尖沙咀金馬倫道58-60號
國鈀大廈地下及1樓
58-60 Cameron Road
Tsim Sha Tsui
MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui
KCR: Tsim Sha Tsui East
When I think Charlie Brown, I think pumpkin patch, I think little red-haired girl, Woodstock and Snoopy of course. What I don't think about is food, coffee, or cute little cakes...so I was naturally surprised but curious when I passed by a Charlie Brown Cafe found within an eclectic jumble of herbal medicine shops, clothing stores, and even smelly-tofu stands, so I walked up the steps into the Charlie Brown Cafe, and as I did, I was greeted by some very nice Peanuts collectibles.
When I reached the top of the steps, I realized I'd just walked into a world so oozing with everything-Peanuts that I'm sure it'd make even the Schulz Museum envious.
From Linus on your table-top to Lucy on the lady's room door, from statues of Charlie Brown to Sally above you, and even a TV running Peanuts cartoons; not only is everything Peanuts themed, but the food itself comes in endearing bite-sized portions, you'd think they came from the little world of Peanuts itself...
...like this "Mini Burger Platter", which might remind you of White Castle burgers until you take a bite into them and realize that they're not the msg/preservatives-laden tiny pops of buns and meat some of us are so fond of in the US, but real respectable burgers that are actually thick, juicy, and delicious. There's variety in this dish too, one's a chicken burger, the other is beef; and don't let their diminutive size fool you...with some veggies and a hearty helping of fries it fills the average stomach, and is delicious enough to warrant a second order if you've got a big appetite.
It is a cafe, so you can enjoy your food or coffee with magazines or newspapers, but unlike other cafe outlets, if you've had enough of the South China Morning Post, why not pick up some Peanuts comic books?
That's exactly what I did while enjoying this American Hamburger.
Just like the mini burgers, this one was thick, juicy, and delicious, but I admit, there is a certain satisfaction from getting a big traditional burger in your hands that just barely fits in your mouth with every bite...and every bite into this burger is simply savory. The fries are good ol' thick wedges of potatoes, hard to come by in Hong Kong, just as greasy-good as they are in the States.
But if you're looking for something lighter and healthier, they've got those options too. Nothing out of the ordinary here with this "Turkey Ciabatta" sandwich, but what would a cafe be without a good deli sandwich?
Dessert, or just a plain snack, you ask? No problem. They've got those, with Peanuts' flair even. Here's Charlie Brown joined by Woodstock.
All-in-all, the Charlie Brown Cafe is a very comfortable, and surprisingly spacious cafe, that doubles as a miniature museum, and also sells collectibles like mugs, models, and other gifts. If you're a Peanuts fan, this is a wonderland for you, but if not, it's still a really nice place to grab food, coffee, or tea. And unlike Starbucks and Pacific Coffee outlets, you never have to worry about finding a table, or some plush sofas.
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