Finding good Western brunch in Hong Kong is not difficult. Finding great brunch without wading through a list of thirty mediocre options is harder. The city has hundreds of cafes and restaurants serving eggs Benedict, avocado toast, and pancakes on weekends, but quality varies wildly and some of the most hyped spots coast on location rather than food.
This guide covers eight Western brunch spots across Hong Kong that consistently deliver on both food and experience. Every venue has been visited within the past month. Prices, hours, and menus reflect what is actually on offer in April 2026.
For a different kind of morning meal, see our guide to the best dim sum in Hong Kong. If you are still setting up in the city, our grocery shopping guide covers where to find Western ingredients for cooking at home.
Brick Lane
Brick Lane takes its name from London’s famous food street and delivers a brunch menu built around a proper full English breakfast. The signature is their All Day English Breakfast, a generous plate of Cumberland sausages, streaky bacon, baked beans, grilled tomato, mushrooms, toast, and two eggs cooked your way. It is one of the few places in Hong Kong that treats a full English as more than an afterthought.
The menu extends beyond British classics. Brick Lane also serves eggs Benedict, buttermilk pancakes, and a solid range of burgers and sandwiches for those who prefer lunch-style brunch. Portions are large enough that most people skip the sides.
Brick Lane has branches in Admiralty (Pacific Place) and Tsim Sha Tsui (The ONE mall), both in convenient shopping locations. The Admiralty branch tends to be quieter on weekend mornings. No reservations are needed for most sittings, but expect a short wait at TST after 11am.
The coffee is competent rather than exceptional. If you are particular about your flat white, consider grabbing one from a nearby specialty roaster and bringing it in, or pairing brunch with a stop at one of the best coffee shops in Hong Kong.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | Brick Lane |
| Address | Shop 328, Level 3, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty |
| Nearest MTR | Admiralty Station (Exit C1) |
| Hours | Mon to Sun: 11:00am to 10:00pm |
| Phone | +852 2111 1560 |
| Budget | HK$150 to HK$250 per person |
| Payment | Cash, Octopus, Visa, Mastercard |
Rise by Classified
Rise by Classified is the brunch-focused sibling of the Classified cafe chain, and it leans heavily into sourdough. Their eggs Benedict comes on house-baked sourdough rather than the usual English muffin, and the hollandaise is rich without being cloying. The Dutch Baby pancake, a puffed oven-baked number served with seasonal fruit and maple butter, is the other standout.
The menu is designed for sharing. Boards of house-baked pastries, granola bowls, and a rotating seasonal special sit alongside the mains. Rise also does a strong cold-pressed juice and specialty coffee programme, so you can build a full morning around the table without feeling rushed.
Branches in Central (Wyndham Street) and Tsim Sha Tsui (K11 Musea) both have relaxed, airy interiors with plenty of natural light. The Central location is a favourite for weekend groups. Reservations are recommended for parties of four or more on Saturdays and Sundays.
Prices sit at the upper end of cafe brunch rather than restaurant brunch. Expect to spend around HK$200 to HK$300 per person with a coffee and one main.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | Rise by Classified |
| Address | G/F, 32 Wyndham Street, Central |
| Nearest MTR | Central Station (Exit D2) |
| Hours | Mon to Sun: 8:00am to 6:00pm |
| Phone | +852 2525 3454 |
| Budget | HK$200 to HK$300 per person |
| Payment | Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express |
Fineprint
Fineprint is the cafe you go to when you want brunch but also care deeply about coffee. This Australian-style cafe takes its espresso seriously, sourcing single-origin beans and pulling shots that would hold up in Melbourne. The food matches the coffee: clean, well-executed, and ingredient-driven.
The avocado toast here is the benchmark version in Hong Kong. Thick sourdough, properly ripe avocado, poached eggs, chilli flakes, and a squeeze of lemon. It sounds simple because it is. Fineprint also does an excellent acai bowl, a solid smoked salmon bagel, and rotating specials that lean seasonal.
What sets Fineprint apart from other cafes is the opening time. Most branches open at 7:00am on weekdays and 8:00am on weekends, making it one of the earliest brunch options in the city. If you are a morning person who wants to eat well before 9am, this is your spot.
Fineprint has multiple locations across Hong Kong, including Central, Wan Chai, Sai Ying Pun, and Tsim Sha Tsui. The Sai Ying Pun branch on Third Street is the original and still the best for atmosphere.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | Fineprint |
| Address | G/F, 52 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun |
| Nearest MTR | Sai Ying Pun Station (Exit A2) |
| Hours | Mon to Fri: 7:00am to 5:00pm, Sat to Sun: 8:00am to 5:00pm |
| Phone | +852 2559 5559 |
| Budget | HK$100 to HK$180 per person |
| Payment | Cash, Octopus, Visa, Mastercard |
Jimmy’s Kitchen
Jimmy’s Kitchen has been serving Hong Kong since 1928, making it one of the oldest Western restaurants in the city. The dining room in Central’s South China Building looks like it has barely changed in decades: dark wood panelling, white tablecloths, and waiters in black vests who have been there long enough to know what you want before you ask.
