Top 50 Brunch Spots in Town

Everyone knows that great Shanghai weather means we should go out and have great Shanghai brunches, but where? There are plenty of options, and here are 50 of out favourites.

OPPOSITE BY JENSON&HU

Hidden on Jian Guo Xi Lu, Opposite’s second floor is Chef Jenson’s private dining space, where he creates his creative Spanish delights. The privacy and sereness also make it an ideal brunch spot.

In their brunch menu, Oppositee focuses on smoked salmon, Dutch pancakes, oil sealed duck legs and more. And for a top up of RMB 288, enjoy the M6 steak with starters, soup and beverages. Each set also comes with a daily dessert special for just RMB 48, and free flow beverage for 2 hours for RMB 180.

Address: 2/F, 222 Jian Guo Xi Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 168

THOUGHT FOR FOOD

Have your breafkast and start your morning right with some great tunes at Thought for Food.

Brunch here uses organic ingredients and on the weekend, from 11:30 am to 2pm,  have one of their four mains, along with their self service salad bar.

Address: 357 Jian Guo Xi Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 198/Person, RMB 298/Person

RINA RESTAURANT & BAR

Unlike what Wulumuqi Lu is known for, Rina feels like a garden dining spot with a greenhouse and small garden.

The quaint place specializes in seafood, steak, grilled chicken and other traditional mains that go well with their starters and desserts.

Address: 347 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 188/Person, RMB 108/Person

VITA BISTRO & BAR

While difficult to get to, European VITA Bistro & Bar is a step into Europe with its neatly mowed lawn, European villa, full length windows surrounding the dining area and more.

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Famous for their brunch menu, have it all-American or French. We recommend their steak brunch. Great for family brunch, start your day right with loved ones and their awesome array of food.

Address: 557 Yong Jia Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 108

BREAD ETC

Newly opened on Xiangyang Nan Lu, the smell of bread fills the entire bakery and reminds you of a classic breakfast.

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Crowded on the weekends, Bread etc boosts a great brunch ambience and offers dishes like Eggs Benedicts with Croissant, Salmon with Croissant, Homemade Speciality Burger

Address: 500 Xiangyang Nan Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 60 – 90

ODELICE

Simply decorated, French restaurant Odelice is for those looking to try out French brunch sets. Apart from brunch, Odelice makes a fine afternoon tea spot as well.

Hailing from France, the Odelice boss hopes to provide an authentic European dining experience for all its diners. An all-day weekend brunch menu from 9am to 5pm, try out their Parma Ham with Pancakes, English Breakfast, Smoked Salmon, Egg Benedicts and more. And for a small top up, enjoy a cup of tea, juice or champagne to go along with it.

Address: 108 Xinle Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 72  

SHANGHAI BREWERY

Moving from Dong Ping Lu, Shanghai Brewery is now at Donghu Lu and provides a comfortable ambience for brunch.

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From 11am to 3pm every weekend, enjoy brunch at Shanghai Brewery in a trendy fashion. From their Egg Benedicts to pasta, pizza, and burgers, there’s something for everyone.

Address: 20 Donghu Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 59

PISTOLERA MEXICAN CANTINA

Mexican restaurant Pistolera currently has 3 branches around town, and we recommend the Hengshan Lu one for brunch. Not only is it convenient, the shop’s first floor has a spacious dining area and bar.

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Some of their brunch items include nachos, burrito, Mexican omurice and more.

Address: 838-2 Hengshan Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 78

BAKER&SPICE

Bustling with expats on the weekends, many flock here for its homey ambience and vibes.

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Starting the Weekend brunch at 7am and lasting till 5pm, choose from one of 10 dishes, including Egg Benedits, Cheesy Omelette, French Sandwich and their unqiue Hangover Sandwich.

Address: 195 Anfu Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 46

LA MAISON GOURMANDE

A traditional French café on Anfu Lu, La Maison Gourmande houses a small private garden and provides outdoor seating for diners.

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Specializing in Brunch set menu, the brunch menu consists of 5 starters, 2 mains and 5 different types of desserts.

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 246/Person

JR RECIPE

A brunch haven, the beautiful JR Recipe has 4 different design styles within the restaurant – quaint French village, colorful pop, upclass brewery and forest house.

