Explore Hong Kong’s Hipster Cafés
Café Hillywood
Blink and you might just miss it! This hearty little café is so hidden that only eagle-eyed hipsters would be able to chance upon it. Located just across the street from Hong Kong Bowling Green Club, Café Hillywood quickly became a favourite hangout spot for locals due to its comfortable setting and their handmade pastas. 152 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, +852 2762 1727, www.cafehillywood.com.
Elephant Grounds @ WOAW
Renowned style icon Kevin Poon and his long-time friend Gerald Li combined their love for coffee to launch this independent coffee shop within WOAW Concept Store on Gough Street last year. With crisp white walls and minimalist wooden furniture, Elephant Grounds has become a common ground for hipsters to enjoy a cuppa made from single origin beans through siphon and French press brewing methods. The café also features healthy lunch items. 11 Gough Street, Sheung Wan, +852 2253 1313, http://elephantgrounds.com.
NOSH
Located in the heart of Tai Ping Shan, this chic neighbourhood café was established by Swedish Entrepreneurs, Arne and Helen Lindman who have numerous businesses and projects around Hong Kong. Coffee isn’t NOSH’S forte, but hipsters are coaxed into spending their time at this café because of its Scandinavian chic design, as well as its impressive blend of classic European flavours and refined pastries. 11 Upper Station Street, Sheung Wan, +852 2559 8508, www.nosh.com.hk.
Teakha Tea Café
This unpretentious alley-café will knock you off your socks with its impressive range of teas and top-class cakes. Get immersed in its charming and cosy ambiance while having a cup of tea with their exquisite range of desserts, like their signature Matcha cheesecake, or Osmanthus & Okinawa Black Sugar Chiffon. 18 Tai Ping Shan Street, Sheung Wan, +852 2858 9185, http://teakha.com.
Artisan Room
This is the only café in Hong Kong that serves drinks brewed with centuries-old Costadoro coffee with a 3.5 feet Gothicism Cold Brewer. The premium coffee selections are best paired with a wide range of cakes. 8-12 South Lane, Shek Tong Tsui, +852 2565 3198, www.facebook.com/artisanroomhk.