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

Black Sugar Coffee is becoming a crowd favourite, thanks in part to the adorable origin story behind its name, and for its Instagrammable interiors and food. The café is named after the founder’s shiba inu, with various shiba-themed merchandise available at each location. While so many of the city’s best-known cafés and coffee shops are located on Hong Kong Island, Black Sugar Coffee has a more Kowloon-centric take, with branches in Tsim Sha Tsui, Ho Man Tin, Tai Kok Tsui and Hung Hom, as well as Central.

Black Sugar Coffee
Locations across Hong Kong

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

Brentwood Coffee Roaster’s locations across Hong Kong provide a calm atmosphere for you to work in, where warm terracotta tones and dark timber furnishings set a tranquil atmosphere. Single-origin coffees and freshly baked pasties are available to keep you focused. 

Brentwood Coffee Roaster
Locations across Hong Kong Island

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
Locations across Hong Kong

With branches across Hong Kong Island, Coffeelin offers a lively yet peaceful environment for remote work. The cafés serve up quality coffee and Italian-inspired plates, while each location offers a distinctive vibe. The Central location is a favourite for remote workers and the Happy Valley spot more suited to casual coffee meet-ups, while the flagship in Fortress Hill offers a particularly laid-back atmosphere for those needing to decompress.

Coffeelin (Central)
Address: Shop 1, 2/F, LHT Tower, 31 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

Coffeelin (Fortress Hill)
Address: G/F, 228 Electric Road, Fortress Hill, Hong Kong

Coffeelin (Happy Valley)
Address: G/F, 8 Cheong Ming Street, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

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
Locations across 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 (Tseung Kwan O)
Address: Shop F54, 1/F, Popcorn 1, 9 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong

Espresso Alchemy (Tsim Sha Tsui)
Address: Shop G104, G/F, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, 25 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong;
Shop B116, B1/F Mira Place, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Espresso Alchemy (Tsuen Wan)
Address: Shop G02, Nina Mall, 1 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong

Known for its consistently good coffee and food offerings, Fineprint’s outposts are all stylishly decked out in smooth concrete, wooden accents and warm lighting. Choose from a selection of savoury bites, including toasts and salads, as well as freshly baked pastries and desserts that pair exceptionally well with the coffee.

Fineprint
Locations across Hong Kong Island

Liberty Coffee offers a cosy space for casual visitors and digital nomads alike, with plenty of food and drink options to power you through the day. The café transforms into a lively wine bar by sun down, with a comprehensive list of labels and priced bottles on offer.

Liberty Coffee & Wine (Jordan)
Address: G/F, 285 Temple Street, Jordan, Hong Kong

Liberty Coffee & Wine (Mong Kok)
Address: G/F, 2 Dundas Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

With branches on Hong Kong Island, Moojoo Lifestyle Café’s colourful interiors and comfortable booths are perfect for a productive day of work. The cafés boast animal-themed decor, from photos showcasing snapshots of furry companions to a paw print decal on the wall. Alongside a broad selection of tea and coffee, Moojoo’s seasonal menu features a range of specialty drinks with appropriately playful names.

Moojoo Lifestyle Café (Discovery Bay)
Shop G01A, G/F, D'Deck, 8-12 Plaza Lane, Discovery Bay

Moojoo Lifestyle Café (Sai Ying Pun)
Address: Shop 1, 2 & 22, G/F, Two Artlane, 1 Chung Ching St, Sai Ying Pun

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
Locations across Hong Kong

With branches on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon, Not Just Coffee provides a welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere ideal for remote work. As the name suggests, there’s more than just excellent coffee on offer—there are also delicious Japanese-inspired and western dishes, exquisite desserts and refreshing teas and sodas. Come for a high-quality caffeine fix and stay for the delicious eats and friendly vibes—all served against gorgeous interiors featuring botanicals and wooden fixtures.

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

Not Just Coffee (Yau Ma Tei)
Address: Shop D, G/F, Man Hoo Court, 450 Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong

Whether you’re veggie, you try to observe Green Monday, or you just want something different, South Lane’s menu is 80 per cent vegetarian and uses seasonal produce from local organic farms. Bonus news for those who are lactose intolerant—South Lane offers a special dairy-free drinks menu that uses almond, oat and soy milks. Add to this the peaceful ambience at both locations, and you’ve got yourself a very Zen remote work location.

South Lane (Mid-Levels)
Address: Shop B1-B2, G/F, Peace Tower, 30-32 Robinson Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong

South Lane (Shek Tong Tsui)
Address: G/F, 14A South Lane, Shek Tong Tsui, 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, Hong Kong

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