New Cafes are opening up constantly. This is a list of well known and outstanding cafes in Shanghai
Barbarossa Lounge

Address: 231 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Huangpi Road, inside Peoples Park. Use the entrance between the Starbucks and the Shanghai Art Museum.
Phone: 63180220
Hours: Daily 11am until late
Barbarossa is one of the finer, if not the finest, upscale nightlife venue in Shanghai for its beautiful location in People's Park and its three floors of lush interiors. Classy drinks, hookahs and hip DJs keep Barbarossa on the nightlife map, and they also host a popular ladies night. Great for a relaxing night on a date or with friends, or dinner and drinks before something more serious.
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Whisk

Address: 1250 Huaihai Lu,
near Changshu Lu
Phone: 5404 7770
Hours: Daily 10:30am - 11:30pm
Don't 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 sinful chocolate concoctions. Non-smoking area.
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LaBella Cafe

Address: 127 Yongfu Lu,
near Fuxing Xi Lu
Phone: 6433 6381
Hours: Daily 9am-1am
Brunch, dinner, snacks and cocktails at this charming second-floor cafe on Yongfu Lu. LaBella is a venue for all occasions. Weekly events include live music, open micChill Out Sessions Thursday, Jazz Funk Friday Night, Open Mic Night Saturday. Try their super strong, very authentic Sangria.
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Vienna Cafe

Address: 25 Shaoxing Lu,
near Ruijin Er Lu
Phone: 6445 2131
Hours: Daily 8am-8pm
Sunday brunch 11am-2pm
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.
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Arch

Address: 439 Wukang Lu,
near Huaihai Lu and Xingguo Lu
Phone: 6466 0807
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-1am
Sat-Sun 9:30am-1am
A delightful little caf¨¦ 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, Arch makes a mean breakfast, pastas, burgers, and salads, with a decent drink menu to boot. Mondays and Wednesdays are non-smoking.
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Kommune

Address: 210 Taikang Lu,
near Sinan Lu,
inside the Taikang creative area
Phone: 6466 2416
Hours: Sun-Thu 8am - 12am
Fri-Sat 8am - 1am
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 quarter. Outdoor seating is usually overflowing with artsy locals and hipster expats, but don't forget to check out the ample indoor and back courtyard space for a free table. The occasional summer BBQ and weekend brunch are an added bonus.
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iiiit!

Address: The Summit Clubhouse,
99 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu,
between Changle Rd. and Anfu Rd.
Phone: 5404 2837
Hours: Daily 7am-9pm
From the creative minds behind Azul Viva, 239, and City Diner, iiiit! is an attempt to bring simple, healthy gourmet caf¨¦ food to the Shanghai market. Success! Currently there are three locations around town serving everything from appetizers, to a delicious range of Italian paninis and sandwiches, pizzas, and fruity smoothies. Iiiit! also has their own impressively quick in-house food delivery service.
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Neo Cafe

Address: 439 Weihai Lu
Phone: 6340 1107
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 12pm
Sat+Sun 10am - 12pm
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Beca
Address: Unit C-6, 570 Huaihai Zhong Lu,
inside Red Town, neighboring Shanghai Sculpture Space
Phone: 6280 7232
Hours: Daily 10:30am to 12:00pm
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 the not-to-be-missed homemade desserts. The outdoor seating is fantastic in the summer months.
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Cafe Mojo
Address: Shop 40, Lane 248 Tai Kang Lu
Phone: 6437 2547
Hours: Sun to Thurs 9:30am - 11:30pm
Fri to Sat 9:30am - 12am
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Bakerzin

Address: 5F, Raffles City, 268 Xizang Zhong Road
Phone: 6340 5243
Hours: Daily 10am-10pm
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H Cafe

Address: 1415 Huashan Lu
Phone: 6283 8308
Hours: Mon-Sun 9:30am - 02:00 am
Sunday Brunch 9:30am - 6:00pm
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Bohemia
Address: No. 42, Lane 248 Taikang Lu
Phone: 6415 0065
Hours: SUN - WED 9am-10pm
THURS -SAT 9am-late
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iiiit! (World Trade Tower)
Address: World Trade Tower,
1/f, 500 Guangdong Lu,
near Hubei Lu
Phone: 6362 0567
Hours: Daily 8.30-9pm
From the creative minds behind Azul Viva, 239, and City Diner, iiiit! is an attempt to bring simple, healthy gourmet caf¨¦ food to the Shanghai market. Success! Currently there are three locations around town serving everything from appetizers, to a delicious range of Italian paninis and sandwiches, pizzas, and fruity smoothies. Iiiit! also has their own impressively quick in-house food delivery service.
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BRIX 12
Address: G112, Hong Kong New World Plaza, 300 Huaihai Zhong Road
Phone: 6335 3398
Hours: daily 11am-10pm
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Arch II
Address: 115 Changshu Lu, near Changle Lu
Phone: 5403-2125
Hours: Mon-Sun 10:30am-1:00am
Mondays and Wednesdays are non-smoking.
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Coolzey (Huashan Lu)
Address: 1589 Hua Shan Lu,
by Huai Hai Lu
Phone: 62551428
Hours: Daily 9am-11pm
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. Delivery is available through menus available at all outlets.
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Bastiaan Bakery & Konditorei
Address: Lane 3338, No 18 Hong Mei Entertainment Street
Pedestrian-only lane, just of Hong Mei Lu
Phone: 6465 8022
Hours: Daily 7h30am-10pm
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 cheese and kaese spaetzle) means the whole family are welcome to enjoy this bright and cheerful cafe. Their All Day Breakfast menu are worth a look as well.
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Marienbad Cafe
Address: 55 Wukang Lu, near Anfu Lu
Phone: 5404 2909
Hours: Daily 9am-12am
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 the cold sterility of many of Shanghai's other coffee stops. A typical drink menu is supplemented by a limited food carte du jour.
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Planet Caviar
Address: Unit 5, No. 235 Bulding, Lane 181 Taicang Lu
Phone: 6384 0822
Hours: Daily 9am-12am
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.
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BLiSS
Address: 181 Jin Xian Lu,
Phone: 5228 5823
Hours: Tue - Fri 5pm - 2am
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