First appearances are promising at La Brioche in SiNan Mansions. It isn't flashy but it does have all the trappings of a wholesome bakery, with appetizing rolls, baguettes and loaves spread out in the window. The first warning sign is ...[ read full review ]
Finding western-style bakeries is hard in Shanghai. While there are baked goods on every corner, including chains like 85 Degrees and Paris Baguette, most selections involve fried, fluffy, sweet bread, or various versions of mystery meat. Oftentimes the beautiful cakes ...[ read full review ]
This small storefront along Hongfeng Lu's new development is noticeably lacking in flowery, candy stripe cuteness. Instead, the clean lines and brown and white interior give its cake center stage and professional young men greet you at the door. The ...[ read full review ]
Paul is a greedy chap: metropolitan cool and rustic charm, he wants it all. On the one hand, the latest outlet of this patisserie chain is a warmly-lit café with chunky oak ceiling supports and crusty French sticks stacked in ...[ read full review ]