If you would like to know what Hong Kong was lit like before neon was invented, go to Duddell Street Steps where you will see the last four gas lights in Hong Kong. The steps were built between 1875 and 1889 and the gas lamps surmount the balustrades at the top and foot of the steps.
Duddell Street is where this unique Bing Sutt Style Themed Starbucks is located featuring the traditional Hong Kong teahouse style design. From the moment walk into Starbucks on Duddell Street and it’s like walking into the 1950s.
The charm of old fashion patterned floor tiles, marble tables, and wooden chairs makes this Starbucks pretty unique, not just here in Hong Kong, but in the world.
If you look around, you will notice the walls around this Bing Sutt Style Themed Starbucks are designed according to the green metal frame window style of the old times.
Each window is a display with views of old Hong Kong streets and shops. Some of them are displayed with vintage toys and decorations with are precious memories of many Hong Kong locals.
Take a seat and you will find that Starbucks pays so much attention to menu details on the table as its looks exactly what it was in the past. The menu in the cafe is specially designed to suit the Hong Kong “Bing Sutt” vibe with coffee-flavored Hong Kong treats such as the pineapple bun or egg tart.
For those of you who are avid collectors, the Starbucks merchandise are pretty.