Where to eat breakfast with the kids in Hong Kong

Jul 11
6 min read

Updated: Jul 19

If you're looking for great coffee, eggs and pancakes, Hong Kong has heaps of yummy options. Here's where to eat breakfast in the city with kids

Oolaa

Stack of pancakes topped with vanilla ice cream, strawberries and mint, dusted with powdered sugar on a blue plate

Where to eat breakfast with the kids in Hong Kong - start the day right at Oolaa in Central

A Hong Kong breakfast stalwart, Oolaa has locations in Central, Tseung Kwan O, Tung Chung, Wan Chai and Kennedy Town. Start the day right with a huge breakfast menu including Oolaa’s famous Big Breakfast, or there's eggs shakshuka, avocado toast, smoked salmon rosti, steak and eggs and breakfast wraps and burgers. The restaurant chain also offers a ‘DIY’ section where you can build a customised breakfast plate from a huge list of ingredients, or put together your own eggs bennie. Healthy options run to mixed berry and granola parfait, fruit salad, tofu scramble and a ‘warm green brunch’. Kids will love the smoothies, cinnamon French toasts and pancake stacks. The coffee is strong and good quality.

Various locations, oolaagroup.com

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Tiffany's Blue Box Café Hong Kong

Robin's egg blue dining room at Blue Box Café at Tiffany's Hong Kong with geometric ceiling decor, breakfast set tables, pastel chairs, and colourful dotted floor in a modern, cheerful space

Where to eat breakfast with the kids in Hong Kong - breakfast at Tiffany's in Causeway Bay

Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn and head to breakfast with the littlies at Tiffany's. The store's iconic Blue Box Café recently opened in Causeway Bay, bringing a little Fifth Avenue chic to Hong Kong's popular shopping district. The breakfast menu is available throughout the day and is curated by Michelin-starred chef Agustin Balbi. The multi-course spread features pastries and fresh seasonal fruits, croissants and pains au chocolat, Greek yoghurt with house-made granola, and open-toasted sandwiches like truffle egg toast and avocado and egg; upscale your dishes further still with a touch of Baerii caviar for an extra charge. Add coffee, tea or juice - or a Belgium chocolate as a sweet treat.

Blue Box Café, 1/F, Lee Garden Three, 1 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay (entrance via the main Tiffany & Co. flagship store); bookings at sevenrooms.com.

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Armani/Caffē

Armani Caffe breakfast with the kids with fried eggs, bacon, toast triangles, croissant, muffin, and cappuccino on a wooden café table

Where to eat breakfast with the kids in Hong Kong - start the day with a hot brekkie

Treat the kids to breakfast with a stop at the plush Armani/Caffē in Pacific Place. The café’s recently launched ‘Armani Colazioni’ is available between 9 and 11am on weekdays with a breakfast set featuring scrambled or fried eggs with bacon, hash browns and vine tomatoes. The hot food is accompanied by a pastry - choose between sweet sfoglitella Napoletana, a classic Italian shell-shaped pastry layered with ricotta, orange blossom, vanilla and cinnamon, or a fruity blueberry muffin. And of course, the set comes with latte, cappuccino, americano or espresso coffee. Individual breakfast items include a waffle ‘al salmone’, with smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado over a warm waffle base, and a sweet waffle ‘frutti di bosco’ topped with mixed fruits and chantilly vanilla cream.

Armani/Caffē, Shop 301, L3, 88 Queensway, Admiralty; 2599 2388.

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Flat Iron Bakery

Where to eat breakfast with the kids in Hong Kong - Flat Iron Bakery's crowd-pleasing 'Dot Cake'

Popular Hong Kong restaurant chain Flat Iron Steak has opened a brand new bakery concept in Quarry Bay. The new destination brings together Flat Iron Steak and Flat Iron Bakery. Open from early morning, the bakery serves specialty coffees, freshly baked pastries, buttery wagyu sausage rolls, Flat Iron Deluxe Burgers, as well as the brand’s viral ‘Dot Cakes’ which are sure to be a hit with the kids. You can grab-and-go, or pull-up a seat outside and watch the world go by as you tuck in.

Flat Iron Bakery, G/F, 31 & 33 Tong Street, Quarry Bay; 6270 3019.

Little Cove Espresso

Where to eat breakfast with the kids - Little Cove Espresso is a hit with kids and parents alike

Little Cove Espresso became the go-to coffee and breakfast spot in Sai Kung when it opened in the New Territories’ town several years ago. It has since expanded to include Kennedy Town, Quarry Bay, Pacific Place, Taikoo, One Island East and, most recently, Central. This cafe really nails a healthy brekkie with items like granola or avocado toast and eggs and the coffee is also worth the trip. A wide selection of breakfast options run from eggs on sourdough, smoked salmon on rye and egg and bacon ciabattas to shakshuka, French toast, pulled pork eggs bennie and breakfast and smoothie bowls. A kids’ menu includes scrambled eggs and cheese toasties.

