The coffee scene in Hong Kong has improved in the past years, with many local and international brands apart from Starbucks venturing into the space. Apart from serving great coffee, they aim to serve a great experience and ambience too. For those amongst us who would like a good coffee fix, let us take a look at the best options of coffee in Hong Kong.
1. 18 Grams
A special coffee gift box from 18 Grams (Source)
Pioneering in bringing barista coffee to the city, 18 grams serves some of the finest coffee in Hong Kong. The environment is calming, and they have their own custom-made house blends. Do enjoy their flat white and latte.
Address: 1-3 Mercer Street, Sheung Wan
2. Elephant Grounds
Fluffy pooches on a coffee date! (Source)
Sourcing its coffee locally, this place serves a mean coffee while one can enjoy its amazing and intriguing interiors. Not only does the menu have some of the tastiest coffee in Hong Kong, but it also has healthy breakfast and delicious main course options. Do try their ice cream sandwiches, flurry, cookie ice creams along with the coffee to cater to your sweet tooth.
Address: 61 Caine Road, Mid-Levels, Central
3. LOF10
Lof10 Coffee Brews (Source)
An artistic delight, LOF10 is has a cool California vibe and is the only place in Hong Kong to serve Blue Bottle Coffee, which appeals to Americans.
Address: 1 U Lam Terrace, Sheung Wan
4. Urban Coffee Roasters
A quirky wall and some coffee-lovers (Source)
Compliment your food with heavenly coffee from his place, which serves many locals. They also offer a monthly subscription of coffee beans.
Address: 7 Bristol Ave, Tsim Sha Tsui
5. Coffee & Laundry
The entrance of Coffee & Laundry in English & the local language (Source)
As the name suggests, don’t waste your time while waiting for your laundry to get done. Enjoy coffee while reading a book or doing your work and be more productive!
Address: 1 Queen Street, Sheung Wan
6. NOC
Glass walls of NOC and people chilling over coffee (Source)
Visiting this roastery is a one of its kind experience as it looks like some high-tech store, yet you are exposed to natural light. They invest a lot of energy in sourcing and roasting the coffee beans. Must visit if a pure aromatic coffee experience is your thing.
Address: Shop 4, Bohemian House, 321 Des Voeux Road West, Sai Wan
7. Knockbox Coffee Company
A warm cup of coffee and a delicious snack (Source)
Famous for its Friday evening soirees of unlimited coffee nights for HKD 80, Knockbox is simple and traditional. As they serve irresistible coffee in Hong Kong, they are on a mission to re-liven the coffee house culture where people indulge in meaningful conversations and enlighten one another.
Address: 21 Hak Po Street, Mong Kok
8. The Coffee Academics
Honey Coffee at The Coffee Academics (Source)
A local, home-brewed customised coffee place, The Coffee Academics is famous for its trendy artisanal style coffee in Hong Kong. They are coffee fanatics, connoisseurs, snobs if you may. So it won’t come as a surprise to you to know that they have successfully bagged many awards for serving one of the best coffees locally and even internationally.
Address: The Coffee Academics, 38 Yiu Wa Street, Causeway Bay
So the next time you are in town and craving a nice, soothing cuppa joe, you have your options for some of the best coffee in Hong Kong laid out for you. Go beans!