Start your day right here and choose from one of their 12 nutritious mains, including American eggs, Egg Benedicts, Omu omelette and Dutch Eggs, all complemented with sides for a wholesome meal.

Address: 1/F, Building 2, 3 Fenyang Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 45

GREEN&SAFE

Picnic style tables, white walls, wooden bar tables, second hand bar stools, Green & Safe is the perfect brunch spot for those looking for something more Western.

On a warm spring day, enjoy a plate of organic fruit salad from them, or truffle salmon poached eggs, egg benedicts, wild mushroom egg rolls, strawberry pancakses and more.

Address: 6 Dong Ping Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 78

U SANDWICH

Under U Gastronomy & Lounge, U Sandwich brunch includes sandwiches, wraps, coffee and other simple breakfast items.

Running from 11am to 2pm on the weekends, their brunch menu extends to avocado toast, oil sealed duck leg wrap, soked salmon and barbecue meat. Complete the meal with their milkshake or coffee, for a decadent and nutritious meal.

Address: 368 Wukang Lu

How Much: From RMB 38

LA CREPERIE

Going for a French marine vibe, La Creperie is furnished with French wooden furniture and sea elements.

When here, try out their crepes which are available in savory and sweet flavors, as well as their croissants, chocolate buns, sunny side up eggs and foie gras.

Address: 1 Tiaojiang Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 88/Person, RMB 168/Person

LE BORDELAIS JIASHAN

One of the city’s most famous Wineries, Le Bordelais is an ideal brunch spot with its refreshing and relaxing ambience.

Their weekend brunch menu starts from 11:30 and a set includes soup, a cold platter, desserts and drinks, sufficient for 2.

Address: 2/F, 301 Jiashan Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 178

SASHA’S

On Dongping Lu, Sasha’s has the city’s largest balcony, and is great for soaking up some Vitamin D over brunch.

Launching their classic buffet breakfast menu, brunch is available from 11am to 3pm on Sundays, and includes Salmon, American omelettes, grilled chicken apple pie, and beverages like tea and coffee. For a top up of RMB 100, you can enjoy their champaigne, bloody mary, cocktails and beer.

Address: 11 Dong Ping Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 178/Person

NOTTING HILL BRITISH CUISINES

Vintage lighting, dark brown sofas and artisanal Fuxing style bricks, Notting Hill British Cuisine is the best of all things British.

One of the most well-loved British cafés, their all-day breakfast menu and pancakes are well-known around the city. Some other things to try include their Eggs Benedict and black truffle omeltte with mushrooms.

Address: Room 105, 1/F, 378 Wukang Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 78

HUNGRY LUNG’S KITCHEN

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With 3 bunches around town, we think their Jiashan Lu’s brunch is the ideal brunch spot.  

From Canadian fries to British meat pies, Southeast Asian Laksa, Cantonese Claypot, have a piece of the world here.

Address: 99 Jiashan Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 78

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Situated in the 3-storey villa opposite Xujiahui Park, Sunday Brunch is great for a brunch with girlfriends.

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Highlight here is the turkey cheese sandwich made from rich cheese and fresh turkey ham.

Address: No. 1, 189 Wanping Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 38

PELIKAN

On the artisanal Xikang Lu lies the Eastern European inspired Pelikan, which is in a league of its own, with fresh colored wallpaper and wooden furinishing.

Headed by a Danish chef, dishes here are traditionally Eastern European, and for just RMB 150, get one of their shroom omelette, Parma cheese, cream potatoes with bacon omelette and more.

Address: 225 Xikang Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 150/Person

THE CAXTON

A football bar on The Caxton, the place is furnished with red bricks and wood, and usually crowded with expat football fans.

On the weekend, brunch is from 11am to 3pm, and includes English Breakfast, omelette, wrap, steamed rice and Egg Benedicts.

Address: 374 Dagu Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 55

MORE THAN EAT

Including an assortment of cuisines like Japanese, Spanish and American, More Than Eat turns into a bustling weekend burnch free-for-all.

Without a fixed brunch set, try something from every part of the world and satisfy your globe trekking desires.

