On my very first morning in Hong Kong, after arriving late the night before and surviving on just a 7-Eleven snack, I stepped out to explore the streets near my hostel. With no clear plan, I wandered until I spotted Victory A Café—one of those classic local cafés I’d read about but never experienced.
Inside, the space was cozy, with shared tables and that quick, no-nonsense service Hong Kong cafés are famous for. I ordered their English breakfast, which arrived in barely a couple of minutes: perfectly fried eggs, different kinds of sausages and slices of salami, a very generous portion of fish fillet (the absolute star of the meal), a small portion of salad, and a side of beans. I paired it with their milk tea, which was absolutely delicious. At around HK$50, it was hearty, comforting, and great value. I loved it so much I came back three more times that week.
A few days later, I found myself at Shine Island Café, where I tried another unforgettable breakfast: thick, fluffy Hong Kong-style French toast with a side of hot Ovaltine. Sweet, rich, and perfectly indulgent, it was the kind of combination that instantly made it onto my “must-have again” list.
Both cafés became repeat stops during my week in Hong Kong—not just for the food, but for the warm, everyday charm that made each visit feel like part of my routine.
📍 Victory A Café
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📍 Shine Island Café
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