In Minhang district, Shanghai, few places have as many cafes as Guanghua Road. Infused with the aroma of roasted beans, the street can satisfy your caffeinated needs. Follow this guide to the best cafes in the district.

79 Coffee Lab

79 Coffee Lab is renowned for its strict selection of coffee beans. With all the beans being the single origin, its coffee possesses flavors that shine like stars. To match the striking taste of its coffee, the cafe decorates its interior with chairs and tables in the shape of oil cans that are a perfect backdrop for photos.

Address: No 68 Guanghua Road

Uncle Beam & His Daughter's Huge Pizza

Yes, you saw the name, but who says you can't get good coffee from a pizzeria? Not only does the coffee from Uncle Beam & His Daughter's Huge Pizza taste good, but it is also cheaper than most cafes. From lattes to americanos, all the coffee here is 9.9 yuan ($1.36) per cup. Rich coffee beans and silky milk give the coffee a creamy texture with an aroma that lingers in the air.

Address: No 79 Guanghua Road

The pink exterior of Uncle Beam & His Daughter's Huge Pizza. [Photo/WeChat account: shmhtrip]

Verbandtuch Bagel & Cafe

This cafe offers exclusive magnolia lattes that bring a novel experience to your taste buds. The coffee's velvety texture, elegant fragrance, and complex flavors are what make it stand out in the coffee scene.

Address: No 728 Guanghua Road

A photo of Verbandtuch Bagel & Cafe. [Photo/WeChat account: shmhtrip]

Felix Coffee

The two must-try coffee blends at Felix Coffee are named "bitter pills" and "good medicine", humorously insinuating that coffee is an antidote for a mundane life. Other special-mixes coffees include "spring bear", "midsummer" and "autumn wine", each presenting a flavor that is as poetic as their names. The cafe also offers seasonal drinks, so there is always something new to try every time you come.

Address: No 3888 Humin Road

An interior view of Felix Coffee. [Photo/WeChat account: shmhtrip]

Luckin Coffee

Luckin Coffee is a popular chain cafe. Here you can find coffee that is both high quality and reasonably priced. Each cup of coffee here is freshly roasted and ground, guaranteeing a superior taste. If you go here in the morning, remember to reserve some time in case of long queues.

Address: No 323 Guanghua Road

A photo of Luckin Coffee. [Photo/WeChat account: shmhtrip]

There are other great cafes on Guanghua Road that weren't included in this list, and they also offer amazing coffees that are worthy of tasting.

Source: "shmhtrip" WeChat account