Buffer Cafe

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Buffer Cafe is located in Sanjiezhi village, Songjiang district, right next to the Tianma Starry Sky Art Museum. Also nearby is the Tianma Telescope, Asia's largest fully steerable radio telescope, bringing rural scenery and astronomical discovery together.

Sitting among peach groves and farmland, the cafe features a quiet courtyard with stone pathways, a thatched gazebo, and bamboo tables and chairs surrounded by lush greenery.

Inside, the decor is understated and warm, with soft yellow lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over the fields. It is a peaceful space to sit by the window or spend time in the courtyard.

Bamboo tables and chairs sit under a thatched sunshade at Buffer Cafe
​Bamboo tables and chairs sit under a thatched sunshade in Buffer Cafe's courtyard. [Photo/Sheshan town government]

The menu features classic coffee drinks such as Americanos, lattes, and flat whites, alongside flavored selections including coconut lattes, hazelnut lattes, and white peach sparkling Americanos.

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​The signature salted plum sparkling Americano at the cafe. [Photo/Sheshan town government]

The cafe often works closely with the Tianma Starry Sky Art Museum, which hosts art exhibitions, talks, and photo shows. Visitors can enjoy their coffee while taking in the art, creating an immersive blend of cafe culture and the arts.

If you go: No 304 Sanjiezhi village, Sheshan town, Songjiang district

 

Sources: Buffer Cafe, Sheshan town government