Coffee and Cake

HOF. Sinful sweettooth seduction by a St. Regis pastry alumni in stylish digs serving cocktails later. Just give in. 30 Sinan Lu / by Huaihai Zhong Lu / 6093 2058 / Tue-sun 11am-midnight, till 1am Fri-sat /思南路30號/近淮海中路/ houseofflour.com

Farine. Exquisite artisanal French breads and pastries. Oui! Ferguson Ln / 378 Wukang Lu / by Hunan Lu / 6433 6711 /武康路378號 /近湖南路/ farine-bakery.com

Baker & Spice. Refuel on homebaked goodies as you flop at the large communal table in this woody mid-shop pit stop. 1/F / 195 Anfu Lu / by Wulumuqi Lu / 5404 2733 / 7am-10.30pm daily / + branches /安福路195號1樓/近烏魯木齊路 / bakerandspice.com.cn