In Shanghai, coffee drinking is an essential daily ritual. Here we present the third installment of our selection of 15 boutique cafés in Putuo district.

Note: They are not listed in any particular order.

Tuan Bakery+Café

Address: No 28 Lane 583, Langao Road, Putuo district

Opening hours: 8 am-9 pm

Established in 2021, Tuan Bakery+Café is a local Shanghai brand with four chain stores in the city. The Pinzun store, located on Pinzun Commercial Street on Langao Road, boasts a fresh and natural decor in iconic green, creating a quiet and elegant atmosphere.

Offering a diverse range of coffee products and regularly updated seasonal beverages, paired with home-made bread and cakes, it's the perfect spot to enjoy an afternoon.

Dedicated to serving the Pinzun community, Tuan Bakery+Café strives to become the favorite bakery and café for locals.

Liu•coffee

Address: No 76 Jizhen Road, Putuo district

Opening hours: 8 am-9 pm

Liu•coffee is committed to fostering a coffee culture within the local community, offering a high-quality platform for coffee enthusiasts to connect.

This community café boasts a simple and charming decor, characterized by a primary color scheme of wood and white, which creates a tranquil and comfortable atmosphere. The space is adorned with various green plants, injecting vitality into the surroundings.

The staff members are warm and attentive, adept at crafting different coffee beverages tailored to each customer's taste preferences. They also share stories and knowledge about coffee, providing patrons with knowledge and brewing experience.

Allongé Café II

Address: 1F, No 12 Lane 1225, Tongpu Road, Putuo district

Opening hours: 9 am-6 pm

Following the successful operation of Allongé Café I, established on Jan 1, 2019, at No 106 Yanqing Road in Shanghai, Allongé Café II was founded in October 2022, on Tongpu Road.

The camping-themed Allongé II incorporates outdoor elements into its coffee scene, exploring the playful side of coffee.

The café's decor embraces a rustic camping style, featuring a simple and bright overall design, making it an ideal spot for a leisurely afternoon.

Various exquisite decorations placed inside and outside the entrance catch the eye. As a pet-friendly establishment, it also hosts adorable resident dogs to keep you company.

The Second Coffee Brewers

Address: Room 101b, No 20 Lane 599, East Yunling Road, Putuo district

Opening hours: 8 am-5 pm

"The Second Coffee Brewers" carries a dual meaning in its name. Firstly, it symbolizes "second place". In today's competitive society, there's immense pressure to always strive for the "first" position. However, the operator believes that being "second" is already excellent. Secondly, "Second" also represents a unit of time, reflecting the desire for every moment spent here to be enjoyable, offering high-quality coffee and service.

By positioning as "Coffee Brewers", the café aims to foster a deeper understanding of coffee culture and help individuals discover their preferred flavors, ultimately cultivating a love for this enchanting beverage.

Gentle Maker Café & Bar

Address: No 206 Xinhui Road, Putuo district

Opening hours: 8:30 am-10 pm

Gentle Maker brings together those who appreciate coffee culture and have a reverence for life's aesthetics. Cultivating a "cultured and refined social trend" is Gentle Maker's brand mission. Labels such as "gentleman style", "music", "movies", and "pet-friendly" add further depth to our identity.

The café boasts warm lighting and wooden decor, fostering a relaxed yet sophisticated ambiance. With a full glass wall ensuring brightness and transparency, the overall environment offers a cozy and comfortable retreat—a tranquil oasis amidst the city's hustle and bustle.

Gentle Maker aspires to accompany cherished moments with a tender touch, filling the world with a quiet gentleness.

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