Central Hong Kong is a place not just a haven for shopping enthusiast and foodies, but it is a place steeped in history and architectural wonders also. This place was also once a British colony so the architectural influence and even the street names are prominently British. One such place is the famous Duddell Street.
Aside from the being one of the most photographed street in Hong Kong, Duddell Street is also home to Wolfgang Steakhouse and Duddell's, another posh restaurant.
But wait, for those who are a Starbucks fan (merch collector like me), the Starbucks branch on Duddell Street is equally famous as Duddell's and Wolfgang Steakhouse though. To reach the coffeeshop, one must climb up or climb down (from Ice House Street) the steps, depending on where you're coming from.
Starbucks is housed in Baskerville House so there's a special door for the building tenants. The one we entered was from the famous Duddell Street steps. I seem to be using the word, "famous" alot, right?
The front area of Starbucks looks the usual coffeeshop but if you really go inside, you'll notice that you are not in Starbucks anymore, or are you?
Starbucks Duddell Street has a vintage-feel to it. In fact, it was really designed to look like an Ice Room or "Bing Sutt" in local dialect. A Bing Sutt is a traditional coffee or tea house back in the 1950's - 60's. Gosh, I can imagine the place in black and white!
This is also one of the unique Starbucks branch in Hong Kong and well, most photographed. There's another Starbucks Concept Store in Mongkok which I haven't visited yet. Another reason to schedule another trip to Hong Kong, yey!
So anyway, the posters on the wall and column are supposed to be the Bing Sutt menu. I guess the customer just point to what's written on the wall and tell that to the waiter. I'd like to visit this place again wearing 1950's - 60's clothing and do a photoshoot. I did a quick Google search and found out that the movie Hairspray is from that era, just to give you an idea. ;)
There are a lot of this retro-looking posters around the coffeeshop. Cool, right?
Here's us, enjoying our shared order of Fresh Kiwi Fruit Juice (on-the-rocks!) and I think we gobbled up some pastries which I forgot to take pictures. I guess I was too excited to take photo of the place and inhale its history than focus on the food. All the more reason to go back, hahaha!
Starbucks
Duddell Street
Central, Hong Kong
Aside from the being one of the most photographed street in Hong Kong, Duddell Street is also home to Wolfgang Steakhouse and Duddell's, another posh restaurant.
But wait, for those who are a Starbucks fan (merch collector like me), the Starbucks branch on Duddell Street is equally famous as Duddell's and Wolfgang Steakhouse though. To reach the coffeeshop, one must climb up or climb down (from Ice House Street) the steps, depending on where you're coming from.
Starbucks is housed in Baskerville House so there's a special door for the building tenants. The one we entered was from the famous Duddell Street steps. I seem to be using the word, "famous" alot, right?
The front area of Starbucks looks the usual coffeeshop but if you really go inside, you'll notice that you are not in Starbucks anymore, or are you?
Starbucks Duddell Street has a vintage-feel to it. In fact, it was really designed to look like an Ice Room or "Bing Sutt" in local dialect. A Bing Sutt is a traditional coffee or tea house back in the 1950's - 60's. Gosh, I can imagine the place in black and white!
This is also one of the unique Starbucks branch in Hong Kong and well, most photographed. There's another Starbucks Concept Store in Mongkok which I haven't visited yet. Another reason to schedule another trip to Hong Kong, yey!
So anyway, the posters on the wall and column are supposed to be the Bing Sutt menu. I guess the customer just point to what's written on the wall and tell that to the waiter. I'd like to visit this place again wearing 1950's - 60's clothing and do a photoshoot. I did a quick Google search and found out that the movie Hairspray is from that era, just to give you an idea. ;)
There are a lot of this retro-looking posters around the coffeeshop. Cool, right?
Here's us, enjoying our shared order of Fresh Kiwi Fruit Juice (on-the-rocks!) and I think we gobbled up some pastries which I forgot to take pictures. I guess I was too excited to take photo of the place and inhale its history than focus on the food. All the more reason to go back, hahaha!
Starbucks
Duddell Street
Central, Hong Kong
There's just so much to see in Hongkong! Stops like this make the day better for travelers. Glad to see you had fun! <3
ReplyDeleteYes, we had super fun. Thanks :)
DeleteThe location is cute. Matches the vintage-feel concept. :) Will definitely on my to-go list when in HongKong! :)
ReplyDeleteArgh! The stairs... it’s good that you have the time to stop by and relax.
ReplyDeleteOohh! Taking note of this when we go to HK!
ReplyDeleteAgree, parang hindi Starbucks from the inside.
ReplyDeleteI didn't have the chance to visit this Starbucks branch when we visited Hong Kong. Sayang, very picturesque pa naman ang interiors. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, para nga ng mas bagay ang black and white photo sa lugar, it doesn't look and feel Starbucks, but how's the coffee do they tastes like Starbucks or at least the smell of the place?
ReplyDeleteSmells like coffee especially at the front. It was different at the back though where most diners were just after the pictorial (like us!) hahaha.
DeleteKiwi fruit juice, ok sya ha! Meron palang ganyan na Starbucks, Chinese ang interiors :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! We're scheduling a trip to HK in a few months. We'll check this out when we get the chance. :)
ReplyDeleteI know people who travel and include a Starbucks visit to their itinerary to collect mugs. I've been wanting to bring the kids to Hong Kong for a Disneyland adventure. Is this anywhere near it?
ReplyDeleteThis one is in Central, HK ... Disneyland is just an MTR ride away though. But depends really on where you're going to stay, and going places is really easy in HK. :)
DeleteI wish we could visit Hongkong soon and see this street.
ReplyDeleteWoah! That's a really different Starbucks from what we usually see. I love visiting coffee shops. That one is definitely a must-see.
ReplyDeleteI collect too, City and Country mugs, magastos :P The place you've been is pretty awesome. Sana lakihan mo ung picture para makita ko your beauty!
ReplyDeleteUy, mukhang madami na collection mo ah! Nice :)
DeleteWow! You're making me want to go back and explore some more!
ReplyDeleteTara lets! Sabay tayo mag HK ;)
DeleteWow! This blog post makes me want to go to HK right now.
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