Guide to the best bakeries in Shanghai, China
Shanghai has over 1,300 bakery and patisserie stores, and the scene has only accelerated since 2020, with a new wave of owner-operated neighbourhood spots churning out croissants, mochi tarts and other trendy bakes that rival anything you’d find in Europe. Here are the 12 best bakeries in Shanghai that you absolutely cannot miss while you’re in the city, sourced from Xiaohongshu (小红书), Zhihu, Nomfluence, and dozens of Chinese food blogs.
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1. Luneurs Boulanger & Glacier
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Founded in 2018, Luneurs Boulanger & Glacier now has several outlets across Shanghai, but the Rockbund flagship is the one to visit—it’s the only cafe with a full sit-down menu alongside a pastry counter and ice cream window. Here, head baker Didier Chouet holds the Meilleur Ouvrier de France title, France’s highest honour for craftsmen, so you know the bakes here are legit. The all-day brunch menu features dishes such as shakshuka, Eggs Benedict, and katsu sandwiches. That said, most people are here for the Salted Caramel Ice Cream (¥35), which is widely praised on Xiaohongshu as one of the best in Shanghai. You can grab it from the outdoor window, or pair it with a Plain Croissant (¥25).
Address: 6C7Q+5FH, Huashan Road, Shanghai, China 200031
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 9am to 7pm
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Luneurs Boulanger & Glacier is not halal-certified.
2. Plain Chaud
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Pain Chaud means “warm bread” in French, and the cafe has been part of Shanghai’s Western bakery scene since 2015. The bakery won an award at the 2018 Shanghai Baking Championship, and even former French president François Hollande had a “welcome loaf” made here during a state visit! Popular picks include the Ham, Olive & Cheese Croissant (from ¥35) and Apple Chausson (¥28). Their Kouign-Amann (¥28) is also a crowd favourite, and is said to feature a deep caramelised finish.
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Plain Chaud is not halal-certified.
3. Basdban
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Nestled on Yuyuan Lu near Jing’an Temple, Basdban sits in a stainless steel and concrete space that feels rather futuristic. The cafe’s croissants are widely praised on Xiaohongshu, Zhihu, and expat food blogs, as some of the best in Shanghai, thanks to the generous use of high-quality butter. Their Plain Croissant (¥20) is the benchmark, said to feature flaky layers and a rich butteriness, while the Truffle Ham Croissant (from ¥42) pairs earthy truffle with salty ham.
Address: 546 Yuyuan Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai, China 200031
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 7pm
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Basdban is not halal-certified.
4. TonTon
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Yongkang Lu is Shanghai’s most bakery-dense street, and TonTon is one of the popular ones here, featuring a cosy downstairs pastry floor and an upstairs French-style sandwich bar. Their Cinnamon Roll (¥36) is the item that put TonTon on the map—made with 32% imported butter dough, heavy with cinnamon and cardamom, finished with toasted walnuts, crushed hazelnuts and chocolate ganache. For something lighter, the Berliner Donuts (from ¥22) are fluffy and fat with silky cream fillings in six flavours.
Address: 481 Xuhui District, Jianguo Road, Shanghai, China 200031
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 6:30pm
TonTon is not halal-certified.
5. PAOPAO
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PAOPAO is a staple of Shanghai’s Xiaohongshu bakery scene. It is best known for its Matcha Mochi Tart (from ¥28), which helped put the cafe on the map. The tart combines earthy ceremonial matcha, chewy mochi filling, and a buttery tart shell. Another popular item is the Caramel Pudding Croissant (from ¥38), topped with biscuit and hazelnut, filled with egg tart custard and a caramel centre. The Taro Coconut Milk Glutinous Rice (from ¥25) is another standout, pairing taro with coconut milk and chewy glutinous rice.
Address: No.245, Madang Road, Huangpu, Shanghai, China
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 10pm
PAOPAO is not halal-certified.
6. Nonna Bakery
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Nonna—Italian for “grandmother”—has been one of Shanghai’s most well-loved bakeries since 2022, tucked at the quieter western end of Yongkang Lu. The concept is Sicilian-inspired Italian baking: think rich pistachio cream, focaccia, regional breads and seasonal creations. Their signature item is the Pistachio Molten Basque Cheesecake (from ¥48), featuring a pistachio cream core set in a burnished Basque exterior. The Pistachio Croissant (from ¥35) is equally popular, starring pistachio cream packed inside a laminated croissant, topped with crushed pistachios.
