The Bookworm is a cosy, bohemian place in Beijing, which offers you a hideaway from the busy city. The walls are adorned with books and they have more than 16,000 books on the shelves. They serve European dishes and salads, sandwiches, desserts and …

Cafe Zarah is located in the centre of Beijing and provides food and drinks in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. This modern cafe is hidden inside a traditional grey-bricks Hutong. Here you can get breakfast, lunch, dinner and - if you are craving something sweet - have a waffle with a scoop of ice …

A casual dining place inside the hotel The Opposite House, Village Cafe serves international favourites with a modern twist. The menu offers a great variety of salads, sandwiches, soups and pokes bowls and it is all prepared with fresh ingredients. If you are craving for something sweet, then do not worry they have desserts …

Wagas is a popular cafe chain from Shanghai and with over 65 stores across ten major cities, you will find several locations in Beijing. Specialising in quality food such as sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta including freshly baked bread and pastries. A cafe that offers a great variety and fresh food to appeal to …

There are a lot of high-quality independent cafés in Beijing and most of them lay in narrow alleyways and unremarkable-looking hutongs. Fu San is one of them. This café stands out for its Faema 59 Hand Pulling Machine produced in 1959; their signature coffee is called Dirty (脏). They also have sophisticated desserts (the …

This 400-square-metre café is also a restaurant and an exhibition hall. They have 4 different types of coffee beans for you to choose from: Colombian French Roast, Ethiopian Full City Roast, Guatemala City Roast and Costa Rica Deep Roast. This café is famous for its original coffees. One example is where they pour espresso …

This café hides inside a beautiful old villa. The distinct style of the building makes it stand out from the surroundings and you can recognise is as soon as you see it even though no sign is present. The café has 3 storeys connected via wood staircases and decorated with antic furniture. This is …

The two cities stand for Beijing and Taipei. The owner of this coffee bar comes from Taiwan, and showcasing Taiwanese culture is a motif that runs through the establishment. The first floor is an exhibition hall that often holds cultural events. The second floor is a loft where you can relax and have a …

Beiping is the former name of Beijing. This café has not only maintained the name but also the traditional decoration and ambience of Beiping. Located in Nanluogu Area, the place itself is a well preserved siheyuan building. It is quiet and separated from the busy pedestrian street by beautiful grey bricks, trees and plants, …

Laoshe is an authentic traditional tea house named after the great Chinese author Laoshe and his timeless work Tea House. This is absolutely the most famous tea house in China. It has welcomed over 47 foreign heads of state and is a showcase of traditional Chinese culture. Here, you can have both exquisite royal …