We all deserve a little sweetness in our lives, and summer is the best time for it. The thrill of getting ice cream and a cold dessert on a hot day are some of our most treasured childhood memories. In Shanghai, there are dozens of cafés, dessert bars and on-the-go spots for you to treat your own little ones. Here are nine of the best spots from around town, including both tried and tested favorites and some new entrants too.
This awesome shop in Xintiandi's Hubin Dao mall sells freshly churned frozen yoghurt in a variety of tasty flavors (apple pie and vanilla being our favorites), and offers a huge selection of toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, cereals and candies to choose from. Kids will love choosing the toppings themselves, and the fun swing seats at the front of the shop.> Xintiandi: 150 Hubin Lu, Hubin Dao Mall, B2, Room E26, by Jinan Lu. Open daily, 9.30am-9.30pm (6329 5990)> Caoyang: 196 Daduhe Lu, Parkside Plaza, 2/F, Room L2-39B, by Yunling Dong Lu. Open daily, 10am-9.30pm (1312 213 7971)
After three years of pop-ups, Belgian import Mr. Waffle finally has their own brick and mortar shop near People's Square. We love the 'Brussels' waffle with cream and Belgian chocolate (RMB26). There's also seating inside, and a range of imported beers for mom and dad if they're in the mood.> 137 Xing'an Lu, by Yandang Lu (156 1852 42236)
No dessert list would be complete without a mention of Gracie's, which also shares its location with Al's Diner. Not only do they have lots of flavors to choose from (the mint choc chip is the best in town), you also don't have to line up for over an hour to get it! Also a great choice for their smaller 'one scoop' serving sizes, which is better suited for younger children.> 204 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu. Open daily, 11am-8pm (5465 1259)
4. Strictly Cookies Ice Cream SandwichesWe're enormous fans of Lexie Comstock's homegrown brand Strictly Cookies. In fact, the only thing that improves them is a wedge of ice cream in the middle! Get them at Strictly Cookie's shops on Xiangyang Lu and Metrobank Plaza, or order them straight to your house via their website and WeChat account.> 1160 Yan'an Xi Lu, by Panyu Lu (137 8894 0337)
5. Far-West Crêpes & GalettesWe definitely don't fancy the hour-long queue at Wukang Lu's WIYF ice cream window (especially not with summer heat and little ones in tow), but Franck Pécol's newest concept offers excellent savory galettes and sweet crêpes (French-style pancakes). The latter can be topped with the same ice cream served at WIYF next door.> 202 Wukang Lu, by Hunan Lu
Got a little chocoholic on your hands? Treat them (and yourself) to a dessert at this Singaporean dessert brand's Jing'an location, just a few steps from Nanjing Xi Lu Metro station. We're particularly big fans of their chocolate mille crêpe cake, which is lighter than some of their richer offerings. Opt for their luxurious 'hēi' chocolate ice cream if you need to cool down.> 169 Wujiang Lu, In Point Mall, 1/F, Room 120/F, by Taixing Lu. Open daily, 10am-10pm (6267 9390)
This fun café, lounge and patisserie shop in Xintiandi serves a variety of elaborate sundaes and dessert plates, which we reckon are good for sharing. Their ice cream sundaes rival those found at Gracie’s, and there’s plenty of seating (and air con) inside. Best suited for older children and teenagers.> 159 Madang Lu, by Taicang Lu. Open daily, 10am-11pm (6089 8363)
8. The Peninsula Ice Cream CartHaving trouble coaxing your kids away from their screens for a walk by the Bund? We reckon the promise of some ice cream ought to sweeten the deal a little. Operating from a cart situated outside the hotel on Yuanmingyuan Lu (where the Rockbund is), grab one of four flavors to go and enjoy.> 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (4001 200 618)
Tianzifang's winding alleys and shops are another fun place for a weekend stroll and a popular spot to bring out-of-town visitors. Situated right by the entrance is Lab Made, a Hong Kong export serving made-to-order ice cream, where the ingredients are flash frozen using liquid nitrogen. Kids will enjoy watching the servers churning each batch, which produces billowing clouds of nitrogen gas and dissipates within seconds. Flavors change regularly, but always include a selection of classics as well as more unique flavors like Hong Kong milk tea with toast crumble topping.> 250 Taikang Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu. Open daily, 11am-10pm (3363 8008)
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我们总需要一些甜品来滋润生活，而夏日简直最佳时机。许多人的童年会议中都有一段顶着酷暑去买根冰棒或冰激凌的“冒险”。在上海，你总能从琳琅满目的咖啡店，甜品店或是街边小摊里发现多种美味的冰激凌。小编亲测和搜罗了9处值得一去的小店，现在就来为读者们一一介绍。
这家店在新天地湖滨路上的商城，主打各种口味（小编推荐苹果派和香草口味）的冻酸奶，你还可以选择加不同的料，例如新鲜水果，坚果，谷物和糖果。孩子们可以按照自己的喜好配不同的料，再去靠近门口的秋千椅上玩耍。
> 新天地店：湖滨路150号湖滨道商城B2 E26室，近济南路。营业时间：上午9点30分~晚上9点30分 (6329 5990)
> 曹杨路店: 大渡河路196号2楼L2-39B室，近云岭东路。营业时间：上午10点~晚上9点30分 (1312 213 7971)
来自比利时的Mr. Waffle在做了3年的快闪店之后，终于把自己的实体店安顿在了人民广场附近。小编推荐尝尝配上奶油和正宗比利时巧克力的Brussels华夫饼（26元）。你可以选择堂食，然后爸爸妈妈们如果有兴趣，也可以点上一瓶进口啤酒。
> 兴安路137号，近雁荡路 (156 1852 42236)
没有Gracie's的甜品名单就是不完整的。这家店开在Al's Diner旁边，除了口味多之外（小编良心推荐薄荷巧克力蛋筒，堪称全城最赞），关键在于你不用排一个多小时的队。对孩子们来说，他们家的单球冰激凌是绝佳选择。
> 新乐路204号，近东湖路。营业时间：上午11点~晚上8点 (5465 1259)
4. Strictly Cookies Ice Cream SandwichesLexie Comstock的自创品牌Strictly Cookies在上海有不少忠粉。而她家的自制雪糕非常简单，就是在两块美味饼干中夹一块冰砖。你可以直接去襄阳路的门店上购买，或者通过网站和微信下单。
> 延安西路1160号，近番禺路 (137 8894 0337)
5. Far-West Crêpes & Galettes虽然武康路上的WIYF冰激凌店非常受欢迎，但是顶着烈日排几个小时队这种事情还是算了。Franck Pécol在自家店里推出了几道新款法式煎饼，重点是，你可以在他家的甜煎饼上选择加一个冰激凌球——就是隔壁WIYF家的冰激凌。
身边有个爱巧克力的吃货？不如带他/她来静安区这家新加坡甜品店一试，离南京西路地铁站就几步路的距离。小编推荐他家的巧克力千层糕，好吃但口感不重。如果过过冰激凌的瘾，他们家还有浓郁的黑巧克力冰激凌。
> 吴江路169号1楼120F室，近泰兴路。营业时间：上午10点~晚上10点 (6267 9390)
新天地里的这家精美的甜品店供应的圣代和甜品种类非常齐全，而且量足。老实说，他家的圣代可以和Gracie's的匹敌，室内座位也很充裕（还有空调），非常适合大朋友和青少年。
> 马当路159号，近太仓路。营业时间：上午10点~晚上11点 (6089 8363)
8. The Peninsula Ice Cream Cart没法说服孩子离开电脑，来外滩散散步？小编觉得可能你需要一个好的谈判条件。圆明园路上的冰激凌车就是个不错的选择，四种口味任意选择，边吃边散步。
> 中山东一路32号，近北京东路 (4001 200 618)
逛逛田子坊内的阡陌小巷和林立的小店是不少旅居上海人士消磨周末的方式。一家香港品牌的定制出口冰激凌店Lab Made就坐落在此处的出口，他们的原来都是用液氮速冻的。孩子们最喜欢围在窗口前看店员是怎么将一批一批的材料绞成云朵状，再看这些“云朵”逐渐消失。他家供应的口味也非常丰富，但还有一些招牌特色，例如香港奶茶配碎面包。
> 泰康路250号，近瑞金二路。营业时间：上午11点~晚上10点 (3363 8008)
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