A long-running Gulou cafe in a converted hutong house with a big tree growing up through a glass roof, readers' pick as one of Beijing's two cafes of the year. Large tables make it a favourite workspace for foreign residents; brunch dishes and iced Vietnamese coffee are the orders China Highlights recommends.
- Address
- 46 Gulou East Street, Dongcheng District
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 08:30-19:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- About CNY 65 per person (China Highlights)
- Price level
- ¥¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The second-floor terrace has the wider view over Gulou East Street
- China Highlights reports late opening into a bar in the evening, while Google lists 19:00 closing; check before an evening visit