On Wujiang Road in Shanghai, Starbucks Reserve Roastery turns a coffee stop into a two-floor visit. The copper cask anchors the space, while transparent pipes carry beans from the roasting area and let you follow part of the process. Several bars serve coffee and tea, and Bar Mixato adds cocktails to the menu. Look around before choosing a drink: the range includes Shanghai-only coffees, alongside merchandise upstairs. It is a spacious place to sit, but crowds can mean a long wait for your order.
The roastery and its copper centrepiece
The two-floor Roastery gives you more to look at than a standard coffee counter. At the centre is a large copper cask, with transparent pipes carrying beans between the roasting equipment and storage. From the customer areas, you can watch parts of the coffee process as beans are prepared for brewing.
The industrial details are part of the visit: look up at the pipes and take in how the equipment connects the different areas. The building’s design puts the roasting process on display, so you can explore before settling on a drink.
Coffee, tea and cocktails
Several counters serve different drinks, including specialty coffees and tea. The menu includes options specific to the Shanghai Roastery. Some coffees are served hot only, so check before ordering if you want an iced drink.
Bar Mixato adds cocktails to the choices. One named drink is the Shanghai Lane Romance, made with cold brew, Chinese yellow rice wine and plum syrup, and served with preserved plums. Pantheon Blend Vintage 2019 is another option if you want a brewed coffee.
Space to sit and browse
Seating is spread across both floors, with couches, chairs and smaller nooks. The Roastery also has merchandise counters upstairs, where you can browse tumblers and flasks; an engraving machine is available for custom designs.
Crowds can build during the day, and drink preparation may take a while when it is busy. An early visit or a stop after 5 pm can help you avoid some of the busiest periods. If you are on a tight schedule, leave time for the queue as well as the visit.
Perguntas frequentes
What can you see at Starbucks Reserve Roastery Shanghai?
The two-floor space centres on a large copper cask. Transparent pipes carry beans between roasting equipment and storage, and you can watch parts of the coffee process.
What drinks are available?
The counters serve specialty coffee and tea, and Bar Mixato serves cocktails. The Shanghai Lane Romance combines cold brew with Chinese yellow rice wine and plum syrup.
Is there seating inside?
Yes. Seating is spread across both floors and includes couches, chairs and smaller nooks. Crowds can make it harder to find a spot at busy times.
