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New Cafes are opening up constantly. This is a list of well known and outstanding cafes in Shanghai
(1 Reviews)

Boonna Cafe (Xinle)

Address:

88 Xingle Lu, near Xiangyang Lu

 

新乐路88号,近襄阳南路

Phone:

5404 6676
 
Xinle Lu Boonna looks remarkably like its siblings and is just as cozy. With its shelf full of books to read while you drink coffee and available computers, it has all the markings of bohemia, except of course, for the fact that there are multiple br..
(0 Reviews)

Cafe Montmartre (Gubei)

Address:

3911 Hongmei Lu near Yan'an Lu

 


Phone:

62618089
 
With venues all over town –- one in north Jing’an, one in the French Concession, and one in Gubei -- Café Montmartre is one of the older and more successful mid-level French staples around town. They serve traditional French cuisine and café fai..
(2 Reviews)

Cafe Montmartre (New Factories)

Address:

537 Haifang Lu, New factories near Xikang Lu

 

海防路537号, 近西康路

Phone:

5404 7658
 
With venues all over town –- one in north Jing'an, one in the French Concession, and one in Gubei -- Café Montmartre is one of the older and more successful mid-level French staples around town. They serve traditional French cuisine and café fair..
(10 Reviews)

Cafe Montmartre (Wulumuqi Lu)

Address:

66 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu near Changle Lu

 

乌鲁木齐路66号, 近长乐路

Phone:

5158-9377
 
With venues all over town –- one in north Jing'an, one in the French Concession, and one in Gubei -- Café Montmartre is one of the older and more successful mid-level French staples around town. They serve traditional French cuisine and café fair..
(0 Reviews)

Coolzey (Huashan Lu)

Address:

1589 Huashan Lu, by Huaihai Lu

 

长宁区华山路1589弄3号 (靠近淮海中路)

Phone:

6255 1428
 
With three locations throughout the city, Coolzey's provides standard Western fare aimed primarily at the lunchtime crowd. Low-to-medium priced sandwiches and pasta cover most of the repertoire, while fast service affords a quick meal on the go. Deli..
(7 Reviews)

Ginger

Address:

299 Fuxing Xi Lu, near Huashan Lu

 

复兴西路299号1号, 近华山路

Phone:

6433 9437
 
With its friendly yellow and gold decor and small strip of outdoor seating and Ginger is welcome spot for a light meal, coffee or a cocktail. Located in the cluster of tres chic stores at the western end of Fuxing Lu Ginger exudes peaceful aura. The ..
(14 Reviews)

Wagas (Citic Square)

Address:

LG12A, CITIC Square, 1168 Nanjing Xi Lu

 

南京西路1168号中信泰富广场地下一层12A

Phone:

5292 5228
 
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 se..

Wagas (Hong Kong New World)

Address:

300 Huaihai Zhong Lu G107

 

淮海中路300号香港新世界大厦1楼107室(马当路路口)

Phone:

6335 3739
 
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 se..

Wagas (Thumb Plaza)

Address:

199 Fang Dian Lu

 

芳甸路199号

Phone:

5033 6277
 
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 se..
(0 Reviews)

Tasca 24/7 Bistro

Address:

3F, 78 Tongren lu, Near Nanjing Xi Lu

 

铜仁路78-80号 近南京西路, 地铁2号线静安寺站

Phone:

6289 3602
 
Upcoming intercontinental fusion bistro, with everything from burgers to paninis, pizzas to pancakes available 24/7 along with cocktails and signature drinks.

(1 Reviews)

Amokka Cafe

Address:

201 Anfu Lu, near Wulumuqi Lu

 

安福路201号

Phone:

5404 0998
 
This cafe/restaurant/wine bar serves light American fare such as sauteed fish and pasta dishes. Upstairs the ambiance is cozy, with an inviting fireplace as the centerpiece and soft couches to lounge on if you're there for a beverage.

Coffee Tree (Wukang Lu)

Address:

Wukang Lu 376, inside Ferguson Lane

 

武康路,近湖南路

Phone:

6466 0361
 
This branch of Coffee Tree is considerably less crowded than its counterparts. With a mid-size outdoor patio overlooking the happenings of Ferguson Lane, it's reliable spot to get some work done on the weekend.
(1 Reviews)

Otto Cafe & Wine Bar

Address:

4/F, 456 Nanjing Xi Lu, between Chengdu Lu and Huangpi Lu

 

南京西路456号4楼, 近成都路和黄陂南路

Phone:

6359 5367
 
The Otto expansion on Nanjing Lu is a cocktail bar/cafe compliment to their Italian restaurant on Fumin Lu. Head on down (or rather "up," because its on the fourth floor) if your looking for somewhere to get a glass of wine in that area of Nanjing L..

