Great food and ambience. The staff are very friendly. I would definitely come back to this place!read more

I've been going to Fogo de Chao for Brazilian steakhouse, but I heard this place is better, so I…read moredecided to try it. I liked it! We got in and staff took us right away with a bright smile and seated us. The layout felt a little off to me, the salad bar was a bit far away. That said, the steaks were great and the salad bar was good. The staff were well organized and professional. They constantly came by to ask if we wanted more, and the service overall was just great. I recommend this place whether you're with friends, family, or just by yourself. You'll feel welcome and enjoy it!

Wow such a cuuute small cafe under the freeway... right aside big pharma Genentech Amgen etc…read more Weirdly delightful location. Feels very mom n pop familia vibe with a millenial cacti environmentalist decor feel . Love their savory and sweet pastries ! The acai bowl impressed me and I have been eating quite a few lately in foodieville Napa and Bougie Stanford areas. This acai bowl rivals. Hidden gem shoulda come here sooner ... -* note: very small patio can fit a few groups * they cater * they serve big steak here * they serve big salads * parking not easy

I was really in the mood for an acai bowl and decided to come check out Cafe De Casa. It has a hole…read morein the wall feel to it and that's how you know it's going to be good. Inside, there is only enough room to place your order - the few tables they have are outside in their garden area. I got the peanut butter acai bowl. They also have an assortment of Brazilian pastries that all looked amazing so we got an assortment of savory pastries to try. They brought those out nice and toasted and they were delicious and cheesy on the inside. My acai bowl hit the spot - beautifully arranged with a great ratio of fresh fruit, granola, and chilled creamy acai with the flavor of peanut butter mixed in - it made for a sweet, yet healthy lunch. Would definitely come back.

What a wonderful experience, delicious and lovely brunch and amazing team!!! Ambiance, and…read moreatmosphere on point !!!

I've never been happier and more stuffed!…read more What a grand brunch. Before you've even had any meat, they've got the biggest salad bar you've ever seen with more options than you can imagine. It's a feat in itself to try not to fill yourself up with just sides. They start you off with hot, fresh pao de queijo at your table, they had a chef off to the side making incredible feijoada, and I had a plate full of charcuterie, sauteed vegetables, and fruit...and I hadn't even turned my medallion over to green to start the meat coming! So I was already a happy camper, and then the skewers and the swords came and took me to hog heaven. All the meat was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. And they really kept it coming. Had to cut them off before my plate overflowed. Each time I thought I had enough, they came out with something new that I HAD to try. I thought I would finish with the rare rib-eye (my favorite), but of course I had to have one more, so I ended on the rack of lamb, which was to die for. Our server, Eder, was charming and wonderful. He really took care of us and made us feel right at home. He told us stories of his trips back home to Brazil which really added to the experience. He told us all about feijoada and how it's made, and was so kind and generous to my two daughters...It's that kind of personal touch that's lacking at restaurants these days. It felt warm and classic, like how service used to be. Many thanks, Eder! An upscale, Vegas-style AYCE experience, right in the heart of SF with fantastic service. What could be better? Thank you Fogo De Chao for making us feel like VIPs and for giving us a brunch we'll be talking about for a long time...

I saw an Instagram ad for half off the rodizio experience on Memorial Day and had to make a…read morereservation. Matt had been talking about Brazilian steakhouse every time he saw something that reminded him remotely of Fogo de Chao, so I figured this opportunity might be of interest to him. Come to find out that the day after I make the reservation he asks if I'd be willing to go a Brazilian steakhouse for the long weekend, so I got to surprise him with the fact that I already had a reservation. I'm not the biggest fan of Fogo de Chao based on my prior experiences there. I do believe that I have been to a Show de Carnes location before and had another great experience, but also Show de Carnes's Memorial Day promotion was slightly better than Fogo's and I much preferred that their location was outside of the city even if on the other side of the bridge. I did have to call the morning of to delay our reservation slightly, but it was taken care of for us without hassle. We even got seated closer to the original reservation time when we ended up running early. There isn't much space to wait in the front lobby area especially on a packed night, but everything looks very upscale from the wine bottles on the wall to the crystals above the self-serve side buffet. As far as mandatory meats, I have a couple of personal rules when it comes to Brazilian steakhouse, including go light on the sides and only go for the beef. Picanha is my favorite, extra rare too, so I made myself a whole pincanha meat salad while probably giving the guy cutting the meat a good scare. The grilled pineapple is also a must, followed by the cheese and honey. Matt got a lot more variety but it takes a while for the guys to come around with meat that has already been sliced up some so I can get to the parts that I like. We got a papaya cream and passion fruit mousse for dessert, which we probably really didn't need but enjoyed thoroughly as we are both dessert people. As it was a busy night, it was not too easy to flag a server down. I saw picanhas skip our table left and right so I'm not sure there's an established route for them to bring the meat around. The staff did seem to work together with great teamwork, and someone always stopped by to make sure we had more water and our choice of sides. I would definitely go back and recommend it to anyone that is a protein or all you can eat fan. The regular price per person is definitely steep in my humble opinion, but if you can catch a promo it'll be a great time. Also, don't choose between still or sparkling, ask for tap. I will not be getting got again next time.

Very good service. Salad bar is excellent with some warm items as well…read more Meat--very good

From the outside, this is a very unassuming neighborhood store. I've stopped by here before but…read morewalked right back out because the front just looks like a liquor store but I was on a mission to find Brazilian food and Yelp led me back here. There are some Brazilian snacks sold here but the real gem is the fresh savory pastries they sell in the back. These are made daily and brought over from Cafe de Casa! I placed a special order and the price per item broke down to $1.10 per piece. I had to pay through Zelle 2 days ahead of time for the preorder and the results were phenomenal at pick up. This was meant for an office party I was organizing and everyone, including my Brazilian boss, was super impressed! I have been to Cafe de Casa in SSF many, many years ago so if you like Brazilian food, do go check it out. I have tried: Kibe, Coxinha, Enroladinho de Queijo, Disco, Rissole de Presunto & Queijo and Rissole de Carne e Milho -- these are all very similar to a croquet: meat stuffed with vegetable and fried or baked.

Super unfriendly owner, never says hi or thank you. If the items or prices here was ok I wouldn't…read moreeven mind a rude owner but the items here are overpriced and a lot are expired. Make sure to check the expiration date on everything here. Last month I told the owner the cough drops are 2 over the expiration date and today I saw the same ones on the shelves. You can also tell no cleaning has been done inside for a long time

Very good traditional Brazilian açaí bowls. Not too sweet. They also handle customizations well.read more

It's good to be back! Cafe Brasil was the first restaurant I ever visited when I was in Santa Cruz…read moreand it remains a comforting meal every time. I'm glad I was able to come back again and the food was delicious as ever. I ordered the Feijoada Completa, which I believe is a necessary at any Brazilian restaurant. I would definitely recommend this dish and it's easily shareable. It is a black bean stew with sausages and includes a plate of rice, farofa, slices of orange, and sautéed greens. Farofa is a traditional Brazilian side dish and is made from toasted cassava flour. It's so good and adds a unique flavor and crunchy texture to the dish. Don't forget the hot sauce as well if you want to add some spice to your meal. It packs a nice kick! We sat at the front patio with our dogs and it was a nice day! The service was friendly and attentive, thanks for the great meal!

A little gem in Santa Cruz! We are new to discover Brazilian…read morecuisine but so far, so great! The service is excellent, the team will help understand the menu, recommend dishes and tell you background on the cuisine. My highlight though... the smoothies! Just amazing!! Try this place but get there early, its a popular spot and since its very small, you may have to wait.