{"id":178005,"date":"2021-03-12T11:53:51","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T03:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/?p=178005"},"modified":"2024-11-20T18:56:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T10:56:29","slug":"kaffe-swedish-cafe-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/kaffe-swedish-cafe-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"We spill the beans on Hong Kong\u2019s first and only Swedish cafe: KAFFE"},"content":{"rendered":"

From glitzy and glamorous malls<\/a>, to busy and boozy spots for brunch<\/a>, there is always a lot happening in The 852. With the ever-changing scene, some note-worthy cafes in Hong Kong<\/a> fall under the radar. The most intriguing of Hong Kong\u2019s multitude of offerings are often beyond the sight of the average tourist. KAFFE, Hong Kong\u2019s first and only Swedish cafe, is one of them. Ensconced in Square Street, right up a turn from the iconic Hollywood Road, even the keenest eye and most diligent explorer may struggle to seek it out.<\/p>\n

A cafe called KAFFE<\/h3>\n
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The cosy interior of KAFFE (Photography: Anagha Subhash Nair)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As I approached the cafe, it took me a moment to register everything that it offered visually. Right below the big black board that said “KAFFE” in bold was a serving window, where a few customers sipped on their drink, amicably chatting with the staff. As I entered, I saw a serving area, similar to that of any coffee shop, with coffee maker machines, cups, and pastries under plastic covers. As I walked further in, there were sofas and tables for customers, and nearly every inch of the walls was covered by maps of Hong Kong, posters, and pictures. The glass-topped coffee table had a number of interestingly designed watches and quaint table pieces, creating a cozy, yet curious atmosphere.<\/p>\n

The owner, Alexis Holm, answered many of the questions that I had in mind. The cafe, he said, was an \u2018innocent creation\u2019 that complemented the retail store for his company, \u2018Tiny Island<\/a>\u2019. Originally from Stockholm, Holm moved to Hong Kong in 2009 to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors that amalgamated with his love for design. A few years into setting up his store, Holm realised that he needed to come up with a way to set it apart and catch people\u2019s eye.<\/p>\n

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