Hong Kong's café scene is not short of Instagrammable vibes serving delicious treats and drinks. It is a paradise for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts, offering a mix of artisanal brews, indulgent treats, and stunning interiors.
Whether you're in the mood for a chic minimal space or a cozy retreat, here are some must-visit cafés that guarantee delicious treats and picture-perfect vibes.
Bakehouse, Sha Tin
Bakehouse has expanded to Sha Tin's New Town Plaza and is its only branch to offer all-day dining, from breakfast till dinner service. Alongside its signature sourdough pastries and breads, this branch also features exclusive items such as Mango Sago Bolo Bao and Sha Tin Kumquat Doughnut. Their dine-in menu also features a range of items like Soft Boiled Egg with Ham& Cheese Croissant and Bakehouse Pie.
Don't miss on their specialty drinks as well! A must-try is the Hong Kong G&T and Purple Haze Matcha Latte.
Open from 8am every day, be sure to go early to beat the queue!
Location:Bakehouse, Shop 247, Level 2, New Town Plaza I, Sha Tin
Pane e Latte
Pane e Latte is an Italian seaside bakery and restaurant located at Stanley Market. It offers a range of freshly madeartisanal breads, pastries, and gelato including, bomboloni (Italian doughnuts), sourdough bread, focaccia, and many more.
Since its opening, the panetterria's pastel storefront and aesthetic interior has become a landmark on Stanley's waterfront often drawing lines of diners waiting for their turn at the Instagrammable cafe. Too impatient to try the bakery's delectable goodies? Grab a focaccia sandwich or pasticceria to-go to enjoy while you sunbathe at the beach.
This February, Pane e Latte has launched a new GIANT PASTRY series, which will be refreshed every month, debuting with the Giant Raspberry Pain au Chocolat andgiant cappuccino. If the bakery's offerings were not heavenly enough, imagine how divine indulging in a giant puff pastry and coffee with your loved one by the sea would be.
But that's not all - they're also offering their third monthly bundle series Croissants & Cappuccino that features the Very Berry Croissant and Cookies & Cream Latte. Other Valentine's Specials like Cupid's Bombolini and Strawberry Latte are also available in this celebratory month of love!
Everyone deserves a GIANT pastry, go get yours right away! The GIANT PASTRY and Croissants & Cappuccino series are available throughout February while Valentine's Specials are only available until Feb. 16, 2025. Reservations are recommended via website.
Location: Pane e Latte, 25 Stanley Market Road, Hong Kong
Asahi Uchi
Asahi Uchi is a café collaboration between Taiwan's popular shaved ice venue Asahi HuuH and Hong Kong's local café Uchi, specializing in Kakigori (Okinawan-style shaved ice) and other Japanese-inspireddesserts. Their signature items include the Basque Cheesecake, Raspberry Kakigori, and Fruit Crêpes.
Expect a queue during the weekends so try to go during weekdays to beat the crowd. Visit Asahi Uchi's Instagram to keep up to date with their seasonal offerings!
Location:Asahi Uchi, Shop 201, B2/F, K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Gwee Coffee & More
Gwee Coffee & More, a cozy café hidden along the streets of Tai Ping Shan in Sheung Wan, takes the realm for Instagrammable and delicious drinks and treats. Sharing a space with Tsukimi Bakery, diners can enjoy a range of bagels and cakes, alongside quality brews.
Their seasonal items include their Year of the Snake special G Joke Seh Lok, which is a matcha-based drink, paired with organic black sesame salted cream top and topped with a matcha-flavored snake meringue and their winter special, the Cinnamel Rusty Coffee, a drink that will remind you of warm apple pie.
Gwee also refreshes their bagel flavorsweekly so be sure to check out their Instagram to see what they're offering during the week!
Location: Gwee Coffee & More, 1 Tai Ping Shan Street, Sheung Wan
bestow
Renowned for their distinct Japanese-style desserts, traditonal matcha and specialty coffees, bestow is a café that focuses on miminalism and sophistication that any dessert, matcha, or coffee lover can appreciate. Their menu features a variety of desserts including mochi, parfait, and cream cakes.
Their latest creation is a seasonal Strawberry Parfait, beautifully layered with fresh ingredients like Japanese strawberry and uji matcha. This parfait is only available in their Mong Kok branch.
Check out their Instagram for more seasonal offerings across their branches in Mong Kok and Tin Hau!
Location:bestow, 5/F Dundas Square, 43H Dundas Street, Mong Kok; G/F Victoria Court, 1A Lau Li Street, Tin Hau
Sang Roastery
Having newly opened a Central branch last September and based in To Kwa Wan, Sang Roastery is a fan-favorite café among locals. The name Sang was inherited from the founder's family business Sang Cheong, which was originally a dried seafood store and the founder took on the family legacy in the form of a coffee business.
Sang Roastery focuses on freshly roasted specialty coffee beans and a variety of brewed coffees. Aside from running cafés, the design of the venues reflect Hong Kong's cultural heritage and elements, igniting childhood nostalgia for some and immersing in Hong Kong's cultural history for others.
A café you should check out if you're ever around Central or To Kwa Wan!
Location:Sang Roastery, G/F, 66 Staunton Street, Central; G/F, 114 To Kwa Wan Road, Kowloon