For brunch, the draw is classic comfort food done without fuss. Their eggs Benedict is traditional, with Canadian bacon and a rich hollandaise on a toasted English muffin. The French toast is thick-cut, lightly custard-soaked, and served with maple syrup. Jimmy’s also does a corned beef hash that is increasingly rare on Hong Kong menus.
This is not the place for trendy avocado bowls or specialty coffee. Jimmy’s Kitchen is where you go when you want a quiet, old-school Western breakfast in a room that feels like it belongs in another era. It is particularly good for expats who miss the kind of straightforward cooking that does not need an Instagram angle.
Prices are moderate for Central. A brunch main with coffee runs around HK$150 to HK$200. The restaurant gets busy for Sunday lunch, but Saturday mornings are typically relaxed.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 占美廚房 |
| Address | B/F, South China Building, 1 Wyndham Street, Central |
| Nearest MTR | Central Station (Exit D2) |
| Hours | Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 11:00pm (Brunch available Sat to Sun from 10:30am) |
| Phone | +852 2526 5293 |
| Budget | HK$150 to HK$250 per person |
| Payment | Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express |
NINETYs
NINETYs pairs specialty coffee with a brunch menu that goes beyond the usual cafe fare. The standout is the Crab Benedict, which swaps Canadian bacon for a generous portion of crab meat and tops it with a saffron hollandaise. It costs more than a standard eggs Benedict, but it is one of the more distinctive brunch dishes in the city.
The coffee programme is the other reason to visit. NINETYs roasts its own beans and rotates single-origin options regularly. Espresso drinks are consistently well-pulled, and the filter coffee selection is one of the broadest at any brunch spot in Hong Kong.
Beyond the Crab Benedict, the menu includes a truffle scrambled eggs on sourdough, a smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel, and a range of pastries baked in-house. Portions are refined rather than oversized, so this is brunch for quality over quantity.
NINETYs has branches across the city, including Central, Wan Chai, and Kowloon Tong. The Central branch on Lyndhurst Terrace has the most character, tucked into a narrow shophouse with exposed concrete and warm lighting.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | NINETYs |
| Address | G/F, 22 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central |
| Nearest MTR | Central Station (Exit D2) |
| Hours | Mon to Sun: 9:00am to 6:00pm |
| Phone | +852 2803 2880 |
| Budget | HK$150 to HK$250 per person |
| Payment | Cash, Octopus, Visa, Mastercard |
Elephant Grounds
Elephant Grounds started as a specialty coffee roaster in Sheung Wan and has since expanded across the city. The original roastery location on Gough Street remains the best branch for brunch, with a spacious interior, street-level seating, and a menu that balances comfort food with well-sourced ingredients.
The all-day breakfast platter includes scrambled eggs, sourdough toast, avocado, streaky bacon, roasted tomato, and a house-made sausage patty. It is a clean, well-composed plate rather than the overloaded fry-up style. The croque madame and the banana French toast are also strong options.
Coffee is the anchor. Elephant Grounds roasts in-house and the baristas know what they are doing. The iced flash brew is particularly good in Hong Kong’s warmer months. A pastry counter with croissants, muffins, and cookies rounds out the morning options if you want something lighter.
The Sheung Wan branch can get busy on weekends from 10am onwards. Arriving before 9:30am usually means immediate seating. Other locations in Wan Chai (Star Street), Causeway Bay, and Tsim Sha Tsui (K11) offer the same menu in different settings.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | Elephant Grounds |
| Address | G/F, 19 Gough Street, Sheung Wan |
| Nearest MTR | Sheung Wan Station (Exit A2) |
| Hours | Mon to Sun: 8:00am to 6:00pm |
| Phone | +852 2506 1077 |
| Budget | HK$120 to HK$200 per person |
| Payment | Cash, Octopus, Visa, Mastercard, American Express |
The Conservatory
If you are willing to leave the urban core, The Conservatory in Sai Kung is one of the most rewarding brunch destinations in Hong Kong. Set in a converted village house with an outdoor terrace, it feels like a countryside escape while being just a 30-minute taxi ride from Kowloon.
The breakfast skillet is the signature: eggs baked in a cast-iron pan with chorizo, peppers, tomato, and melted cheese, served with sourdough for dipping. At HK$118, it is also one of the best value brunch plates on this list. The smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel, granola bowl, and banana pancakes round out a small but focused menu.
The terrace is the main draw. Surrounded by greenery and overlooking the quiet streets of Sai Kung Town, it is the closest you can get to a European village brunch in Hong Kong. Dogs are welcome on the terrace, which makes it popular with families and pet owners.
