Fuel - Nice name for an espresso bar

While walking around IFC this morning, I came across Fuel, a coffee bar on the 3rd level. Friend of mine was raving about the Chai latte they served here, but I'm not much of a Chai drinker, so I ordered an espresso to go. Not too bad. But I've had better. But definitely a notch above the usual coffee chains. The next day, I was at the IFC again around lunch time, so I swung by to grab a latte and one of the freshly made sandwiches. The roast beef, horseradish and caramelized onion sandwich on a multigrain bread was wonderfully tasty, and the latte was a great accompaniment to wash down my quick lunch. at HKG$25 for an espresso and HKG$34 for a latte, it's pretty steep by local standards, but for the same price, I'd have my caffeine fix at Cova any day. It's just a question of taste. Pity that they have a tiny seating area in the rear though, four single bar stools against the wall. More like a longer hangout than the sort of cafe that nurtures conversation over hot drinks.