Amokka Cafe

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.

El Wajh

Set in a villa near the golf course in Jinqiao, El Wajh's sister restaurant in Pudong offers a pleasant and cozy atmosphere in which to enjoy decidedly Moroccan and Mediterranean fair. Their signature Tajine and cous-cous dishes are worthy of a note ..

El Wajh (Maoming Lu)

One of the few Moroccan-style restaurants in the city, El Wajh is heavier on the decor than the authentic dishes. Still, you will find a suitable tangine here. Seating is only on the second level and accommodates no more than 25 or so, lending to the..

Jwow Bar

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.)

Gallery Now

Located in the Taikang Lu artistry compound, this brand new gallery does an acceptable throwback to NYC east village "lounge." The space is underground, roomy and overstuffed, vintage furniture abound. Art here is really just part of the ambiance - h..

Gourmet Burger Cafe

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..

Boonna Cafe (Fuxing Lu)

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..

Des Lys

Experience some authentic French cuisine in this cozy and inviting restaurant. With portraits of loyal customers hanging on the walls, this find offers an intimate setting appropriate for everything from romantic dinners, to lunch with friends, or an..

Brasserie Alyssa

Alyssa offers fusion Thai entres to serve at their reception lounge -more than 10 special Thai rolls with Crape served in combination with Thai healthy spices. Lunch and dinner set menus combine Thailand's most popular dishes served in French Style o..

Arugula

A white sign on Fuxing Lu points you into the alley where you'll find Arugula's friendly orange building. Downstairs is a bit cramped but upstairs is a spacious cozy atmosphere. The brunch menu is the best deal but all the food is worth a go. There a..

Caesura Cafe

A super chill lounge-bar, that is as of yet undiscovered. Most of the seating is upstairs, on couches or pillows on the floor as well as loft seating for the nimble. The atmosphere is cozy and friendly - you open your own beers while Radiohead buzzes..

Joy Bar & Cafe