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This small Yongkang Lu storefront is delivering a variety of sandwiches, salads, quiches, pastas, and smoothies. They're doing some pretty unique stuff like Beijing duck wraps, oxtail and black truffle lasagne, beef cheek goulash. But if that's too exotic for you, they're doing some simple stuff too like turkey and Gruyere on a baguette or roast beef with red onion jam on sourdough. And there is...

The first and original outlet, this newly refurbished rendition of Element Fresh has a lounge-like second floor but is otherwise the same. Open kitchen, healthy sandwiches / salads / smoothies, int'l environment, a touch pricey. And extremely popular.

Whisk's main theme is chocolate, from the chip-studded, layered cake-looking outside wall to the blocks of it on the inside counter with the Whish name carved in to them. Chocolate is their thing. But Whisk also does a good trade for their non-chocolate menu of salads, sandwiches, risottos, pastas and the like. Comfy couches and a cafe/lounge vibe help.

Long a standby for the expat set, this mid-range bar and grill in the heart of Xintiandi does a brisk business in suburban American faves like pastas, salads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood and steaks. It's also a solid option for a weekend brunch. Be sure to book ahead for outdoor seating, though.

Chain of restaurants and one of the longest running with quality ingredients and good service. One of the mainstays in Shanghai. And why not, it's a little bit pricy but you get good, healthy food with decent ingredients in a clean, bright, well designed setting. Mainstay is shakes and sandwiches but they also do Chinese set meals. Expect to pay 60rmb and up for sandwiches and about 70rmb and up...

Wagas is a burgeoning chain of smoke-free chain that specializes in healthy foods including smoothies, big salads and wraps. The casual, order-at-the-counter atmosphere is complemented by simple but comfortable décor (table/chairs and some lounge seating). Wireless.

Gourmet Cafe offers inventive gourmet hamburgers in a modern cafe environment. Over 30 different variations, such as the 'Crakajak' with premium beef, cracked black peppercorns and melted cheddar cheese or the 'L'Avorella' with prime beef, buffalo mozzarella, ripe avocado and sun dried tomatoes, Gourmet Cafe serves up a unique burger meal. They've also got a selection of summer salads and a list...

If you're a New Yorker you may scoff, but Egghead has a made a fair effort at homemade bagels. In addition to take-away service, they also have a small dining room and a menu featuring various bagel-centric breakfast plates.

Cafe set in amongst the small lanes of Taikang Lu, serving up healthy dishes from breakfast to dinner.