The best cafes and coffee shops in Sham Shui Po

A blend of coffee, books and art, Openground has been around longer than most coffee shops on this list. With two floors available for you to explore, the ground floor acts as the cafe and shopping space, while the floor above regularly holds exhibitions, showcasing artwork by local artists. The cafe offers a small variety of sweet treats and is known for their out-of-the-box cheesecake flavours.

Openground
G/F, 198 Tai Nan Street, Sham Shui Po. +852 3974 5098

Coffee shop by day, private cocktail bar by night, Slash Coffee Bar will draw you in with their industrial storefront design, but it’s their hot brews and brunch plates that will keep you coming back. Try the store’s signature cinnamon apple bacon toast, or go for the classic avocado and egg toast for a weekend pick-me-up, followed by a slice of Basque cheesecake.

Slash Coffee Bar
107 Ki Lung Street, Sham Shui Po

Zapjok’s wooden brown exterior makes this Japanese themed cafe hard to miss. Inside, you’ll find the same wooden hues and tatami-style seating at the elevated dining area. If you’re looking for a full meal, this cafe serves Japanese-style set lunches, which comes with a hearty bowl of rice served alongside an array of small plates and side dishes. Make sure to book a table on their website ahead of time, as the cafe is always full.

Zapjok
G/F, 66 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Sham Shui Po

Known for their delicately plated desserts such as their strawberry cake roll, lemon tart and famous caramel pudding—topped with whipped cream and a single cherry—you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a cafe in Japan when you’re here. Their Japanese-style mont blanc has also received high praise from cafe regulars for its flavourful chestnut flavour, which pairs well with coffee.

Sap Sann (十常八九)
G/F, 2 Wong Chuk Street, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong; instagram.com/sap.sann

Opened in 2021, Buff is a spacious cafe with light wooden interiors and welcoming greenery that’ll make you feel right at home. From full-sized meals and snacks to desserts, this spot is great for any time of the day. If you’re feeling ravenous, try Thai style meals, but for a smaller bite, they offer items such as sandwiches and sweets to complement your brews.

Buff
G/F, 5A Maple Street, Sham Shui Po

Humain Coffee gets its name from combining the words “human” and the Japanese word “umai”—a term that translates to “good” or “skilful”. Try their homemade lemon tart or tiramisu and pair it with one of their speciality coffees for an afternoon treat.

Humain Coffee
Shop B, G/F, 57 Fuk Wing Street, Sham Shui Po

Kokoni is a Japanese-style cafe serving up adorably packaged sandwiches alongside Instagrammable coffees and flavoured lattes. Other food offerings include bread with matcha paste, while furry friends also get their own pet-friendly nibbles. 

Kokoni
G/F, Ki Lung St 156, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Sham Shui Po

Despite its name his isn’t the popular dessert chain from the US: instead, this Milk Bar is a Korean-style cafe that specialises in the croffle—a cross between a croissant and waffle. The croissant is placed inside a waffle maker to create the crisscross waffle pattern while maintaining the flakey and buttery characteristics of the French classic. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, you can opt to have them savoury or sweet.

Milk Bar
G/F, 79 Apliu Street, Sham Shui Po

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