With the unstable weather in Hong Kong as of late, is there anything more comforting than nursing a hot cup of coffee in the comfort of a cafe while the rain lashes against the windows?
These days, we are fortunate to have an abundance of options, each venue with its own character and vibe to suit your mood. This month, take your pick of the latest crop to join the city’s increasingly rich blend of cafes.
1. Momo’s
With a name meaning peach in Japanese, this tiny spot in Yau Ma Tei is within walking distance of the neighbourhood’s wholesale fruit market and punches above its weight with a rotating menu of eight house-made cakes.
The monthly special is the Japanese cantaloupe cake. At just 50 sq ft (4.6 square metres), Momo’s has only two seats, both by the window – the owner wanted the cafe to have a more intimate atmosphere.
8 Pitt Street, Yau Ma Tei
2. Jour Jour
Solight Studio in Tai Kok Tsui, known for its baked goods, has just opened a small cafe in San Po Kong that expands its repertoire with hot food (grilled yellow chicken with potatoes, French toast) as well as serving its signature sourdough, cakes and tarts.
If you are looking for a taste of Solight’s goods on Hong Kong Island, it has partnered with Blue Bottle Coffee to present a limited-edition cheesecake designed to be paired with the San Francisco brand’s New Orleans-style coffee.
42 Yan Oi Street, San Po Kong
3. Little Cove
Sai Kung’s beloved brunch spot, which already has branches in Kennedy Town and Taikoo, has just opened a fourth branch at Pacific Place in Admiralty on the former site of Ms B’s Cakery. New dishes include salted caramel French roast, pistachio tiramisu, and flaked salmon Benedict.
Shop 202, 2/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
4. Coffeelin
Offering a respite from the busy pavements of Queen’s Road Central is the latest branch of Coffeelin, which is inspired by Milanese cafe culture.
In the lobby of LHT Tower, the fifth coffee shop in the chain has once again been designed by JJ Acuna, who has continued the theme of 20th century Milan with terracotta tones and textured mirrors.
The food offerings are also Italian accented, with breakfast options such as provola cheese and Italian cooked ham croissant, and Milanese risotto with roast Italian pork sausage for lunch.
Shop 2, 1/F, LHT Tower, 31 Queen’s Road, Central
5. Parkside@Nina
You will definitely be seeing a lot of this place on social media, thanks to its soaring ceilings and curved arches designed by Atelier E to mimic the fossil of, perhaps, a giant sea creature.
The menu features items including “fossil” caffè latte and dishes from a wide range of international cuisines, from the piri piri pulled pork burger to laksa with cappuccino foam.
Shop 201, 2/F, Nina Mall 1, 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan
