Brunch is a serious business in Hong Kong. The weekend ritual runs the full range here, from bottomless free-flow spreads seventeen floors above the harbour to tiny neighbourhood cafes turning out perfect pancakes, and everything in between. It is how the city slows down after a fast week, over eggs, coffee and, more often than not, a glass of something cold.
This guide gathers eleven of the best, spread across the island and Kowloon and across every budget, with the nearest MTR and rough timings for each. Some are all-day, every-day affairs, while the grand hotel brunches run at weekends only, so check before you set out. For more places to eat, browse the full list of restaurants in Hong Kong in our directory.
A quick word on how brunch works here. The grand hotel and free-flow brunches are weekend-only, need booking and are priced as an event, while the cafes and diners serve brunch through the week and suit a spontaneous morning. Mix and match by mood and budget, and treat the list below as a starting point rather than a strict ranking. If you’d rather have the decision made simpler, our guide on how to choose a brunch spot in Hong Kong walks through matching the right spot to the right occasion.
Free-flow and destination brunches
Aqua
Aqua is Hong Kong’s best-known free-flow brunch, seventeen floors up in Tsim Sha Tsui with the harbour laid out below. Twin Italian and Japanese kitchens send out a bottomless spread of sashimi, sushi, pizza and pasta, with free-flow champagne, wine and cocktails to match. It is a weekends-only blow-out, so book well ahead. The room and the view are half the appeal, so ask for a window table when you book. Weekend sittings sell out, so plan a week ahead.
Address: 17/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Nearest MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui Hours: Saturday and Sunday, two brunch sittings from 11am Typical spend: high, free-flow packages
Good to know: Choose the later non-stop sitting if you want to linger, and confirm the current package price when you book.
The Grill, Grand Hyatt
One of the city’s original hotel brunches, the Grill’s poolside spread at the Grand Hyatt comes with a DJ and a barbecue-led buffet that changes theme through the year. It is a lively, sociable weekend affair rather than a quiet one. Come with a group and pace yourself. It is as much a party as a meal, with the poolside setting and a DJ making an afternoon of it. Go with a group to get the most from the buffet.
Address: 11/F, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai Nearest MTR: Wan Chai Hours: Saturday and Sunday, roughly 11.30am to 3pm Typical spend: high
Good to know: Themes and prices rotate through the year, so check what is on before you book.
The Steak House, Regent
For a top-end Sunday, the Steak House at the Regent turns brunch into a lavish set menu, from a salad and charcuterie buffet to à la carte steaks and seafood, all with harbour views. It is a proper splurge and a special-occasion favourite. Reserve well ahead for a window table. Portions are generous and the pace is leisurely, so keep the rest of the day free. The harbour view from a window table is worth requesting.
Address: G/F, Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Nearest MTR: East Tsim Sha Tsui Hours:Sunday, around midday to 3pm Typical spend: luxury
Good to know: Sunday only and very popular; reserve early and come hungry.
Limewood
Down at Repulse Bay, Limewood does brunch with sand between your toes, a breezy menu of Hawaiian, Caribbean and South American plates right by the beach. The weekend lunch service is the draw, with barbecued seafood, ceviche and cocktails. It makes a proper day out on the Southside. Time it for a sunny day and stay on for a drink as the afternoon drifts by. The beach setting makes it feel a world away from the city.
Address: Shop 103 to 104, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay Nearest MTR: no MTR; bus or taxi from Central, or Wong Chuk Hang then a bus Hours: daily lunch from late morning Typical spend: high
Good to know: There is no MTR, so plan the bus from Central, and book ahead for a weekend table by the beach.
All-day cafes and diners
Brunch Club
A Soho institution since 2006, Brunch Club serves all-day brunch every day, with no weekend-only rules. The eggs Benedict and the caramelised banana waffles are the long-standing favourites. There is a second branch in Causeway Bay if the Central one is full. Portions are hearty and the coffee is solid, which is why regulars keep coming back. It is a safe bet when you have not booked anywhere.
Address: G/F, 70 Peel Street, Central Nearest MTR: Central, then the Mid-Levels Escalator Hours: daily from 8amTypical spend: mid
Good to know: Brunch runs all day, every day, which makes it a reliable fallback when the weekend spots are heaving.
