30 Sunny Terraces to get a Great Salad
Hello beloved Sun! Each time I see you I just want to… enjoy your company! And what better way to enjoy a beautiful day than by sitting out in the sun and enjoying an incredible salad. Here’s our comprehensive guide to doing just that!
HUANG PU DISTRICT
LE BORDELAIS
Top of the top terrace when the weather is fine. Luckily the surrounding buildings aren’t too tall, which means several hours of sun to perfect your tan. Par-fait!
Address: 301 Jiashan Lu
Time: Daily 11am-11:30 pm
Tel: 021 6422 9826
Price: Around RMB 300 per person
KOMMUNE
One of the oldest names when it comes to western cuisine in Shanghai, although you’d never guess judging by the freshness of their menu. Still Kommune is a great option for sunny afternoon in the heart of the adorable Tianzifang area.
Address: Lane 210, Taikang Lu, Tianzifang
Time: Daily 7pm-1am
Tel: 021 64662416
Price: Around RMB 70 for the salad
MAYITA
Mayita’s terrace is everything you’ve been dreaming of when the sun shows up. Colorful, comfortable, and nice and high up in the air with great sun exposure for hours. It’s peaceful, elegant, feminine… well you get the point, it’s wonderful.
Address: 98 Shouning Lu, 6/F
Time: Daily 11am-10pm
Tel: 021 6334 3288
Price: Between RMB 50-70 for salad
FFC
SHANGHAI BREWERY
Classic choice in the FFC, Shanghai Brewery works for any occasion : a beer with friends, a tinder date, a lunch meeting… there’s no excuse need to go bask in the sun and drink beer actually.
Address: 20 Donghu Lu
Time: Daily 11:30am- 12am
Tel: 021 3356 3996
Price: Caesar Salad RMB 66, Chicken Cobb Salad RMB 78, Fitness Salad RMB 62
FUNKADELI
We’ve written about Funkadeli probably a hundred times, and there are some obvious reasons why. Perfect salads, perfect drinks and perfect outdoor space.
Address: 291 Fumin Lu
Time: Daily 11am- 2pm
Tel: 021 6170 1318
Price: RMB 70 for salad
SASHA’S
Do you remember the first time you saw Sasha’s? The venue surprises visitors with its bold western style, its huge terrace and garden atmosphere. You can’t miss a delightful Mimosa afternoon there.
Address: 11 Dongping Lu
Time: Daily 11am- 2pm
Tel: 021 6474 6628
Price: RMB 65-70 for salad
GREEN & SAFE
Green & Safe makes food a real celebration. Poultry, vegetables, breads… all safe and healthy… it’s like a never-ending farmer’s market. Plus they have an amazing seasonal salad bar.
Address: 6 Dongping Lu
Time: Daily 8am-10pm
Tel: 021 5465 1288
Price: Around RMB 30 for small, RMB 60 for large
TRIBE
You can’t go wrong with Tribe. Maybe one of the very few spots where you can get a tasty and fulfilling lunch plus an organic glass of wine.
Address: 291 Fumin Lu, Wujin Bldg, 1/F
Time: Daily 8am-11pm
Tel: 021 6093 2982
Price: RMB 70 for Salad
ODELICE!
Odelice is a convenient way to get your lunch. Comforting, tasty food for honest prices. Plus they have crepes. Watch out though, their terrace gets packed pretty fast!
Address: 208 Xinle Lu
Time: Daily 8am-10pm
Tel: 021 3461 5657
Price: Around RMB 70 for salad
BAKER & SPICE
It’s a classic most of the laowai’s know about but still it needs to occasionally be reminded of. Anfu Lu’s Baker & Spice embodies the FFC lifestyle. Perfect for a coffee and sweet bites!
Address: 195 Anfu Lu, 1/F
Time: Daily 6am-10pm
Tel: 021 5404 2733
Price: Around RMB 60 for Salad
THE CUT
The Cut is one of our favorite terraces. Their venue is located along the rooftop of the IAPM which is clean/pure/classy/white/fresh, and hidden from intrusive eyes. The salad lunch deal is a must, RMB68 for lunch!
Address: 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, IAPM Mall, 6/F
Time: Daily 11am- 12pm
Tel: 021 6443 5136
Price: RMB 68 the set lunch with salad, soup and a drink, RMB88 for the same +a main
CHANGNING DISTRICT
OCEAN GROUNDS
No picture of the venue, because it is not (fully) open yet, but Ocean grounds’ latest spot got up and running a few days ago. Within two weeks the kitchen will be fully operating and will serve these exquisite greeneries. For sure we will keep you updated on them!
Address: Changning District, #1191 Changning Road, Raffles City, East Block, Building 1 #49
Time: Daily 8am-8pm
Tel: 021 6313 9050
Price: Around RMB 100 per person
PORCELINO
Large terrace in a lane you will be delighted to find! They have salads, great smoothies, awesome pastas… pretty much everything you need for a stellar afternoon.
Address: 753 Yuyuan Lu
Time: Mon-Sun 12pm-3pm, 5pm-11pm
Tel: 021 6155 0636
Price: Around RMB 150 per person
THE CANNERY
Pic credit: Momo @BonApp
Coming from the Muse group, The Cannery is the success story of the year. Food is succulent, cocktails to-die-for, plus you can borrow a blanket and chill in the park.
