
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.
Cuivre 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: 1502 Huaihai Middle Road, Shanghai
Bella Vita Bistro inside a historic Hengshan Fang villa in Shanghai pours a free flow weekend brunch set of pasta, eggs and Italian dessert.
OrderThe tagliatelle al ragu from the pasta course of the fixed brunch set.
TipAsk for the 24-seat rooftop terrace when you book; the villa also has dining rooms on two floors below it.
Highline near Xintiandi in Shanghai still draws a weekend crowd to its rooftop terrace for Benedicts, chicken and waffles, plus a free flow deal.
OrderThe Crab & Shrimp Cake Benedict or the Chicken & Waffles.
TipAsk for a terrace table when you book; the view is the reason regulars keep coming back here.
Bella Vita Bistro inside a historic Hengshan Fang villa in Shanghai pours a free flow weekend brunch set of pasta, eggs and Italian dessert.
OrderThe tagliatelle al ragu from the pasta course of the fixed brunch set.
TipAsk for the 24-seat rooftop terrace when you book; the villa also has dining rooms on two floors below it.
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.