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.

% ARABICA COFFEE

Located on the first level of the bustling IFC mall, % Arabica Coffee—famous coffee shop from Kyoto—stands as a beacon of comforting brews and the perfect pick-me-up for those who work around the area. We absolutely love their coffee coupled with their incredibly picturesque store layout.

Shop 1050, 1 Harbour View Street,
IFC Mall
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2809 2913
Daily: 9am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Central

Photo Credit: Amber Coffee Brewery

AMBER COFFEE BREWERY

A recent addition to the massive coffee shop-laden district of Sheung Wan, Amber brings to the table an array of eccentric coffee creations from pineapple-infused cold brews to the humble latte.

Their cups are hand-painted which make takeaways orders a must to put on the ‘gram’. For those in search of a nightcap or two, Amber also turns into a wine bar in the evening.

Des Voeux Road Central, 140-142
G/F No.142 Full View Building
Tel: +65 +852 3106 0872
Mon to Fri: 8am – 9.30pm
Sat: 9am – 6pm
Sun: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Central

BARISTA JAM

If you frequent Sheung Wan, chances are, you would have stumbled upon Barista Jam at least once. The fact that it has a centralised location, good coffee, knowledgeable staff, affordable prices and a cosy setting is why we find ourselves making several returns to this stylish coffee shop.

Shop D, G/F, 126-128 Jervois Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2854 2211
Mon: 10am – 6pm
Tue to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat: 10pm – 6pm
Sun: 11am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

BREW BROS COFFEE

For a feel and a taste of Melbourne-style coffee, this humble coffee shop in Sheung Wan offers just that. Made from coffee beans delivered directly from Melbourne’s Market Lane Coffee, you can order anything from a flat white to their signature 21-hour cold brew. Be prepared to wait though, because Brew Bros Coffee is pretty small.

33 Hillier Street,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2572 0238
Daily: 8am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

CAFÉ DEADEND

Hidden at the dead end of Po Hing Fong Street in Sheung Wan, Café Deadend is the perfect hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. They share the premise with their sister bakery Po’s Atelier, which means you get to enjoy an array of lovely baked goods along with a cup of coffee.

72 Po Hing Fong
Sheng Wan
Tel: +852 6716 7005
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sun: 9.30am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

COCO ESPRESSO

Since its early beginnings in Sheung Wan, Coco Espresso now has 5 outlets scattered across the island. Here is where you can savour the robust flavours of a solid latte made only using freshly roasted beans or a refreshing cold brew on a hot day.

13-15 Jervois Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 6pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

COMMON GROUND

A hidden gem in Soho, it is not easy to get to Common Ground—you have to climb a million flights of stairs to reach Shing Wong Street—but once you stumbled upon the cafe, it will become your favourite hangout in Soho.

G/F, 19 Shing Wong Street, Central
Tel: +852 2818 8318
Mon to Fri: 11am – 7pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Central

Photo Credit: Corner Kitchen Cafe

CORNER KITCHEN CAFE

Located right across the street from the greenery of Hollywood Road Park, the bright and airy Corner Kitchen is all about great coffee and delectable home-baked treats. It may not be the most niche coffee roaster in town nor the hippest, but you can expect Corner Kitchen to deliver solid, consistent coffee every time.

226 Hollywood Road,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2547 8008
Mon to Sat: 8am – 8pm
Sun: 8am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

CUPPING ROOM

Recognised as one of the most established independent coffee shops in Hong Kong, Cupping Room is opened by the champion of the Hong Kong Barista Championship 2013.

Step inside Cupping Room and let the aroma of coffee beans delight you—this Melbourne-inspired coffee shop is one place to head to for coffee purists.

299 Queen’s Road Central
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2799 3398
Mon to Fri: 8am – 5pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

ELEPHANT GROUNDS

A quaint and small cafe that can be easily missed due to its location, Elephant Grounds sits within the WOAW! concept store.

If you’re a fan of all things mysterious, then perhaps you may find charm in its somewhat secretive location. It has both casual seats around the coffee bar and outdoor benches as well.

11 Gough Street
Tel: +852 2253 1313
Mon to Sat: 11am – 8.30pm
Sun: 12pm – 7pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan/Hong Kong

HALFWAY COFFEE

Famous for serving coffee in vintage oriental porcelain cups, Halfway Coffee is a dinky joint tucked away along a row of antique shops. They serve all the classic coffee options from lattes to flat whites and a wide selection of teas as well.

