A quick stroll from the JW Marriott, the goodies in the display case are enticing and the staff…read morewere very friendly. Initially, I went in to ask for help finding a bank ATM and the cashier was very patient with my Google translate plea. Long story short, my ATM card did not work at that bank but we stopped by later for a coffee and something sweet. Lots of locals and tourists enjoying an afternoon treat. Service was slow but hey- we were on vacation!

The Bakers came highly recommended by our hotel for breakfast. The restaurant itself is not so…read morewelcoming as it seems to mainly be a bakery with what feels like a restaurant add-on. Service was quite slow and the food we ordered took quite some time to come. Overall, the food did seem to be decent quality - and eggs were not too greasy. Fruit salad was also tasty and came with a generous serving of papaya. Overall, not outstanding, but if you are looking for a basic breakfast to fuel you for the day you can definitely find it here.

Here's my two cents on the food in a little bit of chatter. I ordered two chocolate eclair and four…read morepieces of cake. I was surprised about the chocolate eclairs because the eclairs was filled with a chocolate filling not the usual European or American type filling.it was good though. The cakes were a chocolate cake and the other one was a coconut Caramell type cake. I found the cake very delicious wonderful to the pallet but not as sweet as you find in the United States. For the six pieces of bakery goods I paid 90 reals....or about $20.00 US a bit pricey. The ladies were quite pleasant and helpful even though they could not speak any English.

Very delicious desserts and coffee! The staff was nice, although I didn't get greeted right away…read moreand wasn't sure if I should order at the counter...all in all a nice little coffee shop!

I had a very poor experience at this Nespresso "Boutique" store today. I'm an American living in…read moreRio and have been to this Nespresso shop many times. In fact, I spend lots of money there every month. Or should I say, I used to spend lots of money there every month. I will now find a different coffee to buy, or at least a different Nespresso store. The problem began when the clerk offered a free coffee, as usual, after I had purchased my pods. It's very nice they offer free coffee when you go in to buy their coffee pods, I admit, but it's one of the reasons people continue to frequent their shop - the little extras that you come to enjoy when you go there and pay top dollar for their coffee. She asked if I'd like coffee with milk and I said yes, but when she gave me the coffee it was black. That was ok, a simple mistake. So, I went to the barista making coffee and asked for a little milk. Mind you, the milk was sitting right there in a little pot. After I asked, in my broken Portuguese, he said something I didn't understand...very rudely, I might add. I tried pointing to the milk, and he became very agitated and turned his back on me. I thought it was a language barrier problem, so I tried asking again, to his back. He then went and got the clerk that had helped me with my purchase. She spoke English. When I explained that I just wanted a little milk in my coffee, she explained that the type of coffee she had made for me didn't come with milk. I asked if she could please add a little milk...it was right there. She explained that only two types of coffee were allowed to have milk added to them. I thought I was in the Twilight Zone. To her credit, she did offer to make a different coffee for me, but by then I was embarrassed by the whole exchange. It was the attitude of the employees more than the incident. The store was full and I felt like everyone was watching this unfold. I left feeling embarrassed and unsettled over a free coffee that I didn't really want or need in the first place.

My favourite spot for a late breakfast/brunch on a saturday in Rio…read more Jardim Botanico is a very charming place to walk by on a saturday At Casa Carandai not to miss the sanduich ciabatta in canastra cheese and italian salami. Everyday diferent sugestions and all amazing! They also have a deli and a whine store

Veja Rio awarded Casa Carandai with best bread for 2015…read more(http://vejario.abril.com.br/materia/comidinhas/melhores-casas-comidinhas-veja-comer-beber-2015) And after having breakfast here a few times, I have to agree! Best baguette I've had in Rio so far (even better than my beloved Talho.) On the weekends, they serve a breakfast buffet for $42 which includes a hot beverage. Besides the usual ham, cheese, papaya and fresh juice there's also yogurt with toppings and a variety of cake and bread. A waitress comes around with freshly toasted bread as well. The dining area is small and probably best suited for parties of six or fewer. The other half of the building is a storefront that sells deli products, wine and local/foodie pantry goods that you might not necessarily find at Zona Sul, like chocolate from Beth Chocolates and Strumpf Ketchup.

I had quite a pleasant experience at Anna. Even though we chose a seafood dish, we still wanted a…read morered wine and couldn't decide on one they would be light enough to accompany our food selection. Our waiter helped us settle on an amazing primativo puglia that paired really well! It still had some body by was light enough to go with sea food. This place is pricey but worth a visit if you feel like being classy and eating some good fresh food. It is definitely an older crowd inside, but we had a good classy time.

Short walk from the JW Marriott, this outside dining option offered some snacks and the breakfasts…read morelooked plentiful. The falafal was a bit different but the fresh juice and smoothies were refeshing. The acai bowls looked tempting but we did not have time to try. Service was pleasant and patient with our google translate. Everywhere seems to accept Visa without issues,

Bibi Sucos has a lot of great options for breakfast and lunch, but I came in to try one of their…read moreaçaí bowls. As a visitor, this is a must when in Brazil. I ordered a small bowl and it was a big portion. Toppings are an extra charge, individually priced, and come on the side. I chose bananas, toasted coconut, and honey. The acai bowl is sweet enough on its own, so honey isn't necessary, but the toasted coconut added a great texture. This is a great restaurant. There is plenty of indoor and covered outdoor seating, a colorful atmosphere, and I was attended to quickly.