Grind & Brew
- Can my dog enter?
- Dogs welcome
- Where to sit
- indoor mall-floor seating at AIRSIDE 2/F
- Dog sizes
- Small dogs / Medium dogs
What diners mention
- Grind & Brew focuses on Western / Coffee Shop food. Rocket salad with vinaigrette was good, king prawn pasta was very fresh and bouncy, waffles were just-sweet-enough with a chewy/crispy texture, and the coconut cold-brew is genuinely refreshing.
- Seating is indoors. Preferred seating: indoor mall-floor seating at AIRSIDE 2/F; Tables are tiled, so any cutlery sliding makes a loud sound.
Phone
34686436Cuisine
Western / Coffee Shop
Community reviews
4 out of 5 for dog friendliness
Jul 2026
Kai Tak MTR 3 minutes away with full step-free lift access; AIRSIDE carpark on site. Walk-in only, small cafe that fills on weekend brunch — arrive early or call ahead.
Kai Tak MTR 3 minutes away with full step-free lift access; AIRSIDE carpark on site. Walk-in only, small cafe that fills on weekend brunch — arrive early or call ahead.
4 out of 5 for dog friendliness
Jul 2026
FEHD-licensed indoor cafe at AIRSIDE, water bowl on offer, small and medium dogs on short lead — solid mall-floor setup with a pet-friendly mall around it.
FEHD-licensed indoor cafe at AIRSIDE, water bowl on offer, small and medium dogs on short lead — solid mall-floor setup with a pet-friendly mall around it.
4 out of 5 for dog friendliness
Jul 2026
AIRSIDE's standout specialty cafe with a 4.4 OpenRice rating across 83 reviews. Strong coffee, quality all-day brunch and gluten-free options — a cut above the average mall cafe.
AIRSIDE's standout specialty cafe with a 4.4 OpenRice rating across 83 reviews. Strong coffee, quality all-day brunch and gluten-free options — a cut above the average mall cafe.
Why it made the list
Grind & Brew: dog-friendly restaurant guide
Grind & Brew focuses on Western / Coffee Shop food. Rocket salad with vinaigrette was good, king prawn pasta was very fresh and bouncy, waffles were just-sweet-enough with a chewy/crispy texture, and the coconut cold-brew is genuinely refreshing. Seating is indoors. Preferred seating: indoor mall-floor seating at AIRSIDE 2/F; Tables are tiled, so any cutlery sliding makes a loud sound.
Sort out the plan
Practical details
8 things to check
1Booking & access
Grind & Brew operates as a walk-in specialty Western / coffee shop at AIRSIDE 2/F in Kai Tak, Kowloon City. OpenRice lists 83 reviews with a 4.4 rating — AIRSIDE’s strong pick.
- Walk-ins accepted: yes throughout the day.
- Booking channel: none observed.
- Lead time: weekday mornings and afternoon tea are quiet; weekend brunch (10:30–13:30) fills.
- Pet-section hours: same as the café’s general hours.
- The vibe: specialty Western / coffee shop with all-day brunch and signature coffee; mall-cafe pricing.
2Minimum charge & pricing
- Minimum charge: none reported.
- Per-dog charge: none reported.
- Pet menu / treats: none documented.
- Price band: OpenRice $101–200 per person (mall cafe pricing); all-day brunch and signature coffee anchor the menu.
- Payment methods: cash, FPS, Octopus and contactless cards typically accepted.
3Dog play area / pet zone
The indoor mall-floor seating at AIRSIDE 2/F functions as the pet-friendly section. AIRSIDE mall floors are pet-friendly, with adjacent outdoor areas at the Kai Tak Sports Park side.
- Relief area on-site: none. The Kai Tak Sports Park side serves as a relief stop before/after dining.
- Off-leash permitted? No. Treat as on-leash; FEHD baseline applies.
- Distance from non-pet tables: mall-floor spacing is workable for a small to medium dog.
4Dog snacks & amenities
- Water bowl: documented as brought out on request.
- Pet mat / pee pad: not provided as standard.
- Pet treats on the house: not documented.
- Pet menu: none.
- Pet stroller parking: the AIRSIDE mall lifts and corridors are workable.
- Pet-friendly toilet: no — Kai Tak MTR or AIRSIDE mall washrooms serve.
5How to get there
By MTR, the café is a 3-minute walk from Kai Tak MTR Station Exit A. AIRSIDE is the mall at 2 Concorde Road.
- MTR: Kai Tak Exit A is the nearest; the Kai Tak Sports Park is a short walk from the mall.
- Bus / minibus: the Kai Tak corridor runs KMB 5A, 5D, 11X, 24, 106 and green minibus 56, 102.
- Step-free entry: yes — mall-floor entry with lifts.
- Lift required: no for the 2/F section.
- Parking: AIRSIDE carpark is on-site.
- MTR walk time: approximately 3 min from Kai Tak Exit A.
6House rules — the law vs. the field
The law, per the FEHD scheme baseline (Cap 167D + Dog-Friendly Food Premises Permit conditions):
- Leash length ≤ 1.5 m (FEHD baseline).
- No dogs on dining tables or bar seats (FEHD rule).
- 1.5 m exclusion from open buffets and salad bars (not applicable — single-order café).
- Dangerous Dog Regulation (Cap 167D) breeds are excluded by law.
- AFCD e-licence via iAM Smart should be carried.
AIRSIDE common-area rules (house rules, separate from FEHD):
- AIRSIDE mall floors are pet-friendly; verify the current AIRSIDE house rule on arrival.
What the field reports:
- AIRSIDE mall floors are reported as pet-friendly.
- The 4.4 OpenRice rating across 83 reviews marks AIRSIDE’s strong pick in the area.
7Practical tips
- Sit on the 2/F mall-floor — the pet-friendly section.
- Order the signature coffee or all-day brunch — the menu’s mainstay.
- Carry AFCD e-licence — the venue is on the FEHD register.
- Avoid Cap 167D breeds — the FEHD permit does not override the parent ordinance.
- Visit on a weekday morning — the quietest window for a pet visit.
- Bring a portable water bowl — staff will fill it on request.
- Use the Kai Tak Sports Park side for a relief walk before/after dining.
- Have a backup plan — AIRSIDE has multiple pet-friendly cafés within a 5-min walk.
8On the record
OpenRice 4.4/5 across 83 reviews; reviewers consistently note the all-day brunch, signature coffee and the $101–200 mall-cafe pricing. The venue is registered under the FEHD dog-friendly food premises permit with Cap 167D enforcement documented on the parent register. The AIRSIDE 2/F mall-floor seating serves as the pet-friendly section, with AIRSIDE mall floors widely pet-friendly.
Grind & Brew frequently asked questions
Can I currently bring my dog to Grind & Brew?
Yes, the restaurant is currently listed as permitting dogs. Mention your dog when booking.
Where can dogs sit at Grind & Brew?
Dog seating is indoors.
What should I confirm before visiting with a dog?
Give the date, time, number and size of dogs, then confirm current entry, seating zone, lead or diaper rules, booking requirements and any minimum charge.
Sources & updates
Officially listed
Mention your dog when booking to confirm seating, size limits and availability.
- Source checked
- 6 Jul 2026
- Licence
- 3152803886