Planet Caviar

Address:

Unit 5, No. 235 Bulding, Lane 181 Taicang Lu

 

太仓路181弄235号5单元 近马当路, 地铁1号线黄陂南路站

Phone:

6384 0822
 
The only shop in Shanghai legally licensed to import caviar, it also sells other premium items such as smoked salmon and champagne. Although principally a shop, it is also a small luxury restaurant serving food made with the delicatessen ingredients...
(2 Reviews)

Visage Patisserie (Xintiandi)

Address:

Unit 3, Bldg 1, Lane 181 Taicang Road, Xintiandi

 

太仓路181弄新天地3里1座

Phone:

6385 4878
 
The dessert venue by the Face Group, Visage is probably the only place in Shanghai you'll find the perfect, Parisian croissant. Courtesy of pastry chef Eric Perez, who some might credit with bringing western style desserts to Asia, tiramisu at Visage..

Visage Patisserie

Address:

Rm 101, 808 Hongqiao Road, near Huaihai Xi Road

 

虹桥路808号101室,淮海西路

Phone:

6448 1233
 
The dessert venue by the Face Group, Visage is probably the only place in Shanghai you'll find the perfect, Parisian croissant. Courtesy of pastry chef Eric Perez, who some might credit with bringing western style desserts to Asia, tiramisu at Visage..
(6 Reviews)

Citizen Cafe

Address:

222 Jinxian Lu, near Shanxi Nan Lu

 

进贤路222号, 近陕西南路

Phone:

6258 1620
 
The consummate expat hideaway, Citizen serves good food and better martinis. It's cozy lounge seating on the first floor is idea for reading, working or meeting fellow cafe-goers. Used to be that Citizen was the only game on Jinxian Lu, but now the ..

Cafe Mojo

Address:

No. 40, Lane 248 Taikang Lu, near Sinan Lu

 

泰康路248弄40号,近思南路

Phone:

6437 2547
 
Small laneway cafe typical of the cafes in these lanes, the difference for this cafe is that it serves vietnamese coffee.
(2 Reviews)

BLiSS

Address:

181 Jinxian Lu, near Maoming Lu

 

进贤路181号(茂名南路)

Phone:

5228 5823
 
Pleasant neighbourhood style cafe and bar, located among fashion and gift stores, making a perfect rest stop in between the shopping.
(5 Reviews)

Beca

Address:

Unit C-6, 570 Huaihai Zhong Lu, inside Red Town, neighboring Shanghai Sculpture Space

 

淮海西路570号 C-6单元 (红坊--上海雕塑中心广场内)

Phone:

6280 7232
 
Next door to Shanghai's Sculpture Space, Beca is a great little hidden restaurant featuring quality food and some of the best service in town. The menu leans toward gourmet Mediterranean coupled with an extensive coffee, wine, and cocktail list, and ..
(0 Reviews)

Jwow Bar

Address:

515 Jianguo Xi Lu, near Wulumuqi Lu

 

建国西路515号 近乌鲁木齐路

Phone:

5492 1655
 
Look for wine shop using an empty bottle as a doorknob. Cute? Gimmicky? You decide. J Wow is rather large as far as street shops go, includes an indoor lounge, outdoor seating and daily drink specials. (Bottles are not included in said specials.)
(0 Reviews)

La Casina

Address:

No.3 Taojiang Lu, near Hengshan Lu

 

桃江路3号,靠近东平路

Phone:

6433 4602
 
Located in the heart of French concession, nearby the famous Hengshan Lu, La Casina is an Italian Osteria offering Italian homestyle food. A range of wines are available from Italy and Slovenia. An area where 'Osteria' style of eating is abundant.
(4 Reviews)

Blue Chair Cafe-Crepes-Galerie

Address:

228 South Xiang Yang Lu, near Fuxing Lu

 

襄阳南路228号

Phone:

6466 0482, 6466 4286
 
It wouldn't be Shanghai without a combination creperie and furniture gallery. Yes, at Blue Chair you can fill up on chocolate crepes and purchase a, um, blue chair. Desserts are all fine; "meal" crepes are often runny - and in all the wrong places.
(0 Reviews)

