19 Instagrammable cafes in Hong Kong
Last Updated on October 21, 2024 by Ingrid
After moving to Hong Kong, it didn’t take me long to realize the city is passionate about good coffee. This fact made me happy, and I set off to explore and discover some of the most Instagrammable cafes in Hong Kong.
I wasn’t only looking for pretty spaces and delicious coffee to accompany them.
A few months later, I met Becky from Becky Exploring, and we started having our weekly Friday lunch and coffee when we would try a new coffee place every week.
Whether you’re in Hong Kong for a layover, a few days, or even longer, these are the coffee places you should not miss out on.
Thus, let’s explore coffee shops in Hong Kong without further ado.
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Instagrammable Cafes in Hong Kong
% Arabica
With more than one branch in Hong Kong, choosing the best location for your pictures might prove challenging.
I think the one in Kowloon, right next to the ferry pier on the Avenue of Stars, might steal the top of the list.
However, a small one in the Monster Mansion will offer you the chance to see a pretty cafe, drink a good coffee, and tick off your list of one of the most Instagrammable places in town.
Even though the coffee at %Arabica is not one of my favorites, I still think this place should be on any list if we talk about coffee or pretty cafes.
Click for a list of all the locations in town, and choose your favorite one.
NOC Cofee
My all-time favorite coffee in Hong Kong! And it comes in a cozy, Instagrammable cafe.
I still haven’t been to all the locations in town, but I’ve been to three of them. While all are pretty and will offer an excellent setting for a picture, the one on Mercury Street might be the best.
They keep their design simple, with clear lines and tones of grey and white.
Come in early if you want to have the place to yourself; it usually gets crowded. They open at 8 AM so that you can start your day right.
See here all the locations in town.
The Coffee Academics
It was one of the first cafes I visited in Hong Kong, mainly because it caught my eye while I was walking near my husband’s office in Quarry Bay.
Their design is super nice in all their locations, and they also serve food throughout the day and cocktails in the evening.
Try the location in Musea, or go to Wan Chai for some delicious breakfast!
Doubleshot by the Cupping Room
A new place in town, or at least for me, is the latest addition to my list of coffee shops in Hong Kong.
Located in Central, on Hollywood Road, on the first floor of a small building, this place will charm you with its interior and the window view.
No wonder the place was packed on a Friday afternoon when we visited. The places by the window are the most popular because they offer the perfect setting for a picture: natural light, graffiti in the background, and delicious food and coffee in the center stage.
Their menu also offers many wines and cocktails if you are looking for an afternoon or evening cup.
Elephant Grounds
A popular spot for brunch in Hong Kong, I frequent this place because it is close to home.
No matter which shop you visit, you won’t be disappointed—the coffee is good, the shops are dog-friendly (at least at the one in Causeway Bay, where they have an outside terrace), and delicious options for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Their design is simple yet with plenty of picture-perfect corners – from the pretty tables that offer an excellent background for your cup to the natural walls or plants in all their shops.
Check their list of locations here and choose your favorite one!
Winstons coffee
Since I moved here, I have been following one of the most Instagrammable places in Hong Kong. Everyone goes to Winstons for that picture, but I’ve realized they also go for the coffee.
Set in Kennedy Town, packed with expats and locals alike, this place is a must-try.
Just one note: those chairs might look pretty cool and are perfect for a picture, but I almost fell off the narrow stairs twice. So be careful! Especially if you choose to skip the coffee and go for a cocktail.
Check out their 2 locations here!
N.O.T Specialty Coffee
With 2 locations close to one another, one in Lee Garden One and the other in Hysan Place, this is any photographer’s dream.
Even though I love all the pictures I’ve seen here, I don’t understand why it is not as popular as the other coffee shops on this list. Or at least I haven’t seen it as much on my feed.
If you are looking for the photogenic one, head to the 9th floor of Hysan Place and look for the hidden gem outside my favorite library. I loved the coffee here, and they also have delicious bagels.
APT Coffee
A somewhat new discovery, tucked away on the small and charming streets of Wan Chai, on the hill, this is a place I’ve been to twice a week. And that’s because, yes, I liked it!
