Discover the Hidden Gems: 10 Unique Cafes in Putuo District, Shanghai

Shanghai’s cafes are blooming like flowers, each with its own unique charm. Some are scattered on the streets, while others are hidden in deep alleys, spreading the culture and warmth of Shanghai in every corner of the city.

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Gradually, many niche cafes have settled in Putuo District, Shanghai. Some old shops have accumulated strength and emerged, while new shops have also made a name for themselves. Therefore, we have selected 10 distinctive cafes among the many coffee shops to share with you, delivering culture and warmth through a cup of coffee for you to choose from and visit!

Today, we introduce the first batch of selected excellent cafes in Putuo District, Shanghai (in no particular order). Let’s take a look!


You Shan COFFEE

📍 No. 3329, North Zhongshan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai

⏰ 09:00-18:00

Shanghai Cafe
Shanghai Cafe

This independent cafe located under the overpass is surrounded by Chinese parasol trees and flowers, occupying a small street corner in the bustling city, allowing people to briefly escape from the tedious daily life.

At the same time, You Shan COFFEE provides high-quality coffee beans from all over the world, presenting the purest aspect of coffee in front of us with simple brewing methods.

You Shan COFFEE advocates a coffee culture that brings warmth, adheres to the origin, and follows nature, and aims to provide corresponding products and services. Here, you can freely appreciate coffee, exchange views on coffee, and share knowledge about coffee.


Treehouse Coffee

📍 Glass House at the intersection of Jinshajiang Road and Danba Road, Putuo District, Shanghai

⏰ 09:00-18:00

Shanghai Cafe
Shanghai Cafe

On the bustling Jinshajiang Road, this place is lush and green, with flowers in full bloom. Hidden in this greenery is a unique boutique cafe called Treehouse. This cafe is embedded in the embrace of horticulture, waiting for those seeking tranquility to come and explore.

The owner holds a CQI Coffee Taster and SCA Coffee Diploma, using professional knowledge to strictly control the quality of coffee, allowing you to enjoy an excellent coffee experience while immersing in the breath of nature.

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In addition, Treehouse actively participates in community welfare activities. Not only does it provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities, but it also organizes a series of public welfare activities to enhance community cohesion and raise people’s awareness of environmental protection and health.


HANA COFFEE

📍 1st Floor, No. 467, Changshou Road, Putuo District, Shanghai

⏰ 08:00-18:00

HANA COFFEE was established in 2019, with a purple imperial flower design and “coffee is my boyfriend” as the store logo. An entire wall of purple and the ubiquitous iconic purple elements are very eye-catching.

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The barista team has more than ten years of coffee-making experience, focusing on the perfect extraction of dark roasted beans, letting you experience the true “purple air from the east” and “strong coffee”!

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DAYBREAKER COFFEE

📍 1st Floor, No. 494, Anyuan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai

⏰ 08:00-17:00

DAYBREAKER COFFEE was born in 2019 and has been around for five years. This 20-square-meter small coffee shop prepares a cup of fresh coffee for you, like the morning sunshine, during your commute to work every morning. In every sleepy afternoon, it delivers a cup of coffee that injects energy into you. Whenever you want to empty your mind, it provides you with a comfortable chair.

Shanghai Cafe
Shanghai Cafe

Now, this coffee shop also serves multiple roles. It is a small dog agency, providing adoption services for puppies and kittens. Enjoy a cup of coffee in a comfortable morning or afternoon and experience this warm and cozy feeling.


Daxia Bookstore Coffee

📍 No. 3651, North Zhongshan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai

⏰ Monday to Friday 09:00-21:00 Saturday to Sunday 10:00-21:00

Bookstores have been providing spiritual nourishment that nurtures people’s bodies and minds and soothes their souls from ancient times to the present. They are readers’ spiritual homes and the cultural heritage of a city.

Nowadays, various elements are beginning to have intricate connections with bookstores, and the form of “bookstore +” is becoming increasingly diverse. Daxia Bookstore is such a diversified store, attracting a large number of customers with its composite business model of “books + coffee + desserts + salon + cultural creativity”.

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Daxia Bookstore uses an imported Italian La Marzocco semi-automatic coffee machine, which has stable output and high efficiency. In addition, the coffee beans are also customized Italian-style blends, using a combination of Mandheling, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Colombia, with a chocolate and nutty flavor when drunk.