Address: 126 Yongkang Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10pm
Nonna Bakery is not halal-certified.
7. Bake No Title
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Bake No Title is located on Panyu Lu in Changning. By day, it serves fresh pastries, and in the evening, it transforms into a collaborative bistro, hosting guest chefs from other Shanghai restaurants for pop-up menus. It is also pet-friendly.
A standout here is the Banana Cinnamon Roll (from ¥32), a softer, pillowy version with banana folded into the dough and finished with a cinnamon sugar glaze. The Cardamom Roll (¥32) and Sourdough (¥48) are also popular. If you’re here from 11am to 2pm, try their Open-Faced Sandwiches (from ¥45), which are built on the same breads and layered with toppings such as smoked salmon, seasonal vegetables, and cheese.
Address: 232 Panyu Road, Changning District, Shanghai, China
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 7pm
Bake No Title is not halal-certified.
8. Drunk Baker
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Drunk Baker occupies a small unit at Shankang Courtyard in Jing’an, with pavement seating and some of the most affordable pricing on this list. Here, you can get an Americano for ¥10, and a large Cappuccino for ¥17. Food-wise, the focus is on fresh bread and classic pastries, with the Milk Bread Loaf (from ¥25) and Plain Croissant (from ¥18) being popular picks.
Address: 600-10 North Shaanxi Road, Shanghai, China
Opening hours: Daily 8:30am to 10pm
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Drunk Baker is not halal-certified.
9. Farine
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Farine is French chef Franck Pecol’s artisan bakery, located inside Ferguson Lane on Wukang Lu. Prices are on the higher end—croissants from ¥30, sandwiches from ¥50—but the quality is consistent, and the outdoor patio on one of Shanghai’s most well-preserved heritage streets adds to the experience. While you’re here, don’t miss out on the viral Almond Croissant (from ¥35), which is twice-baked with almond cream and pressed almond slices, released in limited batches at 10am and 3pm daily.
Address: Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu, Xuhui District, China
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 7pm
Farine is not halal-certified.
10. Sunflour
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Sunflour has been on Anfu Lu since before it became one of Shanghai’s most prominent cafe streets. It functions as both a bakery and a cafe with a full food menu—sandwiches, salads, and cooked breakfast alongside bread and pastries. Sunflour is best known for its Sunshine Loaf (from ¥45), a dense sunflower seed bread, as well as the Two-Coloured Sausage Bread (from ¥25), packed with red and black sausage. For brunch, go for the Full Breakfast Platter (¥70), which comes with eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, vegetables, and toast.
Address: 308 Anfu Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China 200031
Opening hours: 8am to 9:30pm
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Sunflour is not halal-certified.
11. BAKTRO
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BAKTRO is the Paulaner group’s artisan bakery, located inside the North Bund Riverside Park with direct views of the Huangpu River. Their bakes lean German, featuring dark breads, pretzels, and rye-based items that stand apart from the largely French-influenced Shanghai bakery scene. A must-try here is the German Pretzel Bread (¥22), as well as the dense and tangy Rye Sourdough Loaf (¥45). For something more filling, the Salmon Open Sandwich (from ¥55) on rye makes a solid lunch.
Address: 1F, 500 Dongdaming Lu, North Bund Riverside Park, Hongkou District
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 8pm
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BAKTRO is not halal-certified.
12. Alimentari
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Alimentari’s menu is all about imported charcuterie, cheeses, olive oils, and house-made jams, which sit alongside freshly baked bread and pastries. Most people go for their Pancakes (¥60), which come with mascarpone cream, mixed fruits, and maple syrup. For something more substantial, the Alimentari Combo (¥68) gets you Italian sausage, eggs your way, avocado, mixed salad, herb butter, and whole wheat bread. The Roast Beef Panini (¥68) is another good choice—ciabatta with roast beef, arugula, sundried tomatoes, and tartare sauce.
Address: Fengsheng Li, Maoming Bei Lu, Jing’an District, China
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10pm
Alimentari is not halal-certified.
Best Shanghai bakery cafes to visit
Whether you’re after a flaky croissant on Yongkang Lu, a matcha mochi tart from a Xiaohongshu-famous bakery, or a proper sit-down brunch by the Bund, Shanghai’s bakery scene has more range than most cities twice its size. With over 1,300 outlets across the city, the hardest part is knowing where to start—which is exactly what this list is for.
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