New Hong Kong cafes and coffee shops to get your caffeine fix in November 2026

South China Morning Post - Nov 1, 2026

After a caffeine-fuelled October, where there was seemingly a coffee festival occurring somewhere in the city every week, things have settled down to more regular programming. This month, cafe brands from Korea and Japan have opened new outlets, while a local newcomer offers espresso-based drinks as well as non-coffee options such as matcha and hojicha. Read on to find out more. 1. FM Coffee Hong Kong is now home to the first international outpost of Busan-based speciality coffee shop FM Coffee,...

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