Two short blocks of Anfu Road in the former French Concession have become Shanghai's most-trafficked indie-shopping stretch: % Arabica coffee, Tsutaya Books-style design stores, Brandy Melville, and a parade of new Chinese designer brands. Café Plain and Egg Society draw weekend queues for Instagram-ready breakfasts. The plane-tree canopy keeps the street cool in summer. Most shops accept foreign cards or international Alipay. Worth combining with Wukang Mansion and Wukang Road in a single afternoon. Free.
Address
Anfu Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
徐汇区安福路
Highlights
- Indie Shopping Stretch (独立购物街)Browse vintage shops, fashion boutiques, and new Chinese designer brands
- Café Plain & Egg Society (咖啡馆)Weekend queues for Instagram-ready breakfasts
- Plane-Tree Canopy (梧桐树荫)Keeps the street cool in summer; great for a stroll
- Combine with Wukang Road (武康路)Pair with Wukang Mansion and Wukang Road for a full afternoon
For foreign visitors
- English service: full english menu
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Weekday late morning
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (3 reviews)
Style Maven·TripAdvisor·5/5
Shanghai's Brooklyn — perfect afternoon of vintage shopping, indie coffee, and people-watching.
2026-04-10
Tina C.·Google Maps·4/5
% Arabica queue is insane on weekends. Café Plain across the street has better matcha anyway.
2026-03-25
City Insider·Xiaohongshu·5/5
梧桐区最有腔调的街。买手店和咖啡馆都很集中，配武康大楼一起逛完美。
2026-02-15
