“Eat with the seasons” — this ancient Chinese philosophy comes alive as the highly anticipated Duotou clam season officially begins at Putien, the renowned Fujianese restaurant chain.

Topping various rankings in Futian, Again Coffee Roaster began as Ross Coffee Mini Mart in Shangmeilin. The owner, known affectionately as “Master Long,” chose the name “Again” to summon the courage to chase his coffee dream once more.

Formerly on Nanguang Road, Wuwei Yanghang has moved to the Huashen residence complex on Luohu’s Aiguo Road, tucked beneath a dormitory staircase. At only about 8 square meters, it’s packed with handmade treasures — like a cassette player on the wall, cobbled together from old phone parts, which actually sounds pretty decent. There are also movie memorabilia pieces worth a closer look.

Regular hides inside a tiny corrugated iron shed — so discreet you might walk right past it. By afternoon, the outdoor seats fill with friends chatting and unwinding.

True to its name, both locations of Village Entrance Coffee hug the entrances of urban villages. The Bao’an spot sits in Liutang Village — a standalone white building that stands out among its neighbors. The Nanshan location, in Leigongling Village, appears just past the village archway, up a gentle slope on the ground floor.

Hidden at a corner of Xiangshan East Community in OCT, Calm Corner Coffee is almost camouflaged by flowers and greenery. From the modest entrance, you step into a surprisingly spacious, light-filled interior where warm wood tones and soft lighting instantly melt your stress away.

Once a long-reigning favorite on Shekou’s coffee charts, ffeeco has found a new home in Xiasha Village in Futian District, right next to Xiasha Cultural Plaza. Follow the alleyway until you spot its vintage blue-black storefront, nestled on the ground floor of a village house.

Langwei Gourmet Plaza brings together flavors from Hakka, Chaoshan, Sichuan, Guangxi, Guizhou and other regional Chinese cuisines.