Shanghai’s cafes are on another level!
They say that Shanghai’s cafe scene is continuously growing every day. One of the city’s best-kept secret is its wide array of unique and beautiful cafes in hidden corners of every street.
As a fast-developing city, you can expect nothing less here, as they have a bookstore-themed cafe, a cafe with fluffy clouds inside, and even an al fresco one that gives you a beautiful view of the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower. Scroll down our list and we’re sure that you’ll find what you’re looking for!
1984 Bookstore
1984 Bookstore is a cafe and a bookstore in one. It hosts rare books of different eras, and serves good coffee and desserts. It has a courtyard outside.
No reservations accepted
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11 Hunan Rd, Xuhui, Shanghai, China
+86 02134280911
Chonor Cafe
Chonor Cafe may be small but getting a seat at their balcony area is major jackpot, because it gives you a good view of the Oriental Pearl Tower. It serves good coffee, tea, and sweet and savory meals.
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Second Floor, 17 Fuzhou Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Lu, Huangpu district
Cloudy Cafe
Cloudy Cafe is a beautiful, whimsical spot where you’ll find big and fluffy clouds hanging on the ceiling, bookshelves filled with old books and antique finds, and more.
No reservations accepted
Number 1, Lane 9 Baoqing Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu, Xuhui district.
Zen Cafe
Zen Cafe is all about aesthetics. This cafe adapts a minimalist and neutral look, and serves good tea and desserts.
No reservations accepted
Second Floor, 7 Dongping Lu, near Hengshan Lu, Xuhui district.
Seesaw Coffee
Not to be missed, Seesaw Coffee is known for its large courtyard and the spiral staircase out in front. They often hold coffee socials and special latte art courses.
No reservations accepted
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433 YuYuan Lu, 200040 Shanghai, China
+86 21 5204 7828
A Room Cafe
A Room Cafe may be hard to find, but we heard that the search is worth it. It’s filled with random and vintage objects collected by the owners from different places they’ve travelled to, and it serves good coffee and pastries.
No reservations accepted
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15 Weile Garden 120 Taian Rd, Xuhui, Shanghai
+86 21 5213 0360
Rumors Coffee
Rumors Cafe is actually a Japanese cafe, located at Shanghai’s Hunan Road. The charming interiors is simple and minimalist, but their coffee is said to be a winner.
No reservations accepted
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9 Hunan Rd, Xuhui, Shanghai, China
+86 02134605708
Baker & Spice Cafe
Baker & Spice is a Wagas-owned, Instagram-worthy cafe that serves a wide selection of freshly-baked bread and pastries. It has multiple branches around the city.
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Lanna Coffee
Lanna Coffee is a small and hidden cafe that uses local coffee beans from Yunnan. They serve affordable specialty coffee and a few light meals.
No reservations accepted
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No 8 Yuyuan East Rd, Jingan District, Shanghai, China
Aunn Cafe
AUNN Cafe is short for ‘All U Need is Now‘. It’s an industrial-inspired cafe that uses recycled materials for their furniture. They’re known for their artsy cork takeaway cups.
No reservations accepted
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1728 West Nanjing Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai
+021 5290 9012
DOE Coffee
DOE Coffee used to be just a boutique that sells a well-curated selection of designer shoe brands such as Nike and Adidas. It now features a cafe that serves specialty coffee.
No reservations accepted
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Room 105, Tongren Lu, No. 88
Paras Coffee
Paras Coffee is a minimalist cafe with a modern design philosophy. It serves specialty coffee, salad, pastries, desserts, and more.
No reservations accepted
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55 Shaanxi S Rd, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai Shi, China
Ginger by the Park
Ginger is a modern brunch place that serves Asian fusion dishes and other brunch meals. Every corner of this restaurant is beautiful and has been carefully designed with elements, meticulously curated.
No reservations accepted
91 Xingguo Rd, Xuhui Qu, Shanghai Shi, China
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