Lobby Bar (The Alderson Hotel Shanghai)
咖啡 · ⭐ 4.7
The Shanghai EDITION Hotel, 1st Floor, No. 199 Nanjing East Road (Near East Entrance Drop-off Point)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at The Shanghai EDITION Hotel, 1st Floor, No. 199 Nanjing East Road (Near East Entrance Drop-off Point). It is a 咖啡 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Afternoon Tea for One, Coffee, Charlotte Cake.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Shanghai
- Category: 咖啡
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: The Shanghai EDITION Hotel, 1st Floor, No. 199 Nanjing East Road (Near East Entrance Drop-off Point)
- Popular dishes: Afternoon Tea for One, Coffee, Charlotte Cake, Tiramisu Layer Cake, Citrus Sponge Cake
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Dishes
Afternoon Tea for OneAfternoon tea for one typically includes a dessert and a drink. Desserts are often cakes, muffins, or scones with cream or jam; drinks commonly include black tea, green tea, or coffee, sometimes with milk or sugar.
CoffeeCoffee is a beverage made by extracting ground coffee beans with water after roasting and grinding them. The basic preparation method involves grinding the coffee beans into powder, brewing it with hot water using a coffee machine or pour-over method, and filtering out the coffee grounds before drinking.
Charlotte CakeCharlotte cake is a dessert made with a sponge cake base, filled with cream and fruit. It usually uses strawberries, raspberries, or other fruits as filling, and is often wrapped with cream or jelly on the outside, offering a rich flavor.
Tiramisu Layer CakeTiramisu mille-feuille is a dessert made by layering mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers, coffee liquid, and cocoa powder. Soak ladyfingers in espresso, alternate with whipped mascarpone mixture, spread evenly, dust with cocoa, then chill before slicing.
Citrus Sponge CakeCitrus sponge cake is a light sponge cake made with eggs, flour, sugar, and citrus fruits. It is made using the separated egg white and yolk method, resulting in a soft texture with a refreshing citrus aroma.
Mixed Berry Sponge CakeMixed Berry Sponge Cake is a light sponge cake made with eggs, flour, and sugar, topped with fresh or frozen mixed berries such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, offering a refreshing and moderately sweet taste.
Hot LatteA hot latte is a classic coffee beverage made from premium coffee beans, finely ground and properly extracted to produce a rich coffee liquid. This is then skillfully blended with steamed milk to create a smooth and silky texture, finishing with a layer of dense foam on the surface.
Strawberry Chiffon CakeA light and fluffy cake made with eggs, low-gluten flour, sugar, and fresh strawberries. Known for its airy texture and sweet strawberry flavor.
Blueberry CheesecakeBlueberry cheesecake is made primarily with fresh blueberries and smooth cream cheese, crafted through mixing, stirring, and baking steps. The cake has a delicate texture, where the tart sweetness of blueberries complements the rich creaminess of the cheese perfectly.
Raspberry Chocolate CakeRaspberry chocolate cake features a chocolate sponge base with fresh raspberry jam or purée, topped with chocolate ganache or buttercream and fresh raspberries. Melted chocolate is mixed into the batter, baked, cooled, then assembled and decorated.