La Creperie does indeed serve crepes. From hum-drum Nutella filled dough to the tangy seafood/salad crepe, main courses run the gamut. Some crepes are more successful than others, but the all wood decor, fully bar and English speaking servers make for a fine... Read more
The second restaurant in town to bear the Jason Atherton brand on its masthead. The Commune Social is a contemporary tapas, dessert and cocktail bar. The cuisine seems largely informed by former Gordon Ramsay Lieutenant Jason Atherton's frequent flier miles log.... Read more
Artisanal bakery and deli from the Wagas Group, in a striking wood-grained marble storefront. Baguettes, bagels, cakes, jams, pates, granola, coffee, etc... One rough-hewn communal table for seating, reasonable prices. Read more
A late night favorite in Shanghai. Identically coiffed female servers weave about the tables of this bustling restaurant carrying Taiwanese cuisine to Chinese twenty-somethings. The dessert list also particularly expansive and quite popular. Try the mango ice. Read more
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. Read more
This place is one of the few cafes that roasts its own beans and creates its own house blends. It's a pretty place, clean and bright inside, with wood-beams in the ceiling and a pebble-dash floor, but it's the coffee that really excels. The espresso is fiercely... Read more
Small laneway cafe typical of the cafes in these lanes, the difference for this cafe is that it serves vietnamese coffee. Read more
Bakerzin is a Singaporean shop specializing in desserts, but also doing a few Sing-style quick dishes. Read more
Sweet Ever After is a Shanghai-based bakery that specializes in American-style cupcakes, cookies and other sweet treats. They are an order/delivery business with a virtual store. Read more
Strictly Cookies is a small bakery delivering homemade cookies directly to your door. You can order via their WeChat shop for one-hour delivery times downtown. Or you can get same- and next-day delivery via their website, telephone or by email at... Read more
Kechara Tea House offers vegetarian cuisine, focussing on healthy and dietary ingredients that is sustainable for our environment. Read more
This unique concept combines chocolate production, a tasting tour, a chocolate shop and a Viennese style cafe by Austrian "bean-to-bar" chocolate maker known for its organic and fair trade principles. They offer a wide range of chocolates, too, from simple and... Read more
Set up by three guys who opened Bella Mia, Palatino offers Roman-style cuisine, authentic pizzas and a wide selection of wine in a nice little spot with some outside seating. It's on a stretch of Changle Lu that can feel busy with traffic, but Palatino's set back a... Read more
The frozen yogurt fad's hit China with this California brand popping up in Gubei. Eat some healthy yogurt sprinkled with your favorite toppings (including fresh fruit, cearal, and other goodies) and not have the guilt associated with this sweet pleasure. Read more
Dessert bar from the people behind Strictly Cookies and Snow Maple desserts (formerly known as Jiong Gelato). Read more
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