Neighbourhood guide
Best Cafes in Central Hong Kong
Central is the dense, fast-moving core of the city. This page should feel like a shortcut through the options that are actually worth your time.
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Central
Airwallex Borderless Cafe
This minimalist cafe offers a serene escape with expertly brewed coffee and a focus on quality ingredients.
Central
% Arabica (Alexandra House)
This minimalist coffee shop offers expertly crafted espresso drinks with a focus on quality beans and a chic, modern aesthetic.
People mention barista, beans
Central
% Arabica (IFC)
This minimalist coffee shop offers expertly brewed espresso drinks with a stunning harbour view.
Best for Working / Dog-friendly
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% Arabica (Three Garden Road)
This minimalist coffee shop offers expertly brewed espresso drinks with a focus on quality and simplicity.
Central
Bacha Coffee ifc mall
A lavishly decorated coffeehouse offering an extensive menu of single-origin coffees from around the world.
Best for Quick stop
Central
Bagels Alley
This cozy spot offers a delightful selection of freshly baked bagels, perfect for a quick and satisfying bite.
Best for Working
Central
BARISTA by Givrés
This chic cafe offers a curated selection of artisanal coffees and delectable pastries in a stylish, minimalist setting.
Best for Brunch
Central
Beans The Greenhouse
This airy, plant-filled cafe offers a tranquil escape with expertly brewed coffee and a delightful selection of pastries.
Best for Working / Brunch / Outdoor coffee
Central
Black Sugar Coffee & Lifestyle - Central
This stylish cafe offers expertly crafted coffee and a curated selection of lifestyle goods in a chic, urban setting.
People mention barista, cappuccino
Central
Blooms Coffee (Central Market)
This bright, airy cafe within the Central Market offers a refreshing escape with its quality brews and vibrant atmosphere.
Central
Blue Bottle Coffee
A minimalist haven for meticulously brewed single-origin coffees and espresso drinks.
Central
Blue Bottle Coffee (Lyndhurst Terrace)
This minimalist cafe offers expertly brewed single-origin coffees in a sleek, modern setting.
Best for Working / Brunch / Dog-friendly
Central
Brewed
A minimalist haven for serious coffee drinkers, Brewed offers a meticulously curated selection of single-origin beans and expert brewing methods.
Best for Working / Brunch
Central
Café Causette
A chic and stylish café in the heart of the city, known for its vibrant atmosphere and delectable pastries.
Central
Café Landmark
A chic and spacious cafe located within a high-end department store, offering a refined atmosphere for enjoying classic coffee and light bites.
Best for Brunch / Groups
Central
Cafe 8
A bright and airy cafe offering great value, with a focus on its menu selections.
Best for Working / Brunch / Outdoor coffee
People mention Bright Space & Great Value, On the Menu
Central
Cafe Seasons
A beloved cha chaan teng serving classic Hong Kong-style fast food in a bustling, no-frills environment.
Best for Brunch
Central
Chart Coffee (Central Market)
This airy spot in the historic Central Market offers expertly brewed coffee with a focus on single-origin beans.
Best for Working / Dog-friendly
Central
Common Ground
A minimalist haven for specialty coffee enthusiasts, Common Ground offers expertly brewed single-origin pour-overs in a serene, uncluttered space.
Best for Working / Brunch / Dog-friendly
Central
角落 Corner Cafe
This cozy cafe offers a diverse menu with standout keto-friendly options and a popular mushroom spaghetti.
Best for Working
People mention cheesecake, keto
Central
Cupping Room (Central) - We moved to 49 Hollywood Road
A minimalist haven for serious coffee drinkers, Cupping Room is renowned for its expertly brewed single-origin pour-overs and innovative latte art.
Best for Working / Brunch
Central
Doubleshot (Central)
This minimalist cafe offers expertly crafted espresso drinks and a curated selection of single-origin pour-overs in a chic, urban setting.
Central
E N
A minimalist haven for coffee aficionados, E N offers expertly brewed single-origin pour-overs in a serene, uncluttered space.
Best for Outdoor coffee
Central
Euphoric Coffee
This minimalist cafe offers a serene escape with expertly brewed single-origin coffees and delicate pastries.
Best for Dog-friendly
Central
EverShine Cafe
This cozy cafe offers a delightful escape with its artisanal coffee and freshly baked pastries, perfect for a relaxed afternoon.
Best for Working
Central
Filters Lane
This cozy cafe, nestled near the market, offers a welcoming space for reading and working, with a focus on expertly crafted lattes and flat whites.
Best for Working / Quick stop
People mention dark chocolate, employees
Central
first crack coffee by summer ice
A minimalist coffee shop known for its expertly brewed single-origin pour-overs and a serene ambiance.
Best for Brunch
Central
Fuel Espresso ifc
A sleek, modern espresso bar in a prime financial district location, known for its expertly crafted flat whites and lattes, complemented by a selection of delicious cakes.
Best for Working
People mention americano, carrot cake
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Fuel Espresso Landmark Men
A sleek, minimalist espresso bar offering expertly crafted coffee in a sophisticated setting.
Best for Working
People mention Coffee, Environment
Central
Hazel & Hershey Coffee Roasters
This roaster offers a wide selection of single-origin beans and expertly crafted espresso drinks in a minimalist setting.