Boonna Cafe (Huaihai Lu)

Address:

1690 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Wanping Lu

 

淮海中路 1690

Phone:

021 6433 0835
 
Huaihau Lu Boonna is an improvement on its siblings with its outdoor patio carefully protected from the main drag's frenzy. With its shelf full of books to read while you drink coffee and available computers, Boonna has all the markings of bohemia, e..
(11 Reviews)

Gourmet Burger Cafe

Address:

455 Shanxi Bei Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu

 

陕西北路455号, 近北京西路

Phone:

5213 6885
Delivery: 5213 6887
 
Gourmet Burger 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, bu..

Garden Books

Address:

325 Changle Lu, near Shanxi Lu

 

长乐路325号,近陕西路

Phone:

5404 8729
 
Garden Books offers the widest selection of English-language books and literature in Shanghai. You will also find a large selection of American magazine, tour books, language aids, coffee and ice cream in the cafe. If you're looking for something the..
(1 Reviews)

Boonna Cafe (Fuxing Lu)

Address:

57 Fuxing Lu, near Yongfu Lu

 

复兴路57号, 近永福路

Phone:

1356 4832 732
 
Fuxing Lu Boonna looks remarkably like its siblings and is just as cozy. With its shelf full of books to read while you drink coffee and available computers, it has all the markings of bohemia, except of course, for the fact that there are multiple b..
(1 Reviews)

iiiit!

Address:

The Summit Clubhouse, 99 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, between Changle Rd. and Anfu Rd.

 

乌鲁木齐路99号,长乐路和安福路中间

Phone:

5404 2837
 
From the creative minds behind Azul Viva, 239, and City Diner, iiiit! is an attempt to bring simple, healthy gourmet café food to the Shanghai market. Success! Currently there are three locations around town serving everything from appetizers, to a ..

iiiit! (World Trade Tower)

Address:

World Trade Tower, 1/f, 500 Guangdong Lu, near Hubei Lu

 

广东路500号,近福建中路和湖北路

Phone:

6362 0567
 
From the creative minds behind Azul Viva, 239, and City Diner, iiiit! is an attempt to bring simple, healthy gourmet café food to the Shanghai market. Success! Currently there are three locations around town serving everything from appetizers, to a ..
(34 Reviews)

Whisk

Address:

1250 Huaihai Lu, near Changshu Lu

 

淮海路1250号,近常熟路

Phone:

5404 7770
 
Don't just walk by this little spot on Huaihai Lu, near the Changshu subway station. Tucked off in a little alley amidst the glitzy furniture stores, Whisk offers midday cuisine such as warmed paninis, as well as entrees and a wine menu. Desserts are..
(0 Reviews)

Tea Room - Hyatt on the Bund

Address:

Lobby, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu

 

上海外滩茂悦大酒店1层, 黄浦路199号,近外滩

Phone:

6393 1234 ext. 6317
 
Designed resembling a European tea salon, the Tea Room in the Hyatt on the Bund offers indoor and terrace seating. Their menu features specialty tea selections from all over the world, light European cuisine, high-tea set, and desserts.
(3 Reviews)

Vienna Cafe

Address:

25 Shaoxing Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu

 

绍兴路25号2号楼, 近瑞金二路

Phone:

6445 2131
 
Cakes, muffins, scones and myriad other baked goods are the big draw at Vienna cafe on tranquil Shaoxing Lu. Thursday night movie screenings are a bonus - the cafe shows everything from European Indie Films to American Oscar nominees.
(0 Reviews)

Briccocafe Pasta & Pizza Lounge

Address:

158 ChengDu Nan Lu , near Huaihai Zhong Lu

 

成都南路158号(近淮海中路)

Phone:

63879188
 
Briccocafe's new branch off Huaihai Lu is a super clean, two floor venue with fresh Italian foods - pizzas, deli meats, real parm - and chalk full of Italian zest. In addition to the fairly priced food, the cafe sells an array of imported Italian goo..

