At a glance

  • The official Wan Chai address is the ground floor at 176–178 Hennessy Road, and the phone number is +852 2575 1823. From Wan Chai MTR station, head to this address, then continue south on foot to Tai Yuen Street and the Blue House. Don’t assume the menu or hours at other Hong Kong Island locations are the same.
  • The official product guide lists coffee, egg tarts, bolo buns with butter, and milk tea, as well as rice and noodle meals. If you’re stopping for an egg tart and a drink, skip the fried rice or toast set. If you’re here for lunch, save the tart for dessert.
  • Before getting tarts to go, decide how many you’ll eat and when. Don’t expect them to taste the same after sitting in your bag all day. If there’s no seating, switch to takeaway, but plan a separate rest stop for anyone in your group who needs to sit down. Walking after buying a pastry is not a substitute for a break.

Day by day

Suggested itinerary

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Before your visit

Confirm the Wan Chai location and that it’s open. Decide whether you want a snack before walking around the Blue House or a lunch set.

At the shop

Order a tart and milk tea first. If there are no seats or the tarts are sold out, switch to takeaway or a toast set.

Afterward

Visit Tai Yuen Street and the Blue House, then choose just one tram toward your next stop: Central or Causeway Bay.

Places and meals

Honolulu Coffee Shop

A cha chaan teng in Wan Chai for a break with tarts and milk tea.

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How to fit it in

Stop by for an afternoon snack or before or after heading to Happy Valley.

Reality check

Transport

Use the shop as a rest stop between Wan Chai MTR station, the tram stop, and a walk around the Blue House and market.

Time

Allow 30–45 minutes for a drink and tart, plus 20 minutes during the breakfast or lunch rush.

Cost

The official product page doesn’t list current menu prices. Add up the price of your tart(s), drink, set, and any charge for switching to a cold drink using the in-store menu. HK$80 is an example personal snack budget. If you add a meal set, subtract its cost from your budget for dinner in Wan Chai later.

Safety

Take care with hot milk tea and freshly baked tarts. Keep your bags in front of you in crowded seating areas.

If plans change

Honolulu Coffee Shop: If it’s full

Get tarts to go and continue your walk toward the Blue House.

Honolulu Coffee Shop: If the tarts are sold out

Keep the snack simple with toast and milk tea at a nearby cha chaan teng.

Small tip

Choose by neighborhood: Tai Cheong in Central, Honolulu in Wan Chai. Check the day’s opening hours and item availability before looking into a reservation. Check the menu prices to decide between a snack and a meal set, avoid ordering more than you need, and give yourself a moment before carrying a hot drink into a crowded walkway.

Final check before departure

  • Confirm the Wan Chai location
  • Save the direction of your next tram
  • Decide whether you’re ordering a meal or a snack

On October 3, 2026, the official website confirmed the Wan Chai address, phone number, and product selection. Hours, closures, and seat reservations aren’t listed, so call to ask. If an egg tart is a must, ask whether it’s available and can be packed to go, then stop by before your next tram ride.

Information checked: 2026-10-03

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Check the location on the map

Use Google Maps to review the location and nearby route. Recheck opening hours and prices with the official source before visiting.

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