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 he...