12 Tung Street,
Tai Ping Shan, Hong Kong
Tel: +65 +852 9511 7197
Daily: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

HAZEL & HERSHEY COFFEE ROASTERS

Coffee lovers will enjoy visiting this cute little retail boutique coffee shop in Central. Whether it is caffe latte, cappuccino or piccolo, helpful and passionate baristas prepare every cup of coffee with precision and care.

Other than getting your caffeine fix, you can also purchase coffee beans and coffee-making equipment.

Shop 3, 69 Peel
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 3106 0760
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Central

KAFFEINE

Nestled along Jervois Street, where a number of indie cafés sit, Kaffeine specialises in quality coffee made from freshly roasted beans. But perhaps what helps this little coffee shop stand out from its competitors is its excellent fresh food.

108 Jervois Street,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +65 +852 2639 5100
Mon to Sat: 8am – 6pm
Sun: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

Photo Credit: Lof10

LOF 10

A minimalist coffee shop nestled on the slope of U Lam Terrace, Lof 10 is a pretty laid back venue that boasts a range of flavoured coffee beverages including their rose latte. You will definitely not miss the attention grabbing logo that is shaped like an old Hong Kong neon light.

While they may not be the most affordable coffee shop option in town, their drinks sure match up to the cost.

1 U Lam Terrace,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2540 2210
Daily: 10am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

NOC COFFEE CO.

Boasting industrial minimalism as their store concept, NOC Coffee Co. is one place where you can sip on a coffee in style. Spacious, cool and perfect for photos, we can see why NOC Coffee Co. is a hit among the younger crowd.

34 Graham Street,
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2606 6188
Daily: 8am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Central

SIMPLY LIFE (THE LANDMARK)

Perhaps one of our favourite spots in Hong Kong for an afternoon chill, simplylife is a good cafe to unwind, relax and enjoy a myriad of tantalising nosh while you’re at it.

With a bakery that produces an amazing range of bread, pastries and cakes, everything is of premium quality, and no additives are added. For lunch and dinner, the kitchen also dishes out fresh salads, pasta, burgers and other savoury main courses.

Shop 30, L2, Festival Walk
80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
Tel: +852 2777 5168
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Kowloon Tong

URBAN BAKERY WORKS

Sexy. Artsy. Fuss-free. Comfort. Altogether, URBAN Bakery Works presents itself as a place for all-day casual dining. The concept shop at The Landmark is a stunner, and it promises nothing but a hip and fun experience.

The bakery focuses on croissants, that come in a variety of fancy flavours from almond, Belgian chocolate, cheddar cheese, to brulee—all of which are available every day.

Room 322, 3/F The Landmark
12-16 Des Voeux Road Central
Tel: +852 3565 4320
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 8pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 8.30am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Central

Photo Credit: Why 50

WHY 50 

Conveniently located in the heart of Sheung Wan, it is hard not to nip in for a quick cuppa or a hearty sandwich. Why 50’s coffee selection is unique and speaks volumes of their passion for experimentation.

Some dishes that come highly recommended include their Lavender Latte as well as the delicious Cubano—perfect for starting the day right.

27 Hillier Street,
Fu Fai Commercial Centre
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 6532 4161
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat & Sun: 8.30am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

Read: 17 Best Cha Chaan Teng in Hong Kong you must visit.

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.

So you might have seen pictures of their iconic coffee all over Instagram. Halfway Coffee isn’t your regular coffee shop with predictably good coffee; the game is up with a look that they had creatively coined and is famed for today.

Coffee in Halfway Coffee is served in vintage porcelain cups. Pretty patterns on the China complemented with intricate hand-pulled latte art; now, this is going to be one of the prettiest cups of coffee you’d ever have. Coffee-to-go are also served in paper cups with porcelain prints. They did not earn their spot on countless Instagram’s feeds for no reason.

Apart from coffee, Halfway Coffee also has a wide range of tea selections. We have to be honest that we didn’t bother with those because when you have seriously good coffee in such pretty porcelain cups, it is easy to get distracted.

Halfway Coffee
12 Tung Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 9511 7197
Daily: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

For more recommendations, read our Sheung Wan Food Guide which features the best places to dine at in the neighbourhood.

As one of the reigning Asian Tigers, Hong Kong is a bustling hub frequented by people from all walks of life. The cosmopolitan city’s cuisine is no longer confined to just cha chaan tengs and dai pai dongs, but now entails an eclectic mix of artisan coffee shops, specialty dessert stores, third culture gourmet and whatnot.

