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New Bake Kids on the Block

Shanghai is experiencing a war of the bread shops these days. Another new addition, from Taiwan, is Café 85oC. Teeming with customers, a beehive of frenetic activity, the aroma of baking bread and sweet smells here fill the air. Appealing and filling are the pizza slices on thin sliced crispy bread covered with sauce, onions and green pepper (YY6). The garlic bread is plump, delicious and extra garlicky (YY3.5) an array of offerings are a feast to the eyes and agreeable to the pocket book (range of YY3.5 to YY7). One drawback--all descriptions are in Chinese, so either bring a Chinese friend to interpret or be adventurous and let your foodie instincts dictate your choices. Better yet, have a tea or coffee for only YY10 accompanied by one of the fancier desserts like yummy blueberry cheesecake. Skip the mocha chocolate cake, it's way too bitter. Your best bet is the mini strawberry tower, a Chinese version of real strawberry shortcake (YY12). Take out or eat in at the cozy corner tables any time of the day. --Peggy Rosen

 

dachen1

well the place is not what I would go for hangout with my friends. However, I have to say they have very nice bread and deserts. Their buns are soft and delicious. not too dry. The most important is that I trust their quality as not too many local bakery shops have that standard yet.

 

4 months, 3 weeks ago