Best Hong Kong cafés with wifi to get work done

Boost your productivity at these coffee hotspots

There may be an abundance of cafés in Hong Kong, but not all of them are ideal for working in – perhaps there’s not enough space or the noise level is just too high. Luckily, there are several reliable powerhouses we go back to all the time. These laptop-friendly cafes with fast wifi and fresh coffee may just be what you need to stir up some fresh inspiration.

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NOC

NOC Mercury
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NOC has several coffee stores across the island, with their newest branch in Whampoa, but our favourite is NOC Mercury in Tin Hau for its stylish concrete coffee bar highlighted with white LED fittings. The café has unlimited wifi and a solid menu of healthy food, setting you up for a productive session of work.

NOC, G/F, 23 Mercury Street, Tin Hau, 3619 7500

Doubleshot by Cupping Room

A new all-day drinking and dining concept by Cupping Room Coffee Roasters, you may have spotted Doubleshot’s Instagram-worthy interiors in Central. The new café is currently in its soft-opening phase but has already proven itself as a top working spot with its strategic location overlooking the streets of Soho.

Doubleshot by Cupping Room, 1/F Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Road, Central, 9225 6639

Elephant Grounds

Elephant Grounds Star Street
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Elephant Grounds has grown from a small pop-up coffee shop to a well-known brand with multiple branches across Hong Kong. The café on Star Street is well loved for its rustic and hipster decor and is frequented regularly by freelancers and students alike.

Elephant Grounds, 8 Wing Fung Street, Wan Chai, 2778 2700

Coffee Academics

The flagship store of local brand Coffee Academics is located on Yiu Wa Street in Causeway Bay, making it a convenient location for those who are working from home. The spacious venue offers a large selection of food, coffee and even alcoholic drinks alongside fast wifi connection and full-day access. Prop up your laptop and you’re set for the rest of the day.

Coffee Academics, 38 Yiu Wa Street, Causeway Bay, 2156 0313

Classified

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Known for its homemade baked treats and pet-friendly spaces, Classified has multiple branches in Hong Kong, each with an individual neighbourhood vibe. The café in Repulse Bay is open every day and boasts speedy wifi connection, making it a firm favourite for freelancers.

Classified, Shop 107, 1/F, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, 2351 3454

% Arabica

Arabica Kennedy Town
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Minimalist café % Arabica has multiple branches not just in Hong Kong but across the world. The seaside location in Kennedy Town is our favourite, serving the brand’s signature espresso drinks with two floors of seating to work from.

% Arabica, 1 Davis Street, Kennedy Town, 2326 4578

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