Home to a myriad of local traditional teahouses and swanky fusion restaurants, visitors will find themselves helplessly captivated by Sheung Wan’s refreshing diversity. So head over to hipster neighbourhood Sheung Wan and see for yourself what the old and new generation of Hong Kong natives have to offer!

From long-standing dim sum establishment Lin Heung Tea House, award-winning yakitori restaurant Yardbird (ranked as Asia’s 45th best restaurant in 2014) to new speakeasy bar Neo Cocktail Club, here is our guide to Bars, Cafes and Restaurants in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.

AGNES B CAFE LE PAIN GRILLE & FLEURISTE

Agnès B Café Le Pain Grille and Fleuriste on Gough Street is more than just a pretty face. While no designer handbags and fashion accessories are sold at this branded cafe, one should still check out Agnes B for their beautiful in-house florist—where flower species have been specially flown in from Africa—and their mouthwatering variety of French pastries, teas and coffee.

G/F, Chung San House
8 & 10 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2563 9393
Mon to Fri: 11am – 9pm
Sat to Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

BARISTA JAM

Specialty coffee shop Barista Jam is a paradise for all coffee connoisseurs. The hole-in-the-wall store sells not just aromatic coffees but also a collection of coffee-making equipment and coffee beans for both home and commercial purposes. Coffee aside, a selection of delicious pastas and patisseries are also available on the menu for those who are feeling peckish.

Shop D, G/F, 128 Jervois Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2854 2211
Mon: 10am – 6pm
Tue to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat: 10am – 6pm
Sun: 11am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

BLUE BUTCHER BAR & RESTAURANT

Blue Butcher Bar & Restaurant is a meat house in Sheung Wan that sources its meat from farms that do not compromise on quality, and hang the meat in-house using age-old recipes together with modern techniques.

G/F, 108 Hollywood Rd, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2613 9286
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

BREW BROS COFFEE

Set foot in Brew Bros Coffee and one cannot help but wonder if he/she is actually in Melbourne instead. If you find the taste of your coffee awfully familiar, that is only because coffees here have been prepared with Melburnian specialty coffee roaster Market Lane’s espresso blends.

Passionate Head Barista Hikaru Ono was previously working in Australia and Japan, hence delivering consistent premium espresso-based beverages to all caffeine addicts.

Shop F2, LG/F, 33 Hillier Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel :+852 2572 0238
Daily: 8am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

CAFE DEADEND

As its name suggests, Cafe Deadend is literally located at the dead end of Po Hing Fong road. The relatively hidden cafe is a breakfast hotspot amongst native yuppies and expatriates alike, who relish the idea of digging into wholesome breakfast items such as wholesome sandwiches and nutritious salads. Cafe Deadend shares the venue with sister bakery Po’s Atelier so one can also savour a delectable assortment of pastries.

72 Po Hing Fong, Tai Ping Shan
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 6716 7005
Mon: Closed
Tue to Sun: 9.30am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

CHA CHA WAN

Specialising in Issan cuisine, Cha Cha Wan is clearly no ordinary Thai restaurant. Food served here are of Northeastern Thai origin and one can expect a scrumptious selection of Dtom Sap Moo (HK$98) and Pla Phao Glua (HK$268), where the former is a hot and sour pork rib soup while the latter is a salted crusted whole sea bass perfect for sharing amongst friends.

206 Hollywood Road
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2549 0020
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

CRAFTY COW

As its name suggests, third-culture restaurant Crafty Cow specialise in craft beers and good steaks. The gastropub is primarily influenced by a myriad of international cuisines, hence one can expect revamped Western classics integrated with Southeast Asian flavours such as Bone Marrow with Sichuan Pepper Infused Oil and Spanish Duroc Pork with Kimchi Slaw.

G/F, 3-3A Upper Station Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2915 8988
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 12am
Sun: 11am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

ELEPHANT GROUNDS

Hidden at the back of retail store WOAW! is Elephant Grounds, a hipster looking cafe shop that is renowned for their aromatic espressos and ice-cream sandwiches. Flavours of the irresistible ice-cream sandwiches change weekly so each visit will be a refreshing surprise.

11 Gough Street
Tel: +852 2253 1313
Mon to Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 12pm – 7pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

GRASSROOTS PANTRY

It is hard to walk pass Grassroots Pantry without doing a double take at the cafe’s beautiful decors. Think hanging chop boards, wooden ladles and heaps of potted plants. But the key driving factor in keeping its regulars returning is its vegetarian menu that caters to those on special diets. With buddhist-friendly, gluten-free, nut-free and vegan options available, Grassroots Pantry is packed with health conscious customers daily.

