Avocado toast and where to find it
Get smashed with these avo smashesA perfect avocado is one of the most sought after breakfast ingredients and there’s nothing worse than finding yours unripe or past its best. Save yourself the disappointment and head to one of these cafés that will serve you only the best of the best. Whether you want it plain and simple or laden with eggs, check out this range of avocado toasts in the city.
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DOUBLESHOT by CUPPING ROOM
DOUBLESHOT doesn’t skimp out with its avocado offering with its avocado toast “2.0” that uses a whole avocado. The green goodness is served with four different garnishes for you to experiment with. Top the toasted olive bread with chorizo, burrata, togarashi-mango and Japanese egg yolk. A fusion breakfast bun pairs avocado with scallion scrambled eggs and bacon on a brioche bun.
DOUBLESHOT by CUPPING ROOM, 1/F, Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Road, Central, 9225 6639
Fineprint
Fineprint offers a refined and well executed avocado toast for a no frills experience. Served on its daily baked sourdough, slices of avocado are seasoned with lemon, basil, sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil. The fresh and high quality ingredients give this combo a refreshing taste that has people lining up. There are also choices of smoked salmon or the half and half of avocado and tomato feta salad.
Fineprint, multiple locations across Hong Kong
NOC Coffee
Simply sliced avocado adorns toasted sourdough at NOC Coffee for a fresh yet filling breakfast. If you prefer it messy, opt for the smashed avocado topped with feta cheese and pomegranate. A new spin is taken with the loaded potato waffle that is complete with avocado and a sunny side-up egg.
NOC Coffee, multiple locations across Hong Kong
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Cupping Room Coffee Roasters
This local speciality coffee roasters has become a staple for its avocado toast game. With three versions of the dish, choose between crab, chorizo or poached eggs. All served upon sourdough toast, these dishes come packed with flavour from additional ingredients like tomato relish, sriracha mayo and ricotta cheese. If simple takes your fancy, add avocado to its eggs on toast for a satisfying breakfast.
Cupping Room Coffee Roasters, multiple locations across Hong Kong
APT Coffee
The concept behind this coffee shop is to tailor to its diners personal preferences. Start with your choice of bread and spread before choosing two included toppings. Whether you want two slices with avocado or to pair the creamy ingredient with proteins or other vegetables, the options are endless.
APT, Shop C, G/F, 34 Cochrane Street, Central, 3590 9629 and Shop A and B, 2-12 Moon Street, Wan Chai, 3619 4393
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Barista by Givrés
Barista by Givrés takes top place for most photogenic avocado toasts in the city. Cut and moulded into a shape of a rose, avocado is transformed into a floral decoration. Paired with beetroot hummus, two poached eggs or prosciutto ham, try one of these works of art. If the rose impresses you, it also comes in the form of ice cream for a sweet treat to finish your meal with.
Barista by Givrés, 7 Staunton Street, Central, 9659 0816
ALIVE EATERY by Alive Food
Using healthy bacteria to boost your immune system, Alive Food uses probiotics and lactobacilli to improve your digestion. Its sourdough uses unbleached flour, organic ingredients and a fermentation process of 36 hours to make the cleanest bread you could find. Pairing a tomato salsa with slices of avocado, fuel up with nature’s goodness.
ALIVE EATERY by Alive Food, G/F, 131 Yu Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, 2638 2626
Elephant Grounds
With its coffee roasters dotted around Hong Kong, Elephant Grounds is a dependable and accessible venue to find decked out avocado toasts. Its interpretation comes garnished with a poached egg, microgreens, pesto and dill yoghurt.
Elephant Grounds, various locations across Hong Kong
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teakha
Try something different at this tea based venue. Whilst it focuses on its handmade cakes and signature teas, it has a food menu that retains its high quality and standards. Its avocado toast comes with a tea-soaked egg with the option to add pork floss. Keep up to date with its menu that changes seasonally.
teakha, Shop B, 18 Tai Ping Shan Street, Sheung Wan, 2858 9185
Reaction Coffee Roasters
This coffee shop turns its dishes into masterpieces with a range of garnishes, sauces and edible flowers. Varying between its venues, its avocado dishes will always impress. A combination of avocado, cream cheese and smoked salmon makes a traditional sandwich option. The avocado toast is completed with feta cheese, kale, roasted chickpeas and smoked paprika.
Reaction Coffee Roasters, multiple locations across Hong Kong