Ningbo

This spacious, airy establishment is known for the quirky way of marking tables - instead of numbers, guests get to have their very own stuffed teddy bears. The café serves various treats - waffles and toast, as follows from the name, but also sandwiches, ice creams, fruit salads and drinks.

Heralded as the best bakery in Ningbo, Mon Epoque offers a truly varied selection of freshly baked bread and pastries - one would be hard-pressed to find an establishment able to compete. Light meals such as sandwiches and salads are served as well.

This café is currently a hit on Ningbo social media for having a lot of cute kitties as "employees". It is located in the centre of Ningbo and is an ideal place for a break when shopping in Tianyi Square.

It is hard to miss Ancient Coffee when you enter the Laowaitan Area. The owner of Ancient coffee is one of the first professional coffee makers in China. The coffee shop is equipped with a Giesen roasting machine that allows them to roast their own coffee beans. Their signature coffee is Hartmann Black Winey which is imported from Panama.

Hug Coffee shares the same owner as Ancient Coffee, which can be seen as all but a guarantee of high quality. This café is located in the Drum Tower commercial street and has only several seats, but they do offer great coffee such as flat white, cold brew Kenyan pour over, and more.

Honeywood Cafe is simple and cosy, and will make you feel like you're visiting a friend. They have both professional equipment and professional coffee makers from Shanghai, and their milk tea is a must-try.