Latte art is a skill we’ve still yet to master – so we’ll do what we do best: stare in awe, take a snap, and add it to that ever-growing coffee photo album. New cafés keep landing in neighbourhoods with perfect timing – fresh brews, pastry cabinets that test your self-control, and interiors made for lingering.
This edit pulls together the newest openings worth making time for: somewhere quiet to get things done, a convenient spot for a caffeine catch-up, or simply a chance to try the new cafés in Hong Kong before the queues become permanent.
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January’s New Café Openings
Mason Pocket
Mason Pocket is a new Korean-style bakery café that feels rare in Hong Kong for one simple reason: space. Set on Queen Street, the airy outdoor seating area makes it especially good for slower afternoons – and yes, it’s pet-friendly too. The pastry counter is the main temptation, stacked with glossy tarts and fresh bakes that makes decisions unreasonably hard. Go for the Hazelnut Egg Tart if you like contrast, with its shatter-crisp shell, creamy centre, and a deep nutty finish. Meanwhile, the Matcha-Choco Egg Tart hits that sweet spot between bitter matcha and chocolate richness without tipping into overly sweet. If you’re staying for something savoury, the tteokbokki comes with a Hong Kong-friendly twist – chewy rice cakes in a sweet-spicy (or soy-based) sauce, plus crispy fish cake that adds texture. As for drinks, the Pistachio Cream Latte is the one to order: topped with a thick pistachio cream that’s seriously satisfying.
Mason Pocket, Shop 2, G/F, Site A, Queen’s Terrace Tower 1, 1 Queen Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, Instagram: @mason_pocket
Social Goods Modern Bakery
With its doors newly opened right by Central’s Pottinger Street, Social Goods is a modern bakery café made for early starts – good coffee, something flaky, and a table you’ll want to park at. The space feels unusually open for Hong Kong, anchored by oversized communal tables, with clay-toned walls and greenery that soften the room. Meanwhile, an open kitchen keeps things lively – giving you a front-row view for trays coming in and out all day. The main focus here is fresh sourdough, baked daily and paired with house-made flavoured butters – from citrusy lemon-lime to tomato red pepper and herb – an easy add-on that gives each slice a new angle. Pastry-wise, look out for Eggies – an egg-shaped Danish that’s crisp outside, creamy with custard inside, and poised to become your new coffee companion. There’s also a solid brunch menu, as well as coffee served in beautifully chosen ceramic cups – a small detail that makes your stop feel wonderfully slower.
Social Goods Modern Bakery, LG, Sun Lee Building, 43 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.socialgoods.club
Lazy Sunday
Not only is Lazy Sunday one of Sheung Wan’s cutest new corner cafés, it’s also the sort of place you’ll linger at for a slow hour of people-watching by the big windows. Korean-run and minimal, it feels intimate in the best way – small, unhurried, and serious about its coffee. The menu is where things get fun: they’ve got two house beans – ‘Lazy’ (dark-chocolate leaning) and ‘Sunday’ (rum-raisin notes) – as well as some milk coffees that even retain a little fruitiness. Order the Lazy Spanner if you like your coffee dessert-adjacent: a silky, not-too-sweet cream cap with chocolatey depth and espresso underneath, all in one very photogenic cup. As food’s not fully in play yet (they’re gearing up for sourdough), for now it’s a strong drinks-only stop – and one of the more reasonably priced new cafés in the neighbourhood.
Lazy Sunday, 1 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, Instagram: @lazysunday.hk
The Coffee Club
We just have to include Hung Hom’s newest opening, The Coffee Club, for its striking wood-built interior – where almost every table and chair is crafted by local woodwork brand Rat’s Cave. Slightly moody and effortlessly cool, there’s even a cheeky house mascot along with details that make it feel more like a hangout rather than a quick caffeine stop – right down to custom cups stamped with ‘In Coffee We Trust.’ While still in its early days, there’s already more than coffee on offer: hearty lunch plates like grilled spring chicken, curry rice, and surprisingly well-priced pastas.
The Coffee Club, No.21, G/F, Hung Hom Bay Centre, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Instagram: @thecoffeeclub852
Cloudy Ground Coffee
If your café list has room for a good-value find, Cloudy Ground Coffee in Kwun Tong deserves a spot. Prices here are refreshingly fair by Hong Kong standards: black coffee starts at HKD$25, milk coffee at HKD$28, and iced or hot options come at the exact same price – a small touch that feels increasingly uncommon. Beans are split into two blends – ‘Ground’ for nutty, and ‘Cloudy’ for fruity (an Ethiopia blend that’s a great pick if you like brighter notes). It’s especially worth stopping by in the morning for the breakfast combo set: coffee plus a pastry for HKD$38, a deal almost unheard of these days.
Cloudy Ground Coffee, G19, E Plaza, 7 Shing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, Instagram: @cloudygroundcoffee
Tailor Coffee
Central Market’s newest all-day café, Tailor Coffee, is a high-ceilinged second-floor spot that feels pleasantly removed from the rush below. With strong natural light, plenty of seating, and charging points for your laptop or phone, it works for weekday breaks as well as weekend catch-ups. The menu sits in that West-meets-Japan comfort zone, serving breakfast through dinner. In the morning, there are even some Hong Kong cha chaan teng-inspired staples – thick omelette toast and satay beef noodles – alongside more café-style plates. Come hungry: their Japanese-style Benedict is known for its generous portion, and the avocado-and-beef sourdough toast is a reliable order that hits every time.
Tailor Coffee, Shop 201-204, 2/F, Central Market, 93 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @tailorcoffeehk
Matchali Brings Its Fan-Favourite Matcha To Central
Following the success of its cult matcha, Matchali has now made its move into Central, opening a new location on Lyndhurst Terrace. It’s the same homegrown matcha name – just with a few more store-only reasons to swing by, especially if you like your matcha with a little creativity. The Lyndhurst Terrace menu adds exclusives like the Banana Bread Matcha Latte and Spanish Matcha Latte, served alongside Matchali’s core drinks and a small line-up of light bites, from matcha-leaning bowls to pastries. You can also shop for some personal matcha sets or ceramics if you’re building your own at-home matcha bar – because once it clicks, you’ll want matcha on standby beyond café hours.
Matchali, Shop 2, G/F, Union Commercial Building, 12-14 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong, matchali.com
Craft Coffee Roaster Levels Up With A Bigger Space
A long-time Tai Kok Tsui favourite, this hand-drip spot is reintroducing itself in a bigger, brighter space just a street away – a light-filled upgrade with floor-to-ceiling windows and the same white-brown-grey palette that regulars will recognise immediately. What matters stays exactly the same: the coffee remains reliably strong. Go classic with an Americano, order a smooth flat white, or lean into what this spot does best with a hand-pour. The new room simply gives you more space to sit back and stay awhile – and the pastry line-up, including bites from Plumcot, makes it even easier.
Craft Coffee Roaster, West 9 Zone, 38 Cherry Street, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, craftcoffeeroaster.hk
