18 Best Coffee Shops In Sheung Wan & Central You Must Visit In Hong Kong

Coffee Shops In Sheung Wan

Besides being the dim sum and roast goose capital of the world, Hong Kong is a city that boasts a dynamic and thriving coffee scene. Coffee shops have been sprouting all over the country at an alarming rate but they go well beyond just places that sell coffee.

From quirky aesthetics, hip spaces to some playful, never-before-seen creations, the coffee culture in Hong Kong has dramatically reshaped itself since the early days of Starbucks.

If you are a coffee fanatic like us who travel around the world in search of the best brews, or simply someone hankering for a morning cuppa before you begin your day proper here is our list of 18 coffee shops in Hong Kong’s Central & Sheung Wan district.

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10 Affordable Hong Kong Rooms & Apartments Below S$200 Per Night

Hong Kong Apartments

Hong Kong is one of our favourite cities in the world and its close proximity to Singapore makes it the ideal place for a short getaway or even a long holiday. There is always so much to do there—whether it is indulging in endless dim sum and refreshing milk tea at their cha chaan teng or visiting the many tourist attractions.

For those who are thinking of going on a budget trip to Hong Kong, one cost factor to consider is definitely the accommodation prices. However, if you are not too picky, there are many decent rooms and apartments available on the Airbnb website for under S$200 per night!  READ ON

Unique Bo Lo Bao Creations You Must Try In Hong Kong

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The classic Bo Lo Bao—also known as pineapple bun—is a popular old-school Hong Kong street snack that can be found across bakeries and cha chaan tengs in the Pearl of the Orient. Interestingly, these traditional pineapple buns have no traces of the fruit at all. The name was aptly bestowed to the palm-size snack due to its uncanny resemblance to the checkered fruit.

These sweet buns are crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside and typically served warm with a slab of butter in between.

In recent years, unique renditions of the classic Bo Lo Bao have emerged in Hong Kong. We are seeing flavours such as peanut butter and strawberry rose jam being injected into these buns, and even a hybrid between a croissant and Bo Lo Bao!

Don’t get us wrong; we still love the traditional pineapple buns—especially the ones from Kam Wah’s. But we are game for trying new things. Here are some unique Bo Lo Bao creations you must try in Hong Kong.

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17 Best Cha Chaan Teng In Hong Kong You Must Visit At Least Once In Your Life

Hong Kong Cha Chaan Teng

Everyone thinks of cha chaan teng when it comes to casual dining in Hong Kong. For the uninitiated, cha chaan teng is a no-pretense, fuss-free local eatery in Hong Kong that serves comfort food at affordable prices. These local diners are everywhere in Hong Kong and you will always find locals dining in those nondescript outlets.

A cha chaan teng is not known for service, unfortunately. It is really a place where you eat and go, or do a few quick readings of your newspapers. That said, the essence lies in savouring a moment of local delicacy amidst the humdrum of the city life.

A trip to Hong Kong is not complete without eating at Cha Chaan Teng. Here is our guide to the best cha chaan teng in Hong Kong that we can always count on for a good local meal.

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Yat Lok – One Of The Best Roast Goose Restaurants In Hong Kong

Yat Lok Roast Goose

Yat Lok is one of the most famous roast goose restaurants in Hong Kong but does it really live up to its hype? This is one question that has been debated over and over again and sometimes.

The roast goose institution sits on Stanley Street in Central Hong Kong and is infamous for their atrocious service. The group of staff is some of the most impatient and rudest around; you have been warned.

Yat Lok Roast Goose

But people from all over the world still brave the “harsh treatment” for their roast goose. Would you do the same? Well, here’s what we think.

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Mido Cafe – One Of The Oldest Cha Chaan Teng In Hong Kong With Good French Toast

Mido Cafe

Mido Cafe in Yau Ma Tei is one old-school cha chaan teng to visit when in Hong Kong.

Untouched by time, the cafe seems to be at a standstill. Its decor is as old-school as it can be; ancient Hong Kong still exists at Mido Cafe. Colourful wall tiles that are so tacky yet so nostalgic complemented with old tables and chairs; Mido Cafe is exactly how a cha chaan teng should be.

Our friends from Hong Kong have been urging us to make a visit and we finally did. And we finally understood why they have such high regards for this nondescript cafe that they grew up eating.

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Chuk Yuen Seafood Restaurant – Famous Cheese Lobster & Dim Sum In Hong Kong

Chuk Yuen Seafood Restaurant

Talk about a family-friendly seafood restaurant in Hong Kong, and locals would probably direct you to Chuk Yuen Seafood Restaurant.

That old establishment has been around for decades and today, it remains a popular haunt for locals when they want an unpretentious and good meal with family and friends.

Chuk Yuen Seafood Restaurant has a menu of dim sum items and seafood. And in particular, the famous Cheese Lobster deserves a special mention. Be prepared to wait in line for a table no matter what time of the day you go; their popularity is simply undeniable.

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Halfway Coffee In Sheung Wan Serves Coffee In Vintage Porcelain Cups

Halfway Coffee Hong Kong

Out of the numerous coffee shops in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, Halfway Coffee stands out for its excellent coffee served in vintage porcelain cups.

You would know that Sheung Wan is an eclectic mix of old and new and it is precisely why we love that hood so much. Every trip to Hong Kong sees us exploring the unabashedly charming Sheung Wan, and this trip brought us to Halfway Coffee.

Love a good cuppa? You’d love it more at Halfway Coffee.

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