
2 hours
Shaolin Self-Defense Skill with Tea Break in Shanghai
Step into the world of legendary Shaolin warriors with a hands‑on, 90‑minute self‑defense experience designed exclusively for inbound travelers.
Bella Vita Bistro is a brunch brunch spot in Xuhui, Shanghai.
Editorially verified September 27, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.

2 hours
Step into the world of legendary Shaolin warriors with a hands‑on, 90‑minute self‑defense experience designed exclusively for inbound travelers.

Guided tour · 3 hours
A local morning through Shanghai's most iconic neighborhoods, from a Prada-blessed produce market to street breakfasts, Art Deco lanes, square dancing aunties, & the c...

Private tour · 4 hours
Join a local-led Shanghai walk from 11:00, exploring brunch spots, cafés, boutique stores, and everyday neighborhood lifestyle.
Address: 318 Tianping Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
Cuivre on Huaihai Middle Road in Shanghai, run by chef Michael Wendling since 2011, serves a weekend brunch of classic hearty French cooking.
OrderThe goat cheese salad with house bacon, or the eggs Benedict with porchetta from the brunch list.
TipThe terrace suits a casual al fresco brunch and is dog-friendly.
Cantina Agave on the Fumin Road strip in Shanghai has long been the go-to for a boisterous weekend brunch, built around four hours of free-flow margaritas.
OrderThe Eggs Benedict with jalapeño hollandaise or the chorizo and scrambled eggs.
TipThe patio spills onto Fumin Road and gets loud fast; go early if you want a quieter brunch.
Head in the Clouds on Zhenning Road in Shanghai serves brunch every single day, its eggs Benedict ranked a local favourite since it opened in 2019.
OrderThe eggs Benedict, top ranked on Dianping since the restaurant opened in 2019.
TipWeekdays are the calmer option; book ahead for the terrace on weekends when it gets busy.
YICAFE at the Pudong Shangri-La in Shanghai runs a weekend lunch buffet over more than ten live cooking stations, from Chinese and Japanese to Indian food.
OrderThe seafood on ice station with fresh sashimi and whole lobster.
TipSkip breakfast beforehand; the seafood on ice and sashimi sections alone are worth the extra appetite.
Egg on Xiangyang North Road in Shanghai has served all day breakfast and weekend brunch to a loyal crowd since long before brunch got trendy.
OrderA weekend donut, released fresh every Saturday alongside the regular breakfast menu.
TipWeekend mornings mean a wait for a table; each Saturday the kitchen releases two new donut flavours.
Terrakota in a glasshouse extension on Yanping Road in Shanghai serves a Mediterranean weekend brunch set every Saturday and Sunday at noon.
OrderThe Fish Sausage with Truffle Potato Foam or the Octopus Meloso Rice for sharing.
TipLast order for brunch is 2:30pm; the free-flow package runs two hours and is worth it with a group.
Cuivre on Huaihai Middle Road in Shanghai, run by chef Michael Wendling since 2011, serves a weekend brunch of classic hearty French cooking.
OrderThe goat cheese salad with house bacon, or the eggs Benedict with porchetta from the brunch list.
TipThe terrace suits a casual al fresco brunch and is dog-friendly.