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Yuyuan Road Café (Café on Yuyuan Lu)

7.9Locals Score / 10

#4 of 8 Cafés & Coffee in Shanghai

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Yuyuan Road is lined with independent cafés and this stretch is considered one of Shanghai's most charming café corridors. Small owner-operated spots here serve excellent espresso drinks in beautifully restored lane houses with garden seating. The area rewards slow exploration — pick a spot that catches your eye. Weekends draw crowds of young Shanghainese and the best seats fill fast.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

Locals Score

7.9/10
  • Value8.0
  • Iconic5.0
  • Excellence8.0
  • Crowd level7.5
  • Authenticity9.0
  • Accessibility8.0
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.