Dean & Deluca, Chongnonsi BKK

 Wasn't into this place much on the last few visits, either on their drinks or cakes.  After all, I'd still like to visit this place due to its deco. and high ceiling.  Their mocha and coffee have improved pretty much.  Got a small bite from the turkey plate and decided to get a whole portion the other day.  Turned out the 2nd try wasn't as good as the first one.  Quite salty and dried and the mashed potato wasn't good.  Quite a bumpy ride for their food quality.  The rainbow cake is only good for a look.  The cheese cake is average.  The bagel is somehow a bit too sweet.

Passion by Gerard Dubois, Cafe and Deli, Johnston Rd. Wanchai HK

Finally I find a right place for some real salad, sandwich and pizza at reasonable prices in Wanchai.  The others I had in Wanchai (Star Street) were a bit disappointing.   Salad is at around HK$40-60 depending on the size.  On the photo shown here is the largest.  Pizza at around HK$70-90.  Nice coffee too. The cakes and pastry are pretty nice though not the best.  However, there aren't enough seats in the shop.  Most of the time, I couldn't find a seat, except the first visit, I could take a photo of empty seats.

Pret A Manger, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay HK

This sandwich deli is my favourite and regular visit whenever I am in London. Their dolphin friendly tuna is still impressive to me on how the tuna was caught in order not to affect the food sources for dolphin. When Pret A Manger landed Wanchai 8 years ago, I visited once and stopped it due to its unreasonably high price. Even when this shop had a branch in Taikoo Place, I didn't check it out. Until lately I got told a sandwich plus a mocha just cost around HK$40 something, I felt like I had to try it. I really miss their sandwich and their house signature pickled. What's more, they use some quality cheese and all in solid wheat bread. That's what we call a sandwich! Their mocha is also very pleasant and some very fresh milk is used. Unfortunately it is opened during office hours. The only time I can come here is Saturday noon time, but will miss their hearty soup which is served from Monday to Friday.

A steeping high Starbucks, Elign Street (Caine Rd), Mid-Level, HK

When I walked up to Caine Road on Elign Street, there I saw a Starbucks entrance on the back lane of Elign Street. It is so tall that it actually linked up to the main entrance on Caine Rd. For sure I had to check it out and had my favourite iced mocha and lamington cake. Starbucks is one the very few chain that would keep their drinks in consistent quality not just in HK but also many other SE Asian cities I have ever visited.

Agne's b cafe lpg, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay HK

Took a pasta set with a linguini with seafood tomato and an iced mocha. Recommended to try mocha or any choco. related drink. Its choco. is in an elegant aroma and smooth in texture. The linguini is also in an elegant fresh tomato and the pasta is also fresh with egg and flour aroma. The food and the drink do go in the same mood of its fashion mode. Good for a light refreshing lunch during weekend.

Chez Patrick Deli, Star Street, Wanchai HK

Finally came here to try their cakes and coffee. The cakes are at average but quite pricey - about HK$55-65. The variety is a bit too less, with only 4-5 selections. Had a coffee cake set at HK$90 (vs. HK$ 60-70 at other similar cafe/deli nearby). See how "thin and bland" of that so-called iced latte. The service is so so. When I ordered an iced latte, I was asked for confirmation "ok, iced latte, hot or cold?". In order to avoid his confusion, I replied "a cold iced latte".