MONO LAB

waisikpig 3 months ago

Below average cafe - probably better to go in the evening for cocktails and shisha. Cafe just smelled like shisha, dirty tables as well. Matcha was too powdery but decent taste, latte was alright but tiramisu bagel was horrendous. I didn't expect it to be an actual bagel but it was, and was a super hard one (at least give me a soft one 😭) with heavy alcohol taste and not much chocolate or cream. Service was just typical HK as you'd expect.

Varun Chidamber Boughram 6 months ago

Seldom do you come by a place that truly embodies hospitality, Zach and his team are really hitting it out of the park at Mono Lab. From their welcoming smiles to bespoke shisha curation, to an atmosphere where one can truly tune out HK's hustle and bustle, Mono Lab is definitely a place to visit. Wishing you and the team the very best and keep up the great work! Thanks again for making our experience truly memorable.

Min Min a year ago

I recently visited Mono Lab and had a mixed experience. The coffee and matcha latte were decent—rich flavors and a smooth texture that made for an enjoyable drink. However, I was taken aback by the environment. Instead of the warm, inviting ambiance I typically expect from a coffee shop, it felt more akin to a shisha weed shop. What really disappointed me was that after 7 PM, the shop shifts to a vibe that seems to focus more on hard drinks, which feels out of place for a winter evening. I was hoping for a cozy spot to enjoy a warm beverage, but the atmosphere just didn’t match that expectation. It’s a shame because while the drinks were good, the setting and the shift in focus left me wanting more. Mono Lab has potential, but it really needs to refine its ambiance to create a more welcoming experience for coffee lovers, especially in the colder months.

Boo C 3 years ago

A coffee shop famous for cakes and bagels! Must try their burnt basque rum raisin cheesecake! Very smooth and intense flavour. The black sesame and tofu cake is light and fluffy. The tiramisu bagel is also highly recommended.

serene.is.eating HK 4 years ago

This cafe is quite famous for the unique food menus. It is also a good place for people who want to be as a cafe with shisha. But I would not recommend this place if you are sensitive to shisha. The shisha section is outdoors though, so the smell was not too strong for me. I tried the tiramisu bagel and the white miso basque burnt cheesecake. They were as not as I thought they would be. They looked better than they tasted. The bagel was too soft and the cocoa flavour was quite blend. It did not taste like a tiramisu in my opinion. But it was quite big and filling. The cheesecake was too sweet for my liking. The miso flavour could be stronger as well. The environment was very nice. Definitely a good place for friends to sit and chat for a long time. One of the staff was very attentive too.