Monument Lifestyle is a cafe and retail space, modelled after Californian boutiques. A couch separates the cafe and retail area at this Duxton Road store.
Coffees and teas here are imported from San Franciscan roasters Four Barrel Coffee and tea house Samovar Tea & Chai respectively. Small bites include open-faced toasts and sandwiches made in collaboration with Park Bench Deli. Visit it at 75 Duxton Road.
The lobby of Lo&Behold Group’s offices is a reading salon open for public use. It is also managed by tea purveyour A.Muse Projects who provides a selection hot and cold teas.
As it is not officially a cafe, the salon operates on tips alone. Check out the coffee table books around the salon for inspiration. Visit it at 267 Beach Road.
Occupying two shophouses along Emerald Hill, Tea Bone Zen Mind is an artisanal teahouse that specialises in Chinese teas.
Tea Bone Zen Mind offers tea sampling sessions, a two or three-affair with snacks on the side. Private tatami rooms can be booked ahead for more formal meetings.
Located along the back alley of Amoy Street, Gemmills is a cool and quiet alcove for coffee and light bites.
While small, the cafe has ample space for quick discussions. Take up the sofa area by the window if you’re looking to stay a little longer.
At a secluded spot that steers clear of random walk-ins, Ronin makes a great place for uninterrupted meetings.
There is no indication of this cafe along Hong Kong Street, save for a small lightbox of a sakura print. Our tip: keep a lookout for the ’17 Hongkong Street’ plaque for a better chance of finding this cafe.
This story was first published on The Peak.