3rd September 2026 – (Hong Kong) Taiwanese coffee and bakery chain 85°C Bakery Cafe has closed its Hong Kong outlets after 14 years in the city, with its Kwai Fong Plaza shop found shuttered and shelves cleared during checks on 1st and 2nd September. The Domain mall branch in Yau Tong could not be reached by phone. The Labour Department said it has noted the situation and reminded the employer to properly handle separation payments for affected staff.
The brand entered Hong Kong in 2012 through a joint venture with Café de Coral Group, opening initial shops in Prince Edward and South Horizons, followed by additional sites including Sau Mau Ping and Yau Tong. Café de Coral subsequently exited the 85°C Hong Kong business after roughly three years, according to company disclosures and industry reports.
As recently as mid‑2025, public listings still showed three Hong Kong locations — Ching Long Shopping Centre in Kai Ching Estate, Kwai Fong Plaza in Kwai Chung and Domain in Yau Tong — though by this week only the latter two were commonly cited. On‑site observation at Kwai Fong confirmed no trading and cleared fixtures, while contact attempts at Domain were unsuccessful.
Founded in Taiwan in 2004, 85°C expanded rapidly to become a well‑known international chain with a presence across Taiwan, mainland China and the United States; Hong Kong was added in 2012. The group’s Taiwan website and public references have listed Hong Kong among its global footprints.
Café de Coral Group’s current chairman is Lo Hoi‑kwong (Sunny Lo), whose family founded the Hong Kong quick‑service giant; the group has previously confirmed its participation in and later divestment from the 85°C Hong Kong venture.
Employees who believe wages or statutory entitlements are outstanding are encouraged by the Labour Department to contact the Labour Relations Division for assistance.