Top 5 Spots to Get Cold Treats
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1 Xu Liu Shan

If shopping-till-you-drop in the afternoon heat is putting sweat on your brow, pop into this quaint dessert café for a quick pick-me-up. Serving ice cold bowls of sago and mixed fresh fruit, aloe jelly fruit shakes and freshly blended juices, you are sure to find something to cool and refuel your jets.

2 Cold Stone Creamery

This American ice cream shop serves an array of succulent ice cream flavors infused with tasty toppings including Heath bars, Oreos, nuts and more. Or try familiar recipes like "Cherry Lover's Cheesecake" or "Pecans and Cream Passion," all mixed before your eyes on a slab of cold stone.

3 Zoe's Café and Bistro

Pudong dwellers, fear not–this café offers an array of fresh fruit juices and smoothies to cool you off in the hot summer months. Make sure to check out their selection of healthy smoothies and ice crushes in mouth-watering flavors such as Tropical Storm and Mango Ginger Lassi.

4 La Perla

With over 24 flavors of gelato and sorbet, this shop is a happy haven for those with a sweet tooth. You'll be singing praise for the original flavors of their signature gelato and, for a mere ¥25, you can enjoy three delicious scoops. See Dessert Listings

5 Sakura Do Café and Bar

Complete with wireless internet and soothing music, this cozy dessert bar serves delectable Japanese desserts for those seeking refuge from the sun. Bring your computer and stay awhile. See Dessert Listings

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