Amber Coffee Brewery @ Central

The Place I had to travel a little further than my Wanchai base to find Amber; thankfully, this hot new coffee joint is right on the Ding Ding line.  Located on super busy Des Voeux  road mid point between Central and Sheung Wan, Amber Coffee Brewery could just about be the best coffee spot in Hong…

NOC Coffee & Roaster in Central

The Place Graham Street in Central is home to one of Hong Kong’s famous wet markets, seemingly a dying breed of space in burgeoning Hong Kong.  While there’s a sad loss of such iconic areas, Graham Street is also home to NOC Coffee and Roaster.  While the place is called NOC, or Not Only Coffee,…

R&R Bagels with Allpress

The Place Hidden in plain sight is the best way to describe R&R Bagels.  Located in busy 28 Li Yuen Street West, the specialty bagel joint is hidden behind one of the myriad of stalls that dominate the busy little street.  If you weren’t looking for it specifically, it would be easy to walk by….

Filters Lane in SoHo

The Place Right on the fringes of Expat Central, Filters Lane is a boutique coffee joint located on busy Caine Road.  The first thing you notice about this place is the huge roasting machine taking pride of place in the front window.  Filters Lane regularly runs coffee appreciation and tasting sessions, as well as demonstrations…

Hazel & Hershey in SoHo

The Place With quite an unusual and memorable name, Hazel & Hershey have been leading the charge to delight and inform the Hong Kong coffee community sine 2009.  Much more than just a cafe, H&H are a one stop shop for anything coffee. Located at Peel Street in the heart of SoHo, H&H are a…

Fuel Espresso at the Landmark

The Place One of the busiest coffee joints in Central is located in the prestigious Landmark building, which coincidentally houses a few Michelin Starred restaurants.  Taking pride of place in the basement, Fuel Espresso is the spot where the well to do business folks in Hong Kong get their coffee fix. While New Zealand isn’t…