Shanghai, China
Best cafes in Shanghai
1 place, ranked by traveler reviews. Coffee worth crossing Shanghai for, specialty roasters, brunch spots and quiet corners to work.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the cafes in Shanghai?
Starbucks Reserve Roastery 星巴克臻选上海烘焙工坊 is the most reviewed, with 739 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
How is this list of cafes ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.