From sourdough to cookies to banana bread, by now, we’ve probably realised that nailing the perfect crumb and crust is a lot harder than how expert bakeries and baking blogs make it look. Craving those carbs? Thankfully, with these Western-style bakeries in Hong Kong continuing to dish up fresh hot bread and pastries daily, you won’t have to pore over another cookbook just to get your hands on the goods.
It felt like a lifetime ago, but the pandemic gave rise to the art of homemade bread. After all, we were busy quarantining and social distancing, so it became a “hobby” to pass the time. But most homes in Hong Kong don’t have the luxury of fitting even an oven. So, it is always a better idea to leave it to the experts. Luckily in Hong Kong, we have more Western bakeries popping up. Who can deny the delicious sourdough egg tarts from Bakehouse? Or the vegan-friendly pastries from Maya?
These places join the endless list of local-style bakeries, producing high-quality bread and pastry for our daily needs and satisfaction. From delicious and satisfying baked goods from former hotel pâtissiers to family-run sourdough specialist stores, you’ll never run out of options. See our top picks of the best bakeries in Hong Kong to get your fix of artisanal bread and pastries.
The best bakeries in Hong Kong for Western-style breads and pastries
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Maya
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Maya prides itself as Hong Kong’s first artisanal vegan bakery, expanding the city’s offering of plant-based pastries. On top of that, it offers a refreshing alternative to Hong Kong’s fast-paced food culture with its guilt-free pleasures. Maya only recently opened its doors in Taikoo Place and welcomed its latest branch in ifc mall in Central. The pastries here highlight natural flavours and textures through natural and high-quality ingredients. Still, you won’t find mundane choices. Expect the likes of Pandan Pineapple Bun and Pistachio Croissant to delight your tastebuds. The cheeky egg tarts (including a supersized version) and lava tarts are also a must.
LSA recommends:
Egg Tart with Mochi, Banoffe Lava Tarts, Chocolate Croissant, Blak Sesame Mochi Scone, Peanut Butter Cookie
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Cuit
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Cuit is gaining followers for its sourdough bread, so much so that foodies venture all the way to Sai Kung just to get a taste of the coveted sourdough loaves. Sisters Tiffany and Stephanie Tse upgrade the bakery game in the city with their high-quality bread that comes in various forms. Though if you can’t make time to visit the main store in Sai Kung, the cult favourite is also available at BaseHall, or at least an offshoot of it. Other than bread, there are also other pastries such as scones and cookies on top of homemade condiments like butter and fruit preserves. The sandwiches here are also well worth a try. Basically, if you love bread, this is the place for you.
LSA recommends:
Apricot and Walnut Sourdough, Country White Sourdough, Pandoro, Cesar Egg Avocado Sando
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Vission Bakery
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If you’re a fan of cooking shop Cookie Vision then you’ll also love its sister brand, Vission Bakery. The Central-based artisanal bakery serves up a selection of high-quality pastries, the reason for the long queues they enjoy. Take your pick among options available from classic tiramisu to creative ones like Pistachio Custard Tart and Mochi Matcha Danish. While the price is on the higher end, the size of the pastries makes up for it so you’ll get absolute decadence in every bite. We think it’s totally worth the extra dollars.
LSA recommends:
Pistachio Tart, Hojicha Chestnut Danish, Canele, Lemon Poppyseed Glazed Donut, Kouign-Amann
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Soft Thunder
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Since opening its first location in Kennedy Town during the pandemic, Soft Thunder has impressively left its mark on Hongkongers’ tastebuds. The bakery boasts a meticulous selection of viennoiseries with creative looks and tastes. No doubt, this is partly what lures in loyal customers. On top of that, the creations have a solid foundation of traditional techniques, which is obvious in the high-quality pastries. Try the sought-after creations such as the cinnamon rolls, signature Unicorn Puffs, and one-of-a-kind Grand Plamier. Some extra good news for pistachio lovers as Soft Thunder has a dedicated selection of popular pistachio items from croissant to latte, and more.
