World's No.1 Cafe City: A Wutong Coffee Crawl

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Shanghai is the world's number-one city by cafe count. From the birthplace of homegrown brand Manner to alley roasteries, compare a cup at a time walking the plane-tree-shaded old French Concession.

Half-day5 stopsEst. budget 30,000 KRW

Itinerary

1
Manner Coffee (Nanyang Road 1st Store)Manner Coffee (南阳路1号店)
Cafe · 25 min stay
Manner's birthplace, which started from a 2-pyeong window and swept China. Tumbler discounts and rich espresso are the start of Shanghai's coffee explosion. A pilgrimage stop.
9:30
Taxi 12 min
2
Metal Hands메탈 핸즈
Cafe · 35 min stay
A Beijing-born indie roastery that settled into a Shanghai alley. Reliable hand drip and signature lattes. A good spot to sit quietly and sip.
11:00
Walk 10 min
3
% Arabica (Wukang Road)% Arabica (武康路)
Cafe · 25 min stay
A minimalist shop right in front of Wukang Mansion (the Normandie Building). Strong on milk lattes, and walking Wukang Road with a takeout cup is the standard Shanghai photo.
13:00
Walk 8 min
4
RAC SalonRAC (Bakery & Coffee)
Cafe · 40 min stay
A popular Wuyuan Road cafe famous for Belgian waffles and galettes. Add a meal-style brunch to a coffee-only course to close the afternoon.
15:00
Walk 9 min
5
O.P.S. CafeO.P.S. 카페
Cafe · 35 min stay
A star of Shanghai's coffee scene that queues for creative signature menus (seasonal limited creations). A polished final cup worth taking a number and waiting for.
16:30