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Coffee with an added twist
By Chen Ye |
December 8, 2010, Wednesday
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IT seems as though consuming a morning cup of coffee has always been a part of the routine of the average American, and even the Shanghainese enjoy grabbing a cup of coffee on the way to office.
However, most people really appreciate a cup of coffee in their free time when they can relax by themselves or with friends in a comfortable cafe.
Here are some locations in Shanghai where people can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy their freedom with a nice cup of coffee.
Maid Cafe
The mere mention of a maid cafe is likely to excite males, especially those with a penchant for Japanese comics and animation.
The maid cafe concept first appeared in the famous Japanese computer game "Welcome to Pia Carrot" in 1998, and then real-life versions sprung up in Japan.
The waitresses in the maid cafe are all young adorable girls, dressed in typical Victorian French maid attire.
At the famous Mei Meng Maid Cafe in Shanghai, all female servants dress like anime characters and call each customer "master" in Japanese. At a maid cafe the staff treat customers as noblemen, with a much more personal approach as if they were at home and not regular cafe customers.
Address: Rm 204, 2/F, 229 Zhejiang Rd M.
Tel: 6351-7385
Vizcaya Cafe
Using ebullient, free-spirited and colorful Spanish style as its decoration theme, Vizcaya Cafe keeps it simple but brilliant.
According to the designer of Vizcaya Cafe, the maximum way to express beauty is to stay natural and original, so the decor of Vizacaya adventurously uses color and sculpture.
Vizcaya stands out like a castle in the city area, and guests can enjoy delicious coffee by the side of the swimming pool.
Address: 1988 Yunshan Rd
Tel: 5030-4519
Teddy Bear Cafe
Toy shops are usually the place to buy teddy bears but in Shanghai a cafe tucked away in Tian Zi Fang is the prime destination for all things teddy bear related.
Not only can customers buy teddy bears here, they can also make their own in the teddy bear workshop.
On the first floor is the teddy bear display room, a long corridor with a wall of teddy bear stories, and even the washroom is adorned with adorable teddy bears.
On the second floor is the teddy bear-themed cafe where customers can enjoy coffee and delicious Thai food in the company of teddy bears. Each cup of latte comes with a teddy bear's cute smiling face on top, making it a favorite destination for children.
Photographers are also available so customers can have their pictures taken with the bears.
Address: 23 Tian Zi Fang, 248 Taikang Rd
Tel: 6473-0645
Ning Jing Cat Cafe
If teddy bears aren't your thing but cats are, then the Ning Jing Cat Cafe is the perfect place for you to relax with a cup of coffee.
All the decoration at Ning Jing Cat Cafe is cat related, with paintings and pictures of various cats adorning the walls and even a cat doll on the wash basin in the washroom.
The first floor has many purebred cats for sale while the second floor is the place for guests to relax, enjoy afternoon tea and drink coffee with cats walking freely among the customers.
Customers can feed, stroke and play with the cats, making this an ideal destination for those who don't own cats at home to spend an afternoon with the furry felines.
Ning Jing Cat Cafe also offers a cat beauty salon, cat products, and cat fosterage.
Address: 275 Dahua No. 2 Rd
Tel: 6635-5773
Gz Cafe
Gz Cafe is a legendary low-key destination hidden among a cluster of old lane houses. Located in the front room of one of these houses, the cafe is decorated with wooden tables and chairs, soft cushions and an old-style ceiling fan, while laidback sounds of bossa nova play in the background.
Home-roasted coffee and hand-made biscuits are the two most popular choices on offer, while simple sandwiches and tasty pasta dishes offer convenient fare for relaxed after-work dining.
While many cafes simply use coffee as a lead then focus on developing a particular atmosphere, Gz is dedicated to providing the finest coffee, as their very expensive semi-automatic coffee machine proves. The couple who own Gz Cafe insist they want to create a place with authentic coffee and a backyard feel for busy people to escape the pressure.
Gz Cafe regularly hosts cookie-making courses and there is also a projector in the cafe for movie screenings. Colored pens are available for guests to scrawl graffiti on the table and it can be quite fun to read previous customers' messages.
Address: No. 162, Lane 1025 Nanjing Rd W.
Tel: 5213-2139
Old Film Cafe
It is quite hard to find a building in Hongkou District with the 1920s and 1930s Western-style decoration such as grey brick walls, green rattan, fireplaces, pretty table spreads, floor-to-ceiling windows and claret velour curtains. But Old Film Cafe offers the lot.
The interior walls are adorned with pictures of vintage movie stars from the golden age of Shanghai cinema while a large TV near the bar shows classic black and white movies all day long.
On the second floor is a rare German 8mm cine projector and on the third floor there is a large round table made from an ancient wooden cart wheel.
With a total area of 300 square meters, Old Film Cafe plays classic soundtracks in the background, and sitting by the window offers the perfect chance for people to easily appreciate Duolun Road.