Address: 1107 Yuyuan Lu, Bldg No 1
Time: Daily 5:30pm- 1am
Tel: 021 5276 0599
Price: RMB 60 the simple salad, RMB 150 for a complete one
BRUT CAKE CAFÉ
Adorable recently open café where everything is soooooo cute…. It will seriously awaken the child inside you. Brut cake is a furniture brand which refurbishes leftover objects to give them a new life, with a smile. The cuisine served is comforting and delectable.
Address: 698 Yuyuan Lu
Time: Daily 9am-9pm
Tel: 1732 100 8129
Price: RMB 48 for salad
JING AN
TRIBECCA
The ration price/quality is “so-so” if we’re being honest, but we must admit they are not many terraces which are that easy to access. Plus as it is nearby a box club, you can ogle some eye-candy during your lunch. Another kind of cuisine which deserves your attention.
Address: 966 Wuding Lu
Time: Tue-Thu 11am to 2am; Fri-Sat 11am to 3am; Sun 11am-2am
Price: Around RMB 200 per person
MUST GRILL
One of the biggest terraces we know of in Jing An area. Couches, sofas, great wine, cool staff… everything you need.
Address: 881 Wuding Lu, Bldg 2, 1/F
Time: Daily 11:30-11pm (closed Mondays)
Tel: 021 6176 1378
Price: RMB 100 per person
FAVORITA
From their words, salads are not their specialty (it is in fact pizzas). Too modest! Still they have a few great options: Burrata cheese, avocado salad, Caesar salad… they have several venues one on 207 Mengzi Lu and on at 569 Yunle Lu.
Address: 1315 Xinzha Lu
Time: Daily 11:30am- 10 pm
Tel: 021 6211 6665
Price: RMB 78 for salad
OLA
Classic address for many of us! Ultra casual venue which attracts us again and again because of the crowd, the prices and the location. Grab a seat and say hi to the some of the thousands of people walking by that you might know.
Address: 1105 Wuding Lu
Time: Daily 11am-12pm
Tel: 021 5276 2772
Price: Around RMB 80 for salad
LIL LAUNDRY
Hot and trendy, the little sister of Liquid Laundry is one of the best new places to go when it’s beautiful outside!
Address: 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu
Tel: 021-62898202
Price: Around RMB 150 per person
THE CAXTON
Recently opened, The Caxton is for sure going to be the place to be for sunny brunches. You can even bring your dog.
Address: 374 Dagu Lu
Tel: 021 5888 7258
Price: Around RMB 45-60 for salad
SHANGHAI REPUBLIK
On the same street, Shanghai Republik offers salads but they also have great chicken. Casual and perfectly placed!
Address: 418 Dagu Lu
Time: Daily 11am- 12pm
Price: Around RMB 60 for salad
WAGAS
It is a classic we could not miss in the listing. This Wagas spot used to have standards bellow the average of the brand. Hence they just refurbished it from the terrace to the kitchen.
Address: No.155 Changshou Lu,L102
Time: 9am-10pm
Tel: 021 3131 5008
Price: Around RMB 70 for salad
XINTIANDI
T8
T8’s new spot has an amazing rooftop with a perfect park view. Their salads are to-die-for and come at incredibly low prices (considering the quality). Plus they have a nice cocktail menu.
Address: 168 Hubin Lu, Hubindao II
Time: Daily 11am-12 pm
Tel: 021 6355 8999
Price: Around RMB 80 for salad
ELEMENT FRESH
Amazing spot with greeneries, umbrellas and a priceless garden atmosphere. But keep in mind the bill might the highest on our list.
Address: Shop 402, 4th Floor, K11 Art Mall, 300 Huaihai Road
Time: Monday to Sunday 10am to 10pm
Tel: 021 6315 2070
Price: RMB 120 for salad, at least
SPROUT WORKS
Best option for a sunny salad in Xintiandi! Food is excellent, prices also, the location is great as well. Sproutworks we love you, seriously.
Address: 185 Madang Lu
Time: Daily 10 am-10 pm
Tel: 021 6339 0598
Price: Half salad RMB 30, Full salad RMB50
BOIL & BROIL
Opened last year, Boil & Broil prices are a bit higher than their competitors but the terrace is just… WOW. With a view of the park, the nearby modern towers and the casual maritime design of the place, there are some serious classy Manhattan vibes going on here.
Address: 150 Hubin Lu
Time: Daily 11:30 am- 10pm
Tel: 021 6386 0152
Price: RMB 300 per person
THE BUND
THE FELLAS
Editor’s pick in terms of price and quality. The Fellas’ cuisine is truly Italian, simple but tasty and as authentic as it gets. Prices are some of the best for the Bund and we assure you nothing is going to disappoint you. A must try.
Address: 7 Yan'an Dong Lu, 7/F
Time: Daily 5:30pm-2am
Tel: 021 6316 9119
Price: Around RMB 200 per person
THE POP! AMERICAN
The Pop American’s terrace is a classic. Not too packed, breathtaking view, sun, comfortable couches. Maybe not the best cuisine of the building but does it really matter?
Address: 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Three on The Bund, 7/F
Time: Daily 11am-2pm, 2pm-5pm, 5pm-11pm
Tel: 021 6321 0909
Price: Around RMB 300 per person
M ON THE BUND
Hundreds of celebrities already got their lunch at the oldest and noblest terrace of M on the Bund (even the Queen of the Netherlands). Willing to feast like a Queen?
Address: 20 Guangdong Lu, 7/F
Time: Daily 11:30am-11pm
Tel: 021 6350 9988
Price: Around RMB 108 per person
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