Kam Wah Cafe & Cake Shop

3.7 5,479 reviews 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM 4547 Bute St, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

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At Kam Wah Cafe Cake Shop, located in the bustling heart of Mong Kok, Hong Kong, traditional flavors meet a nostalgic atmosphere. Known for its iconic pineapple buns, the cafe delights diners with a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, often enjoyed with a generous pat of butter. Guests rave about the creamy, local-style beverages like kumquat and iced coffee, which enhance the dining experience. The vibrant hustle and bustle of the cafe, with its limited seating and long lines, only adds to its charm. A visit to Kam Wah is a step back in time, where classic cha chaan teng fare captures the essence of Hong Kong's culinary heritage.

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Delivery
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Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection

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Breakfast
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Breakfast
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Restroom

Crowd

College students
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Kam Wah Cafe & Cake Shop before visiting.

Reviews for Kam Wah Cafe & Cake Shop

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Review highlights

Based on 5,479 reviews

Kam Wah Cafe & Cake Shop is widely appreciated for its authentic Hong Kong-style breakfast offerings, particularly the pineapple bun with butter and egg tarts, which consistently receive high praise for their flavor and aroma. Customers often highlight the classic, rich local-style coffee and unique beverages like kumquat drink as must-tries. The café’s nostalgic charm is complemented by a lively atmosphere and friendly, accommodating staff, although limited seating and frequent queues can impact the dining experience. While some dishes like fried noodles are noted as delicious, others receive mixed feedback. Overall, Kam Wah is celebrated as a well-maintained, bustling spot that delivers a genuine cha chaan teng experience in Mong Kok.

Eunice Gay

Apr 26, 2025

Randomly chance upon this shop in Hong Kong, was searching for "polo bun near me" and this came popup. Although it's about 3 star on google review but I find their fried noodle is so delicious and their polo bun is so fragrance.Definitely must try their fried noodle!

Toh Hui Ming

Apr 03, 2025

Must get the pineapple bun with butter.The pork bun is tough Af.Tomato pork chop looks good.Iced coffee tastes like diabetes.Long lines outside.Limited sesting capacity causing you to squeeze with people.

cys edi

Apr 02, 2025

Their kumquat drink is a must to try. Excellent and shockingly good. Coffee, tea is in local style. Thick creamy and full bide. Egg tarts is great. Overall excellent old school coffee tea cafe and a nice place to drop by.

Daniel Chua

Mar 03, 2025

Last time we were here was c. 2016/17. Good memories eating here again. Polo yao(Polo bun with butter) and egg tart was good. Noodles were just soso. There is breakfast set, lunch set and tea set available but written in Chinese, so get your google translate ready.

Ray Fu

Jan 30, 2025

Really nice classic Hong Kong cct. Go 15 mins before it opens as there will be queues. Try the pineapple bun with butter. Ice lemon tea. Egg tart and club sandwich. All so good. Friendly happy staff. Even the older waiters are accommodating. Had the table that looks into the kitchen. Watching the chefs cook up the dishes was amazing. Spotless and clean and worked like if they were in a Michelin star restaurant. Recommended if you are in the flower market area.

Sebahat Özer

Jan 24, 2025

I really really really liked the Pineapple bun. The outer layer was very crispy, and the inside was very soft and fluffy. This was my first time trying a pineapple bun. Was amazing with the butter inside! Service was very helpful and fast! Loved it! Thank you

Samuel Tan

Jan 22, 2025

Love the food, the atmosphere and the service!Polo Bun is to go! Crispy outside, soft inside!Their beef in the noodle and fried rice is super soft and tender!Loved their red bean cold drink, unfortunately I finished the drink before I was able to capture it.Definitely recommended!

Nancy S

Jan 05, 2025

Came here for their famous buttered pineapple bun (菠蘿油) and French toast (西多士) paired with their thick HK style milk tea and coffee for breakfast. Oh wow, they were excellent. As we went there early, it wasn't too busy and the pastries were fresh out of the oven. The buttered pineapple bun was very soft topped with a crispy crust. The French toast was quite eggy but not greasy. Both weren't very sweet which we preferred.Definitely recommend visiting here.