One of Hong Kong’s rowdiest neighbourhoods, complete with fine food and top bars and pubs, Wan Chai is a haven for cafès, feeding visitors and residents with strong caffeine and a conceptual experience to enjoy a momentary escape from life!
The next time you are heading to Wan Chai for a work trip, coffee hopping, or time away from the noise, head to these spots below!
The best cafès in Wan Chai
1. Cafe Fifty.V
At Cafe Fifty.V welcomes customers seeking a cosy vibe and vibrant coffee offerings. With highlights such as S.O.E (Ethiopia Guji Hambella G1), yuzu cold brew, and doppio drinks, a rarity within Hong Kong’s coffee space, this Wan Chai cafe is for some serious coffee aficionados.
Cafe Fifty.V, Shop 1 & 2, G/F, 55 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, 2380 0168
2. Matchali
Focussing on the green caffeinated wonder product of matcha, Matchali has remained a key figure in the neighbourhood’s cafe space for its craft and attention to detail. Use ceremonial-grade matcha from the real source of Uji, Kyoto, their highlights include their matcha latte, butterfly-pea flower latte, and starburst iced matcha.
Matchali, G/F, 5 Moon Street, Wan Chai, 9880 7661, book here
3. Blend & Grind
Blend & Grind’s location in Wan Chai takes up a quaint corner in the sub-neighbourhood of Streetstreet Precinct. Recently undergoing a renovation to freshen up its look, their coffee menu features more strong drinks such as long black, macchiato, piccolo, and cortado. This cafe is very suitable for working-from-home but outside.
Blend & Grind, G/F, Shun Ho Building, 1 Sun Street, Wan Chai, 6361 2711
4. Yeaffee
Yeaffee take their coffee seriously with award-winning cups and baristas working at this northern-located cafe. Their menu is small, concerning black, white, oat, tonic, and pour over drinks, but excel with their artisanal style and attention to detail for all drinks here.
Yeaffee, Shop C2, G/F, Yue On Building, 146-148 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
5. RETRO
Occupying a small cubby hole on Jaffe Road, walk inside RETRO and you’ll suddenly feel at peace within the serene confines of this cafe. They are most popular for their pour over coffee menu, featuring roasted products imported from Costa Rica, Brazil, Ecuador, and Colombia.
RETRO, Shop G, G/F, Tung Kai Building, 160 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai
6. NATIONS COFFEE
After their renovation last spring 2024, NATIONS COFFEE is an idyllic hiding spot away from the hassle and rush of Wan Chai. With an all-white interior and flushed with greenery, why not head here for a cup of black filter coffee, caramel latte, cappuccino, or ice drip coffee?
NATIONS COFFEE, Unit B, 2/F, Hundred City Centre, 7-17 Amoy Street, Wan Chai, 2702 1909
7. Bow Coffee
Suitable for a work meeting or a day out of the office, Bow Coffee is conveniently located next to Amirality’s extended MTR network, and only a few minutes away from the action of Wan Chai. With drinks like masala chai oat latte, single origin chocolate, and salty okinawa, their coffee spread is funky and worth a try!
Bow Coffee, G/F, Queen’s Centre, 58-64 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
8. Sipper Coffee
This semi-secret cafe can be found tucked away behind Blue House on the edge of Wan Chai, welcoming caffeine-chasers to their courtyard space to kick back with a cup. Inside, Sipper Coffee’s cafe space sells the classics, namely coffee cream, mocha, and lattes, plus a ton of sweet cakes.
Sipper Coffee, Shop H, King Sing House, 1A Kennedy Street, Wan Chai
