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169 Sai Yeung Choi Street North, Prince Edward, Hong Kong
MTR Kwun Tong Line at Prince Edward Station
Mon - Fri 11:00 - 18:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun 12:00 - 21:30

Coffee Analog

Must-visit cafe-slash-bar

Hong Kong is probably one of the few cities which has dark roast specialty coffees, and the selections ranged from
so many multi-purpose cafes - Cafes which are also bars, barber roasters from Taiwan, the UK, and Hong Kong. Some light roast
shops, furniture stores, laundry shops (Yes, there are 3 while options are also served.
this is being written)... And among all crossovers, “Cafe & Bar” Dark roast coffee is not a popular option, as it is consid-
is probably the most popular, and Coffee Analog is one of the ered really bitter with low complexity. But a good dark roast
earliest adopters. The location is actually shared by 2 parties, actually provides a creamy, almost velvety body, with intense,
Coffee Analog serving coffees in daytime, and whisky bar Malt sweetness like maple syrup. Slight bitterness which does not
Cask serving whisky after 6 PM. This idea probably stemmed linger can also be found, which adds some texture to the cup
from governmental restrictions during the pandemic that no as well. Sometimes quality dark roast coffee also exhibits hints
dine in is allowed after 6 PM. of dark fruit sweetness. From the natural Burundi I tried re-
Apart from the coffee equipment behind the bar, this cently at Coffee Analog, it definitely served what I expected
place is designed as a bar – with bottles of whiskies placed on with great body and sweetness.
the shelves everywhere inside, which can also be purchased if From time to time, Coffee Analog also offers their
you like to enjoy it at home instead. A perfect place for those coffee of choice for sale. You can also take some of them
who need an escape from the hustle with great coffee and a back home, you are suggested the recommended brew meth-
soothing environment. ods as well. But even if you can brew the same coffee at
Coffee Analog serves both filter and espresso-based home, you will still enjoy the dine-in experience with a
coffees, with the addition of various cake options. This is one smooth and sweet coffee, or even stay up late for a few shots
of the few places in Hong Kong where you could drink great of independent bottler whiskies.

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