The best cafes and coffee shops to work from in Hong Kong

Espresso Alchemy has various locations across Hong Kong, each with its own distinct vibe. The quieter Tseung Kwan O branch offers an airy, modern aesthetic, while the popular Tsim Sha Tsui cafes feature homey, wood-furnished interiors. For a brighter workspace, the Tsuen Wan location is more spacious and boasts floor-to-ceiling windows. With convenient locations near MTR stations, you can easily find a branch to suit your needs. When you need a boost, the cafe offers classics, think cappuccinos and flat whites, to fuel your day. 

Espresso Alchemy
Address: Shop F54, 1/F, Popcorn 1, Tseung Kwan O; Shop G104, G/F, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, 25 Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui; 1, B116, B1/F Mira Place, 132 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui; Shop G02, Nina Mall, 1 8 Yeung Uk Rd, Tsuen Wan

Known for its consistently good coffee and food offerings, Fineprint’s outpost in Shek Tong Tsui is a blend of smooth concrete, wood and warm lighting that invites guests to enjoy a pleasing afternoon break in a stylish setting. As well as savoury bites including toasts and salads, the café also features freshly baked pastries and desserts to enjoy with their coffee.

Fineprint
Address: 8-12 South Lane, Shek Tong Tsui

Blend & Grind's location in Kennedy Town with a dog-friendly outdoor space, welcoming guests to take delight in quality food and drinks whilst enjoying the restaurant’s cosy vibes. On their extensive drinks menu, expect all the usuals—from classic coffees to lattes and teas—plus some seasonal options like watermelon matcha and apple hojicha cold brew. You’ll find the same quality and excellence in its food offerings, with healthy bowls, artisan sourdough toasts and salads on offer. If you're looking to wind down after work, pay a visit at night instead where you can enjoy small plates and expertly crafted cocktails for some respite.

Blend & Grind
Address: G/F, 20 Catchick Street, Kennedy Town

Leaping out of Sai Kung and landing all the way in Kennedy Town is Little Cove Espresso, where vacation vibes still abound with Belcher's Bay just around the corner. Behind French doors are interiors helmed with high ceilings, tropical greenery, granite hues, curved seating and geometrical walls perfect for the ’gram. Ricotta hotcakes with mascarpone, blueberries, passionfruit and hazelnut crumble are an all-time favourite; as are the beef Benedict on wholewheat sourdough and scrambled tofu on sourdough rye.

Little Cove Espresso
Address: Shop 3, G/F, New Fortune House, 3-5 New Praya, Kennedy Town. +852 6737 6242

Not Just Coffee’s new branch in Sai Ying Pun is unmissable, and just like its name suggests, this lovely café serves more than just excellent coffee—there’s delicious Japanese and Western dishes, exquisite desserts, refreshing teas and sodas, too. Come for a high-quality caffeine fix and stay for the sumptuous food and friendly vibes—all served with gorgeous interiors featuring botanicals and wooden fixtures as your backdrop. We heard this place gets packed at lunch, so be sure to come early to secure your table.

Not Just Coffee
Address: Shop 1, G/F, One Artlane, 8 Chung Ching Street, Sai Ying Pun

I-O-N is an all-day cafe bar located on the first floor of Central Market. Spanning over 3,000 square feet, its open space design is perfect to work in. You can enjoy I-O-N’s rich selection of coffee, tea and hearty dishes to power you through the day.

I-O-N
Address: Shop 124–125, 1/F, Central Market, 80 Des Voeux Road Central and 93 Queen’s Road Central, Central. +852 9141 5863

Staring Over Espresso founder and director Jeffie Cheung is a coffee fanatic who has been working in the coffee industry for over 10 years. She established this speciality coffee shop to remind herself and others that they can start over and over again—perfect when you need some positive vibes to get work done. In addition to their expansive drinks menu, you can also enjoy dessert, all-day breakfast, cold bowls and hot food as you work. 

Starting Over Espresso
Address: G/F, 17 Old Bailey Street, Central. +852 9242 5433

Elephant Grounds is a fan favourite cafe and coffee shop in the city. With several locations to boast, each being uniquely designed, you have a lot of choices on where to work from—the Wan Chai location has great light and windows to see the world move by. The coffee and food are just as impressive as the interior design. Their coffee beans are roasted in-house to create their signature blends while the food focuses on all-day dining featuring seasonal dishes.

Elephant Grounds
Address: 8 Wing Fung Street, Starstreet Precinct, Wan Chai. +852 2778 2700

If you want to go green while working, South Lane is a great choice. This cafe offers 80 per cent vegetarian food and uses seasonable vegetables from local organic farms. And good news for those who have lactose intolerance—South Lane offers a special dairy-free drink menu that uses almond, oat and soy milk. Both locations are great for getting some work done as you enjoy a peaceful café experience.

South Lane
Address: G/F, 14A South Lane, Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong; Shop B1-B2, G/F, Peace Tower, 30-32 Robinson Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong

Want to bring your furry friend along as you work? Pet-friendly cafe TGIF should be on your list. It has an an all-white interior that’s pleasant for the eyes, and the minimalistic design is accented by woods and rustic tree stools. Even better is the menu, which consists of mostly vegan options for those who are health and eco-conscious. An added perk is that you can watch the trams travel past the window every couple of minutes for a constant change of scenery.

TGIF
Address: 533–543 Queen’s Road West, Shek Tong Tsui

With a minimalistic interior, delicious food and drink menu and convenient locations to choose from, APT Coffee has what you’re looking for. You can opt to work indoors or outdoors and order a personalised coffee. When it comes to food, you can also get your toast personalised, right from the type of bread to the toppings.

APT Coffee
Address: Shop A&B, G/F, 2-12 Moon Street, Wan Chai

A crowd favourite due to its artistic and Instagrammable design—both interior and coffee—NOC Coffee is among the go-to spots to work from. With various locations to choose from and a healthy food menu that changes regularly, there’s a lot to like about this cafe chain. Those who would like even more ambiance can head to The Roastery location to see behind-the-scenes of coffee bean preparation.

NOC Coffee
Address: Shop 4, G/F, Bohemian House, 321 Des Voeux Road West, Sai Ying Pun

Another crowd favourite, The Coffee Academics has been the go-to for many since its inception in 2012. If you’re serious about coffee, it doesn’t disappoint as the coffee is traded directly from small-scale plantations or auction-grade coffees. Seventy per cent of their house blends also gives back to coffee farmer communities through charities and social enterprises. Of the many locations spread out across Hong Kong, the Repulse Bay location is an idyllic spot to work from.

The Coffee Academics
Address: The Pulse, 26 Beach Road, Repulse Bay

Black Sugar Coffee is becoming a crowd favourite, thanks part to its adorable origin and Instagrammable interiors and food. The cafe is named after the founder’s shiba inu, and they even sell shiba inu-themed merchandise. With most well-known cafes and coffee shops located in Hong Kong Island, Black Sugar Coffee has taken to a more Kowloon-centric scene with branches in Tsim Sha Tsui, Ho Man Tin and Olympic City.

Black Sugar Coffee
Address: Shop G34, Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

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