Address: 123 Duolun Rd
Tel: 5696-4763
However, most people really appreciate a cup of coffee in their free time when they can relax by themselves or with friends in a comfortable cafe.
Here are some locations in Shanghai where people can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy their freedom with a nice cup of coffee.
Maid Cafe
The mere mention of a maid cafe is likely to excite males, especially those with a penchant for Japanese comics and animation.
The maid cafe concept first appeared in the famous Japanese computer game "Welcome to Pia Carrot" in 1998, and then real-life versions sprung up in Japan.
The waitresses in the maid cafe are all young adorable girls, dressed in typical Victorian French maid attire.
At the famous Mei Meng Maid Cafe in Shanghai, all female servants dress like anime characters and call each customer "master" in Japanese. At a maid cafe the staff treat customers as noblemen, with a much more personal approach as if they were at home and not regular cafe customers.
Address: Rm 204, 2/F, 229 Zhejiang Rd M.
Tel: 6351-7385
Vizcaya Cafe
Using ebullient, free-spirited and colorful Spanish style as its decoration theme, Vizcaya Cafe keeps it simple but brilliant.
According to the designer of Vizcaya Cafe, the maximum way to express beauty is to stay natural and original, so the decor of Vizacaya adventurously uses color and sculpture.
Vizcaya stands out like a castle in the city area, and guests can enjoy delicious coffee by the side of the swimming pool.
Address: 1988 Yunshan Rd
Tel: 5030-4519
Teddy Bear Cafe
Toy shops are usually the place to buy teddy bears but in Shanghai a cafe tucked away in Tian Zi Fang is the prime destination for all things teddy bear related.
Not only can customers buy teddy bears here, they can also make their own in the teddy bear workshop.
On the first floor is the teddy bear display room, a long corridor with a wall of teddy bear stories, and even the washroom is adorned with adorable teddy bears.
On the second floor is the teddy bear-themed cafe where customers can enjoy coffee and delicious Thai food in the company of teddy bears. Each cup of latte comes with a teddy bear's cute smiling face on top, making it a favorite destination for children.
Photographers are also available so customers can have their pictures taken with the bears.
Address: 23 Tian Zi Fang, 248 Taikang Rd
Tel: 6473-0645
Ning Jing Cat Cafe
If teddy bears aren't your thing but cats are, then the Ning Jing Cat Cafe is the perfect place for you to relax with a cup of coffee.
All the decoration at Ning Jing Cat Cafe is cat related, with paintings and pictures of various cats adorning the walls and even a cat doll on the wash basin in the washroom.
The first floor has many purebred cats for sale while the second floor is the place for guests to relax, enjoy afternoon tea and drink coffee with cats walking freely among the customers.
Customers can feed, stroke and play with the cats, making this an ideal destination for those who don't own cats at home to spend an afternoon with the furry felines.
Ning Jing Cat Cafe also offers a cat beauty salon, cat products, and cat fosterage.
Address: 275 Dahua No. 2 Rd
Tel: 6635-5773
Gz Cafe
Gz Cafe is a legendary low-key destination hidden among a cluster of old lane houses. Located in the front room of one of these houses, the cafe is decorated with wooden tables and chairs, soft cushions and an old-style ceiling fan, while laidback sounds of bossa nova play in the background.
Home-roasted coffee and hand-made biscuits are the two most popular choices on offer, while simple sandwiches and tasty pasta dishes offer convenient fare for relaxed after-work dining.
While many cafes simply use coffee as a lead then focus on developing a particular atmosphere, Gz is dedicated to providing the finest coffee, as their very expensive semi-automatic coffee machine proves. The couple who own Gz Cafe insist they want to create a place with authentic coffee and a backyard feel for busy people to escape the pressure.
Gz Cafe regularly hosts cookie-making courses and there is also a projector in the cafe for movie screenings. Colored pens are available for guests to scrawl graffiti on the table and it can be quite fun to read previous customers' messages.
Address: No. 162, Lane 1025 Nanjing Rd W.
Tel: 5213-2139
Old Film Cafe
It is quite hard to find a building in Hongkou District with the 1920s and 1930s Western-style decoration such as grey brick walls, green rattan, fireplaces, pretty table spreads, floor-to-ceiling windows and claret velour curtains. But Old Film Cafe offers the lot.
The interior walls are adorned with pictures of vintage movie stars from the golden age of Shanghai cinema while a large TV near the bar shows classic black and white movies all day long.
On the second floor is a rare German 8mm cine projector and on the third floor there is a large round table made from an ancient wooden cart wheel.
With a total area of 300 square meters, Old Film Cafe plays classic soundtracks in the background, and sitting by the window offers the perfect chance for people to easily appreciate Duolun Road.
Address: 123 Duolun Rd
Tel: 5696-4763
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