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.

Duoyun Bookstore Flagship Store

Open: 10:30 am to 8 pm

Address: 52th floor, Shanghai Center, No 501 Middle Yincheng Road, Lujiazui subdistrict, Pudong New Area

Signature drinks

Earth Latte

'Light Space' Xinhua Bookstore

Open: 10 am to 8 pm

Address: 7th floor, Aegean Place, Minhang district

Signature drinks

Writers' Cocktail Menu, which features seven distinct cocktails inspired by literary giants Ba Jin, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, Ernest Hemingway, Agatha Christie and J.K. Rowling.

 

Readers magazine's 'Yilin Cultural Space'

Open: 9 am to 10 pm

Address: No 2 Lane 989, Luofen Road, Baoshan district

Signature drinks

Readers Coffee. The Chinese characters adorning the coffee's surface signify Readers.

Dayin Bookmall Qiantan Store

Open: 10 am to 8:30 pm

Address: No 99 Liangyue Road, Pudong New Area

Signature drinks

Hand Drip Coffee

Dayin Bookmall Lakeside Store

Open: 10 am to 8 pm

Address: No 399 West Huanhu Road Number One, Nanhui New Town, Pudong New Area

Signature drinks

Fresh Orange Sparkling Americano

Nancun Yingxue Bookstore

Open: 10 am to 5:30 pm

Address: No 377 Middle Kaijiang Road, Sijing town, Songjiang district

Signature drinks

Nancun Coffee and Yingxue Coffee

Sinan Books Poetry Store

Open: 10:30 am to 6 pm, closed Wednesdays

Address: No 16 Gaolan Road, Huangpu district

Signature drinks

Color of Your Soul inspired by the poem Tu color by Juan Ramón Jiménez.

Duoyun Bookstore Drama Store

Open: 10:30 am to 9 pm, closed Tuesdays

Address: No 398 Changle Road, Huangpu district

Signature drinks

Liang Shanbo which draws inspiration from the legendary tale of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, known as the Chinese equivalent of Romeo and Juliet. It boasts a double shot of espresso, harmoniously blended with chocolate sauce and coconut flakes, resulting in a delightful and refreshing flavor profile.

A Midsummer Night's Dream. Inspired by William Shakespeare's masterpiece A Midsummer Night's Dream, this beverage combines the flavors of strawberries, mint, lemon and mango.

Duoyun Bookstore Guangfulin Store

Open: 9:30 am to 6 pm

Address: Building 22, No 7 Lane 3088, Guangfulin Road, Songjiang district

Signature drinks

Orchid Pavilion-style Latte. It is inspired by Lan Ting Xu (The Orchid Pavilion Preface), created by Wang Xizhi during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420), which is one of the most celebrated masterpieces of Chinese calligraphy.

Sinan Books

Open: 10:30 am to 6 pm, closed Mondays

Address: No 517 Middle Fuxing Road, Huangpu district

Signature drinks

Hardship Is Not Worth Pursuing inspired by the famous saying from Chinese writer Yu Hua's To Live.

 

(Updated on Aug 19, 2025)

 

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