Classified
Classified is the dependable European cafe and deli for a relaxed weekend brunch, with eggs royale, French toast and a good cheese and wine counter. The Hollywood Road branch is handy for Sheung Wan, with others dotted around the island. Easygoing and consistent. Grab a pastry and a coffee to take away if the tables are full. The cheese and charcuterie counter is worth a browse on the way out.
Address: G/F, 108 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan Nearest MTR: Sheung Wan Hours: daily from 8am Typical spend: mid
Good to know: There are several branches across the island; the brunch menu is served through the mornings.
The Diner
Hong Kong’s dedicated American diner does the full retro treatment, from stacks of buttermilk pancakes to the All American breakfast platter and thick milkshakes. It is comfort food served with a wink. The dedicated brunch menu runs all day at weekends. Bottomless options and generous plates make it good value for a hungry group. The milkshakes are a meal in themselves.
Address: G/F, Winning Centre, 48 Wyndham Street, Central Nearest MTR: Central Hours: daily from 7.30am; weekend brunch menu until late afternoon Typical spend: mid
Good to know: The weekend brunch menu runs from 8am to 4pm; go for the pancakes and a shake.
Cafe Malacca
For something different, Cafe Malacca inside the JEN hotel does a good-value South East Asian brunch, with nasi lemak, laksa, roti canai and satay. It is a welcome change from the usual eggs and avocado. Handy for the Western District, right by HKU station. The kaya toast and pulled tea are a fine way to round off the meal. It is a good-value hotel option away from the tourist crowds.
Address: Level 2, JEN Hong Kong, 508 Queen’s Road West, Sai Ying Pun Nearest MTR: HKU Hours: daily from early morning Typical spend: mid
Good to know: A rare South East Asian brunch spread; confirm weekend timing with the hotel.
Neighbourhood brunch spots
Common Ground
Tucked into the PoHo pocket of Sheung Wan, Common Ground is a cosy, pet-friendly cafe for an unhurried all-day breakfast away from the crowds. Think scrambled eggs on toast, eggs Benedict and a proper flat white. A lovely local way to start the day. The pace is gentle and the staff friendly, so it is easy to lose an hour here. It is a favourite with the local PoHo crowd.
Address: G/F, 19 Shing Wong Street, Sheung Wan Nearest MTR: Sheung Wan Hours: daily, roughly 9am to 6pmTypical spend: budget to mid
Good to know: A quiet, dog-friendly spot uphill in PoHo; go early at weekends for a table.
Halfway Coffee
On the antique-lined Upper Lascar Row, Halfway Coffee serves its coffee in vintage porcelain and does a neat line in brunch plates, from Parma ham and scrambled egg on sourdough to avocado with an onsen egg. It is as photogenic as the street outside. A charming mid-morning stop. It is small, so weekend mornings can fill quickly. The vintage crockery makes it a photographer’s favourite.
Address: G/F, 26 Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan Nearest MTR: Sheung Wan Hours: daily, roughly 8am to 6pmTypical spend: budget to mid
Good to know: Pair it with a wander down Cat Street’s antique stalls.
Stack
This tiny Sai Ying Pun pancake specialist has a cult weekend following for its towering stacks, duck egg Benedict and hearty all-day breakfast plate. Seating is very limited, so booking is essential. Weekends are when the brunch magic happens. Portions are big, so come hungry and consider sharing a stack. Booking is the only way to guarantee a seat at weekends.
Address: G/F, 1 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun Nearest MTR: Sai Ying Pun Hours: brunch Saturday and Sunday, roughly 11am to 2.30pm Typical spend: mid
Good to know: Weekend brunch only and very small, so book ahead or expect to queue.
Good to know
A few things worth knowing before you go:
- Booking: the free-flow and hotel brunches need reservations, often a week ahead for weekend tables.
- Weekend or all day: some spots serve brunch only at weekends, while the cafes and diners do it all week, so check before you go.
- Free-flow rules: bottomless drinks packages usually run for a set two to three hours, so arrive on time.
- Service charge: most sit-down places add ten per cent, and hotel brunches add it on top of the package price.
- Getting there: most are a short walk from an MTR station, though the beachfront spots need a bus or taxi.
- Timing: late morning to early afternoon is peak, so book the first sitting for a calmer table.
That is eleven ways to spend a lazy weekend morning. For more, browse the city’s best restaurants and independent coffee shops, or plan a whole day with our guide to things to do in Hong Kong.
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