[2025 Hong Kong Restaurant] Travel Guide for Winstons Coffee (Updated Mar)

Before going to Hong Kong, I was really worried about whether I needed to exchange Hong Kong dollars. I checked various travel guides, and everyone seemed to have different opinions. After a 20-hour layover, I can confirm from personal experience that there's no need to exchange Hong Kong dollars. 🗺️A few tips: Regarding transit passengers entering Hong Kong: After arriving at Hong Kong Airport, take the train to checkpoint E2 and enter the visitor channel. Starting from October 2024, you no longer need to fill out an arrival application form. You can directly go through the process with your connecting flight ticket. 🚌Getting from the airport to the city center: You can choose between the Airport Express and the bus. I chose the Airport Express, which took about 30 minutes. Two-person and three-person tickets are cheaper than single tickets. You can buy tickets directly from the vending machines using WeChat or Alipay, which is very convenient. 🚇Taking the subway: There's no need to buy an Octopus card. You can simply search for "public transport card" on WeChat or Alipay and activate it. It's basically the same as in Chongqing, with automatic exchange rate conversion. 🚶City walk route: I didn't follow any of the routes I had planned. I took the Airport Express directly to Hong Kong Station and walked from Central to Kennedy Town. Along the way, I visited Health Street, the former Gunpowder Magazine, the University of Hong Kong, Winstons Coffee, and % Arabica. The entire journey didn't feel particularly long, but the uphill and downhill stretches were quite tiring. Regarding food and beverage expenses: For two people staying for 20 hours, including round-trip Airport Express tickets, lunch, and dinner, we spent a whopping 1,000 RMB, and we didn't buy anything. We walked everywhere. We had lunch at a *cha chaan teng* (tea restaurant) and dinner (pasta + small burger + two beers). The prices were exorbitant.

Only a minute's walk from my hostel in Sai ying pun, this was my regular coffee spot. Only that it is tiny and very popular. Gets packed with young people. However I would visit during the off hours which i won't mention because then all you young scums will start coming by at that hour. Besides being cosy and having a very friendly batista, I think prices were nice too. Your bread options like Croissant started at about 25 bucks while milk based coffee's starting at 40, I think affogato was the most expensive at 52. But very doable for hong kong. I used to love taking a high stool seating by the window and people watch along with my coffee. I'm definitely stopping by again when in hong kong. #chinatrip#localguide #hongkong #coffeelovers

The narrow and noisy streets, the warm light at the corner under the night sky. Small but built with darkness. Holding a coffee, savoring the richness in the cup, taking a moment away from the hustle and bustle. Sitting quietly, watching the hurried passersby, immersing in the romantic rhythm of the city. Speaking of Winstons Coffee (Sai Ying Pun).

If you're in Hong Kong and looking for a place to unwind with some amazing drinks and snacks, Winstons Coffee is a must-visit spot! I recently stopped by for an afogato and was blown away by how delicious it was – the perfect blend of sweet, creamy goodness and bold coffee flavor. And the cookies? Don't even get me started. They were so yummy, I couldn't resist having a second one. Plus, the espresso martinis are to die for! The cozy, laid-back vibe of the coffee shop and cocktail bar made me feel right at home. I can't wait to come back for their Happy Hour 🤪 #coffeeshop #cocktails #hongkong