5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in July 2026, for drinks with local roots
Enjoy a matcha drink in a Sai Ying Pun cafe, relax in a space steeped in Hong Kong nostalgia, grab a coffee on the go in Central and more
Hong Kong’s coffee scene is most certainly one of the finest in the world, with a growing number of cafes that go beyond superficiality to bring top-tier coffee sourcing, refined technique and unique drinking experiences. The speed at which cafes open, too, is enough to give you whiplash.
1. Ditto
Opened in collaboration with Commons Lab, a multifaceted research and development collective, Ditto is not your average coffee shop. Created by Sophie Chan Hin-ki, a coffee sensory judge, and Alky Ma, a tea, water and olive oil sommelier, Ditto takes every aspect of tea, coffee and alcohol seriously but wraps it up in a calm and welcoming space in Sai Wan’s South Lane.
During its soft launch, Ditto is open on weekdays from 9am to 6pm, and eventually aims to serve mocktails and cocktails.
8 South Lane, Sai Wan