The name stands for “A Personal Tailor” because that’s what you can do with everything here. In the menu, you will see that you can tailor both your coffee and your food.
You can choose from hot or iced coffee, simple or with milk, the density of the milk’s foam, and even the coffee (nutty or fruity).
Next, choose the type of bread you want and add up to four toppings, including an omelet, a soft-boiled egg, avocado, Parma ham, and more.
That’s on top of the simple yet very Instagrammable design.
Halfway coffee
They serve coffee in some of the prettiest cups you’ll find in town. This small shop is tucked away on a picturesque street with antiquities so that you might buy these cute cups for your home.
Climb the stairs from the MTR station, get lost among colorful tea sets, precious jade pieces, and other such items, and stop here for a coffee and a picture.
The coffee shop was always filled with people, no matter when I passed.
Bluebird Coffee
This is a tiny coffee place in a very authentic Hong Kong area. Even though it’s on the island and very close to Kennedy Town, where many expats choose to stay, the Sai Ying Pun area is packed with small shops selling traditional fish products.
Although the coffee place is small, it has a lovely design, from the outside to the inside.
Coffee didn’t disappoint either, and it was worth the trip. It was close to the tram stop, and once we finished our coffee, we wandered around looking for cats. That’s because all the shops around here have at least one cat.
Ralph’s Coffee
I got here by chance because we somehow ended up in the mall after a boat trip, and I desperately needed a coffee. But this little coffee place is so charming, and as soon as you step inside, you’ll be transported to New York.
It has that relaxed vibe but smells like authentic, freshly roasted Italian coffee. What a lovely mix!
If you’re wondering, it is linked to the famous fashion brand Ralph Lauren. You’ll find it next to its shop in Harbor City Mall, but there’s one in Landmark.
Habitu
With five locations in town and a pretty, girly design, Habitu also serves delicious food and great coffee.
While exploring my favorite bookstore, I noticed the place in Hysan Place and told myself I needed to try it. It was all pink and flowery, and only by looking at the menu online did I realize this was my kind of place.
I like the flat white here, but they also have signature coffee options like the Caffe Acai Rosa or the Caffe Brulle.
It is an excellent place for lunch since they also have set menus, but it is also somewhere you will want to go for a coffee and a picture.
Coffee of the day
I would say we found this place somehow, led by destiny. That’s because I was with a friend, and we mistakenly took the wrong MTR and found ourselves in Sham Shui Po.
Since we were there and I knew there must be some lanterns, we stepped out and started exploring the area.
We didn’t find any lantern shops, but we did find this small coffee place with one of the best coffees I’ve had so far in Hong Kong.
It is a tiny shop with a simple design, offering many picture opportunities. And if you’re lucky, you might find the cat from the neighboring shop roaming around the coffee place.
Address: Tai Nan Street in Sham Shui Po
Elixir Coffee
Another pretty yet simple coffee place on the stairs in Sheung Wan.
Apart from the delicious coffee, what makes it special is the cat you might see if you’re lucky.
She will help you capture the best picture while savoring a strong coffee. Address: 9 Mee Lun Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Five to One
Another brand-new cafe in Hong Kong with a sleek, clean design is located in Kowloon.
I still need to explore this place, but I can say from the pictures I’ve seen online that it is easily one of the most Instagrammable cafes around. Address: 6 Victory Ave, Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong
Sonne CAD
One cannot keep track of all the cool coffee places that keep opening around town.
The Sonne CAD in Tin Hau is another one to put on the list.
Address: 16號 Sun Chun St, Tai Hang, Hong Kong
Gary Kwok Flowers & Cafe
Hidden inside Hopewell Center in Wan Chai, there is another reason to visit the office building besides its outside window elevator.
So, if you love flowers, pretty sweets that look great in pictures, and good coffee, this is the place for you! I will head there in the next few days and shoot some photos.
Address: Gary Kwok Flowers & Café
Shop 1706-1711, 17, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
Infinity C by October
If you like blue, this is the place for you. From the shop’s very blue design to the delicious food and blue cakes, everything about this place screams Instagram.
They serve gluten-free, keto, and vegan food and delicious coffee in Sai Ying Pun.
Address: Shop A, G/F, Kings Hill, 38 Western Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong.
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