LSA recommends:
Chestnut Jasmine Cake, Very Pistachio Flat Croissaint, Creme Caramel Danish, Strawberry Unicorn Puff, Tiramisu Croissant with Rum
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The Baker and the Bottleman
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The Baker and the Bottleman is a modern sustainable bakery (on the first floor) and restaurant (on the second floor) by day, then a wine bar by night. So, whether you’re craving pastries, hearty meals, or drinks, they have it. The bakery aspect of the place brings a refreshing take on quintessential British bakes. In addition, they also champion a sustainable take on their offerings, using only natural ingredients. The menu is expensive and includes ever-so-classic croissants and scones on top of creative delights.
LSA recommends:
Cinnamon Choux, Raspberry and Cream Donut, and Caramelised Onion, Thyme Tart
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Big Grains
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When it comes to sustainability and using natural ingredients, Big Grains is another bakery to put on your radar. Founded by brothers and culinary enthusiasts, Andrew and Jeffrey, Big Grains is all about addictive-free breads and pastries without compromising taste. Because of the brothers’ shared passion for creativity, there’s always something new to try at the bakery that will surely delight your tastebuds. Both founders are graduates of culinary school Le Cordon Bleu and trained under award-winning bakers and patisseries, so you know your bread and pastries are whipped up by expert hands.
LSA recommends:
Pistachio Madeleine, Truffle Shio Pan, Sesame Mochi, Matcha Toast
Address: G/F, 61 Parkes Street, Jordan, Hong Kong
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Passion by Gerard Dubois
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Passion has been offering a French patisserie and cafe experience since 2013. Savour the delicious, crispy and crunchy over-to-plate baguette or the sweet delight of fresh macaroons. The star products are the sourdough bread and signature Passion baguette, both baked in-house using a traditional stove oven. Staying true to its French roots, the team only uses imported French flour of the highest quality. Other than its classic breads, Passion also boasts a list of French pastries. Relish the tangy flavours of the Tarte Au Citron and Mango Mont Blanc or the scrumptious crème brûlée served in dainty ceramic pots.
LSA recommends: Tarte Au Citron, Mango Mont Blanc, Crème Brûlée
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Frenchies
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With a name like Frenchies, you can only expect French-style and high-quality bread and pastries here because they take it seriously. The bakery’s name is a reference for French people living abroad while embracing cultures. Adapting to this philosophy, Frenchies add extra care to their offerings, whether it’s the crispiness of the bread or the freshness of the natural yeast they use. Their classic pain au chocolat is a crowd favourite. We also swear by their Carrot Cake Muffin and Sesame Sourdough. So, don’t forget to pop by whether it’s for your breakfast, mid-day nibble, or pre-dinner bite.
LSA recommends: Carrot Cake Muffins, Sesame Sourdough, Espresso Cinnamon Roll
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Bakehouse
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Artisan bakery and cafe Bakehouse has quite the following for its mouthwatering baked goods, particularly its sourdough egg tarts and flaky pastries. Led by Four Seasons Hong Kong’s former executive pastry chef Grégoire Michaud, the team at Bakehouse uses premium French ingredients to create its sourdough bread. The menu also features classics like pain au chocolat and plain scones, as well as unique items such as the Raspberry Frangipane Tart and the Pretzel Croissant Twist.
LSA recommends:
Sourdough Egg Tarts, Raspberry Frangipane Tart, Pretzel Croissant Twist, Matcha Azuki Red Bean Donuts, Blueberry Yuzu Danish
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Mayse Artisan Bakery
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With goods stocked at various online retailers and restaurants around town, Mayse is a family-run, plant-based bakery in Tai Po founded by Alex and Elina Strelits-Strele. Using ancient Latvian recipes, the father-daughter duo makes sourdough rye bread that takes around two days to perfect. Differing from Italian or French sourdough, Latvian rye sourdough offers a distinctly rich, malty flavour profile, which can be owed to its longer fermentation period of 40 hours. The menu also features savoury and sweet options like Sun-dried Tomato Ciabatta, Raisin and Cinnamon Sourdough and Nordic Rye Sourdough with seeds.