108 Hollywood Road
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2873 3353
Daily: 9am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

HALFWAY COFFEE

You might have seen pictures of their iconic coffee all over Instagram. Halfway Coffee in Sheung Wan isn’t your regular coffee shop with predictably good coffee; the game is up with a look that they had creatively coined and is famed for today.

Pretty patterns on the China complemented with intricate hand-pulled latte art; now, this is going to be one of the prettiest cups of coffee you’d ever have. Coffee-to-go are also served in paper cups with porcelain prints.

12 Tung Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 9511 7197
Daily: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

HOI AN CAFÉ

Established in 1952, Hoi An Café is a charming old-school cha chaan teng located near to the Western Market in Hong Kong’s Sheung Wan district. It serves classic Hong Kong baked goods, such as cocktail buns, pineapple buns, Swiss rolls and its signature coconut tarts.

G/F 17 Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan
Tel: +852 2540 6340
Mon to Thu: 7.30am – 4.30pm
Fri: 7.30am – 3pm
Sat: 7.30am – 4.30pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

KAU KEE BEEF BRISKET

The relentless queues formed outside Kau Kee Beef Brisket on a daily basis is testimony to the fact that this age-old eatery is one of Hong Kong’s very best. Patrons include a variety of regular locals and curious tourists – all of whom flock to Kau Kee to savour a piping hot bowl (HK$60 / S$10.90) of springy noodles and fork-tender beef brisket.

21 Gough Street
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2850 5967
Mon to Sat: 12.30pm – 10.30pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

#11 LIN HEUNG TEAHOUSE

Lin Heung Teahouse is a beloved household name amongst natives. It is the go-to restaurant for the quintessential Hong Kong dim sum experience and we are glad that the institution has remain unfazed by Sheung Wan’s increasing gentrification. Dishes are extremely affordable when compared to the expensive lattes and we say it is definitely one of the best haunts in this neighbourhood.

162 Wellington Street
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2544 4556
Daily: 6am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

LITTLE BAO

Little Bao is the epitome of Asian fusion done right. On first glance, the facade of Little Bao resembles a western diner but on closer look, one would notice that the gourmet eatery has successfully infused oriental flavours into revamped western classics. We thoroughly enjoyed their Mac & Cheese (HK$108) and Ice-Cream Burgers (HK$48 each).

66 Staunton Street
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2194 0202
Mon to Fri: 6pm – 11pm
Sat: 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Central / Sheung Wan

MA SA RESTAURANT

Ma Sa Restaurant is famed for their Triple Sunny-side Up Eggs with Char Siew and Rice (HK$26 /S$4.70). The three wonderfully runny eggs are served atop an incredibly large portion of rice. It is recommended that you share this filling dish with someone.

It is worth mentioning that the price for such a substantial amount of food at Ma Sa Restaurant can barely get you a beverage in other white-washed establishments at Sheung Wan.

G/F, 23 Hiller Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2545 9026
Mon to Fri: 6am – 6pm
Sat to Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

NEO COCKTAIL CLUB

Neo Cocktail Club is an up-and-coming retro cocktail bar that is so camouflaged that you would not even know that you have walked past it. The bar is not just well-known for its drinks but also equally famous for its old school games. Unwind into the night with a round of foosball or a game at the vintage pinball machine.

10 Shin Hing Street,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2812 2280
Mon to Sat: 6pm – 1am
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

RONIN

Ronin is a speakeasy 20-seated Japanese tapas bar with a primary focus on seafood. Dishes are on a rotational basis (depending on the availability of ingredients), which means there is always something new even for regulars. Fresh raw fishes are specially flown in from Japan and sourced from the finest local suppliers, hence diners are guaranteed only the best quality dishes. However, do note that patrons do have to be ready to pay a hefty price for a meal.

8 On Wo Lane, Central Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2547 5263
Mon to Sat: 6pm – 12am
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

SANG KEE CONGEE

Sang Kee Congee is nearly half a century old and it remains unpretentious and as authentic as it can be. Finding such a local diner in the gentrified area is rare and we are glad that such eateries are still being supported by the community.

People go to Sang Kee Congee for their tasty congee and you can get a bowl of Fish Belly Congee or Pork Balls Congee at HK S$27 / S$4.90 and HK $19 / S$3.45 respectively.