Address: 758 Julu Lu

Tel: [phone] 

FAT COW

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Adopting a simple industrial style, the restaurant is filled with many TV screens playing different ongoing sporting competitions.

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Known for their tasty burgers that come in a hefty size, and their signature flavor is the Foie Gras Burger, which is juicy and quite addictive if we’re being honest.

Address: Room 103, 1/F, 135 Yanping Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 70

OLA BAR & RESTAURANT

OLA Bar & Restaurant adopts an easy industrial style and minimal furnishing to create a relaxed dining experience.

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Enjoy your brunch of English Breakfast and coffee with the cool Spring air and blooms.

Address: Room 103, Shanghai Pudi Boutique Hotel Management Limited Company, 99 Yadang Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 50  

LITTLE CATCH

On the weekends, Little Catch is often crowded with people enjoying their breakfast. Opening a new branch on Taixing Lu, the white and blue color scheme provides a refereshing piece of the Shanghai F&B scene.

If you are tired of English style Brunch, change it up at Little Catch with their paella, Salmon, Avocado, Squid and Herring.

Address: 2/F, 89 Taixing Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 60  

KABB

Before the brunch trend took off, KAAB started it way earlier and to date, has 3 branches around town, each with their own spacious balcony.

Their specialty is the smoked salmon with poached egg, which is cooked just about right and well-loved even amongst the harshest food critics.

Address: Building 5, New World Beili, 181 Taicang Lu / S1-04 and S2-04, Jingan Jiali Zhongxin, 1238 Yan’an Zhong Lu / LG1-142 iapm Shopping Centre, 999 Huai Hai Zhong Lu

Tel: [phone] (Xintiandi Branch); 021 62378863 (Jingan Jiali Branch); 021 64483039 (iapm Mall Branch)

How Much: From RMB 75

TAKE IT EASY 

Walk into Take it Easy and be greeted by the warm downtown vibes of the restaurant and bar, perfect for a brunch date spot.

Their brunch menu offers 3 types of starters and mains to choose from, and a caramel pudding for dessert.

Address: 159 Yanping Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 88

HAXNBAUER

Evoking strong German vibes, the Haxnbauer branch at Shaanxi Bei Lu has al fresco brunch spots for those looking to soak in the sun.

Each of the brunch sets is made up of different components, for instance their sausage set comes with cheesy sausages, crepes, as well as bacon and eggs.

Address: 1/F, 288 Shaanxi Bei Lu

Tel: [phone] 

How Much: RMB 98/Person, RMB 188/Person

A.E. KITCHEN

With 3 branches in the city, each of the branches stays true to the restaurant’s simplistic, on-trend design.

Try out their classic pancakes, drizzled with syrup, it doesn’t get any more classic than this.

Address: 1632 Huaihai Zhong Lu, 491 Yuyuan Lu, 457 Jumen Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 50

THE SAILORS

An all American diner, The Sailors offers some of the best fish and chips in town, and doubles up as a perfect brunch spot.

Having an all-day brunch, try out their English breakfaast of bacon, cheese, egg rolls, spinach omelette and more for a hearty treat.

Address: 163 Yanping Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 75

O.M.G KITCHEN & BAR

One of the most famous cafés in town, the Western O.M.G Kithchen and bar is not only great for drinks, is also great for an al fresco brunch.

Meaty but healthy, the Oats and Oats shop in O.M.G offers fast food breakfast and is the city’s first oat-based shop. Menu items include salad, sandwiches, Argentian prawns, strawberry and oat yogurt cup and cold brew coffee.

Address: Dabang Xie Zuo Guang Chang, 379 Heng Feng Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 99

ALAN’S BISTRO

By Chef Alan Yu, the French Bistro reuses old furniture to re-create a bygone European era.

The brunch here consists of a starter and mains, made from seasonal ingredients. Top up RMB 100 and complete the meal with a Spanish champagne.

Address: Huangpu Park, 445 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 328/Person

SHAKE

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Following the 1960s New York style, Shake embodies retro fashion. This past March they launched the Gospel brunch that invites musician Tarra Connor Jones to its restaurant for a live performance.