LSA recommends:
Sun-dried Tomato Ciabatta, Raisin and Cinnamon Sourdough, Nordic Rye Sourdough
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Plumcot
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Part coffee shop and part bakery, Plumcot brings a taste of Paris to Hong Kong’s quaint Tai Hang neighbourhood. Opened by a husband-and-wife team who have worked at various Michelin-starred pastry kitchens in Paris and Hong Kong, Plumcot’s delicious artisan pastries and ice creams always have us going back for more. Must-tries on the menu include the Plumcot Bioche, Blueberry Danish, the Earl Grey Madeleine and the unique Blue Cheese Ice Cream—all made in-house in the humble Tai Hang kitchen.
LSA recommends:
Plumcot Bioche, Blueberry Danish, Early Grey Madeleine
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Proof
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Proof, located in Happy Valley, prides itself on its “no preservatives, no additives” approach to artisan baking. All the menu items are made fresh daily, and any surplus product goes to charity. From Tuesday to Friday, the bakery rolls out fresh sourdough and croissants among the many other pastries and bread that they specialise in. On the weekends, customers can also expect to find banana bread, Kouign Amann and other special occasion pastries.
LSA recommends:
Cinnamon Roll, Cranberry and Walnut Sourdough, Apple Danish, Almond Crossaint
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Gontran Cherrier
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Gontran Cherrier is loved for perfecting the classics, with its famed artisanal croissants making waves since its launch in Hong Kong in 2019. With locations all over the world, its Hong Kong store in K11 Musea combines international flavours with traditional French pastries, while its accompanying deli and café is a great pit stop in the middle of a day of shopping. On top of popular items such as the Almond Croissant, Kouign-Amann and flaky Apple Turnover, the menu also features items such as Strawberry and Cream Danish, Squid ink Baguette and Country Bread with Cranberries and Almonds.
LSA recommends:
Almond Croissant, Apple Turnover, Strawberry and Cream Danish
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Levain Bakery
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With four branches across Central, Mid-Levels, Discovery Bay and Wan Chai, artisanal European bakery Levain is another bakery that believes in ‘the fewer preservatives, the better’. A number of their products are vegan, and they also have a separate range of organic sourdough for customers to carb load to their heart’s content. Named after the French word for sourdough, Levain naturally also makes baguettes, pan breads, and brioche, on top of croissants, cakes and desserts. Some of its highlight items include the Anchovy Thyme Fougasse, the Galette Des Rois and the organic Kamut Sourdough.
LSA recommends:
Kamut Sourdough, Pretzel, Mango and Black Tea Brioche, Viennoise
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Baked
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Baked Hong Kong is known for its playful dishes using freshly made sourdough. Led by Egypt-born South African chef Zahir Mohamed, the bakery and café is known for mouthwatering creations like Chef Zahir’s Challah, an ode to his Egyptian heritage. The food quite literally, speaks for itself with Baked already a well-known brunch spot. Those who don’t have time for a proper sit-down meal can opt to get their talked-about bread and pastries for takeout instead. At Baked the portions are big and a combination of different things, mostly a homage to chef Zahir’s background and connection. The result is a range of delights with heavy species and rich flavours. If you ask us, it’s one-of-a-kind.
LSA recommends:
Portbello Mushroom on Sourdough Toast, Sourdough Cinnamon Bun, Baked Egg on Brioche, Brendas Apple Crumble
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are many places to buy pastries in Hong Kong including Bakehouse, Proof, and The Baker and the Bottleman.
There are many bakeries in Hong Kong. There are usually two types you can visit: local-style and Western-style bakeries.
You can find traditional Hong Kong-style bread as long as you visit local bakeries.
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