G/F, 7-9 Burd Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2541 1099
Mon to Sat: 6.30am – 9pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

SINMEI TEA

Quite essentially a modern tea house that serves pretty matcha desserts, Sinmei Tea might just be the it place to be now when you need some matcha fix in Hong Kong. It took us a while to locate the place, because it sits on the fifth level, within an unassuming building in Sheung Wan.

What welcomed us was a long queue of matcha lovers, and an atmospheric cafe with an interior that models after a traditional teahouse.

5/F, CS Tower, 50 Wing Lok Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 3690 8238
Daily: 11.30am – 7.30pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

SOHOFAMA

Tucked at the basement of PMQ Cultural Hub is Sohofama, an organic modern Chinese restaurant that is so impressive that we say it is worth a special visit. Sohofama boasts an in-house hydroponic farm, where the culinary team actually source their herbal ingredients from there. Besides the impressive Chinese fare, one should also not miss out on their splendid cocktails—especially the Smoking Chamomile (HKD $168).

G/F, Block A, PMQ
35 Aberdeen Street
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2858 8238
Daily: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

TEAKHA

This tea specialist is housed in a little shophouse on a quiet alley off Tai Ping Shan Street, which is slowly becoming one of the hippest streets in Hong Kong lined with cafes, galleries, studios and lifestyle boutiques.

Teakha is a tiny cafe, and it is crowded all the time, especially on weekends. The interior of the cafe is cute and cosy, while the outdoor terrace is a charming spot to have a cup of tea and enjoy their range of luscious desserts, including the Osmanthus & Okinawa Black Sugar Chiffon and the signature Matcha cheesecake.

18 Tai Ping Shan St
Tai Ping Shan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2858 9185
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

THE MIXING BOWL

The Mixing Bowl first started out to offer both adults and children baking classes, but the brand soon evolved into a bakery, coffee shop and a cafe. The Mixing Bowl is the ideal destination to hangout with friends, catch up on work on your laptop or simply grab a cuppa to go. The roasted coffee beans are from Ceremony Coffee Roasters, Maryland USA and is seriously legit.

22-26 Bonham Strand
The Pemberton
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2524 0001
Mon: Closed
Tue to Sun: 9am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

YARDBIRD

Ranked as Asia’s 45th Best Restaurant in 2014 and 46th Best Restaurant in 2013, award-winning Japanese Yardbird is an extremely popular yakitori bar-cum-restaurant that will have latecomers queuing for hours. Do order a handful of chicken skewers and their signature KFC for sharing. Fun fact: KFC refers to Korean Fried Cauliflowers, not Kentucky Fried Chicken!

33 Bridges Street, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2547 9273
Mon to Sat: 6pm – 12am
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

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Munchies – a certified organic and GMO-free bakery – might be a relatively new kid on the block, but is already making significant waves in Hong Kong with its irresistibly delicious handcrafted goodies.

The people behind Munchies are not marijuana addicts but passionate individuals who bake so well that one would feel like he/she literally got the munchies.

Specialising in a delectable variety of homemade chewy cookies, fluffy doughnuts and artisanal ice-cream, Munchies is a paradise for those with a hopeless sweet tooth.

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They also happen to serve the tastiest customisable ice-cream sandwiches that will have you hooked. But business is not all they are after – Munchies gives a damn about you and the environment too.

Enter the edgy-looking bakery and be enthralled by a splash of whimsical illustrations of cartoonish cookies, doughnuts, ice-cream, gloves, spatulas and cannabis.

The colourful art sketches will stop you in your tracks – and we say that the mural is truly apt for a shop named Munchies. Hong Kong is by no means tolerant of green crack, so imagine our fascination with the bakery’s misleading name and its audacity in identifying themselves with 4/20. Bravo indeed!

From Earl Grey to Matcha, Munchies has a mouthwatering selection of addictive cookies (HK$20 / S$3.60), doughnuts (HK$25/ S$4.50) and ice-cream (HK$48/ S$9). Munchies’ doughnuts are life-changing. Never in our lives have we had a doughnut so fresh, light and pillowy.

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Perhaps it could be a particular texture and taste we were searching for, but we dare say that Chicago’s Doughnut Vault and Melbourne Doughboys Doughnuts do not even come close. If you would like, bite-size donut balls are available at just HK $10/ S$1.80 each.

Grab a munchie from Munchies or dine at the two-storey quirky cafe’s upper deck. Customers can cheekily pose with the catchy cursive gigantic quote “Go Green Stay Lifted” – we reckon the word “green” has a dual meaning, if you know what we mean.

