Beans and Grapes
Huangpu, Shanghai
Restaurant in Shanghai, China
Book with PearlWhy go
Beans and Grapes is a sensible Jing'an choice when the brief is casual and central, not a high-certainty destination meal. Book it for an easy meet-up around Weihai Road; choose Scilla, Ho Hung Kee, or Hong 0871 instead when cuisine, price tier, or a more defined dining format matters.
About Beans and Grapes
Beans and Grapes works best with flexible expectations. If you need a tightly defined occasion plan, compare it with other dining options and confirm the specifics that matter for your visit.
Use it when you can confirm the details directly
Confirm key details directly before you commit to a fixed plan, including what Beans and Grapes serves, how it is priced, what the room is like, whether it suits your occasion.
If you want to compare options before deciding, consider other named venues such as Scilla, Ho Hung Kee, Hong 0871, La Scala, or URBAN Café, and check each venue's current information directly. For broader planning in Shanghai, use Pearl's Shanghai restaurants guide, or pair dining research with the Shanghai hotels guide and Shanghai bars guide.
Planning details
- Location
- No.380 Weihai Road, 静安区200041
Venue details
Ambiance
A casual, modern and trendy hotel café with a low‑key feel, comfortable for afternoon tea, quiet reading, or informal business chats, with daylight from the hotel and mall connection.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- handmade cakes
- coffee drinks
- bread and pastries
Planning details
Location
No.380 Weihai Road, 静安区200041 · Directions
Restaurant context
How it compares in Shanghai
Scilla is the clearer premium choice: it has a defined Mediterranean brief and a ¥¥¥¥ price tier, so it suits diners who want a more deliberate dinner. Beans and Grapes is the lower-friction option for a casual Jing'an plan, but it carries less certainty because no cuisine or price tier is published.
Ho Hung Kee and Hong 0871 are stronger value picks if food direction matters. Ho Hung Kee is the safer choice for noodles and congee at ¥¥, while Hong 0871 gives a Yunnanese angle at the same tier. Pick Beans and Grapes when ambiance and location matter more than a specific cuisine.
URBAN Café and La Scala sit closer as casual cross-shops where the decision comes down to neighborhood convenience and room preference. If booking ease is the priority, Beans and Grapes looks like the least formal play; if the meal needs a clearer identity, choose one of the cuisine-defined peers.
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How to choose against nearby peers
Choose Beans and Grapes for a casual central Shanghai meet-up where flexibility matters. Choose Scilla for a premium Mediterranean dinner, Ho Hung Kee for a lower-priced noodles-and-congee plan, Hong 0871 for Yunnanese cooking at a similar value tier.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Beans and Grapes?
Check the current menu or ask the venue directly before you go, especially if your visit depends on a specific dish, dietary need, or dining format.
Can Beans and Grapes accommodate groups?
Contact Beans and Grapes directly to confirm whether it can accommodate your group size and preferred timing.
What are alternatives to Beans and Grapes?
For comparison, you can also look at URBAN Café, Scilla, La Scala, Ho Hung Kee, Hong 0871, along with other Shanghai dining options. Confirm each venue's current details directly before choosing.
