The best cafes and coffee shops to visit in New Territories

If you’re looking for a cosy cafe that offers all-day dining, hit up Little Cove Espresso on your next visit to Sai Kung. Their menu offers everything from healthy salad bowls to hearty beef ragu pappardelle. But if you want to pair your coffee with something sweet instead, Little Cove Espresso’s menu has a large range of desserts such as carrot cake, cookies, and even raw protein balls for you to choose from.

Tucked away in the quiet neighbourhood of Tai Wai, E for Egg Cafe is a Japanese-inspired cafe with a tatami seating area on the second floor. They’re best known for their sumptuous scrambled egg toasts loaded with ingredients like soft-shell crab, black truffle, and fried chicken cartilage. On the menu, you’ll find Japanese dishes such as teishoko bentos, salad bowls, and homemade desserts like the E for Egg waffle topped with cheese milk cap and an adorable ‘fried egg’.

This cute cafe in Ma On Shan is one of the neighbourhood's latest eateries. Despite being small in venue size, the quaint atmosphere of this cafe makes you feel at ease. Dig into pasta dishes like razor clam egg tagliatelle ($138) and orecchiette ($118), or hearty brunch items like their shakshuka ($88) and all-stay breakfast ($128).

Jeju-style cafe Tamora stands out from the crowd not only for its appearance, but for its location. Nestled within Tai Mei Tuk Village in Tai Po, this three-storey cafe has a laidback atmosphere with an industrial vibe due to it's concrete walls, exposed bricks, and metalic accents. Tamora makes use of their relatively empty interior to allow people to admire their spacious venue, while also allowing them to soak up the sun and admire the beautiful surroundings of Tai Mei Tuk from the cafe's large windows. Aside from their coffees, Tamora also offers a wide variety of Jeju teas such as matcha lattes or volcanic oolong; as well as a few dessert options like cheesecakes or crispy croffles. 

Head a little further to the New Territories to enjoy Italian cuisine with views of the Tsing Ma Bridge. Cafe Roma has undergone a significant renovation, with a design concept emphasising a warm, inviting atmosphere that encourages families to gather. The menu includes crispy-crust pizzas and mouthwatering dishes, including tuna tartare with Tropea onions, classic coastal Italian fare fritto misto di mare, baked seabass wrapped in parchment paper, and grilled US Black Angus rib-eye steak tagliata. The restaurant also offers pizza workshops where kids can join and enjoy.

Cohee – how you would say coffee in Japanese – is tucked among the alleys and village houses in Kam Tin, injecting a little Japanese culture and minimalism in an otherwise local area in Hong Kong. Serving hand-brewed coffee in Japanese pottery and a selection of buns, cakes, and pastries, Cohee welcomes patrons to find their zen and embrace the Japanese way of living.

Combining a cafe and Thai massage parlour into one, Relax B&M provides a coffee experience unlike any other. While the establishment has several dining areas throughout the standalone building, the second floor is a massage parlour where you can enjoy a range of wellness treats such as whole body Thai massages or gua sha therapy. Once you’re done with your soothing massage, grab a seat on their patio or enjoy the gorgeous view of Plover Cove from their rooftop while you indulge in their delectable food and drinks.

Japanese-style cafe and lifestyle store How to live well currently has three locations in the city. Their Tsuen Wan branch presents natural wooden furniture like long dining tables and chairs, along with floor to ceiling windows that give way to a clear unobstructed view of the surrounding neighbourhood. In addition to standard coffee drinks, How to live well’s menu also has creative beverages such as Baby Cigar – made with coffee jelly, double espresso, and tiramisu sauce.

Whether you're fueling up on breakfast before a full day of adventures or getting dinner after a junk trip to soak up the alcohol, Turtle by the Sea is an ideal location for a quick bite. Their menu presents a wide selection of pasta, pizza, salads, and sandwiches, as well as small bites that pair perfectly with their long list of drinks on the menu. Grab a seat indoors, or unwind outdoors and take in the unobstructed view of Sai Kung Public Pier.

Tucked away in a shopping mall in Tsuen Wan, Browny Cafe is a small but cosy coffee shop with a semi-outdoor space attached. The cafe serves coffee, but also sells coffee beans and bags from Ethiopia and Guatemala, among others. They also off lovely homemade cakes and is a favourite among locals and guests from nearby neighbourhoods.

Tucked away on Castle Peak Road, Hidden Coffee and Roaster focuses primarily on handcrafted coffees with the addition of light bites such as scones and homemade cakes. What makes this place truly special is their coffee training program that supports minorities and individuals with intellectual disabilities. The cafe also offers a range of eco-friendly products such as reusable straws and cups as well as a variety of coffee beans for sale.

Sleek, all-black interior, cool artworks by local artists on display, and a selection of top-notch coffee and teas, Sammi Coffee is basically every minimalist's dream. Don't miss the main attraction: a stylish Supersize Me figurine by Ron English right in the middle of the cafe!

Opened in 2015, Lov Lov Coffee doubles as a cafe and workshop that aims to spread the art of coffee making through an unconfined studio space. The open coffee bar allows guests to get a closer look at the baristas as they work, and to get a feel for the craft. Along with serving coffee drinks and selling roasted coffee beans, they offer courses such as coffee roasting, brewing techniques, latte art, and even internationally recognised coffee making certifications.