Ferguson Lane is a small, easy-to-miss courtyard tucked off Wukang Road in the French Concession — enter through a single archway at 376 Wukang Lu and you find a hidden three-sided courtyard of restored colonial buildings now housing some of Shanghai's most popular indie cafes (RAC, Egg, Coffee Tree), boutique restaurants (Mr Willis, Franck), and designer/jewelry shops. The mix is intentionally low-key: no chains, no neon, just plane-tree-shaded outdoor seating. It is a Xiaohongshu darling for the 'understated chic' coffee photo. Best mid-afternoon for empty tables; weekend brunch (10am–1pm) is impossible to walk in. Right next to Wukang Mansion, so easy to combine.
Address
376 Wukang Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
徐汇区武康路376号
Highlights
- Hidden Courtyard (隐藏庭院)Enter through archway at 376 Wukang Lu; restored colonial buildings
- Indie Cafés (独立咖啡馆)RAC, Egg, Coffee Tree — best mid-afternoon for empty tables
- Boutique Restaurants (精品餐厅)Mr Willis, Franck — weekend brunch 10am–1pm is crowded
- Understated Chic Photo (低调时尚拍照)Xiaohongshu darling; plane-tree-shaded outdoor seating
- Near Wukang Mansion (近武康大楼)Easy to combine both in one visit
For foreign visitors
- English service: full english menu
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Weekday afternoon
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (3 reviews)
OldShanghai·TripAdvisor·4/5
Wukang Lane — plane-tree-lined slice of 1930s Shanghai. Cafes, vintage shops, art galleries.
2026-04-20
武康路·Xiaohongshu·5/5
Ferguson Lane 武康路一带最有上海味道！咖啡店、武康大楼、巴金故居 sequence。
2026-03-25
Marie D.·Google Maps·4/5
Old French Concession at its prettiest. Spend 2 hours wandering. Coffee at % Arabica.
2026-02-12
