We've checked out this place a couple times but haven't ventured to try the food. This time we got…read morea chicken to take home (nice and hot, the butcher chops it up and puts in a foil tin) and it was incredibly delicious. We also had to try some of their tempting treats. They had little heart-shaped cookies stuffed with goiabada but there were only mediocre in taste but really cute in presentation. Definitely always busy with plenty of people watching to be had between here and next door Talho.

This Leblon spot packs in the locals on most mornings. It's a cheap and reliable option when it…read morecomes to freshly baked breads and fried snacks (like coxinhas and empadas) and the outdoor tables are great for people watching. If you can't score a sidewalk table, you can settle in at the countertop bar area. Just don't expect perfectly clean seating and surface areas. If you can get past that, the coffee is on point, the OJ is freshly squeezed and the pão na chapa with queijo minas is solid. Anyone with a hankering for sweets will succumb to the many dulcet bready options. The other plus is this place serves as a small grocery as well, so you can stock up on items to fill your pantry while you enjoy your café de manhã.

I highly recommend this place for drinks and local favors. We enjoyed some local beer (chop) and…read moreappetizers like fried yucca (aipim frito). Sit outside and just far enough from the stage to talk and enjoy the music.

Pay by the kilo - a nice selection of fruits, salads, and a small enclosed meat grill where you can…read moreorder custom cuts.

Restaurant, like many in Rio, where you pay by the weight. They give out huge plates and, well, you…read morefill 'em! Meats are good, but not enough choice and the salads n greens leave a lot to be desired. Also more expensive than others near by - expect to pay up to R$50/plate!