Getting there without a car is straightforward. Take the MTR to Diamond Hill, then bus 92 to Sai Kung Town Centre (about 25 minutes). The Conservatory is a short walk from the bus terminal. For more on getting around, see our Octopus card and public transport guide.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | The Conservatory |
| Address | G/F, 3 Sha Tsui Path, Sai Kung |
| Nearest MTR | Diamond Hill Station, then bus 92 to Sai Kung Town Centre |
| Hours | Mon to Fri: 10:00am to 6:00pm, Sat to Sun: 9:00am to 6:00pm |
| Phone | +852 2791 2886 |
| Budget | HK$100 to HK$180 per person |
| Payment | Cash, Visa, Mastercard |
Pause Cafe
Pause Cafe in Mui Wo, Lantau Island, is the brunch spot for people who want to turn a meal into a half-day trip. Located a short walk from the Mui Wo ferry pier, it sits on a quiet street that feels worlds away from the density of Hong Kong Island.
The beetroot eggs Benedict is the house specialty: poached eggs on house-baked beetroot bread with smoked salmon, avocado, and hollandaise. The vivid pink bread is a visual signature and the flavour combination works better than it sounds. Other strong choices include the shakshuka, the banana and walnut pancakes, and a well-made acai bowl.
Mui Wo itself is worth the trip. After brunch, you can walk to Silvermine Bay Beach (five minutes on foot), rent a bike to explore the Lantau Trail paths, or just wander the village streets. The pace out here is completely different from the city.
To get there, take the ferry from Central Pier 6 to Mui Wo. The ordinary ferry takes about 50 minutes and costs HK$20.50 on weekdays (HK$31.50 on weekends) with an Octopus card. The fast ferry takes 35 minutes at HK$36.50 / HK$54.20. Pause Cafe is a two-minute walk from the pier.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | Pause Cafe |
| Address | Shop 2, G/F, Mui Wo Centre, 3 Ngan Wan Road, Mui Wo, Lantau |
| Nearest MTR | Mui Wo Ferry Pier (ferry from Central Pier 6) |
| Hours | Mon, Wed to Sun: 10:00am to 6:00pm (closed Tuesdays) |
| Phone | +852 2984 8280 |
| Budget | HK$100 to HK$180 per person |
| Payment | Cash, Visa, Mastercard |
How to Pick Your Brunch Spot
Choosing between these eight depends on what kind of morning you want.
For the most central and convenient options, Brick Lane, Rise by Classified, NINETYs, and Jimmy’s Kitchen are all within walking distance of Central MTR. Fineprint’s Sai Ying Pun branch is one stop away on the Island Line. These are the easiest picks for a quick weekend brunch without planning ahead.
For the best coffee alongside your food, Fineprint, NINETYs, and Elephant Grounds stand out. All three roast or source specialty beans and treat the coffee programme as seriously as the kitchen.
For a destination brunch worth building a day around, The Conservatory in Sai Kung and Pause Cafe in Mui Wo both reward the journey. Pack sunscreen and plan to spend a few hours.
For a classic, no-frills Western breakfast, Brick Lane’s full English and Jimmy’s Kitchen’s eggs Benedict are hard to beat. Neither is trying to reinvent brunch. They just do it well.
Most of these spots are busiest between 10:30am and 12:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Arriving early, especially before 10am, almost always means shorter waits and a more relaxed meal. If you are new to Hong Kong, our guide to your first 24 hours covers what else to set up when you arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book for brunch in Hong Kong?
Most of the cafes on this list do not take reservations, and walk-ins are the norm. Jimmy’s Kitchen and Rise by Classified are the exceptions where booking helps on weekends. For the rest, arriving before 10:30am is the simplest way to avoid a wait.
Are these places family-friendly?
Yes. All eight venues welcome children. The Conservatory in Sai Kung and Pause Cafe in Mui Wo are particularly good for families, with outdoor space and a relaxed pace. Elephant Grounds and Fineprint both have high chairs available at most branches.
What is a typical brunch price in Hong Kong?
For Western brunch at a sit-down cafe, expect to pay HK$120 to HK$250 per person including one main dish and a coffee. The venues on this list range from around HK$100 per person at Pause Cafe and The Conservatory to HK$300 at Rise by Classified for a full spread. Hotel brunches with free-flow drinks are a separate category entirely, typically HK$400 to HK$800 per person.
Can I pay by card at these cafes?
All eight venues accept Visa and Mastercard. Several also accept Octopus and American Express. Cash is accepted everywhere. For a full overview of payment options across Hong Kong, see our taxi payment guide which covers the e-payment landscape.
Are there good brunch spots outside Hong Kong Island?
Yes. Brick Lane and Rise by Classified both have Tsim Sha Tsui branches. The Conservatory is in Sai Kung (New Territories) and Pause Cafe is in Mui Wo (Lantau). NINETYs has a Kowloon Tong branch. Hong Kong’s brunch scene is spread across the city, not concentrated on the Island.
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