Autumn has arrived, bringing cool, refreshing breezes. Even better is that four distinctive new cafés have opened in Shijingshan, offering brand-new leisure options for this season of abundance!
Shanye · Ji coffee (山也・集 coffee)
Tucked on the first floor of Zhiwei Linli (知味邻里, a community commercial complex) in Bajiao Zhongli (八角中里) Community, this café boasts understated, rustic charm. The interior makes extensive use of reclaimed boat timber, with solid-wood ceilings, tables and chairs. Rattan pendant lights and vintage-style walls add to a laid-back, quiet atmosphere.
The dark-roast iced Americano is a must-try—rich and full-bodied, delivering a smooth taste that evolves from bitter notes to gentle sweetness. Tea beverages are also served. Also inside the café, a disused chimney has been repurposed into an outdoor pizza oven, where guests can enjoy freshly-baked artisanal pizza alongside coffee.
Address:
1F, Zhiwei Linli Restaurant, Bajiao Zhongli Community, Bajiao Subdistrict
Cici Café (希希咖啡馆)
This French-inspired retreat brims with romantic charm, recreating the sumptuous aesthetics of Baroque and Rococo styles. Spanning two floors, the café houses an array of vintage collectibles brought back from Europe by the owner. A cabinet filled with antique European coffee cups serves as its centerpiece. Vintage screens, carved seats, classical European oil paintings and fresh blooms make every corner photo-worthy.
Poetically named drinks have turned it into a popular check-in venue in the Lugu area. Its best-selling set pairs pomelo fruit coffee with Opéra cake. Bright pomelo fragrance mingles with coffee aromas, and the multi-layered cake is an ideal treat for autumn afternoons.
Address:
213, 2F, West Entrance, Building D, Beifang Zhonghui, Courtyard 6, Zhengda Road, Lugu Subdistrict
MISS&AJIROU
Nestled on the second floor of the Women's Lifestyle Gallery (女装生活馆) in Chang'an Mills, Shougang Park, this novel space integrates fashion apparel and coffee. Under the founder's arrangement, it highlights both styling aesthetics and coffee-based leisure, serving as a venue for lifestyle events. An outdoor viewing balcony offers sweeping vistas of Shougang Park's iconic industrial scenery.
Its signature drink is the Pistachio Vienna coffee, made with espresso and fresh milk. The beverage comes topped with velvety pistachio cream foam and sprinkled with crushed pistachios. Rich nutty aromas intermingle with coffee notes for a silky mouthfeel.
Address:
2F, MISS&AJIROU, Women's Lifestyle Gallery, Chang'an Mills, Shougang Park, Gucheng Subdistrict
Wolfing coffee X Boltcraft (Wolfing coffee X 脱缰精酿)
Remade from three shipping containers, the venue boasts a distinctive, sleek, industrial design. It serves specialty coffee in the daytime and award-winning craft beer after dusk. A wall themed on National Geographic (magazine) and creative artworks infuse the space with a rich literary vibe. Its coffee offerings feature hand-pour and cold brew varieties using premium single-origin beans, and its craft beer series has won multiple awards. The venue comes with an open-air courtyard fitted with casual seats and a small stage. Guests may sip coffee and admire the park views in the daytime; at dusk, they can taste craft beer while appreciating the autumn twilight over Shougang Park. It is an ideal spot for park walks, casual gatherings with friends and photo-taking.
Its recommended cold brew coffee and tea set for two includes three popular cold brew coffees and Phoenix Dancong cold-steeped tea. The coffee has a mellow lingering sweetness, and the tea exudes a delicate aroma, making it a great option even for those who do not drink coffee.
Address:
Chagang (Outdoor Area), South of the Memorial Stele, Shougang Park, Gucheng Subdistrict
(Source: Shijingshan Wenlv)