We all deserve a moment to chill at a cafe, after back-to-back dim sum and stir-fry. A wave of modern cafes is emerging in the local dining scene in recent years. With a wide range of food and drinks to offer, from fusion to fancy, the cafes have become the latest popular choice among young customers for a chilled hangout. Here we give you a short list of cafes to start off.

1. Tai Wo Tang

Stylish and nostalgic, this instagrammable hipster is housed in an 80-year-old building in Kowloon City. Succeeding the apothecary drawers from its predecessor Chinese herbal clinic, Tai Wo Tang serves Western-style dishes with a Cantonese twist. The fried chicken and Cantonese egg waffles and the pineapple bun with foie gras are two of their bestsellers. 

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2. Mum’s Not Home

A fascinating bohemian cafe that is also an art gallery, a thrift store, and a whimsical secret garden. Enjoy their signature floral teas and have a look at the curation of vintage clothing, accessories, funky knick-knacks, or even old-fashioned furniture. Their signature drinks Blue Man’s secret will get you amazed as its color changes.

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3. Halfway Coffee

Surrounded by stalls selling antiques, handicrafts, and souvenirs, Halfway Coffee offers not only drinks but a journey to Hong Kong’s past. The cafe serves its brews in vintage Chinese porcelain cups, making it a good source for caffeine and Instagram posts. Try the Latte with Okinawa black sugar.

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4. Vego Coffee

A simple, warm, and elegant vegan cafe in Tsim Sha Tsui that plates up vegan dishes, from plant-based cheesy pizzas to its highly acclaimed dessert selection. Dishes such as the Avocado Tuna Bagel, Veggie Balls with Tartar Sauce, Chocolate brownie, and Banana Bread are recommended.

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