A home-grown espresso brand in a two-courtyard house by the restored Yuhe canal, quiet despite being steps from Nanluoguxiang. Order the "dirty", a ristretto floated on cold milk; the back courtyard has riverside tables under ginkgo and magnolia.
- Address
- 49 Dongbuyaxiao Hutong, Dongcheng District
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 09:00-22:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 45 min
- Price
- About CNY 46 per person (China Highlights)
- Price level
- ¥¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Mid-October to mid-November the ginkgo turns gold; late March to mid-April the magnolias bloom
- Lost Plate prefers the brand's Sanlihe Park cafe with a bookshop, by the river near Qianmen