Wake Up And Smell The Coffee: New Cafés To Try In Hong Kong This Month

Manteigaria

A slice of Lisbon arrives in Central as Manteigaria opens its first Hong Kong flagship, focused entirely on the perfect Pastéis de Nata. Set in a glass‑wrapped workspace, the shop turns tart‑making into a live show – dough, moulds, and piping‑hot custard rolling out in steady, tempting waves. The recipe has been gently adjusted for local tastes, so each bite brings a crisp shell and rich custard with just the right sweetness. Pair it with a cappuccino—and good luck walking out with just one.

Manteigaria, Shop B G/F, Man Hing Commercial Building, 79-83 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, 6336 5059, manteigaria.com

First Sip

A striking little corner café in Sheung Wan, First Sip is hard to miss with its red exterior and a refreshingly varied menu that feels tailor-made for the neighbourhood’s creative set. Alongside a selection of specialty coffees – including an ‘Ask The Barista’ option – the streetside spot serves smoothies, acai bowls, and matcha. With bright windows and checkerboard floors, it’s the chicest corner of Sheung Wan, equally suited to a coffee fix and a health kick.

First Sip, Shop G/F, 48 Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, firstsiphk.com

Gettin 859597

K‑Town’s newest Korean‑café addition, Gettin 859597, injects a vintage‑industrial aesthetic and a cool attitude into Davis Street. Helmed by Korean founders with a sharp eye for style, the space feels like a Seoul‑meets‑Brooklyn hangout dropped into Hong Kong – retro signage, textured walls, and mismatched décor that practically begs to be photographed. The menu swings from Monte Cristo Sandwiches to Lotus Basque Cheesecakes, while coffee drinkers can count on Americanos and Flat Whites alongside specialty pours like the Tiramisu Latte – topped with an entire slice of Tiramisu.

Gettin 859597, 34 Davis Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, Instagram: @gettinhk

Kizuna Roastery & Co.

For a cup of simple, truly excellent coffee, Kizuna Roastery & Co. is the destination. Hand‑brewed drinks are powered by a direct‑fire Japanese roaster and thoughtfully selected beans, served in a minimalist space that lets the coffee speak for itself. A new go‑to for coffee enthusiasts and curious drinkers, you’ll come for a quick pour‑over and end up talking roast profiles with the baristas long after your cup is empty.

Kizuna Roastery & Co., Shop 1B, G/F, 77 Berwick Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 5501 8850, kizuna.coffee

Little Cove Espresso Opens In Central Yards

Little Cove Espresso’s Central Yards outpost feels less like a standard coffee stop and more like a sci‑fi portal for caffeine – all sleek surfaces and metallic accents in a futuristic bridge‑like setting. The compact bar keeps things tight: sustainably‑sourced beans, tidy espresso drinks, and light bites for commuters and office workers who want a flat white with a side of design fantasy. Futuristic looks and a harbour‑adjacent perch make this the place to hit when Central’s concrete jungle needs a cinematic, coffee‑fuelled upgrade.

Little Cove Espresso (Central Yards), Kiosk on 1/F, Temporary Footbridge, Man Yiu Street, New Central Harbour Front, Central, Hong Kong, www.littlecoveespresso.com

Blue Bottle Coffee Lands At Hong Kong International Airport

Blue Bottle Coffee’s newest Hong Kong International Airport outpost is designed for travellers who treat their pre‑flight caffeine fix as a non‑negotiable. Created with Keiji Ashizawa Studio, the space draws from Lantau’s coastal calm with monochrome interiors, soft light, and stainless‑steel accents. Amid the chaos of the departure hall, you get Blue Bottle’s expertly brewed coffee plus exclusive pastries and limited‑edition merch – all served at counters and bars that face the runway, so you can watch planes take off while working through an espresso.

