First Crack Coffee by Summer Ice

Tucked away on a sloping side street in Central's Soho district, this compact café exudes a pared-back, industrial-chic vibe with raw concrete walls and curved tiled accents. The interior is split into self-contained nooks with seat-lined walls and a window spot overlooking the street. Hand-drip coffee is served from a sake bottle into your choice of ceramic or glass cups, with tasting notes provided. The signature buzzed tiramisu is intensely whiskey-soaked, layered with mascarpone and rich cocoa, and the seasonal limited editions (matcha, apple tea vodka, purple sweet potato) rotate frequently. A small roasting machine near the back signals the house-roasted beans.