2 Cafe (Mong Kok)

Hong Kong, Mong Kok, Portland St, 銀行大廈地下D&E號舖 Far East Consortium Mongkok Building, 遠東旺角
+852 2882 2091
$$$ Cha chaan teng (Hong Kong-style cafe)
(216 Reviews)
Price Range $50–100

2 Cafe in Mong Kok is a straightforward example of a classic Hong Kong cha chaan teng, where the energy of the city’s everyday dining culture is on full display. Nestled on Portland Street in the Far East Consortium Mongkok Building, this spot pulses with the familiar clatter of metal spoons against ceramic bowls and the buzz of staff moving quickly between tightly packed tables. There’s no pretense here—just a lively, no-frills environment typical of the neighborhood’s fast-paced character.

The menu covers all the beloved local staples you expect from a cha chaan teng: generous servings of pineapple buns with thick, melting butter, rich satay beef noodles, chicken macaroni in tomato soup, and a variety of rice dishes like curry mixed vegetable with egg or pork chop curry rice. The portions come on the hearty side, making it a solid choice for those looking to fill up after wandering the bustling streets of Mong Kok.

Service runs at a brisk pace but can feel a bit chaotic during busier times, reflecting the fast turnover rhythm needed to handle the steady flow of diners. Despite this, most visitors appreciate the familiar flavors and sizable portions, which tend to draw a consistent queue especially during lunch hours. The vibe is casual and unpolished, fitting comfortably within the urban clutter and noise of the area rather than offering a quiet refuge.

2 Cafe suits those who value straightforward comfort food in a no-nonsense setting—perfect for solo diners, groups of friends, or anyone after an authentic snapshot of local food culture without the fuss. For best experiences, visiting slightly outside peak lunch or dinner rushes might give a bit more breathing room amid the café’s bustling pace. Whether you’re here to try the freshly baked pineapple bun with its perfect butter melt or to enjoy a plate of curry pork chop rice alongside a classic Hong Kong milk tea, 2 Cafe offers a genuine taste of Mong Kok’s cha chaan teng scene.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Quick bite
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible seating

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

7:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Sunday

7:00 AM - 10:30 PM

216 Reviews
M W (PikaPika)

17 Dec 2025

Very nice egg sandwich. Service is as noted by others as not the best and rather chaotic but otherwise the hot food is great. Portions are absolutely enormous and I see why there's a queue. A note the ice cream drink isn't bad and it's also very generous but the canned pineapple taste is dominant and there's far better options in Hong Kong. I'd stick with the free or slightly upgraded Mandarin or lime drink as seen pictures next to it with the set instead Overall very good if you don't need table service and just a quick, generously portioned bite to eat.

Thomas Q

14 Dec 2025

It was a typical Hong Kong–style restaurant, servers weaving between tables, metal spoons clinking against ceramic bowls, and menus plastered with photos. Nothing special, just the city’s heartbeat in its most ordinary form

Delon

12 Dec 2025

Visited this place randomly while exploring mong kok and must say it was worth the visit. Tried beef with rice, chicken and tomato rice and pineapple bun with butter and everything was delicious. Would visit one of their outlets for sure in the future. A good choice in mong kok if you want to taste hk local cuisine.

jayjaytruviews

02 Dec 2025

This is a very decent cafe found in Mong Kok, Hong Kong serving the classic dishes you’ll expect to find! We ordered a good variety here but our favourites are definitely the Pineapple Bun with thick butter and the bowl noodles with meat. The cold butter was such a good combination with the warm bun! Each bite forces the butter to melt and the pineapple bun was so fresh! We didn’t need to book - the staff welcomed us and found a table for us very quickly. Great cafe to check out if you’re in the area!

Honest Aussie

17 Nov 2025

Outstanding neat clean cafe with busy staff & friendly manager. A great feast was had. The pineapple fruit drink was amazingly refreshing.

David Daoud

24 Sep 2025

Nice restaurant. I tried the fish and curry set lunch that comes with a drink and a soup. All very good. The staff was nice to me and patient with my poor Chinese level. This is a kind of cantine so a bit crowded and noisy. I like it so I put 5 stars for the atmosphere (this was not a surprise I knew what to expect). Warmly recommended if you are looking for a HK style cantine on top of the usual dim sum places.

Philip To

16 Sep 2025

We had breakfast there for a few days when we stayed in a hotel nearby. The breakfast were tasty and authentic Hong Kong style. They bake their buns onsite and they were super fresh. We loved the pineapple buns. If you don't want to sit down you can quickly buy the buns from the outside facing counter. Service was polite and quick. The tables are a little small but that's typical Hong Kong standard.

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