Blue Bottle Coffee (HKIA), Shop 7E143 & 7E150, Departures Level 7, Passenger Terminal 1, Hong Kong International Airport, 1 Sky Plaza Road, Chek Lap Kok, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, Instagram: @bluebottlecoffeehongkong

May’s New Café Openings

The Owl Cafe

Looking for a calmer java stop in Central with something a bit more unusual on the menu? This newly opened café just off Kau U Fong offers a secluded feel, with outdoor seating, plenty of greenery, and a growing focus on craft chocolate – thanks to its collaboration with Essays in Cacao. With drinking chocolates designed more like tasting experiences rather than quick sugar fixes, the café also stocks beautifully packaged handmade chocolate that double as wonderfully elegant gifts.

The Owl Cafe, 10 On Wo Lane, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @owl10cafe

Goodin’ Out Wan Chai Has Landed

Goodin’ Out has finally made its way to Hong Kong Island, bringing its clean Korean café aesthetic and much-loved drinks from Tai Kok Tsui to a new corner between Moon Street and Star Street in Wan Chai. Brown-and-white interiors, semi-open seating, and a low-key atmosphere make a quick coffee stop easily turn into a full brunch. The flavourful drinks here are the main draw: the Golden Cream Einspänner the one to order if you like your coffee topped with cloud-like cream, while the Mochi Breakfast Latte adds a clever twist with soft mochi and Korean grain powder. On the food side, croffles are the stand-out, from the Burrata Parma Ham version to more classic, brunch-style sandwich options.

Goodin’ Out, G/F, 16 Moon Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Instagram: @goodin.out

CoHee Opens Its Third Branch In Science Park

Good coffee and good value go a long way, and CoHee’s new Science Park branch has both covered. This third location has already soft-opened in the area, bringing a comfortable space, well-priced brunch sets, and coffee that holds up just as well in a standard latte as it does in a fruit-forward SOE upgrade. The food is just as appealing, with all-day breakfast plates sitting alongside richer options like mentaiko crayfish linguine – making this a handy new stop for Science Park workers and anyone nearby looking for a reliable café meal.

CoHee, Unit 101, 1/F, Building 17W, Science Park West Avenue, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, 9448 5865, www.coheehk.com

Brentwood Coffee Roaster Comes To Central

As Brentwood continues to expand its footprint across Hong Kong, the newest Central opening feels like a natural next step. Set along Cochrane Street and spread across two storeys, this new branch combines brown-toned finishes and gentle lighting with the brand’s now-recognisable pared-back look – a welcome contrast to the bustle found outside. On the menu are all-day café staples done with care, from mentaiko avocado toast and ricotta cheese toast to pastries and more substantial plates. Meanwhile, the coffee options remain a key attraction with house-roasted beans, hand-drip options, and the ability to upgrade to your preferred SOE. Looking for a new cup of joe along the Mid-Levels escalator route? Brentwood makes a strong case for joining your regular rotation.

Brentwood Coffee Roaster, Shop B, G/F, 32-34 Cochrane Street, Central, Hong Kong, 9488 1346, brentwoodcoffee.com.hk

Blue Bottle Coffee Adds A Taikoo Location

Tuck into a pastry and a well-made cup of java at Blue Bottle Coffee’s new Taikoo cafe, the brand’s first location on Hong Kong Island East. Set within Cityplaza and designed in collaboration with Neri & Hu, the space draws on the textures of the city’s streets through ironwork details, grid structures, and local references – giving the international coffee brand a more rooted feel. There’s also a local collaboration in play with metalsmith studio LOUUD, bringing local craftsmanship into the mix through limited-edition keychains. On the drinks side, the Taikoo branch is also the first in Hong Kong to launch Blue Bottle’s Kyoto-style espresso: made with a cold-extracted method that brings extra clarity and balance to its iced latte and mocha.

Blue Bottle Coffee, Shop 22B, 2/F, Cityplaza, 18 Taikoo Shing Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, 9528 6212, Instagram: @bluebottlecoffeehongkong

Artista Perfetto Brings Grab-And-Go Coffee To Central

If you like your coffee quick and precise, Artista Perfetto’s new Central branch is worth checking. The latest opening from the popular café chain brings its much-loved coffee into a compact Hollywood Road space geared towards grab-and-go drinking – making it especially well-suited to the neighbourhood’s fast pace. Small in size yet already drawing queues, the espresso bar keeps everything streamlined with rotating beans, along with just enough room to enjoy your cup if you can snag a spot.

Artista Perfetto, Shop 1, G/1, Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, artistaperfetto.com

April’s New Café Openings

15/16

Set within Lee Garden Three, 15/16 is carving out its place in Causeway Bay with an all-day format that feels equally suited to coffee, lunch, or a slower midday break. Inside, the amber-toned space is awash with wood details and a communal table set against floor-to-ceiling windows that pull in plenty of natural light. The no-service-charge set menu feels particularly strong for the price, with dishes such as a crisp breaded pork chop in blush-toned vodka sauce and slow-cooked beef tongue served on sourdough. Add in their house latte – poured into a charming wood-toned cup – and it makes a strong case for turning into your next go-to lunch spot before everyone else catches on.

15/16, Shop G21-G22, G/F, Lee Garden Three​, 1 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, Instagram: @15_16_hk

Tai Ping

Tai Ping on Tai Ping Shan Street brings together coffee and floristry in one charming new addition to Sheung Wan’s café scene – its name as straightforward as its concept. Co-founded by a group of designer friends working with a local flower farmer, the space is full of colour, with fresh blooms available by the stem – the whole room feeling just a little sunnier for it. Venture in and you’ll find a concise coffee menu with fruity or nutty profiles to choose from, as well as the Bloom Set – a drink paired with a dainty bouquet resting right on your cup.

Tai Ping, G/F, 5 Tai Ping Shan Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, Instagram: @taiping.hk

Pawfect Brew

This pet-friendly spot in Tuen Mun’s Sou Kwun Wat lives up to its name – a café where four-legged regulars are as welcome as two-legged ones when stopping by for a caffeine fix. Set on the ground floor of a village house with a spacious outdoor seating area, it’s a chill place that makes the journey out northwest worth every mile. On the coffee front, you’ll find Brazilian single-origin espresso and blended cold brew, while the food menu – helmed by a French pastry chef – focuses on cakes and desserts executed with a delicate touch.

Pawfect Brew, G/F, 249 So Kwun Wat Tsuen Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong, Instagram: @pawfect_brew

Fruitbrew

From the hands of a young solo proprietress comes Fruitbrew, a small coffee shop in Tai Kok Tsui – a neighbourhood haunt that holds its own amid the bustling ring of Vietnamese, Japanese, and Thai eateries surrounding it. Beans are sourced from local roaster Moonway Coffee, with two SOE options to choose from: a Brazilian or an Ethiopian, the latter’s natural-process profile offering a gentle sweetness and floral orange note that stays with you long after the last sip.

Housemade cakes and desserts rotate with the seasons – on a good day you might find an Oreo Cheesecake, a caramel cookie cheesecake with a pleasingly restrained sweetness, or even a banana walnut cake that’s best ordered toasted. Small in scale, thoughtful in every detail, and entirely worth the detour.

Fruitbrew, G/F, 56 Beech Street, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Instagram: @fruitbrewcoffee__

Homey Club

A place that couldn’t be a more perfect pit stop for hungry Mong Kok wanderers, Homey Club is a welcoming neighbourhood café that puts handmade pasta at the heart of its menu – fresh-made using flour from Kowloon Flour Mill and rolled to a satisfying, al dente bite. Order the Green Curry Chicken Pasta for something with a little heat, or the Pesto Cream Prawn Wide Noodles for something a touch richer. And if you’re an orange coffee fan, the Iced OJ Americano is an absolute must.

Homey Club, G/F, 10 Soy Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Instagram: homeyclub._

Yelo Cake Coffee

Bathed in a palette of whites and soft warmth, Yelo in Hung Hom is a solo-run café dream resting along a quiet alley. Things just get better once the cakes land on the table: the Black Truffle Black Pepper Basque Cheesecake is always an inventive pairing, with pepper ground fresh to order for a savoury, creamy bite that moves effortlessly between sweet and savoury. Meanwhile, the Apple Pie Latte, topped with a slice of dried apple and dusted with cinnamon, drinks more like a dessert than a coffee – which is precisely why we love it.

Yelo Cake Coffee, 34B Sung Chi Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Instagram: @yelocakecoffee.hk

REACTION Coffee Roasters’ Latest Space In Ngau Tau Kok

Set your out-of-office notice and head to Ngau Tau Kok for local roastery REACTION Coffee Roasters’ newest space in Citi Tower – doubling as a La Marzocco showroom with coffee workshops in the pipeline. Go for a hand-dripped Colombian Washed Geisha – bright and sweetly rounded – or a creamy, balanced latte blended from beans sourced across Laos, Brazil, and Indonesia. And for something a bit more filling, sink into a New Yorker Bagel piled high with black pepper roast beef, tomato, and purple onion or a Smoked Salmon Guacamole Bagel that makes for a very rewarding lunch. With a Pistachio Basque Cheesecake and a Dirty Tiramisu – its mascarpone layers soaked through with espresso and finished with a cascading milk cap – to round things out, you’ll be finding reasons to work remotely from Ngau Tau Kok in no time.

REACTION Coffee Roasters, Unit E2, 1/F Citi Tower, 83 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2576 0388, www.reactioncoffee.com.hk

March’s New Café Openings

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A welcome addition to the Tin Hau neighbourhood, back to… opens just a stone’s throw from Victoria Park and the East Promenade with a clean industrial backdrop warmed by wood accents — a handful of indoor seats, plus generously spaced outdoor tables made for slow mornings with a dog in tow. The menu is short but thoughtful: coffee beans from A.B.C.P. in your choice of nutty or fruity profiles, and two sourdough toasts that deliver far more than they promise. The Avocado, Parma Ham, Kiwi, and Onsen Egg on Sourdough (HKD$118) is our move — charred edges giving way to a tender, springy crumb, topped with creamy avocado, and a kiwi-strawberry-grapefruit salad in balsamic that keeps the whole plate lifted. More additions, including desserts, are said to be on the way – a good excuse to return.

back to…, Shop KL2, 68 Hing Fat Street, Tin Hau, Hong Kong, Instagram: @backto_tinhau

OOOO Waffle

The Korean-style waffle shop that has already taken Taipei by storm – selling 1,500 waffles a day – lands on Gough Street. OOOO Waffle brings its thick-shelled, cream-filled waffles to Hong Kong, with a batter whispered with coconut milk powder that shatters just so before giving way to something soft, chewy, and almost bread-like within. Flavours run from the velvety Chocolate Overload and nutty-fruity Pistachio Courtier to the gloriously loud Seoul’s Crispy Pork Belly – and Hong Kong gets its own exclusives, including a mochi waffle and a Night Market Fried Chicken Basil that’s never been offered before in Taiwan.

OOOO Waffle, G/F, 45 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 6117 9523, Instagram: @oooowaffle 

Tomacado Café

Found within the new Cullinan Sky Mall in Kai Tak, Tomacado Café has already drawn a following for its immersive, forest-inspired interiors – a canopy of plants, antique teacup coffee service, and a spacious outdoor terrace that welcomes pets with treats, water bowls, and dog mats on standby. The menu swings fluently between East and West: a Pan-Fried Salmon Salad dressed with berries, figs, and seeds; Sichuan-style boiled snails in spicy sweet vinegar; and a Korean Spicy Creamy Beef Steak Pasta made around a perfectly medium-rare Black Angus that has emerged as the standout order. The spring set for two at HKD$688 is generous to the point of overwhelming – which is, it seems, exactly what they’re going for.

Tomacado Café, Shop No. L203, 2/F, Cullinan Sky Mall, No.10 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2152 0884, Instagram: @tomacadocafe.hk

Soul Coffee & Matcha

A sister outpost to the established IDFC Coffee in Causeway Bay, Soul Coffee & Matcha has taken root in an all-white space on Gage Street in Central – where glass brick walls and a more fully equipped kitchen make it the more well-composed of the two. The menu keeps its focus tight: coffee, matcha, and a small but well-crafted bakery selection. The Soul Latte arrives with a thin layer of tiramisu balanced on top – a detail that earns its keep – while the Matcha Basque Burnt Cheesecake delivers a creamy, gently tea-forward finish that doesn’t overstay its welcome. Charging ports at nearly every table make the space as functional as it is enjoyable. On a street that may well become Central’s emerging coffee corridor, Soul Coffee & Matcha impresses without trying to.

Soul Coffee & Matcha, 30 Graham Street, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @soul.coffeehk

Anchor Coffee

Sitting right beside Sheung Wan MTR’s Exit B, Anchor Coffee keeps things focused with a compact, takeaway-first setup – but don’t let the format fool you. The coffee programme runs deeper than most, with both blended and single origin espresso options, a regularly rotating batch brew for those in a hurry, and a Linkbar steam wand rounding things out. The Ethiopian honey-processed SOE is well worth ordering – floral, sweet, and genuinely complex. Opening officially on 16 March.

Anchor Coffee, 257 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, Instagram: @anchorcoffeehk

03 Auto Cafe Crosses Over To Sai Ying Pun

Originally from Lai Chi Kok, where it earned its following as a motorcycle wash and café, 03 Auto Cafe has crossed the harbour to open a new location on Third Street in Sai Ying Pun. The Hong Kong Island space is noticeably more spacious than its original, with a full menu spanning bagels, pasta, salads, and desserts to complement its coffee programme – as well as a vintage motorcycle plus an oversized helmet installed inside for good measure. Whether you ride or not, it’s worth a visit.

03 Cafe, No. 50 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, 6628 3034, Instagram: @03cafe.3street

February’s New Café Openings

Chas By The Time

Originating from the team behind Chas Yeh Yeh and their Tai Wai outpost The Chas Long Long Ago, Chas By The Time is the group’s newest three-storey concept landing in Sheung Wan with tea running through everything. The ground floor is set up for takeaway brews and a small retail corner of tea leaves and wares, while upstairs shifts into a dine-in space serving hand-brewed specialty teas alongside tea-driven mains and desserts. Expect dishes that layer tea fragrance into the food – tea-smoked meats served with steamed buns and richer plates like rice-scented pu’er Dongpo pork with lotus buns and salad – plus a short list of tea desserts and rolled cakes for those who want to end on something sweet. With lunch sets to draw in the weekday neighbourhood crowd and opening hours that run well into the evening, Chas By The Time is set up for both midday breaks and post-work unwinds.

Chas By The Time, G/F & 1/F, 286 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @chas_bythetime

MILD

Head up to MILD at Causeway Bay’s newly-refreshed World Trade Centre rooftop and you’ll find one of the city’s more unexpected café settings – a pet-friendly, two-level hideaway perched high with spectacular views over Victoria Harbour. The space has that Korea-adjacent ‘standalone café’ feel, with an open-air terrace that invites you to stay awhile. Food-wise, you can pop in for an afternoon tea set with a snack and drink, or go fuller with some proper plates like the attention-grabbing baked pork chop rice.