When combined with Meiji milk, it has a smooth mouthfeel and a sweet aftertaste. The aroma of books and coffee intertwines, creating a strong academic atmosphere.

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Nodcafe: Coffee Indeed

📍 3rd Floor, Building 11, M50 Creative Park, No. 50, Moganshan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai

⏰ Tuesday to Sunday 13:00-18:00

Nodcafe is hidden within the M50 Creative Park, utilizing its pointed roof to create an attic. The overall decoration style is retro yet full of fashion, with every corner featuring detailed designs.

As a niche cafe, in addition to providing coffee beverages, it has a terrace for gathering with friends and an attic for immersive appreciation of vinyl records. The sun-drenched small terrace is located in the center of the M50 Creative Park, where you can overlook the park’s scenery, feel the gentle breeze, listen to vinyl records, and enjoy the beautiful moments.

Shanghai Cafe
Shanghai Cafe

Enjoy Share Cafe

📍 Room 101, Building 3, Chuangxiang Tower Park, No. 100, Yejiazhai Road, Putuo District, Shanghai

⏰ 09:30-20:00

Enjoy Share Cafe is a coffee beverage shop that advocates natural health, combining traditional herbal broths with modern coffee culture.

From product development to store experience, Enjoy Share Cafe always adheres to the concept of health and simplicity, insisting on using original tea and broth to ensure the traditional herbal efficacy, and insisting on the authentic taste of freshly ground coffee.

It brings consumers a satisfying taste experience while taking into account natural health, making every cup a work of careful intention. With a rich variety, delicious beverages, relaxing environment, and high-quality service, come and enjoy, and share it with your family and friends.

Shanghai Cafe
Shanghai Cafe
Shanghai Cafe

ELEFANCO Awakening Elephant Coffee

📍 No. 104, Changshou Road, Putuo District, Shanghai

⏰ 08:00-24:00

Awakening Elephant Coffee is a place where people can put down their fatigue and feel comfort and warmth.

The elegant and unique environment of the store reveals a love and pursuit of life in every detail. Soft lighting, comfortable seats, and carefully selected music together create a relaxing atmosphere.

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There is a cat named Xingxing in the store, which is not only a pet but also a friend to every customer. Its presence adds a unique warmth and fun to this coffee shop. The service at Awakening Elephant Coffee is also very enthusiastic and thoughtful.

At Awakening Elephant Coffee, you can feel the warmth and comfort of home. Whether you are enjoying a cup of fragrant coffee alone, chatting with friends, or playing with Xingxing, this place can satisfy your yearning and pursuit of a beautiful life.

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LA CHER Healthy Coffee

📍 Room 140, Building 1, Chuangxiang Tower Park, No. 100, Yejiazhai Road, Putuo District, Shanghai

⏰ 08:30-20:00

LA CHER COFFEE is committed to providing consumers with higher cost-effective light catering services. It connects with different themed spaces to create pioneering content and services, realizing more convenient multi-store chains.

It builds a boutique coffee brand with a sense of community, creating connections and multi-dimensional interactions.

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With yellow and white as the main colors, matched with transparent large floor-to-ceiling windows, the overall layout is bright and vibrant, giving people a clean and warm visual effect. The environment is clean and comfortable, and when you drink coffee and chat in the store, your mood naturally becomes cheerful.


sorry dog

📍 No. 165, Guangfu West Road, Putuo District, Shanghai

⏰ 9:30-18:00

sorry dog divides “pet-friendly” into clear “cat-friendly” and “dog-friendly” areas for indoor and outdoor spaces. At the same time, sorry dog also provides friendly items for cats and dogs to deal with unexpected situations that may occur in outdoor scenarios. It also provides two types of signs: “touchable” and “do not touch” to avoid passive socialization.

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sorry dog brings “human-friendly” drinks and food to everyone, including 3 creative specials, 2 caffeine-free beverages, and dessert snacks, all handmade daily by the store manager using fresh ingredients.

The pet-friendly plants throughout the interior and exterior spaces, and the visual design of repeated words that look like a kitten stepping on a keyboard – sorrrrrydooooooooog, are all intended to convey a sense of ease and joy to the people and small animals who come here.

Shanghai Cafe
Shanghai Cafe

Get together with your friends
and have coffee in Putuo District, Shanghai!


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