Arch II

Address:

115 Changshu Lu, near Changle Lu

 

常熟路115号近长乐路

Phone:

5403-2125
 
Arch II is larger and more modern than it's funky big brother. It offers an identical menu and shows its dedication to the arts with the occasional exhibition. Mondays and Wednesdays are non-smoking.
(3 Reviews)

Kommune

Address:

210 Taikang Lu, near Sinan Lu, inside the Taikang creative area

 

泰康路201号7号楼,近思南路

Phone:

6466 2416
 
Although difficult for the uninitiated to find among the back alley lanes of Taikang Lu, Kommune is worth searching out for not only its simple, yet tasty food and drinks, but also for its unique setting at the epicenter of Shanghai's creative quarte..
(0 Reviews)

Bastiaan Bakery & Konditorei

Address:

Lane 3338, No 18 Hong Mei Entertainment Street Pedestrian-only lane, just of Hong Mei Lu

 

虹梅路3338弄18号,虹梅休闲街内,近延安路高架

Phone:

6465 8022
 
A specialist bakery and patesarie cafe. They produce all their cakes and bread onsight and they can even make cakes for special occasions such as weddings and birthdays. Their kids section (kids corner and outdoor slide) along with kids menu (mac and..
(0 Reviews)

Zoe's Cafe (Pudong)

Address:

Ground Floor 29, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu

 

陆家嘴东路168号正大广场1楼,29号

Phone:

5047 1909
 
A European style Cafe, it serves from breakfast to dinner with a selection of sandwiches, salad, pasta, and pizzas, to coffee, juice, and smoothies. They also provide catering and delivery services.
(0 Reviews)

Zoe's Cafe (Nanjing Lu)

Address:

Ground Floor A, Tian An Center, 338 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Huangpi Lu (opposite JW Marriott)

 

南京路338号1楼

Phone:

5375-6812
 
A European style Cafe, it serves from breakfast to dinner with a selection of sandwiches, salad, pasta, and pizzas, to coffee, juice, and smoothies. They also provide catering and delivery services.
(0 Reviews)

Zoe's Cafe (Hongqiao)

Address:

Ground Floor,Maxdo Center,8 Xingyi Lu, near Zunyi Lu

 

兴义路8号

Phone:

3223-3271
 
A European style Cafe, it serves from breakfast to dinner with a selection of sandwiches, salad, pasta, and pizzas, to coffee, juice, and smoothies. They also provide catering and delivery services.
(22 Reviews)

Arch

Address:

439 Wukang Lu, near Huaihai Lu and Xingguo Lu

 

武康路439号,近淮海路和兴国路

Phone:

6466 0807
 
A delightful little café in arguably the French Concession's prettiest neighborhood, Arch is not to be missed. The space is quite small (be sure to make dinner reservations!) and accompanying atmosphere very unique. Usually busy throughout the day, ..
(2 Reviews)

Sakura Do

Address:

142 Xinle Lu, near Xiangyang Lu

 

新乐路142号

Phone:

5404 1683
 
A cozy, homey Japanese establishment with friendly service. Good desserts some are of Japanese origin and comes well presented. A good spend hours lost in a book sipping green tea or while the hours away on the free wifi.

Marienbad Cafe

Address:

55 Wukang Lu, near Anfu Lu

 

武康路55号近安福路

Phone:

5404 2909
 
A coffee shop that is very popular with locals and the odd expat, Marienbad Cafe is a quaint, little retreat hidden on one of the French Concession's quieter streets. The cozy interior's ambiance is more inclined toward that of a used book store then..

Nangka Cafe

Address:

209 Fuxing Road

 

复兴路209号

Phone:

5382 2477
 

Jamaica Blue (Wulumuqi Lu)

Address:

82 Wulumuqi Road

 

乌鲁木齐路82号,近安福路

Phone:

5404 7610
 

One Degree North

Address:

452 Fuzhou Road

 

452福州路和福建路的交接口,上海书城斜对面

Phone:

 

Bakerzin

Address:

5F, Raffles City, 268 Xizang Zhong Road

 

上海市西藏中路268号来福士广场5楼507

Phone:

6340 5243
 

H Cafe

Address:

1415 Huashan Lu

 

华山路1415号,近湖南路

Phone:

6283 8308
 

Chartres

Address:

855 Huashan Lu

 

华山路855号,近复兴西路

Phone:

6212 8085
 

Bohemia

Address:

No. 42, Lane 248 Taikang Lu

 

泰康路 248弄42号, 瑞金二路

Phone:

6415 0065
 

Figaro Coffee (Xingye Lu)

Address:

G/F 160 Xingye Road, Xintiandi

 

兴业路160号,新天地内,近马当路

Phone:

6384 7242
 
     
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