Coffee and books have long been intertwined in Shanghai, with nearly 100 bookstores doubling as coffee havens. The Shanghai Books and Periodicals Distribution Association has listed 20 of the most recommended, inviting you to discover the perfect blend of literature and coffee drinks. Find your sanctuary among these unique destinations.

 

Dayin Bookmall Nine Trees Art Store

Open: 10 am to 8 pm

Address: No 11 Lane 199, Shuhuan Road, Fengxian district

Signature drinks

Latte

 

Xinhua Bookstore Sun Moon Light Center Store

Open: 10 am to 10 pm

Address: 2nd Floor, Sun Moon Light Center, No 33 Caobao Road, Xuhui district

Signature drinks

Peppermint Iced Latte

 

Popular Bookmall Shanghai Westlink Mall Store

Open: 10 am to 10 pm

Address: L2-02-005, No 1507 Qixin Road, Minhang district

Signature drinks

Iced Coffee

Book Fragrance Coffee

 

Shanghai Book City Jiuliu Square Store

Open: 9:30 am to 9 pm

Address: B1, Jiuliu Square, No 796 Dongfang Road, Pudong New Area

Signature drinks

Mango Latte

 

Da Xia Bookstore

Open: 9 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday; 10 am to 9 pm Weekends & holidays

Address: No 3653 North Zhongshan Road, Putuo district

Signature drinks

Healing Latte

Osmanthus Oolong Latte

 

Art Bookstore

Open: 9:30 am to 6 pm

Address: No 424 Fuzhou Road, Huangpu district

Signature drinks

Colorful Coconut Latte

Matcha Latte

 

Dayin Bookmall Jinshan Zhangyan Store

Open: 9 am to 6 pm

Address: No 300 Zhangyan Street, Jinshan district

Signature drinks

Latte

 

SJTU Bookstore

Open: Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 8 pm; Friday to Sunday, 9 am to 9 pm

Address: No 951 Panyu Road, Xuhui district

Signature drinks

Osmanthus Frozen Latte

Coconut Latte

 

Baixin Bookstore Bingo Plaza Store

Open: 10 am to 10 pm

Address: 2nd Floor, Bingo Plaza, No 345 Tianshan Road, Changning district

Signature drinks

Fruit Coffee Series

 

(Updated on Aug 19, 2025)

 

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