Cannabis jokes aside, Munchies’ desserts are simply divine. We are honestly uncertain about the amount of calories, but who cares? No good story started with eating a salad anyway, unless it is a cannabis plant.

Sheung Wan’s hipster cafe scene is hitting a saturation point, but Munchies has all the reasons to be unfazed. The dog-friendly and eco-friendly establishment’s commitment in baking without additives, GMOS and other chemicals has won itself a legion of fans.

Munchies also donates 1% of its sales to support non-profit organisations and most recently organised a successful dog adoption drive. Judging from all that, it seems like Munchies is here to stay.

Munchies
4 Shin Hing Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Mon: Closed
Tue to Sat: 12pm – 10pm
Sun: 12pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

For more recommendations, read our guide on the 7 most delicious and Instagram-worthy Ice-cream in Hong Kong.

About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She previously worked in the food and marketing industry. She loves traveling and enjoys exploring underrated destinations. In her free time, you will find her indulging in coffee and her all time favourite local dish – bak chor mee.

Established in 2014, Crafty Cow is a gastropub in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, specialising in craft beers and premium steaks. The chic restaurant aspires to bridge the potential barriers between local Hong Kongers and the third-culture generation. The end result is a successful showcase of revamped Western classics infused with regional Southeast Asian flavours.

Food aside, Crafty Cow’s curated selection of alcoholic beverages is pretty impressive and one can expect imported beers and ciders from the land down under, the United States and even the UK.

The diner is open till late daily (except Mondays) and offers a tantalising variety of Asian fusion gourmet dishes. Read on more to find out what else Crafty Cow has to offer.

Located in the yuppie neighbourhood Sheung Wan, Crafty Cow could be quickly condemned as yet another overpriced white-washed establishment – except that it really isn’t.

Crafty Cow was started up by third-culture kids who have spent a significant amount of their development years abroad and wish to bring a diverse range of flavours to the tables to local Hong Kongers.

From Spanish Duroc Pork with Kimchi Slaw, Bone Marrow with Sichuan Pepper Infused Oil to Oxtongue Tortilla Espanola with Korean BBQ Sauce, Crafty Cow has effortlessly integrated Asian condiments into Western staples.

Frankly speaking, they have nailed it. These dishes have evidently brought out the best of what both the East and West have to offer.

To get your bang for the buck, we suggest you drop by during lunchtime for their affordable lunch sets which includes a hearty main such as the Wagyu Hanger Steak Sandwich (HK$138+ / S$25+) or Truffle Grilled Cheese & Onion Soup (HK$108+ / S$19.50+).

The meal includes a tea, coffee, soda or half a pint of draught beef. Top up HKD 40 / S$7.20 to upgrade to a craft beer.

Crafty Cow
G/F, 3-3A Upper Station Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tue to Fri: 12pm – late
Sun: 11am – late
Tel: +852 2915 8988
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She previously worked in the food and marketing industry. She loves traveling and enjoys exploring underrated destinations. In her free time, you will find her indulging in coffee and her all time favourite local dish – bak chor mee.

Quite essentially a modern tea house that serves pretty matcha desserts, Sinmei Tea might just be the it place to be now when you need some matcha fix in Hong Kong. It took us a while to locate the place, because it sits on the fifth level, within an unassuming building in Sheung Wan.

What welcomed us was a long queue of matcha lovers, and an atmospheric cafe with an interior that models after a traditional teahouse.

Dining at Sinmei Tea will require a bit of patience, as there is always a queue to get in, and an even longer wait for your desserts to be served. For some unbeknownst reason, we waited twenty minutes for our drink to be served; the cakes came much later.

But if you can look beyond that, the Matcha Cheese Cake (HK$40) and the Sizzling Matcha Brownie (HK$78) make great treats. The former is a slice of simple goodness that is topped with a sweet meringue, while the latter is a decadent treat that can be quite a show to watch as you drizzle the matcha over the brownie on the pan.

What impressed us the most is its Hot Matcha Latte (HK$38). It does not look anywhere near fancy, but what you get is a cup of authentic goodness that is powdery, smooth and leaves a fragrant roasted tea aftertaste. Other desserts include Matcha Angel Cake (HK$40), and Earl Grey Angle Cake (HK$40).

Sinmei Tea is also listed in our guide to the best matcha desserts in Hong Kong.

Sinmei Tea
5/F, CS Tower, 50 Wing Lok Street
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 3690 8238
Daily: 11.30am – 7.30pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan