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Who would’ve pinned Hong Kong to be a place of unique cafes and coffees? However, it’s no shock judging by their business efficiency - Hong Kongers need all the coffee they can get!
We bring you yet another list of cafes in this caffeine-powered business hub. From bookstore-café mashups to Instagram-worthy locations - it’s all here.
*Check out our first list here if you haven’t done so yet!
Let’s address the elephant in the room first. Elephant Grounds started with two entrepreneurs and a bad cup of coffee. In pursuit of the perfect cup, they took matters into their own hands and created this now-popular coffee shop. Across seven locations in Hong Kong, Elephant Grounds can be found conveniently for those quick meetings.
Not only is this brand an independent micro-roaster, but it is also an ice creamery. Is that not the best two for one deal during summertime? Their coffee beans are sourced sustainably and ground every morning. The cafe is also filled with the eco-centric decorations, no wonder it's the elephant's grounds!
Addresses: All Locations
This shop is laced with intricacy; whether it’s their minimalistic design, or their obsession even with the water quality of the coffee, NOC Coffee Co provides simplicity with substance. To them, “roasting coffee is both an art and a science.” Their house blend is made up of different origins, with meticulous ways of brewing. This is definitely the go-to spot to show off your niche tastes for coffees, also a great topic of conversation for casual meetings (eg. “I wonder how this coffee was made?”).
With five stores across Hong Kong Island, many business people can access this shop without the hassle of traveling far. Their menu changes seasonally as well, with avocado egg toasts for spring, and cold acai bowls for summer. Talk about being millennial, this place is bound to attract the trendiest of our kind.
Addresses: All Locations
A coffee shop that doubles up as a full-blown restaurant, Classified offers quality food alongside the busy streets of Hong Kong. The founders wanted to revive street-level interaction and a familiar neighborhood vibe. To experience the best of Hong Kong street life, this place is the one for people watching.
This shop offers modern comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with their specialty cheeses and handmade bread. For lunch meetings or corporate events, Classified’s gourmet dishes along with their cozy private dining rooms are perfect. Scattered across eight locations, Classified is not very classified in its visibility, is it now?
Addresses: All Locations
Kubrick Café is a bookworm’s paradise; it is a hybrid of a bookshop and a café, making sure you’re extra alert for your readings. Located in Yau Ma Tei, it is only a four-minute walk from exit C. This casual shop is perfect for friendly gatherings and introverted meetings. Decorated with wooden furniture, Kubrick Café exudes a rustic vibe that fits their neighboring down-to-earth bookstore.
This café has been supporting numerous social causes such as environmental protection and the promotion of local produce. Their books are also unique in its topics, along with a community-oriented environment, this café is what Hong Kong is all about.
Address: Shop H2, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St., Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
Despite it being tucked away in Sai Kung, this shop is a peaceful hideaway for calming and friendly meetings. The exterior of the shop looks nondescript but doesn’t reflect its quality. With extremely Instagrammable dishes and specialty coffees, Little Cove Espresso is a greatly reviewed place amongst locals.
There is outdoor seating as well as a spacious indoor area, fitting with the relaxing Sai Kung environment. The food is appealing, the coffee is aromatic, the décor is refreshing... all its signs point to it being a great café!
Address: Shop 1 and 2, G/F, Siu Yat Building, Sai Kung Hoi Pong Square, Sai Kung
Perhaps the most famous of all, this coffee shop should have entered the radar of even non-coffee drinkers. Started in Tokyo, this brand was single-handedly built by one man, Kenneth Shoji. Their mission is to grow around the world, so people can “See the World Through Coffee”. With six locations in Hong Kong, all within the business districts, it should be easy to spot with their huge “%” signs.
Sporting the minimalistic décor, like many other modern coffee shops, this one stands out in its products. % Arabica has many different blends to suit all types of coffee drinkers. Their famous house blend popularised their global brand, so if you want to impress the guest, this shop is the spot!
Addresses: All Locations
A never seen before combination, The Study is a mix of a café and a dance studio. Customers have to take off their shoes upon entering, and the café is perfect for a relaxing day of yoga and brunching. Away from the bustling and busy Hong Kong life, this place is an escape for quiet chit-chats and solo work. Also great for studying, as per the name.
A five-minute walk from exit D1 in Central station, The Study allows you to enjoy the Central view along with their window seats. This café prioritizes its quietness and tranquillity, so this may not be the place for you if you’re looking to have a lively gathering.
Address: 5/F, LKF 29, 29 Wyndham Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central
Combining “art, science, and sensory expertise”, this café serves organic and fair-trade blends along with your own custom blend upon request. Not only do they provide coffees, but they also organize various coffee workshops almost every week. Customers get to learn about the origin of coffee, Latte art, how to roast coffee etc. Specialty coffees include home-made ginger latte and orange sparkling americano, definitely one of a kind creations!
Their coffee tables are in a hot desk formation, perfect for drop-in work. On top of their coffee choices, their menu is even richer, with cat toasts, six kinds of stuffed croissants, and an abundance of vegetarian choices. Sensory Zero fuses western and Japanese cuisines, offering tastes for all preferences.
Addresses: All Locations
Uniquely located, Café 8 is on the rooftop of Pier 8 as a collaboration between the Hong Kong Maritime Museum and The Nesbitt Centre. Providing employment opportunities and a wholesome community for people with special needs, this hidden gem of a café is rare, but much needed.
Located alongside the Central pier, Café 8 provides the standard coffee selections but various kinds of sweet treats to pair with it. This café is great for friendly gatherings or events of a social cause. The area is designed to look somewhat like a boat, with a large arch window for a superb view.
Address: Roof, Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Pier 8, Central
Just a three-minute walk from the mid-levels escalator, Filters Lane sees themselves as a “hub” instead of a café. As a place of “coffee, munchies, talk”, this café is designed for meetings. Its stone and metallic counters with wooden furniture highlight the hub’s modern take on coffee. The view and vibes of a hilltop afternoon are worth experiencing.
The area is spacious and homey, perfect for small gatherings and business meetings. Their specialty coffees include their handcrafted ice drip coffees, area-specific cold brews, and their alcoholic coffee combinations. With their huge coffee grinding machine on display, customers can get a feel of what it’s like behind the counter. Filters Lane is no doubt for those who like their coffee served with technical expertise and personality.
Address: 111 Caine Road, Mid-Levels
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