Bebaked Yuyuan Road 愚園路店 (Shanghai, CHINA) ★★★★☆

Bebaked is a trendy, Italian-inspired bakery and café chain in Shanghai, known for its innovative and artistic take on European-style pastries, authentic gelato, and signature beverages. It has gained major popularity on social media thanks to its highly Instagrammable aesthetics and relaxing vibe.

Its flagship location on historic Yuyuan Road (愚園路) is housed in a renovated old Western-style building that blends heritage with a modern, warm atmosphere. It has been a huge hit since it opened in 2025.

Since we had an early dinner planned on Yuyuan Road, we arrived early to soak up the vibe. Little nugget spotted Bebaked almost instantly and he rushed right in!

One of their most famous offerings is the diamond-shaped affogato, often described as a must-try drink.

But there's no secret about the brand's calling card — their lineup of creative desserts. The matcha lava tart served with glutinous rice balls and the basque cheesecake paired with black sesame mochi are both hard for dessert lovers to resist.

Longan lime danish, anyone? These looked seriously good.

Moutai Basque Cheesecake (茅台巴斯克) (¥49) — By the time I saw this from the display counter, I knew I needed to spend some quality time with it.

The unique twist of adding moutai wine to the ultra-fluffy basque cheesecake was an experience on its own. The cheese flavor actually combined really well with the umami-rich moutai, creating a lingering sweet-savory finish.

We still have another 20 minutes before dinner time. Should be enough to check out the old Yuyuan Public Market (愚園公共市集) across the street.

Food Rating: 6.9/10

Price: ¥¥¥

Address: House No.8, 1107 Yuyuan Road, Jiangsu Road Subdistrict, Changning District, Shanghai, China

上海市长宁区江苏路街道愚园路1107号8号楼

Closest Metro Station: Jiangsu Road (江苏路)

Tel: +86 13122092945

Opening Hours: 9:00am - 10:00pm daily

Map: https://j.map.baidu.com/56/VgiM

Apoli Itabakery AP意大利料理面包坊 上海首店 (Shanghai, CHINA) ★★★★☆

Apoli Itabakery AP意大利料理面包坊 is a popular Italian-style bakery in Shanghai, famously known as the “Harry Potter Bakery” because of its magical, medieval-inspired interior décor.

With a few locations across Shanghai, its flagship store is situated just steps from the iconic Wukang Mansion (武康大樓). It features the same rustic atmosphere with stone walls and warm lighting, consistent with the rest of their locations.

Thanks to its magical vibe, it’s gained significant popularity on social media. It’s a hotspot for influencers and bread lovers alike. Expect modest queues, especially on weekends.

The beloved bakery offers both savory and sweet options. Their Truffle Ham & Cheese Crispy Roll and Chef’s Signature Sea Urchin Mentaiko Bread are among their best-sellers for savory bites. For sweet treats, the Pistachio Chocolate Cream Bread is praised for its crispy-to-soft texture, while the Blueberry Butter Condensed Milk Bread is one of their most popular sweet snacks among their over-hundred rotating items.

We decided to grab a few of these for tomorrow's breakfast.

But once we spotted a small dine-in area besides the shop, someone changed his mind!

He decided to munch on his nama donut immediately.

Underneath the fluffy and slightly chewy donut (almost like those from I'm donut?), there was a generous supply of vanilla custard cream.

I had mine as breakfast the next morning. It was incredibly soft, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth. And it looked exactly like my favorite nama donuts from Japan — Wow! 😉😉

Food Rating: 6.5/10

Price: ¥¥¥

Address: No. 380 Xingguo Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China

上海市徐汇区兴国路380号

Closest Metro Station: Jiao Tong University (交通大学)

Tel: +86 13788942654

Opening Hours: 9:00am - 9:00pm daily

Map: https://j.map.baidu.com/0d/pfiM

 

Chun Tian Tea Company Century Link Mall 椿田熟成茶行 世紀匯店 (Shanghai, CHINA) ★★★★☆

We started our morning with an early visit to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower (without going up to the transparent glass skywalk) and exploring different parts of Pudong. Also sneaked in some game time at Super Brand Mall (正大廣場). Now, after a long lunch at Michelin-starred Restaurant Moose (鹿園), it was time to chill out a bit undercover.

Wandering through the sleek corridors of Pudong’s Century Link Mall (世紀匯), the minimalist storefront of Chun Tian Tea Company (椿田熟成茶行) is hard to miss. Unlike the loud, neon-heavy bubble tea shops nearby, this spot feels more like a high-end apothecary or a boutique perfumery. The air around the counter carries a faint, sophisticated scent of roasted leaves and fresh blossoms, immediately setting the tone for a nice tea experience.

I had a satisfying experience at Chun Tian Tea Company back in Shenzhen before the trip so stopping by for a refreshing drink was a no-brainer. I went straight to the takeaway counter, scanned the QR code, and started ordering.

Golden Brick Silk Stocking Milk Tea (金磚絲襪奶茶) (¥22) — The tea served cold-brewed and lightly sweetened, was remarkably smooth. Full bodied and rich but not harsh or bitter at all. Just perfectly refreshing, bold and crisp. 

Food Rating: 6.3/10

Price: ¥¥¥

Address: Level B1 Century Link Mall, 1192 Century Avenue, Pudong District, Shanghai, China

上海市浦东新区世纪大道1192号B1层

Closest Metro Station: Century Avenue (世纪大道)

Tel: +86 18466673519

Opening Hours: 10:00am - 10:00pm daily

Map: https://j.map.baidu.com/0e/SuiM