POP BITES

This homey euro-style café is conveniently located on Old Bailey Street in Central-however the entrance is so discreet people tend to miss it. Pop-Bites feels like a cool friend’s lofty living room. There are polished concrete floors, white exposed brick walls, works of art, and a DJ set-up in the back. They also sell music CDs and have European decorative accents on the walls and ceilings. The peaceful atmosphere is complimented by the big windows, which run along the side of the café. There’s a nice view of a large tree which is something quite uncommon in this concrete jungle.

They serve decent coffee, different teas and great desserts. They also have pastas and and all day breakfast with a few types of omelets to choose from. Sometimes there are DJs spinning and sometimes different artists will exhibit their works. The atmosphere is so comfy, you just feel like lounging there all day. Pop Bites is inexpensive hence you’ll see an arty, student crowd frequenting the place.

One of the draws of Pop Bites is their delectable dessert menu. A bite of homemade cheese cake or chocolate mousse with coffee is prefect as a tea set or an after-dinner dessert. Another amazingly good menu item is their all day breakfast, which starts from only HKD$48. The continental breakfast sets are much fresher and healthier than those in the neighboring Flying Pan so it is no wonder the place is so popular on weekend afternoons. Its freshly prepared sandwiches and salads are also very good as a lunch or brunch option. As for dinner time, they have a good selection of pasta and their Angel Hair dishes are exceptionally good.