Hidden within the elegant parks of the Changning district of Shanghai are very special cafes that offer a relaxing retreat and enhance the area's coffee culture.

Together, let's enjoy a cup of coffee while catching the beautiful scenery and tasting the delicious food!

9/9 NINE O NINE (Zhongshan Park Branch)

In historic Zhongshan Park, beside a century-old plane tree numbered 0909, the singular 9/9 NINE O NINE cafe presents a very special lifestyle. It offers quirky leaf-shaped desserts, helping to make customers feel immersed in nature. The tea strainers and bouquets there are designed like leaves, to further enhance a natural living room concept.

The 9/9 NINE O NINE cafe overlooks Zhongshan Park. [Photo/WeChat account: changning_culture]

Opening hours: Daily, 10 am to midnight

Address: Eastbound 80 meters from Gate 3 of Zhongshan Park, Wanhangdu Road

Corbridge Garden

Located in the Xinhongqiao Central Park, Corbridge Garden – formerly Kaveh Kanes – attracts visitors with its Instagram-worthy white building and cozy decor. The cafe's seasonal highlight, Hokkaido ice cream – paired with a variety of coffee and light meals – is a delight for both the eyes and the taste buds.

A quiet corner of heaven in the Corbridge Garden, in the Xinhongqiao Central Park. [Photo/WeChat account: shrx_ishanghai]

Opening hours: Daily, 9 am – 9 pm

Address: No 2238 West Yan'an Road

Yi Cafe

Yi Cafe is a very memorable place where most of the staff are elderly volunteers. Seniors who go there also enjoy hefty discounts. Its convenient location and tranquil environment provide an ideal spot to enjoy rich coffee and the warmth of charity. Perfect for weekend gatherings or daily breaks, Yi Cafe embodies the philosophy of finding peace amid the hustle and bustle of city life.

Folks share a cozy moment outside the Yi Cafe. [Photo/WeChat account: changning_culture]

Opening hours: Daily, 9:30 am – 5 pm

Address: No 1437 Hongqiao Road

Sources: "changning_culture" WeChat account, "shrx_ishanghai" WeChat account