Going to coffee shops has become a popular pastime among teenagers in recent years, and new coffee shops have opened in shopping districts to meet the demand. One of the first to open its doors was Paris Cafe in Mongkok. Last month a second outlet was opened in Tsim Sha Tsui on the premises of the now-defunct My Coffee cafe. Paris Cafe is simply decorated in a Parisian theme. Some of the table cloths even feature maps of the romantic city. The tiny cafe is filled with a large and comfortable white sofa. It offers many types of coffee, snacks, pastas, home-made cakes and desserts. A set menu is also available.
Paris Cafe: G/F, 6 Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tel: 2780 9788.
Opening hours: 11am to 1am (Sunday to Thursday); 11am to 2am (Friday and Saturday)
1. Pina Colada Soda ($25) Rating: 2.5/5 YP: I can't taste any coconut, and it's too creamy.125432. Marshmallow drink ($20) Rating: 3/5 YP: It's not smooth enough. The chocolate favour could be stronger.5. Cervalet sausage with apple and corn salad ($25) Rating: 3/5 YP: The sausage is crispy, but nothing special.4. French toasties ($20) Rating: 3.5/5 YP: It's pretty tasty, but the shrimp flavour is weak and it's a bit greasy. 3. Home-made cheese cake ($20) Rating: 3/5 YP: One of the cakes made by the cafe. Good for a sweet snack as well as a dessert.Overall Rating: 3.5/5 YP: The price is affordable for young people and the decor is relaxing. The big sofa at the one end of the cafe provides some privacy, but it is generally too dark. Also, there is no washroom inside the cafe. 6. House coffee ($12) Rating: 4/5 YP: The coffee aroma is very nice.