Cafe Alfresco

Soak up the atmosphere on the sidewalk

Cafes spilling onto the pavement and "five foot way" (or verandah) are commonplace all over Asia, and Shanghai is no exception. These shops provide quick meals all day for the proletariat, and is the perfect spot to catch the top-of-mind matters of the masses. Elsewhere the people chatter and chill in swanky international-branded joints like the Starbucks. And of course, the many local wannabe setups which serve their cuppas with more local flavour. All this cafe culture isn't quite Montmartre, but the bohemians are not complaining, and keep returning for their inspiration and caffeine fix.

Unwinding on the sun drenched patio

For your branded cuppa