In August, I embarked on an urban adventure with friends, indulging in gourmet food, photography, and the quintessential bourgeois lifestyle. Our journey took us to the vibrant Jing’an Temple area, where I documented my experiences on September 1, 2021, at 08:31.
Among the many places we visited, M Stand stood out as a highly popular internet-famous coffee shop. Located in the bustling heart of the city, M Stand boasts a large glass-enclosed terrace that offers a breathtaking 180-degree view. The high-end industrial style, with its exposed cement colors, creates a cool and unique social space. The interplay of gray and wood grain adds character to the space, making it both nostalgic and individualistic.
The aged texture of fair-faced concrete is complemented by neutral gray soft furnishings, green vegetation, and white tables and chairs, which enliven the atmosphere. This makes M Stand an excellent spot for business discussions in the downtown Jing’an Temple area and an ideal place for brunch and leisure check-ins.
**M Stand (Jiuguang Department Store)**
– **Address:** 2nd Floor, Jiuguang Department Store, No. 1816 West Nanjing Road (next to the main entrance’s open-air terrace)
– **Transportation:** A 380-meter walk from Exit 2 of Jing’an Temple Station on subway lines 2 and 7
– **Business Hours:** 8:00-22:00
– **Specialties:** Coffee, beverages, cakes
– **Average Cost:** 70 CNY per person
Although I don’t usually drink coffee, I couldn’t resist trying M Stand’s newly launched Summer Awake floating water series of drinks. Their vibrant colors were too enticing. I sampled all four varieties, including the #Floating Green Wheatgrass#, the only caffeine-free option, featuring large slices of kiwi on a popsicle, providing a refreshingly cool taste.Floating Berry Americano
A blend of cranberry and blueberry, this coffee offers a subdued color and rich taste layers, delighting the palate with each sip.
Floating Grapefruit Iced Coffee
This unique beverage combines sparkling water with coffee, delivering a sweet and refreshing tanginess that perfectly balances the sour and bitter flavors.
Floating Orange
A delightful fusion of passion fruit, orange, and coffee, this drink creates a sweet and sour sensation that is truly delightful to the senses.
Special Offer
Currently, when you purchase the Floating Water Series, you will receive a complimentary peripheral product: a mask featuring the M logo. Available in three colors—black, orange, and green—these masks are both aesthetically pleasing and practical, making them a great addition to your collection.
