Coffeeshops

Teddy Bear Family is a well-loved and welcoming shrine to the humble ted where enthusiasts go to carefully stitch their own bears. The cosy nook festooned with teddies in a dizzying array of shapes and sizes sits just above the teddy bear cafe, a Thai restaurant,...

1984 cannot be found if you’re not looking intentionally. Tucked behind an unmarked metal door with no signage nearby to signal its location, this place is any book-lover’s haven. In fact, we’re not even sure we should be calling it a bookstore, as none of the...

The spacious design concept cafe is hidden in a residential area in Hongkou district. Its minimalistic interior and open-air terrace make it the perfect place for working or relaxing. Venue name: MO Café Contact: CALL VENUE Opening hours: 10am-7pm Mon-Fri. 8.30am-8.30pm Sat-Sun. English address: 128 Huayuan...

Tucked away in a small alley way on Xinle Lu, Meow Don’t Care can be difficult to find. It is a modest tea cafe that houses 8 resident cats. Newly opened in May 2018, the cafe is a fresh addition to the roaring area in Xuhui...

If there’s one thing the city doesn’t lack, it’s local artists and designers, and there’s no better way to discover them than by strolling down one of these pop-up markets. Though few, these markets are brimming with local brands and fresh foods, and are great places...

This monochromatic cafe is hidden in an industrial park by Huangpu River. Sit by the river bank and sip on their “Punch Roast” coffee made with precise percentages of coffee to milk from 33 percent to 120 percent (25-38RMB). Snack on the “Bladog” (30-35RMB) made with...

The Press by Inno Coffee (not to be confused with The Press which is the obvious facade for Flask on Shaanxi Nan Lu) takes up the huge corner space on Hankou and Shandong Zhong Lus, near Epices & Foie Gras. Built in 1872, the building was...

Your neighbourhood cafe filled with regulars and a chatty atmosphere. Sit down for a cup of coffee or one of their signature bagel sandwiches. We recommend the bacon and egg (40RMB), chicken (50RMB) or salmon (50RMB). Venue name: Tian Café Contact: CALL VENUE Opening hours: 8am-8pm...