Independent coffee houses are buzzing these days, and Shanghai is definitely getting caught up in the excitement. Unlike the boring, cookie-cutter coffee chains, these cafes have cooler vibes and local feels. We checked out five in the former French concession worth a visit. OPS Cafe View this post on Instagram OPS的特调也太好喝了吧！！！ 只能大呼Amazing！！！ #opscafe #OPS #coffee #coffeetime #shanghai A post shared by Fearless BR (@bbbberyl.j) on Feb 20, 2018 at 6:41am PST What can you expect from a 10 square metre cafe? At OPS Cafe, you can indulge in open-mindedness and possibilities – all in space marked with the words “A Spoonful of Curiosity” on the window. Oh, and there’s good coffee here, too. View this post on Instagram Today’s. A post shared by Schroeder Hsieh (@schroeder.hwc) on Sep 27, 2018 at 3:25am PDT Unlike other coffee houses, at OPS the coffee is innovation-inspired. In addition to nitro-coffee, espresso-based coffee, drop coffee and cold brewed coffee, it also offers curious signature flavours such as eggnog latte and lemon engine. As the seasons change, so will its menu, and it will feature special seasonal drinks. Just note: there is often a long queue. How coffee lovers have acquired a taste for bird poop Address: 177 Taiyuan Road, Shanghai, China Telephone: +86 156 1806 0636 Cafe On Air View this post on Instagram A post shared by Huiyan Jin (@jinhuiyan0620) on Aug 19, 2017 at 6:26am PDT Stepping away from the busy Huaihai Road, Café On Air is nestled in an off-the-beaten-path location reminiscent of the city’s hidden history. Once you open the door, you will find the decor mirroring Nordic simplicity – wooden tables and chairs and natural lighting. You’ll feel as if you’re in the comforts of home. You may even see someone playing guitar while having coffee with friends. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ·· T E E K I N ·· (@teekin.yq) on Aug 22, 2017 at 12:05am PDT Menu items have been created with simplicity in mind. The coffee beans are mainly in medium-low roasted levels, which guarantee a mouth-watering, smooth coffee. And the classic desserts such as cheesecake, apple pie and chocolate brownies strike a delicious balance between fluffy and lush. Recycled coffee grounds? Creations at Milan Design Week Address: Lane 650, No. 634, Middle Huaihai Road, Shanghai, China Telephone: +86 21 6333 2195 Rumors Coffee View this post on Instagram 》 很高興遇見你，魯馬滋。 nice to meet you,Rumors. . 鲁马滋咖啡 Rumors Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #shanghai #coffee #cafe #rumors #rumorscoffee #instagram #vsco #vscocam #city #citylife #lifestyle #photography #photographer #coffeeshop #cafeshop #color #cafelife #coffeelife #shanghaicoffee #shanghaicafe #鲁马滋咖啡 #鲁马滋 A post shared by Owen (@owen_au708) on Dec 13, 2017 at 9:45pm PST Rumors Coffee has become home to coffee purists for the past eight years. Starting with hand-poured-drip-coffee, it has simplicity in its drinks, and features more than 30 varieties of coffee beans from around globe. The Japanese owner roasts the coffee beans himself to maintain perfection. The cafe is a must-visit for those who consider themselves serious coffee drinkers. Address: Lane 1, No. 372, Xingguo Road, Shanghai, China Telephone: +86 21 62497510 View this post on Instagram At a cosy hole-in-the-wall coffee space with darkly roasted single origins, filled to the brim with people at 10 in-door seats. Their specialty is hand drip coffee, old school Japanese style! A post shared by Hongyuan Li (@bluepebblefairy) on Jan 15, 2017 at 6:51am PST 7 new cafes and restaurants in KL to visit for coffee, desserts and comfort food RAC Coffee & Bar View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mr. Dom (@wenbuo) on Nov 14, 2019 at 2:53pm PST Looking for Parisian vibes in the former French concession? RAC Coffee & Bar is the perfect spot for you. The French-style bar and cafe offers authentic food and drink, including sweet crêpes, savoury galettes, toast, a selection for brunch, coffee, tea and organic wine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DEMI Q (@ssshier12) on Nov 18, 2019 at 3:09am PST The cafe in the front was recreated from a security guard post and now serves a variety of coffees and teas. When you step inside, you’ll find a cosy eatery and wine bar with communal wooden tables. There is also a glass-covered backyard garden. Address: No. 322, Anfu Road, Shanghai, China Telephone: +86 136 3659 5172 T12 Lab View this post on Instagram ☕️ #t12lab #shanghailife A post shared by Xingyue Huang (@smobean) on Jul 14, 2019 at 3:35am PDT A note on the door clearly states there is no sugar, tables or Wi-fi in the house, and takeaway coffee is unavailable. However, once you enter, you’ll be surrounded by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi (the acceptance of transience and imperfection). In such a quiet coffee house, you can totally immerse yourself in the fine art of coffee drinking. Whether you order the sought-after Single Origins Espresso or premium coffee beans from Cup of Excellence, T12 Lab will never let you down. 6 Japanese cafes that turn coffee into 3D latte art Address: No. 5, Wuxing Road, Shanghai, China Telephone: +86 21 54566212 View this post on Instagram Shanghai, China 上海 徐匯區 T12:Lab - 來自巴西的Mogiana的深培咖啡豆，有著淡淡煙燻味包裹著飽滿的焦糖甜感和奶油香氣，黑巧與烤堅果風味十足。口感扎實飽滿，油脂豐厚，甘苦平衡。做成冷牛奶咖啡Dirty，不攪拌大口飲更好喝。 . . . #coffee #coffeelover #coffeefeature #coffeeholic #shanghaicoffeeshop #shanghaicafe #shanghaicoffee #coffeecollectorbucketlist #Dirty冷牛奶咖啡 #mogiana #darkroast #t12lab #上海咖啡廳 #衡山路 #衡山路咖啡廳 #上海必喝咖啡 A post shared by Coffee Collector ☕️ (@coffeescollector) on Jul 5, 2019 at 2:53pm PDT Want more stories like this? Sign up here . Follow STYLE on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and Twitter .