Best for Working / Quick stop
Central
Islet Coffee Lab (Central)
A minimalist haven for serious coffee enthusiasts, Islet Coffee Lab meticulously brews single-origin beans with a focus on pour-over methods.
Best for Working / Dog-friendly
Central
J.Co Donuts & Coffee (Central)
A popular international chain offering a wide variety of doughnuts alongside their signature coffee blends.
People mention chain, chocolate
Central
kahu
A minimalist coffee shop with a focus on single-origin pour-overs and a serene atmosphere.
Best for Working / Dog-friendly / Outdoor coffee
Central
Le Jardin à Soho
A charming floral-themed cafe offering a serene escape with artisanal coffee and delightful pastries.
Best for Working
Central
mato.coffee.wine
This cozy spot offers a unique fusion of expertly brewed coffee and a curated selection of natural wines.
Best for Groups
Central
Milligram Coffee
A minimalist haven for serious coffee aficionados, Milligram serves expertly brewed single-origin beans in a sleek, no-frills setting.
Best for Brunch
People mention Noise level, Wait time
Central
MONO LAB
This minimalist cafe offers a curated selection of single-origin pour-overs and espresso drinks in a clean, modern space.
Best for Outdoor coffee
Central
Mrs. H's Coffee House
A cozy, vintage-inspired coffee house serving expertly brewed artisanal coffee in a relaxed, homely atmosphere.
Best for Working / Dog-friendly / Outdoor coffee
Central
MUSES (City Hall, Central)
This cafe offers a relaxed atmosphere with a focus on quality coffee and a curated selection of light bites.
Best for Brunch
People mention bbq pork, burger
Central
nodi (AIA Central)
This sleek, minimalist coffee shop is known for its impressive latte art and hosts regular coffee workshops.
People mention latte art, workshop
Central
nodi (Chater House)
A minimalist haven for specialty coffee and light bites, perfect for a focused work session or a quiet catch-up.
Central
Nook Coffee
A cozy neighbourhood coffee shop serving expertly brewed coffee in a relaxed atmosphere.
Best for Outdoor coffee
Central
Omotesando Koffee (IFC)
This minimalist Japanese coffee shop offers expertly brewed espresso drinks and pour-overs in a sleek, modern setting.
Central
On The Hill Coffee Bar (Central)
This cozy spot offers a unique Bird's Nest Latte and delectable Tiramisu Cake, perfect for a quiet afternoon.
Best for Working
People mention Bird's Nest Latte, Tiramisu Cake
Central
OneThird Coffee Roasters
This specialty coffee shop focuses on high-quality beans and offers a curated selection for discerning palates.
Best for Outdoor coffee
People mention acid, beans
Central
Pacific Coffee
A reliable chain offering a comfortable space for your daily caffeine fix.
People mention escalator, floor
Central
PHI Coffee & Pancake (Central)
This cozy spot elevates the humble pancake with creative toppings and a focus on quality coffee, making it a delightful brunch destination.
Best for Working / Brunch
Central
Ralph's Coffee Landmark Prince's
This Ralph Lauren-themed cafe offers a charming, preppy ambiance with its signature polo bear motifs and classic American diner fare.
Best for Brunch
Central
Sang Roastery (Central)
This roastery offers a minimalist aesthetic and expertly crafted coffee for discerning drinkers.
Best for Dog-friendly / Outdoor coffee
People mention Aesthetic Cafe Lovers, Coffee Lovers
Central
Sheer Coffee
A minimalist haven for pour-over enthusiasts, Sheer Coffee offers a serene escape with its meticulously brewed single-origin beans.
Central
SpiceBox Organics - Organic Food Store & Café, Caine Road
This health food store and cafe offers a range of vegan and organic options, with popular smoothies and cashew cream dishes.
Best for Quick stop
People mention cashew, cream
Central
Taste Beyond
This minimalist cafe offers a curated selection of single-origin beans, perfect for the discerning coffee enthusiast.
Central
Tea WG Boutique (ifc mall)
This elegant tea salon offers an extensive selection of fine teas and exquisite French-inspired desserts, including their signature macarons.
People mention brunch, cups
Central
The Coffee Academïcs (Standard Chartered Bank Building)
This spacious coffee shop offers a refined atmosphere with a focus on specialty coffee and a curated selection of artisanal bites.
Best for Working
Central
The Forum Cafe
A minimalist haven for serious coffee drinkers, The Forum Cafe is celebrated for its expertly brewed single-origin pour-overs.
Best for Brunch
People mention Best coffee in town
Central
Uncleruss Coffee, pier 6
This harbourside coffee spot offers a relaxed vibe with a focus on well-crafted espresso drinks and affordable bites.
Best for Dog-friendly / Outdoor coffee
People mention flat white, latte
Central
Urban Coffee Roaster SOHO
This roaster's SOHO outpost offers a sleek, minimalist space to enjoy expertly brewed single-origin coffees.
Best for Brunch
Central
Vida Coffee Stand
A minimalist coffee stand known for its expertly crafted espresso-based drinks.
People mention barista, cappuccino
Central
Wah Lok Cafe
A classic cha chaan teng serving beloved Hong Kong-style fast food in a bustling, no-frills environment.
Best for Brunch
Central
Zero One Coffee & Roastery
This cozy roastery offers a curated selection of single-origin beans, perfect for the discerning coffee connoisseur.
Best for Brunch
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