Anyone that knows me well knows my passion for coffee. In the past I have worked in coffee development and have opened a small chain of coffee shops in Sydney with its own blend of coffee (that I helped create).
The boys at CR Kennedy know that I am willing to travel to get good coffee. I used walk past about 4 coffee shops in Pyrmont (Sydney) to get to Talentino to get my coffee because they made, without a doubt the best coffee in Pyrmont - and quite possibly Sydney - go check it out for yourself (ask for Oscar to make it for you!).
So, people have been asking me how I am surviving and where is the best coffee in Shanghai. I am afraid that I have to report that the best coffee in Shanghai (that I have discovered) is right here in my apartment! I brought my stove top espresso maker and my own coffee - and its the best cup in town!
If I do find a good place, I will be sure to share the information.
Read more about the Coffee Culture in Shanghai.
Brad
I thought it would be a good idea to share what camera gear I use. I use a Canon EOS500D with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens and EF 50mm f/1.8II. 
I am living in Shanghai. I will travel to the UK, US and Ireland in June. How can I obtain an international drivers license?
Posted by: Shane Brooks | 30 May 2006 at 10:14 AM
Hi...Where can i find info about china coffee? Im from Brazil and my Senior Final Project is about it!
Posted by: Gabriela | 28 August 2008 at 09:24 AM
Hi Gabriela,
This link would be useful:
http://www.coffeefestivalchina.com/en/
Posted by: David Tan | 30 August 2008 at 02:12 AM
Thanks a lot!!! You dont have ideia how you make me happy today! ;)
Posted by: Gabriela | 29 September 2008 at 08:17 AM
Hi Brad, do you still bring your own coffee from Sydney to have a good cup in Shanghai? :-) In case you run out, you should give YOMO Coffee a try - they do delivery and in my opinion have the best fresh premium coffee in town! Here's the link: http://www.yomocoffee.com
Posted by: Alex | 21 April 2009 at 07:13 PM
If you're in the neighbourhood, check out Coffee Guru at 1147 kang ding road, building D. Just opened, and serves good Aussie coffee.
Posted by: Chara | 23 July 2009 at 01:07 PM
Also, if you're near, try Izzo Caffe. They're at Pudong Ave 986, serve some pretty good Italian coffee, and make decent pizzas too. It's a little hidden, though; they're behind some wine store at the bottom of an apartment building.
Posted by: Josh | 17 October 2009 at 10:54 AM
There is excellent freshly roasted Yunnan coffee available in shanghai, and it can be delivered to your door! http:/flyingturtlecoffee.com
Posted by: Patrick | 03 February 2010 at 01:28 PM
Hi, I'd like to recommend a coffee as well www.v-coffee.com - their price is quite good and they roast in China as well. But the flying turtle coffee... when I click on the link I get a game :-S
In any case, I really like the quality Yunnan stuff!
Posted by: Ben | 03 March 2010 at 11:30 AM
Flying Turtle Coffee has a game, you tell them where you drink coffee and they send you a free bag of Yunnan coffee. Click on the "buy" link for purchases on taobao and click on "blog" to read more about coffee and Yunnan. http://flyingturtlecoffee.com/
Posted by: Patrick | 19 March 2010 at 03:49 PM
V-coffee.com is excellent. Service and quality. I've tried Flying Turtle as well, friend of mine got a free bag, the quality is mediocre, the roast is a bit stale, and we've found incomplete beans in the bag which definitely is not the sign of a quality roast. If I had to buy it, I would find it overpriced for what you get, but they do have a free game, so try it for free while you still can
Posted by: Phillip Mason | 27 March 2010 at 12:25 PM
Can't believe the Chinese can make such a beautiful cup of Cappucino. It just made me to order my second cup. The price is so reasonably cheap and the place cosy. Accept for the service, kind of a Chinese, but I would come back for another cup, it makes my day! At 986 Pudong Avenue
Posted by: David Duboise | 09 May 2010 at 09:19 AM
@David What's the name of the shop? ta
Posted by: Tingting Hu | 09 June 2010 at 01:12 PM
I love Jamaica Blue's coffee! Western prices, though. My favorite branch is the one near my home, the one on Wulumuqi near Changle Lu.
Posted by: viv | 09 June 2010 at 11:04 PM
I would like to suggest you try a cup of Hani Coffee. It is the best coffee I have tasted in China so far. You can check out the website at www.hanicoffee.com or you can email me at timheinze@hotmail.com to get a bag.
Posted by: Tim | 16 July 2010 at 05:36 PM
I recently tried a new place called Corner Cafe, on Ruijin Road, corner of Xiangshan Road. Small place but good coffee and reasonably priced. The boss is from the UK and his wife is a Chinese born American so language is not a problem.
Posted by: Fred | 02 August 2010 at 12:24 AM
Hey everyone,
I recently arrived in Shanghai and i'm opening up a chain of specialty stores for coffee and tea.
The coffee gets roasted in our own facilities in Belgium and is imported to China. We sell over 80 different kind of coffee beans (pure origins, bleds, flavoured, solutions)and maybe a 120 different teas (green, black, herbal, specialties.
Since may i have opened up two shops in Shanghai. One is in the Hong Kong Plaza on Huaihai middle road (3rd floor) and one in the Expo cultural centre (-1 level). Two more are set to open before the end of the year on Nanjing road and People's square.
If you love your coffee like i do, and can't find it in Shanghai, you'll be crazy about our stores. The name is CoffeeRoots. There's no website yet, but contact me if you need any more info (frederic.willems@gmail.com).
Cheers
Posted by: Frederic Willems | 17 September 2010 at 05:23 PM
HI Help! My husband is in Shanghai at the moment and visited Seng Qing Coffee shop where he was overcharged on his credit card. He needs to go back there to challenge the amount and have it reversed but cant remember the address of the coffee shop! If anyone can give us an address we would really really appreciate it.
Thanks
Posted by: Maritza | 30 September 2010 at 11:01 PM
Izzo Caffee at Pudong Ave 986 has remarkable coffee and serves a mean pizza too. Like someone above mentioned, it's a little hidden and harder to see from the street, but very much worthwhile. Really snug atmosphere too.
Posted by: Martin B. | 02 October 2010 at 12:48 AM
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Posted by: SALES | 31 January 2011 at 02:54 PM
Hey Brad, this is Rod.
We own a coffee farm in Guatemala, since 100 years ago. I will be going into Shanghai's market in some months. right now we are opening market in Taiwan.
Posted by: Rod | 22 February 2011 at 06:30 PM
Hi Rod,
I am from a Coffee Roaster in Australia, are you interested is selling your Guatemalan beans to Australia?
feel free to email be direct - hannah@blueskycoffee.com.au
Posted by: Hannah | 01 March 2011 at 06:36 PM
it is so wonderful,You dont have ideia how you make me happy today!
Posted by: candy toy | 08 July 2011 at 03:43 PM