Coffee Shops & Afternoon Tea in Hong Kong

When my family & I are in HK, we find ourselves stopping for coffee and dessert every chance we get. Every time we travel to HK, there’s bound to be a new list of coffee shops and restaurants to try out. Here’s a list of cafés we tried during the 4 days I was there:

Coffee Academics : My family & I met up for an afternoon snack at this trendy café (38 Yiu Wa Street, Causeway Bay, 852.2156.0313), which is run by the same group as Caffé Habitu. We were in desperate need of some good coffee. With high ceilings and exposed brick, the place had a very urban loft feel, so I was excited. Unfortunately, the drinks did not impress & the service was even worse. The servers were extremely slow and couldn’t keep any of the orders straight. It’s a shame because the place itself looked very trendy and I really wanted to like it.

Café Gray : Very swanky place & the ideal spot for a fancy night out (8 Queensway, Level 49, The Upper House). Great view of HK skyline, yummy drinks, and quiet enough to enjoy great conversation.

Flat White @ Cafe Corridor

Café Corridor : Literally down a corridor, this little café has a cozy hipster vibe. My family & I enjoyed their breakfast & coffees. It is a nice place for a break in the hectic Times Square area (26A Russell St, Causeway Bay). Their flat white was pretty good, and so were the sandwiches and full breakfasts that we ordered. If I had more time, I would have gone back to curl up with a good book.

Le Salon de Thé de Joël Robuchon : Nice place to rest up after some serious shopping at IFC. They serve high tea sets and other snacks/food, along with a long list of drinks. I ordered their chocolate croissant and it didn’t quite live up to Paris standards. Despite that, it’s still a good choice for afternoon tea.

Pomme : Saving the best for last (11-13 Luard Road, Wan Chai, 852.2527.9933) 😉 In full disclosure, the owner/head pastry chef, Tracy Chow, is also my cousin. However, don’t let that discount the fact that she is a very talented pastry chef. Having received her diploma from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, she also trained in France and Japan before she opened up her own french-inspired café in Wan Chai. And ever since then, my family and I have spent most of our afternoons in HK trying everything on the menu. My personal favourites are the chestnut cake & the hazelnut chocolate tart. This is a great little place to catch up with an old friend, or to just catch up on some reading.