Espace Elastique

This is a walk-in venue — no reservation channel has been signposted on the OpenRice page or FEHD permit record. Espace Elastique accepts customers on a first-come, first-served basis. The cuisine tag on OpenRice is International,Coffee Shop; the venue sits in the Below $50 price band, with an OpenRice rating of 3.4/5 across 33 reviews. Per OpenRice, 歸田園居 (Espace Elastique) at Kat Hing Street, Tai O — International/Coffee Shop; 3.4 stars from 33 reviews. Pet-friendly setup is informal.

• Walk-ins accepted: yes — table turnover is fast off-peak.

• Reservation channel: none observed on OpenRice or the FEHD permit.

• Lead time: none — first-come, first-served.

• Vibe: casual Hong Kong dining; seating is indoor only with a soft preference for the any available when bringing a dog.

• Minimum charge: not documented on OpenRice.
• Per-dog charge: none reported.
• Pet menu / treats: none documented — bring your own.
• Price band: Below $50.
• OpenRice profile: 歸田園居 (Espace Elastique) at Kat Hing Street, Tai O — International/Coffee Shop.
• Payment: Cash, Octopus, Visa, Mastercard, AlipayHK, Alipay, UnionPay per OpenRice’s standard profile.

The venue is indoor-only with no outdoor seating of its own. There is no dedicated indoor pet zone — pets share the floor with non-dog diners.

• Relief area on-site: none — step outside to the surrounding Islands streets or the nearest park/promenade.
• Off-leash permitted? No. Treat as on-leash throughout; the FEHD baseline applies.
• Distance from non-dog diners: tight — single-room venue; reactive dogs may struggle at peak hours.

• Water bowl: not documented — bring a portable bowl.
• Pet mat / pee pad: not provided.
• Pet treats on the house: not documented.
• Pet menu: none.
• Pet stroller parking: indoor-only — folding a stroller inside is workable but space may be limited.
• Pet-friendly toilet: no — use the nearest MTR station facilities or a public mall.

By MTR, the venue is a **5-min walk from (no MTR — Tai O is bus) MTR Exit ** (per the OpenRice-verified address).

• Step-free entry: yes — street-level entrance with single-step threshold.
• Lift required: no.
• Parking: Tai O street parking.

Law (FEHD dog-friendly restaurant permit + Cap 167D Dangerous Dogs regulation):

• Dog leash ≤ 1.5 metres (FEHD baseline).
• Dogs cannot sit on tables or bar stools (FEHD rule).
• Buffet / salad-bar items must remain 1.5 metres away from any dog — not applicable at this venue.
• Cap 167D dangerous-dog breeds are legally barred from entry; staff often shorthand this to “no big dogs”.
• AFCD electronic dog licence (iAM Smart) — bring it; the venue may check.

Field:

• 3.4 stars from 33 reviews. Pet-friendly setup is informal.
• Staff are accustomed to small/medium dogs on-leash.

1. Walk-in casual
2. Try signature coffee
3. Small Tai O cafe
4. Bring a folding water bowl — venue does not provide.
5. Bring a slip mat — tile floors can be slippery for small dogs.
6. Walk the dog first in the surrounding Islands streets to relieve before sitting down.
7. Cap 167D dogs cannot enter — the FEHD permit does not override Cap 167D.
8. Bring the AFCD e-licence (iAM Smart) — staff may request it.

On the record: OpenRice 3.4/5 across 33 reviews at the Below $50 band; reviewers consistently note 3.4 stars from 33 reviews. pet-friendly setup is informal; call ahead. FEHD dog-friendly restaurant licence 3117800543 confirmed as of 2026-07-07.