Papillon Tea Salon 帕比安
Central
Papillon Tea Salon, also known as Papillon Bibliothe, is a two-storey tea room on On Wo Lane, a stepped lane on the edge of Central and Sheung Wan. It calls itself a tea salon with cats rather than a cat cafe: around five resident cats wander between the tables, nap in corners and keep guests company. The retro Showa-style interior is full of cat paintings and ornaments, and upstairs has two large bookcases of books to borrow. The menu centres on loose-leaf teas, served in cups chosen from the owner's collection, with homemade puddings, scones, cakes and parfaits, plus pasta and omurice; there is no coffee. Weekend afternoon tea stands must be booked ahead. Walk-ins sit downstairs and registered members can reserve upstairs. Each guest orders at least one food item and one drink, shoes come off at the door, and children under 12 are not admitted.