Various locations, facebook.com/littlecoveespresso

Jimmy’s Kitchen

Caramel-drizzled French toast topped with ice cream, bananas, and candied pecans on a white plate, warm and indulgent breakfast in Hong Kong.

Where to eat breakfast with the kids - sweet treats at Jimmy's Kitchen in the heart of town

Head for brunch in town at the new-look Jimmy’s Kitchen on Pedder Street. This historic restaurant may be almost 100 years old but its new location brings it bang up to date with sleek interiors and open kitchen. Head over for a breakfast brunch and enjoy cinnamon French toast, buttermilk pancakes, continental pastries, shakshuka, eggs and Jimmy’s Big Breakfast. There’s also a Jimmy’s Eggs Benedict section with Bayonne ham, Portobello mushrooms, avocado and gravlax salmon. There’s coffee or if you need more than caffeine, try one of the Jimmy’s Weekend Recovery drinks.

Jimmy's Kitchen, M/F, Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central, 2526 5293.

Elephant Grounds

Kids breakfast plate with bacon, fried egg, stacked pancakes topped with butter, and a cup of syrup on a wooden table.

Where to eat breakfast with the kids - Elephant Grounds is open for breakfast across Hong Kong

Elephant Grounds has locations throughout Hong Kong and really nails the coffee and comfort-breakfast vibe. Healthy options include cereals, yoghurt bowls, overnight oats and spinach omelettes. The Elephant Breakfast serves you with two eggs, avocado and toasted sourdough. There’s also a shakshuka option, Elephant Ricotta Toast, avocado toast with a delicious pea pesto, a breakfast sandwich with bacon, avocado, eggs and cheese in a burger bun and smoked salmon on toast. Sweet treats include pains au chocolat, croissants, banana bread, brownies and cookies.

Various locations, elephantgrounds.com

The Coffee Academics

Barista pours steamed milk into a black cup of espresso, creating white latte art in a warm breakfast café close-up.

Where to eat breakfast with the kids - kickstart your day with a great cup of joe

These guys make great coffee their mission and they don’t disappoint. Beans are roasted in Hong Kong and cups can be bought at the group’s kiosk locations or dine-in cafes. When it comes to breakfast, there are lighter croissant and salad options, or opt for the Academics Breakfast with sourdough, bacon, sausage, eggs, halloumi cheese, beans and mushrooms. There are also plenty of egg and toast options as well as buttermilk pancakes with various toppings and berry bowls. Cafes can be found in Wan Chai, Happy Valley, North Point, Repulse Bay, Harbour City, Festival Walk, Discovery Bay and K11 Musea.

Various locations, theacademicsgroup.com

Mr Wolf

Full English breakfast plate with eggs, sausages, beans, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, hash browns, toast and tea.

Where to eat breakfast with the kids - power up for the day ahead at Mr Wolf

Head to the spacious Mr Wolf restaurant in Central where you can dine indoors or on the outdoor terrace. The breakfast is more than worth the trip into town, with heaps of egg options, avocado toast and fresh-baked croissants and pastries. Or try a heartier bacon and egg sarnie or full English (including black pudding). Lighter plates include smoothies and breakfast bowls. Sweet-toothed kids will love the spiced French toast and ricotta pancakes topped with blueberry jam and cream. There’s also an extensive list of sides if you want to customise your plate a little. The coffee is good and strong.

Mr Wolf, 5/F Crawford House, 70 Queen's Road Central, Central; 2526 0838.

Fineprint HK

Close-up of a colourful gourmet breakfast plate with avocado, soft-boiled eggs, tomatoes, smoked salmon, greens, and a lemon wedge

Fineprint HK has been rapidly expanding throughout the city and with good reason. Its breakfast menu is generous and tasty - and you certainly won’t walk away hungry. The avocado and ricotta toasts are highly recommended, and you can also go for a ‘half-and-half’ with half avo toast and half tomato feta salad on toast. The Combo Plate comes with homemade baked beans, tomato feta salad, half an avo and boiled eggs. Sweeter options include ricotta sourdough toast with honey and blueberries, raisin toast, toast with seasonal jam, almond butter toast, muffins and pastries. Coffee is Fineprint HK’s speciality with beans roasted weekly in Hong Kong. Locations include Peel Street, Three Exchange Square, a Wan Chai pop-up on Johnston Road, Second Street in Sai Ying Pun, Tai Hang, Quarry Bay and Hong Kong International Airport.

Various locations, fineprint.hk