A Guide To 8 Of The Most Instagrammable Cafes & Stores In Shanghai

By elaine.kiew on 23 Apr 2019

Besides being a global financial hub and xiao long bao heaven, the largest city in China is also a gem for hipsters who love uncovering the next instaworthy spot. In an era where cafes and stores are being set up with a touch of aesthetic, it is most certainly apt to say what a time to be alive.

Today, let us take a look at these eight stores and cafes that might just inspire you to take the next plane out to Shanghai!

#1 IT

Streetwear shop IT's aesthetic game reaches the roof here in Shanghai and it is pretty in pink. Don't miss this store if you want to add some pink onto your insta feed!

Address
Shanghai Nanjing Road, Xing Ye Tai Ji Hui, Level B1
上海南京西路兴业太古汇B1楼

#2 Gentle Monster

The eyewear brand from South Korea's flagship store is one not to miss. Besides providing you with quality glasses, they are also here to give you an experience you will remember forever.

Address
No. 800 Shanghai City, Huangpu Central District
上海市黄浦区淮海中路800号

#3 Light & Space Xinhua Book Store

Photo from The Paper

Situated on the eighth storey of a shopping mall lies a space that houses an epic book store and museum. This space was made with the intention of fusing art with books and we say they have definitely succeeded.

Not too sure if they carry any non-Mandarin books but it is worth going for the aesthetics!

Address
7F Wuzhong Road, Ai Qin Hai Park, Shanghai City
上海市吴中路爱琴海购物公园7楼

#4 BROWNIE Art Cafe&Lounge

Address
2F Jing An District, Nanjing Road, Jia Li Centre North, Shanghai City
上海市静安区南京西路静安嘉里中心北区2楼

#5 MANDELA by 米域MIXPACE

Developer MIXPACE came, saw and conquered this abandoned building and turned it into one of the most aesthetically pleasing co-working space in the world. If your office were situated here, we bet every day would be an #OOTD day!

Photo from ideamsg

Address
No. 23 Block C, Huangpu District, 833 Zhizhao Ju Road, Shanghai City
上海市黄浦区制造局路833弄23号C座

#6 %arabica

Address
No. 376 Shikang Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai City
上海市徐汇区武康路376号

#7 Aunn Cafe & Co

Address
1F No. 1728 Nanjing Road, Shi An District, Shanghai City
上海市静安区南京西路1728号1楼

#8 Blatage Coffee

Photo from Annie Lin

This cafe is definitely heaven for ladies who loves monochromatic hues and a good cup of coffee. No better space to chill out to some tunes and spice up your insta feed!

Tip: Wear a pop of colour for the perfect photo.

Address
No. 4594 Shanghai Bin Jiang Da Dao, Pudong District, Shanghai City
上海滨江大道4594号