Knockbox Coffee Company

Tucked into Hak Po Street in the thick of Mong Kok at number 21, Knockbox pairs serious third-wave espresso with Western all-day breakfast, attracting the kind of crowd who would look out of place in a cha chaan teng. The compact bar cycles through rotating guest beans sourced from international specialty roasters, and the aeropress menu is a reliable reference point for filter enthusiasts on the Kowloon side. A second branch on Stanley Street in Central extends the reach across the harbour.