UN BOOX UpperHills Bookstore Review: Creative Cultural Goods & Reading Space in Shenzhen

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Shenzhen Yuanling Le Ai Bi Xi Coffee Review — Award Winning Peanut Latte & Breakfast Muffin

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Want a cozy afternoon coffee break with a little reading time? ☕️We actually stumbled upon this place while passing by on a winter afternoon, when the sunlight was warm and gentle, the perfect weather for a cup of coffee to warm up and recharge.

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We’ve all heard of Leica cameras , but I had never imagined that Leica would open a café in Shenzhen! ☕️ The iconic reputation of Leica lenses, combined with my own love for cafés, naturally made me curious enough to come and check out Café Leitz for myself. I wanted to see what a Leica-branded café would actually be like.

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Laptop Friendly Café in Shenzhen Gangxia: Cozy Workspace & Great Coffee at Shenzhen Eye Mall

Cheryl Kong | 2026-09-07

Compared with some of the other cafés I’ve tried in Shenzhen, Ghost Coffee is relatively small and easy to overlook. It’s not really a café I’d recommend going out of your way to visit, but if you live or work nearby, it can be a lovely little escape from the busy city.

It’s also a great place to work alone, read, or simply spend a quiet afternoon with your laptop.

📍 Practical Information

Name of the shop: Ghost Coffee

Location: 深圳市福田区之眼购物中心西区商业北侧下沉广场负一层;B1 Sunken Plaza, West Zone, The Eye Shopping Center, Futian District, Shenzhen

Nearest Metro Station: 岗厦北站3口(需要步行5分钟左右)建议跟导航;Gangxia North Station, Exit 3 — about a 5‑minute walk

Price: ¥30 per person

Opening Hours: 7:30–17:30

🗺️ The café is located inside Shenzhen Eye Mall. It’s not immediately visible from the metro station, so I’d recommend following your GPS when you’re walking there.

🌲 The interior is particularly suitable for spending a few hours with your laptop or a magazine. It has a warm, vintage-style atmosphere, with comfortable corner seats and chairs. There are also several foldable seats outside.

☕️The iced Americano

We ordered an extra-large Americano — 1 liter! It was seriously huge. 😂 The coffee had a strong and bold flavor, which I really enjoyed.

🍋The Iced Lemon Jasmine Tea

The iced lemon jasmine tea was served in a glass cup. It was refreshing, with a nice sweet-and-sour flavor.

🍰 The Yuzu-Flavored Basque Cheesecake

(Forgot to take a picture of this one 🤣)

The cheesecake looked quite ordinary at first glance, but the aroma was surprisingly distinctive. The outer layer was firm, while the inside was soft and creamy. I really liked the texture, and the yuzu flavor gave it a refreshing twist.

💁‍♀️ Toward the end of our visit, the staff even brought us lemon water to cleanse our palates. It was such a small but thoughtful touch, and it made the service feel warm and attentive.

📚 Overall Experience

Ghost Coffee has a quiet atmosphere, making it a nice place to escape the crowds and spend some time on your own. However, it is a little out of the way from the metro station, so I’d mainly recommend it if you live or work in the area rather than making a special trip just for the café.

The good news is that One Avenue is nearby, so you can easily combine a visit to Ghost Coffee with some shopping or a casual afternoon around the area.

If you’re looking for a quiet café in Futian where you can work, read, or simply enjoy some time alone, Ghost Coffee is definitely worth considering.

🧑‍⚖️ Final Verdict

Atmosphere: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Coffee & Drinks: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Food: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

Service: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

(First published: May 8th, 2026; Updated September 7th, 2026)

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