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[1] This month, the city’s cafe scene welcomes the return of a decade-old favourite to its original neighbourhood, as well as new establishments in Sai Ying Pun. Here are four new coffee shop openings to visit in Hong Kong in September.
[2] How Dept started as a furniture showroom-slash-cafe hidden in an industrial building in Kwun Tong. It has branches in Hysan Place, K11 Art Mall and other malls. Now, it returns with a new location on the same street it occupied a decade ago.
[3] The ground-floor space at The Angle looks out over the bustling streets. Its upgraded menu includes snacks such as Sichuan spicy beef nachos and mains such as cheese egg rolls with dried sakura shrimp and salmon roe. There is also an extensive coffee selection. Shop G01, G/F, The Angle, 98 How Ming Street, Kwun Tong
[4] Coffee Boats was founded in late 2025 as a social initiative. It was supported by Caritas Hong Kong to empower young people and women from marginalised communities through work opportunities and training. Its coffee beans are sourced directly from farmers. The beans are roasted by professionally trained women from Caritas Hong Kong’s Healthy Neighbourhood Kitchen Project.
[5] Coffee Boats has held various small pop-ups and events across Hong Kong. Now, it’s taking on its most ambitious project. It is collaborating with the charity One Bite Social to take over the historic Chun On Pawn Shop in Wan Chai. The takeover runs until December 19. Twenty per cent of the revenue will be donated to Caritas Hong Kong. G/F, 91 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai
[6] Brown Heart is a humble operation with a small menu. It is the latest in a string of coffee shops to occupy its corner spot near Sai Ying Pun MTR. The food is simple but bursting with flavour. Signature sandwiches include burrata, Parma ham and green grapes with truffle balsamic glaze, and crabmeat and mentaiko with mascarpone cheese, basil and cheddar. 176 Queen’s Road West, Sai Ying Pun
[7] Urban Coffee Roasters is a home-grown roastery. It has opened a second outlet in Central following its Hollywood Road location. The IFC store features four branch-exclusive coffees, including a fruity single-origin Ethiopian bean with notes of passion fruit, blood orange and grape, and a Geisha blend with notes of flowers, honey and tangerine. The Geisha coffee is also made into a gelato for the perfect pairing. Shop 1032, 1/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central
Source: South China Morning Post, August 28
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