The 9 Must-Try Dessert Spots in Shanghai (For Cake Lovers!)

Best Desserts in Shanghai loved by locals

Shanghai is a city that never fails to surprise, especially when it comes to desserts. From fluffy souffle pancakes to innovative tofu cheesecakes, the city’s dessert scene is a paradise for anyone with a sweet tooth. Here’s a curated list of the 8 best cakes and desserts you must try in Shanghai, complete with cozy vibes and unforgettable flavours.

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1. Yonekura POP(米仓pop)

📍Location: 乌鲁木齐南路288号 （Go to the nearest branch)

💲Price：¥76

⭐ Recommendations: Pudding & Souffle pancake

Calling all pancake lovers! Yonekura POP is your go-to spot for Japanese-style souffle pancakes. The café’s interior exudes a charming retro Japanese vibe, and during the festive season, it’s adorned with a Christmas tree 🎄, adding a magical touch to the cozy atmosphere.

Yonekura POP is not just a café; it’s an experience that combines taste, aesthetics, and warmth.

2. Trifle 揣福

📍Location: 泰安路27弄5号（兴国路与泰安路交叉口）

💲Price：¥51

⭐ Recommendations: Tofu Cheesecake, salted crossiant

If you’re looking for a dessert spot with a cool vibe, Trifle is the place to be. Sit by the window, soak in the ambiance, and indulge in their viral Tofu Cheesecake. This unique dessert has taken TikTok by storm, and for good reason!

3. EAU CAFE

📍Location:上海市徐汇区天平路街道永康路85号(永康路与襄阳南路交叉口拐角) （Go to the nearest branch)

💲Price：¥58

⭐ Recommendations: Fruit Mille Crepe & Pistachio Pear Strawberry Chiffon

EAU CAFE is a hidden gem known for its fruit mille crepe and pistachio pear strawberry chiffon cake. The café’s minimalist decor and serene atmosphere make it an ideal spot for a relaxing dessert break.

4. Sillage

📍Location: 上海市静安区江宁路街道陕西北路446号西摩公馆

💲Price：¥63

⭐ Recommendations: Coconut mango crepe cake, strawberry cream crepe cake

Sillage is a must-visit for anyone who loves Southeast Asian flavours. Their pandan mango coconut sticky rice mille crepe is a tropical delight that transports your taste buds to paradise.

5. Drunk Baker

📍Location: 南京西路258号(人广世茂52)一层L105室 （Go to the nearest branch)

💲Price：¥43

⭐ Recommendations: matcha cheese muffin, Early grey choux

Drunk Baker is a favourite among locals, and their tiramisu crème brûlée Swiss roll is a showstopper. This dessert combines the best of both worlds: the richness of tiramisu and the caramelised crunch of crème brûlée.

6. PAO PAO Bakery& Cafe - Pudding bread!

📍Location: 马当路245号新天地时尚Ⅱ地下一层101、102室 (Go to the nearest branch)

💲Price：¥49

⭐ Recommendations: salted crossiant, pudding bread

PAO PAO is a dessert haven offering a variety of creative cakes. Their white chocolate fruit mille crepe and Earl Grey mango rice pudding chiffon are absolute must-tries.

7. ConnieHe

📍Location: 龙腾大道2266号4号楼1层4号116 (Go to the nearest branch)

💲Price：¥59

⭐ Recommendations: Green grape crepe cake, matcha yuzu crepe cake

This place is a go-to place for sliced cakes. Not only classic strawberry pancake, they have special slice cake that you can only try in Asia like Coconut Pandan Purple Rice Mango Slice.

8. Fuwa 小点心事业部

📍Location: 新乐路218号金林商务楼3楼

💲Price：¥68

⭐ Recommendations: pudding, matcha redbean puppy cake

Fuwas single handled their popularity from this Puppy Melon Cake. It explains how good it is!

9. MCAKE

📍Location: 真光路539弄5号楼1楼 (Go to the nearest branch)

💲Price：¥109

⭐ Recommendations: Chocolate crisp cake, blueberry crisp cake

The last one is a sort of formal square and circle shape cake, great for anniversary and birthday. It's famous for Strawberry Cheese Napoleon but the blueberry and chocolate are also amazing!