Coco Crew is a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Coco Crew: All Things Coconut, Boozy Drinks & Desserts

Rachel Gouk
  • July 20, 2023
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Coco Crew is a café and bar on Xiangyang Nan Lu that’s dedicated to all things coconut. Tropical vibes all year round with tasty coconut cocktails and desserts at this laid-back hangout.

And swooping in to save you from the sweltering Shanghai summer are some electrolyte-powered deals!

Plus, win free coconut water and dessert combos! Details on how below.

About Coco Crew

(Courtesy of Coco Crew; Coco Beats, East Regional Tour event)

Located next to Bottega, Coco Crew is the newest concept from BFB Group (Bottega, el Barrio, Forno). The space is small, awash in sunset orange with theatre-like seating and a counter with desserts on display.

They also have a spacious terrace and are dog-friendly inside and out.

It’s a café during the day, and casual bar in the evening, but the catch is that you can order your boozy drinks from open to close. It’s very beachside-tiki-bar-esque.

Coconut-Based Boozy & Non-Boozy Drinks

All the drinks are made with water from fresh coconuts, sourced whole from China and around Asia, cracked to order, strained, and poured into your cup.

Cocktails are courtesy of Peter Kwok, drinks creative director of both Coco Crew and Bottega.

Peter cut his teeth in Beijing and was previously the Bar Manager for Black Moth, a highly regarded cocktail bar that was also included in the 50 Best Discovery list, now closed. Peter has some serious chops on him, and his cocktails at Coco Crew are easy to love.

Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Peter Kwok (Courtesy of Coco Crew; Coco Beats, East Regional Tour event)

There are currently 8 boozy drinks. One them, the CocoLoco (¥55), is just a whole coconut spiked with tequila, mezcal, or white rum; other cocktails (¥50-60) range from easy-sippers to one in the style of a Boulevadier.

Also super cool is that some drinks have coconut water ice cubes, making them all flavor and no dilution.

Coco Pandan (¥60) – A tropical explosion! It’s so tasty I could sip on this all night (and day). Citrus-forward, zingy, and vegetal with a hint of spice. Fantastically refreshing and you get to enjoy coconut meat after.
Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Made with coconut rum, Sichuan pepper syrup, lime juice, pandan juice, and coconut water ice.
Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Smokey Jungle (¥60) – Smoky, fruity, and creamy with a pleasing bitter aftertaste. Mezcal, pineapple rum, house jungle mix, coconut cream, lemon juice, garnished with Lego gummies.
Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
London Summer (¥60) – Silky and creamy with a fresh burst of strawberry and bittersweet notes. It’s sophisticated and fun. London Dry Gin, Italian bitter liqueur, red vermouth, coconut cream, strawberry syrup, lemon juice, garnished with dehydrated coconut pulp.
Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Fig Garden (¥60) – Robust fig flavor in a Boulevadier inspired drink. Bourbon whisky, fig leaf sous vide in fortified wine, aperitivo mix, Amaro Montenegro. It’s a strong drink.
Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Oaxaca Fashioned (¥60) – Roasted coconut with a hint of smokiness. Toasted coconut chip infused tequila and mezcal, chocolate bitters, agave syrup, coconut water ice. Absolutely yum.
Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Coco Umeshu High (¥50) – Japanese umeshu wine with coconut soda, carbonated in-house. Savory and refreshing. There’s also the Coco Butter High, a highball with butter-washed whisky.

The non-alcoholic coconut drinks are all ¥32 for pure, electric (carbonated coconut water, Pocari sweat, sea salt, lemon), and activated charcoal-added.

Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Others include rotating specials, coconut-added coffee, and regular coffee.

Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai.
Coconut Latte (¥32) – Iced
Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai.
Coconut Latte (¥32) – Hot
Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai.
Americoco (¥30)
Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai.
Dirty Coco (¥30) – Hot espresso and cold coconut milk.
Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Melon Fusion (¥34) is delightful, made with coconut water, oolong tea, winter melon tea, and coconut jelly. A Crew Special.

Coconut Desserts

Desserts are courtesy of consulting pastry chef Jacopo Bruni. Desserts rarely get me all warm and fuzzy inside, but the ones at Coco Crew do.

Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks and desserts in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

My favorite has to be the Tiramisu Éclair. It’s blanketed in powdered coconut, crunchy and soft, and filled with creamy tiramisu filling. Not too sweet either. It might look basic or boring—it’s anything but!

Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks and desserts in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks and desserts in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Tiramisu Eclair (¥48)
Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks and desserts in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Piña Colada Tart (¥48) – Buttery crust with chewy bits of glazed pineapple tied together with a thick, creamy filling that is, again, not too sweet. Activated charcoal coconut water on the right.
Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks and desserts in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Coffee Americano Puff (¥48) – Crunchy shaved coconut, light and airy puffs, and a powerful kick of coffee. Easy to share as it’s served as three puffs.
Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks and desserts in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Thai Coconut (¥48) – Fruity filling encased in chocolate and made to look like a coconut.

Coco Crew also has some dope cookies. Cookies are ¥18 a piece, chocolate sea salt and coffee. The coffee one has a nice chew, and the chocolate is akin to baked fudge, both are insanely rich.

Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks and desserts in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Win Coconut Drink & Dessert Combos!

3 winners will be chosen via lucky draw, each will receive a selected non-alcoholic coconut beverage (worth up to ¥32) and a dessert (worth ¥48).

To participate, share this article to your WeChat Moments and send a screenshot of your share to the Nomfluence official account with your mobile number and WeChat ID. Winners will be chosen on July 20.

Deals!

An exclusive deal for Nomfluence readers!

Coco Crew, a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks and desserts in Shanghai.
  • Free Coconut Water or Americoco (worth ¥32) whenever you purchase a dessert (¥48) from the display case.
  • 50% off your second coconut cocktail; valid for the same cocktail.

Scan the QR code to claim both vouchers via the Coco Crew mini-program.

Vouchers valid until August 31, 2023. Applicable in-store only. Limited vouchers available.

Coco Crew 椰子吧
Address: 1/F, 108 Xiangyang Nan Lu 襄阳南路108号嘉华中心1楼
Tel: 13469585410
Hours: Daily, 11am-midnight

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Rachel Gouk has been writing about food and drink in Shanghai since 2011. She is a food critic, writer, photographer, and F&B consultant based in Shanghai. Nomfluence was founded in May 2018 as a means to express her love for the Shanghai F&B scene. Follow her blog www.nomfluence.com or on Instagram @nomfluence.
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