9 Cafes in Causeway Bay: From Pour-Over Specialists to Instagram-Worthy Coffee Bars
From Artista Perfetto, which got its start in Taipei back in 2012, to the newly opened Korean-inspired The Berlin Service, these nine Causeway Bay cafes span two distinct paths — serious pour-over craft and design-forward Instagram bait — complete with single-origin picks, prices, and addresses.
Causeway Bay is a place where shoppers and foodies alike tend to lose themselves — the foot traffic is dense, and so is the concentration of cafes. But what's interesting is that the neighborhood's coffee scene runs along two completely different tracks: on one side, tiny specialty shops obsessing over grinding beans to perfection; on the other, Instagram-ready coffee bars stacking vinyl-record walls, pink lighting, and cheesecake onto the same menu. With nine cafes packed into one district, it's a neat snapshot of the community's split coffee personality.
Tiny Corners Serious About Coffee
Artista Perfetto launched in Taipei back in 2012 and didn't set up shop in Causeway Bay until 2018. The space is so tight you'll need to turn sideways just to move around, but the baristas' latte art skills are anything but small-time. The menu keeps it simple: black coffee at HK$35, matcha latte at HK$45 — prices that haven't inflated just because it's sitting in the city center. Address: Shop 2, G/F, 3A Lockhart Road.
The Causeway Bay branch of 18 Grams is the origin point for this specialty roasting brand, with every cup ground and brewed to order. The shop is at Shop C, G/F, Marina House, 15 Canal Road East, and the space is just as pint-sized — get there right at opening, 8am, if you want a seat to enjoy a HK$32 double espresso and bagel sandwich. Plant-based milk upgrades come at no extra charge, a small courtesy from the shop to its customers.
Design-First Coffee Bars Built for Instagram
Layback pairs a vinyl-record wall with a color-coordinated drinks menu, and crab dishes are the signature draw — the mentaiko soft-shell crab pasta (HK$158) and the soft-shell crab avocado burger (HK$168) lead the lineup. The banana bread matcha (HK$58) makes a solid pairing with your meal, while dessert mashes up two trendy elements — pistachio and Basque burnt cheesecake — for HK$78. Address: Shop 1702-03, 17/F, Bartlock Centre, 3 Yiu Wa Street. Phone: 9275 8618, reservations available.
Mercury Recalls by Lost Stars extends the vinyl-lounge vibe of Tsim Sha Tsui's Lost Stars into a daytime coffee bar in Causeway Bay. Weekday lunch sets start at HK$88, including salad, soup of the day, and a drink; the smoked salmon eggs benedict (HK$138) and the fried pork chop burger (HK$108) are the most-ordered mains. Address: Shop A & C, G/F, Fairview Mansion, 51 Paterson Street. Phone: 2416 7503, WhatsApp reservations also accepted at 6752 4389.
The newly opened The Berlin Service leans into Korean industrial style, and its two standout drinks are the donut-shaped, extra-thick-foam Berlin coffee (aka donutccino) at HK$58 and the rich iced Vienna coffee at HK$55. Address: Shop 5, G/F & 1/F, 51 Jardine's Crescent.
Chains and Everyday Brunch
The Alchemist Cafe operates 12 branches across Hong Kong, and its Causeway Bay outpost sits at Shop 17, G/F, Fashion Walk, 11-19 Cleveland Street, keeping the same consistent quality and pricing as its other locations. Weekend brunch runs until 5:30pm, with both the English brunch and vegetarian brunch priced at HK$128 — perfect for a leisurely weekend catch-up with friends.
Urban Coffee Roaster has been operating in Hong Kong for over a decade and is about to open its fifth branch. This Fashion Walk location is particularly welcoming to vegetarians, with plant-based options clearly marked on the menu, including a vegan power bowl (HK$118) loaded with tofu, quinoa, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms, and pumpkin, plus a grilled cheese sourdough with tomato soup (HK$108). Address: Shop D, G/F, Fashion Walk, 9 Kingston Street.
Old Names Reinvented and Art Spaces
Cafe Corridor opened back in 2001 and rebranded as RUSSELL in 2023 for a fresh start. It's tucked right near Times Square, though you'll need to make your way through a narrow alley to find it. The outdoor seating is the top pick — settle in with a classic flat white (HK$42) or the less common tiramisu latte (HK$63). Address: G/F, 26A Russell Street. Phone: 2892 2927.
Beyond Coffee & Bar is run by a former tech-industry professional, and beyond serving coffee, the shop regularly hosts art exhibitions and charity events that give local artists a platform to display and sell their work. All-day breakfast starts at HK$88, with the Earl Grey latte and plum sparkling coffee — both HK$58 — standing out as signature drinks. Address: Shop 1, G/F, Redana Centre, 25 Yiu Wa Street. Phone: 6370 9328.
