Best new cafes and coffee shops to visit in Hong Kong

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Take a breather and unwind at Sensu’s newest location in Times Square. This new cafe is decorated with a Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic, placing a focus on appreciating imperfect beauty. Currently, Sensu offers four house blends that you can choose from to customise your coffee beverages, so whether you prefer something fruity or nutty, you can tailor-make your perfect drink. When it comes to food, Sensu offers a large range of dishes on their a la carte menu, but if you’re having trouble choosing, opt for the meal set ($128) where you can pick your choice of appetiser, entree, and side dish.

Sai Ying Pun is no stranger to having plenty of cool cafes in its neighbourhood, and Lattehatist certainly fits the bill. The cafe offers a range of beverages on their menu, and most of their drinks come with Insta-worthy latte art designs that range from cartoon characters to cute animals. If you’ve got a specific design in mind, just ask the barista and he’ll skillfully recreate it onto your drink! Dine inside to enjoy their cosy environment, or sit on their outdoor ledge to watch the trams go by as you sip away. 

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Combining a cafe and Thai massage parlour into one, Relax B&M provides a coffee experience unlike any other. While the establishment has several dining areas throughout the standalone building, the second floor is a massage parlour where you can enjoy a range of wellness treats such as whole body Thai massages or gua sha therapy. Once you’re done with your soothing massage, grab a seat on their patio or enjoy the gorgeous view of Plover Cove from their rooftop while you indulge in their delectable food and drinks.

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Head to Art Lane to find MooJoo, a spacious pet-friendly cafe. You’ll find plenty of animal motifs scattered around their venue, such as a photo wall full of animal snapshots, a large mural with cats and dogs spilling out of a coffee cup, and a paw print decal on their wall. In addition to offering a range of coffee and tea beverages, MooJoo’s menu also offers specialty drinks, including pressed fruit juices like Passionate Shiba Inu ($58) and Spicy Chihuahua ($58).

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On your next visit to Tai Ping Shan Street, be sure to pop into Goose’ Chocolate, a cafe decorated with mid-century retro vibes. Like its name suggests, Goose’ Chocolate specialises in delightful creations such as single origin puddings, mousse, and hot chocolate, all of which feature Tanzanian cocoa that’s roasted in-house. Not a chocoholic? Don’t worry – they’ve also got savoury dishes like their Goose’ breakfast to keep you satisfied.

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Take a day trip up to Sai Kung and stop by The Hut, a cafe that specialises in freshly-made souffle pancakes. Aside from the original ($45), their menu offers flavours like tiramisu ($58) and passionfruit with cream ($50), but you could go even further and add as many toppings as you desire at additional costs. Pair your fluffy pancakes with a coffee, or go above and beyond by treating yourself to one of their decadent smoothies.