MILD, 5/F, WWWTC Mall, 280 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2576 4121, Instagram: @mild_hk

Brisa

From carefully roasted specialty coffee and cacao-forward pours by day to a full custom-cocktail set-up after dark, Brisa in Causeway Bay is one of the city’s more ambitious new café-bar hybrids. The daytime menu centres on chocolate in all its forms – rich hot cacao, spiced versions with warming aromatics, and the signature 75% Whipped Chocolate, a spoonable chocolate cloud that’s all texture and real cacao depth. Food leans Spanish (it’s linked to the Aire/Pica Pica family), with pressed bocadillos and small bites that make it hard to leave after just one round. Come later and the room switches gears into a cocktail lab where bartenders craft a personalised serve to your preferences, often with cacao in the mix, making Brisa a place that holds its own from daytime to last call.

Brisa, Shop No. 301A, 3/F, Lee Garden One, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 6380 7036, www.epicurean.com.hk

Aokomi

Home to Hong Kong’s first stone-milled matcha set-up, Aokomi in Sai Ying Pun is a spot devoted to tea craft. The stone mill and prep counter sit front and centre, so you can watch each cup being whisked to order – a detail that makes the whole visit feel distinctly different. While the matcha latte is the most approachable starting point (well-balanced and not overly sweet), it’s the harder-to-find pours that set Aokomi apart, from usucha to a properly thick koicha for those who like their matcha intense. There are extras worth saving room for too – matcha pudding with gentle, multi-textured layers and sablé cookies – but the main pull is clear: fresh-ground matcha, made slowly, in a space that encourages you to stick around.

Aokomi, Shop 3, G/F, Island Crest, 8 First Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, aokomi.co

E N Coffee Launches Its Causeway Bay Branch

Helping to bring proper specialty coffee into the earlier hours is E N Coffee’s new Causeway Bay outpost, opening from 8am inside Leighton Centre and bringing the brand’s wabi-sabi stillness into the middle of the city. It keeps the house hallmarks – the circular motif, the precise hand-drip pours (Kenya is a favourite) – but with a larger kitchen that lets the food hold its own. Come for a latte or pour-over, then stay for the mentaiko egg salad sandwich piled high with runny yolk and greens, plus a Basque cheesecake that delivers on that molten centre. With pastries, salads, and breakfast-friendly options now in the mix, it’s a strong pick for nearby office crowds and early risers who want their coffee with a little polish.

E N Coffee, Shop G06, Leighton Centre, 77 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 6628 3034, Instagram: @en_coffeehk

Blossom’s New Chapter In Kowloon City

A long-time Kowloon City favourite gets a fresh new home, with Blossom reopening in a larger space right by Sung Wong Toi MTR (B2 exit) – good news for a district that’s been changing fast. The new shop keeps the deep-wood aesthetic but feels noticeably roomier, with big windows, better spacing, and outdoor seats where pets are welcome. The menu has expanded as well, moving beyond pastas into brunch plates and fuller mains: black truffle scrambled eggs, salads, roast spring chicken with sweet potato fries, plus matcha desserts and the tiramisu that regulars will still order on repeat. Coffee stays central, alongside a line-up of Wong Kar-wai-inspired signature drinks that bring a little cinematic nostalgia to the table.

Blossom, Shop No.4, G/F, Eight Southpark, 8 Nam Kok Road, Kowloon City, Kowloon, Hong Kong, blossom-4hk.myshopify.com

By The O Studio Lands In To Kwa Wan

Thriving outside its New Territories fanbase, By The O Studio has finally brought its crowd-pleasing café formula to To Kwa Wan – and judging by the weekend queues, the neighbourhood has already welcomed it. The corner-site space is light-filled with floor-to-ceiling windows, red brick and warm wood touches, plus just enough greenery to keep things easy-going even when it’s packed – along with properly spaced out tables, which matters when you’re settling in for a full 90-minute sitting. The menu keeps things tight and satisfying: go for the Green Breakfast or A Big Breakfast if you want a hearty, all-in plate, then add the much-talked-about French toast – crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, and absolutely worth the hype. Drinks are just as easy to love, from the photogenic caramel coffee to the lightly floral osmanthus honey latte.

By The O Studio, 58 Cheung Ning Street, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Instagram: @bytheostudio

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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