Their brunch items includee pan fried oysters, smoked ham, lobster rolls, lemongrass with corn and more. Also, have a morning cocktail here from one of the seven cocktail selection.

Address: 3/F, 46 Mao Ming Nan Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: Around RMB 200

SOBER COMPANY

By the Speak Low Group, Sober Company’s first floor is a New York style coffeehouse fit for an amazing brunch.

Offering an all-day brunch menu, their interesting menu consists of unique dishes like fried rice with Egg Benedicts, Burdock Kelp salad, Ginger meat sandiwch and grilled burger.

Address: 99 Yadang Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 48 – 98   

GREEN & SAFE

Green & Safe at Xintiandi breathes European vibes with its large picnic tables and checkered prints.

Enjoy their brunch in the shed, with menu items like Frankfurt sausages, bacon, eggs and other American items. If American is not your thing, try out their Scottish salmon with poached eggs or the classic egg benedicts.

Address: No. 22, New World Beili, 181 Tai Cang Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 78  

HAVE A GOOD TIME

A quaint Japanese café, try out their Japense brunch while playing with their cute furry pets.

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Try out their brunch menu, which include their hit chicken omurice, sandwich, avocado tofu salad for a good time.

Address: 318 Julu Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 45 – 60

LADYBUG

A small café, Ladybug offers a comfortable dining experience for its diners with their simple furnishing and marble table and seats.

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Their brunch menu runs all day from 7:30am to 6pm, and is available on the weekdays from 7:30 to 10:30 am. They have four set brunch menus, all of which are different renditons of eggs – egg benedicts, egg milk omelette, egg wrap and more, each accompanied with vegetables, cheese and fruits.

Address: Room 103, Shanghai Pudi Boutique Hotel Management Limited Company, 99 Yadang Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 32 – 58  

LA MAISON

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One of the Western villas on Jinxian Lu is La Maison. Well-furnished with flowers, and a garden, live out your flowery brunch dreams here.

Brunch is from 11am to 3pm on the weekends, and includes waffles with cinnamon syrup, smoked salmon toast with poached eggs, truffle omelette, Australian cattle, and an omelette burger.

Address: 210 Jinxian Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 58

EL LUCHADOR

Upgrading itself to Xintiandi Xinli, the new space consists of an additional dining area and the second floor has an open dining area, great for a Spring brunch.

With a manager and head chef from Mexico, you can be sure you are in for an authentic Mexican treat. We recommend their breakfast wraps and Mexican chicken soup buns when dining here.

Address: Room 107 Xintiandi Xinli, No. 5, Lane 123 Xingye Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 68 – 98

PARIS ROUGE

Sensual Paris Rouge adopts classic dreamy Paris café vibes with wooden tables, vintage tiling and bar.

A Paris dream, customize your brunch from starters to mains and desserts, you can also end the meal right with a glass of wine.

Address: Fuxing Part West Gate, 2 Gan Lan Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: RMB 368/Person + 10% Service Charge

ROSE GARDEN

In Fuxing Park lies Rose Garden, a simpy furnished but charming café evoking au naturel vibes.

Their extensive brunch menu has something for everyone. We recommend their smoked salmon with poached egg. Drizzled with Hollandaise sauce, the dish melts in your mouth and explodes with aromatic flavor in every bite.

Address: Fuxing Part West Gate, 2 Gan Lan Lu

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 100

BRUT CAKE CAFÉ

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Opened in January this year, Brut Cake Café is an artisanal café inspired by the West.

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Brunch runs from 11am to 9pm, and the menu includes fried chicken with waffles, fried fish and chips, sweet waffles and more.

Address: 698-3 Yuyuan Lu

How Much: RMB 55 – 78

TACO BELL

Get your fast food breakfast fix at Taco Bell, one of the most famous international fast food chains. A spacious and open concept, enjoy your morning over a great breakfast and warm sun.

Tacos to choose from include their double flavoured, beef, or opt for their volcanic roast chicken wrap. Finish the meal with a dessert of creamy ice-cream because why not?

Address: Room 1, 1/F, Dong Fang Fu Ting, 55 Century Square Avenue

Tel: [phone]

How Much: From RMB 39

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