Shanghai Food and Coffee Tour: Taste Local Delights

Discover Shanghai’s hidden coffee gems and breakfast delights on a guided tour through the city’s charming old streets.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wuding Road - Shanghai boasts one of the highest number of coffee shops per capita in the world, leading China’s innovative artisanal coffee movement. This tour explores the city’s dynamically evolving French Concession neighborhood while visiting the trendiest cafes alongside traditional street-food vendors and longstanding local restaurants.
What's Included
  • Over 6 food & coffee stops
  • Bottled water
  • Brunch
  • Local English-speaking Guide
  • Small-group tour (max 10 people)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Shanghai’s history of migration has made it China’s largest and most diverse city. Long-time locals have called this place home since it was a sleepy fishing village, yet skyscraper-studded business districts have attracted plenty of outsiders who keep Shanghai at the forefront of global trends.
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Location
珀莱雅化妆品店
Meeting Location: Wuding Road Subway Station Exit 2. Please refer to your voucher ticket for meeting location details.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Danielle54uk
Apr 9, 2026
A brilliant intro to Shanghai cuisine - We had a fantastic experience with Max, our guide. The breakfast tour was a brilliant way to experience some Shanghai breakfast foods, and we tried a massive variety of things. Had we not been on the tour, we probably wouldn't have tried most of what we did, but are so glad we tried it. Delicious food and a great experience. Max added to the tour with some wonderful historical facts and information as we went. He was excellent with our 8 yr old, and very receptive to questions. It was perfect for a variety of ages. Bit of walking in between stops, but this all helped the food go down. I'd highly recommend this tour if you get the chance, but do it early in your stay so you can go back for more of the things you liked!
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Trdonnelly
Apr 7, 2026
Nourishing palate and mind; great way to start day! - Max was a delight. Friendly, professional, very knowledgeable. Great to see through local eyes and tastes.
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U9176qjclaudiam
Apr 2, 2026
An excellent way to orient yourself to Shanghai’s breakfast scene! - The Breakfast & Coffee Tour was an excellent way to experience Shanghai’s breakfast scene! Max was great as a host from sending a message the day before to confirm my food allergy up until the end. He made sure everyone was accommodated for and was also able to share lots of knowledge at each stop. The amount of food you get for the price is completely worth it. I was full after the second stop, but the tour was paced well with two coffee breaks and 5-10 minutes in between venues that there was always just enough room for a little more. This was my second tour through Lost Plate in Shanghai and both were a great way to explore the city and get to taste a variety of foods. Would definitely recommend!
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Jörg
Mar 31, 2026
Off the beaten path - Max is a great host. Enjoyed our tour very much. Highly recommended.
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O_barry_64
Mar 30, 2026
Great way to explore - An amazing way to start our trip. There was so much food and all of it was delicious. More than suitable for vegetarians, my partner was so happy with how he was accommodated. Jia Chen was an amazing guide and we really appreciated her insights into Chinese and Shanghainese culture. As Australians we were very happy to have some delicious coffee included on the tour
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569zannil
Mar 20, 2026
Thank you, Jia, for an amazing breaky tour! - Loved Jia Chen's guide through the backstreets of Shanghai, helping us eat like a local. Jia was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, as well as being warm and friendly. The food we ate was delicious! Loved every moment of this incredible tour.
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Renemb2115ty
Mar 17, 2026
Great Tour! - Great tour! And Max made the tour extra special! Highly recommend 🙏🏻
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Getaway702500
Mar 16, 2026
A worthwhile foodie experience! - Our friendly guide Max was fantastic - he shared his knowledge not just about food but also local history and culture. The food & coffee stops were thoughtfully chosen - diverse, showcasing both Shanghai classics and contemporary coffee culture, and all within easy walking distance of each other. And everything was delicious! Thank you Max!!
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Michael
Mar 16, 2026
Shanghai breakfast tour - This is the third Lost Plate tour I’ve been on, and it was the best so far. Max is an excellent guide and the food was amazing!
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569zannil
Mar 14, 2026
Love this tour company! This is my fourth tour with Lost Plate! - Loved Ruixi’s friendly manner and broad knowledge. Loved getting to know casual Chinese breakfast experiences.
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From $65
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).