my little secret much longer. Go, relax, enjoy.

Like a pretty piece of art that has since lost its spirit. ( SF folks, they also no longer serve…read moreBlue Bottle ) After returning from the Nordic lands, really thought I would be more acquainted to dishing out 5 euros for a coffee, so I thought why not treat myself and a friend to Lof10 before his departure back to California. Lof10 has always been steep with the prices, but I didn't expect another price hike, a caramel latte will now set you back 68hkd. Yep, likely more than what the Four Seasons would dare to charge. I also noticed that the vibes are no longer west coast-ish, guess they've had to cater to the local artsy crowd so they're now serving sobas/ramens and all types of odd japanese/HK fusion food that they could whisk up from their virtually non-existent kitchen. The redeeming factor is that the Coffee is still on point, thanks to the superb brewing skills of the barista's. But with the lost charms and hiked up prices, I will have to move on unless they offer some sort of loyalty cards or discounts for their repeated customers. Hope you stick around, lof10.

This location has plenty of seating within IFC and it's customers are mostly those working in the…read morevicinity. It is a busy coffee shop and the staff appear to be always in action. I placed my order then quickly moved to the side amongst others waiting to receive their drinks. The baristas announce the drink name, not the customer's name when the drink is served. That I realized, once multiple drinks were taken by some customers and the line grew longer because the customer who ordered the drink never received theirs. I was also one of them, as my drink didn't make way to me, but whoever took mine with their other drinks. Purposely or not, I do not know. I asked one of the baristas about my drink and she made me one that I received in less than a few minutes. The matcha espresso fusion was a nice blend of medium strength matcha and an aromatic roast of espresso. I would order this again. Not sure if I'd visit this location if I need to study or get some work done because it is quite noisy inside the mall and actually because lots of businessmen/women conduct their meeting here.

As many of you will know, I don't go in for the chain coffee stores, and certainly wouldn't look to…read morereview them without good reason. However, Starbucks in the IFC Mall has to get a mention. It is the same Starbucks as the rest of the world, so there is no point in reporting on the food or coffee, but this one in particular benefits from its location. On the second floor of the IFC Mall, it has a large "outside" (don't forget you are in a mall) area with a long and wide bench table. This is a great place to sit and while away the day. The semi-armchairs are comfortable and your squishy bits will be able to stand them for a good long stint of laptop time. You will also have a great view of both the world going by, and the expat tai-tais interviewing maids. But best of all, you can access the IFC Mall wi-fi there, which is blazing fast, but sometimes a bit patchy. Words of warning. There are no power points there, so if you need to charge, you will have to go into the store part, which is noisy with chatter and background music. The bench table is solid underneath, as in you can't get your knees under it. The place gets rammed in the morning, at lunchtime, and at around 6pm, so you may be a while getting your coffee. Word of warning, none of the baristas understand the difference between "tall" and "two", so use appropriate finger gestures. Go for the comfy seats, stay for the wi-fi (and coffees if you have inadvertently ordered two)...

Hong Kong is a busy city and sometimes people tend to miss out a lot as they seldom take the path…read moreless trodden. This place is one example. I stumbled upon this little coffee shop when I took a little stroll next to Olympian City (Yup, under the burning heat but no regret) You will not expect that you may find this place in a region where mostly every other shops on the street are rather old but that is the beauty of it. This place is really cozy and relaxing since it is not located in the most crowded street in Mongkok, there are not that many customers, which definitely makes this a perfect place for chilling. The coffee is freshly made and even though one particular coffee branch is just one block away, it tastes much better and is served by a very friendly barista. Personally, I love the taste of hazelnut and every time I go there, a good old iced hazelnut latte makes my day. It is creamy and of the right amount of milk so it is not too milky. They also serve cakes but I prefer the coffee to cakes. Go have a look before this place becomes THE place and you may need to get in line next time you come!

A serene, cool oasis along a very busy corridor. Enter the glassed-in coffee shop via a sliding…read moredoor, which only briefly lets the outside noise in and the inside air conditioning out. There's a library-like atmosphere...a shrine to the sacred caffeine arts. I had a double-chocolate mocha with deep layers of flavor. The most relaxing pick-me-up in HK

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.

Nice Starbucks that has an indoor and outdoor area. Really good spot to catch up with people and…read morethey also have food here quick is convenient. Outdoor area is nice when weather is good and want to chat with people outside. Have had many a meetings here, and it's nice since the Starbucks has several tables, and very close to Central MTR Exit D.

The openness of this Starbucks makes it feel very welcoming. The high bar tables in the middle of…read morethe cafe give it a modern feel, and I love that there is a huge outdoor seating area. Because of its location upstairs, I think it's a little bit more hidden and therefore less packed. I can generally find a seat here when I go.