Fun little coffee shop that is worth a visit if you are in the area…read more It is a good spot for bringing a laptop and doing some work. The food is nothing special, but the coffee is worth going for.

I was on the hunt for coffee when I was staying in Vila Madalena and walked here one day. I had…read morejust arrived right before it started to down pour. I almost walked past the entrance from the street. They have a few different areas one could find a seat - every place had a covered ceiling so when it rains most every spot can be filled up. Lots of plants. I sat in the tiny room with the A/C with windows that faced the street - right behind the coffee bar. It kind of felt like I was inside a treehouse - it was nice to be there when it was raining outside. It was really peaceful I wish I had brought a book or my journal with me that day. When you walk inside through the glass doors, turn to your right and walk towards the coffee bar that looks like you're in a kitchen workspace. This is normal as this is where you will place your order. After you order, you can find your seat and it will be brought out to you. The entire space gives a semi-modernized artsy atmosphere. There is a larger space with sofa, accent chairs and tables near a bookshelf filled with different bags of coffee you could purchase as well as various coffee tools and accessories. They have more indoor/outdoor seating down the corridor you walk down when you first turn in from the street as well. Since I love espressos, I had to try the espresso tasting where they give you one small cup and one larger cup of espresso - both brewed the same way, just presented differently. Stir the smaller cup fast with the spoon and slower with the bigger cup. When you taste them, you will notice a difference as one will be more bitter and the other will have that fuller taste. I preferred the smaller cup as it had more of that dark espresso flavor. The staff are super friendly. There was someone there who helped me decide what to order and explained to me how to drink it when he had brought it out. It was also helpful that he knew a little bit of English. I wish I had came here more than just one time and I regret not buying a couple bags of coffee as the packaging is what drew me to the merch, but I was already overflowing with items in my suitcase.

This is the best bakery I've found in SP, hands down. I love to try different ones every time…read morebecause you can't go wrong. They're ALL good. I especially recommend their croissants because they're true French-style. They even have really obscure breads like Lussekatter, called saffron rolls here, a sweet traditional breakfast bun for the Lucia Christmas festival in mid-December in Sweden. The restaurant is also very good with lots of nice choices. I've noticed that the portion sizes have increased since they first opened, which was my former reason for not eating here often. This last trip, I got the Croque Madam with pesto and loved it.

Julice is warm and the ambience is perfect for a brunch with a loved one or the entire…read moreFamily. The staff is courteous and the array of breads, jams and fresh juices makes the experience very relaxed and even if you are paying a little more for the services and the food it is completely worth it. The portions are large, I had a 'complet' and left about 40% of it. The cakes are moist and it was the first time I had a fluffy pancake in years, delicious but easily 3-4 eggs. Perfect for sharing. The small boutique and bakery is aesthetically open and it is easy to find your way around the marinades. I got two jams and one chutney. Will return on my next trip to São Paulo

Another cute little cafe in SP serving up a decent cup of coffee. It has a wide range of coffees…read moreavailable from Siphon (rare in SP) to Aeropress and espresso. They sell coffee from FAF (Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza) recognised by the SCAA. The espresso wasnt the best I've had in SP but it was still very good. Still a nice place to hang out and enjoy a coffee and a cake.

Torra Clara is one of the various hole-in-the-wall coffee shops opening up around São Paulo. This…read moreplace is a little bit off the beaten path, but it's not far from Sumaré subway station. They have coffee made using a variety of techniques (espresso, French press, etc.), and different snack items to accompany it (cheese rolls, cake, etc.), but I admit I didn't pay enough attention to their full range of offerings. In any case, it's a nice little place to stop by if you happen to be in the area.

Well, I wrapped up Rio in a nice little sunga and was off to São Paulo. One thing I knew I needed…read moreto try at some point during my stay in Brazil, was a Brigadeiro (a chocolate bonbon). Now, you can find them just about anywhere, most cafes and juice spots will have them, but, I was holding out for a place that really looked like they knew what they were doing. Cue, Maria Brigadeiro in Pinheiros in São Paulo. I know, don't judge a book by it's cover. But this shop was beyond adorable, smelled amazing, and offered one of my most favorite things, a glass window to watch all the magic happen. Voyeuristic, maybe. But amazing, always. They have a number of flavors to choose from, bringing a new dynamic to the brigadeiro. I went for two different flavors, first up was their Salted Caramel. This was a little ball of delight. Not only did it look beautiful with the delicate little coiled shavings, but it was creamy and flavorful with all of its salted caramelly goodness. Then, it was time for the OG, the Traditional Brigadeiro (condensed milk, and cocoa powder). Now, the Salted Caramel was really nice, but I had to give this round to the Traditional. It was so rich and creamy, with precious little chocolate tiles instead of the usual chocolate sprinkles. And can we talk about how delightful and impressive this packaging is? I know, I know, the book cover thing again. But, come on, you just want to pinch its cheeks, right?

Maria brigadeiro is so delicious. I had some Australian girlfriends in town and wanted to show them…read morethe traditional brasilian treat, so took them here. The shop looks almost like a Tiffany and Co. Jewlery box. All baby blue. They have over 10 flavors like baileys, hazelnut, which chocolate, peanut butter, even cachaça. They aren't cheap though. At 3.75r a piece, they can tally up really quick. We watched the ladies behind the glass make the flavors we ordered and neatly put them in a pretty box. Too give the girls the real brigadeiro experience, I bought a few at the local padaria. They ate the padaria brigadeiro. Really tasty. Then they tasted Maria's brigadeiro and immediately said, "oh wow. Way better. Worth the money." So treat yourself! The shop itself isn't that big, but they have a few tables out front if you'd like to relax for a cafezinho. They don't have anything other than coffee and brigadeiro though.

Have eaten here several times. Quality is consistent and great atmosphere. Best for brunchread more

Santo Grão is a great (if a bit over-priced) option for bringing out of town guests or a date any…read moretime of the day in Itaim Bibi. They have a varied menu with lots of healthy options including accommodating gluten free or vegetarian friends. The star of this location is the very clever giant umbrella which covers the entire patio of more than 12 tables. The umbrella can be retracted making for a great outdoor atmosphere in any weather. At night they light up the patio with romantic tiki torches. Fresh fruit juices and creative coffees in the daylight give way to creative cocktails and sangrias as the day goes on. They will usually serve you their awesome eggs Benedict any time of the day even if they're no longer cooking off the breakfast menu. It's one of the better places to enjoy a poached egg in the city. They also have some more locally inspired brunch options. The salads and wrap sandwiches are not quite as gourmet as the prices would lead you to believe, but the atmosphere generally makes up for it. In the past I had some issues with service being slow and forgetful, but they've changed the waitstaff lineup and since then I've had a great time. They often have someone who can speak English if needed. The patio space is dog friendly. And the downstairs of the indoor space has super comfy seating for a chat over coffee or relaxing drink after work.