Leblon's Armazém do Café is simply amazing (not to be confused with Armazém). The baristas working…read moreat the Café are exceptionally nice, and gladly helped me pick out a drink and practice my Portuguese. Per their recommendation I ordered the cappuccino (a drink I normally avoid back in the States) and absolutely loved it. The drink came with sugared lemon rinds on the side which were delicious, while the cappuccino itself was one of the best I've ever tasted. Despite being hardly two blocks from the beach the vibes are calm and tranquil, and I got a lot of work done. If you're in Leblon looking for a nice place to start your morning or want a sweet spot to sit on your computer and do some work while on vacation Armazém do Café is the place to be.

First time in an Armázem do cafe and I'm impressed. They have a great selection of cafe themed…read moredrinks. You can get any number of roasts and cappuccino and espressos with different flavor and add port or a flavored liquor. They also have roasted beans so you can take home your own bag and a grinder if you need it. Definitely recommend taking a break and having a coffee.

Cute and cozy coffee spot within walking distance from our hotel. Our first attempt to eat here…read morefailed due to the wait time. However, the second time we came , we were in luck because a table was leaving when we arrived. Anyway, we put in our orders and still ended up waiting for 25-30 minutes. So be prepared to wait. The food was decent. I had the 1/2 LF salad and veggie omelette. We both had their Irish cream coffee and they did not skimp on the alcohol.

This little bistro is just off the main street. It has a nice little outdoor patio, and a cozy…read morelittle indoors. They have a surprisingly good collection of craft beers. And a small but decent wine list. The staff is a bit under, so my tip would be if you sit outside, order at the counter. It'll move things along.

Cute little coffee shop, with a French flair! Just stopped for coffee and cake. The shop is…read morebeautiful with both indoor & outdoor seating. The coffee we had was some of the best we had in Brazil and all the pastries were good. The food looked great but we weren't hungry at the time. You could see all the bikers stopping after their morning rides. Great stop when you head to the botanical gardens!

I know I've written a review of this place before but somehow it got erased. It's in a very…read moreconvenient place to the Jardim Botanical, so either before or after you can stop by for a bite to eat. They have a collection of delicious pastries and breads. They also have sandwiches, quiches and crepes to chose from. Today's special was a cheese ravioli in tomato sauce, so they also do pastas. I've tried their crepes and coffee drinks, both were delicious. Today I had the tartin (an apple tart) since they were out of a number of other dessert options. It was quite tasty, not too sweet, with big chunks of cooked apple. The banana Nutella croissant was also quite filling with a soft but flakey pastry. The fresh juices drinks can run a little sour if you're used to sugar added. Decent service. The wifi password is in my pictures.

Oh boy! This place is simply great. You can try any flavors you want before getting it so what…read morecould go wrong ??? I was very happy I found this place!

This place is very chic and cute! Great spot to hang out. They also serve coffee... My boyfriend…read morehad some ice cream to fulfill his sweet tooth and he absolutely love it! I tried and thought it was so good this place deserved a review!!!! Highly recommend! Enjoy!

Great hamburgers and fresh fruit juice. Pineapple was frothy and delicious. The hamburger was…read morecooked to perfection. Include Bibi when you are. In Rio!

Acaí heaven. Delightfully exhaustive menu of traditional acaí, perfect to cool down, and juice…read more They've got milkshakes, mixed juices, breakfast bowls, fruit everything.... Definitely worth a drop in or enjoy an acaí on the go. Reasonably priced doesn't even begin to describe how good of a deal this place is.

Located in the far back of Leblon's precious Argumento bookstore, this bistro offers everything I…read morelook for in a lunch spot. It's quaint and tucked away, the food is always fresh and the service is especially friendly (particularly from the bilingual lady who I think is the owner). It's clear that a lot of effort goes into keeping Severino at the top of many people's lists. Everything's made in house and the place starts to get really busy around 1 o'clock. I love the hummus (great flavor!) and the sandwiches. While fairly simple, everything comes out tasty. Great spot to lunch solo or with a friend. Wine and beer served, desserts too!

We had lunch today at 18 do Forte de Copacabana, and it was an amazing experience from start to…read morefinish. The wait time was very short -- only about five minutes -- but it was a Wednesday and not a holiday, so I imagine weekends can get much busier. I'd definitely recommend arriving early or making a reservation if you plan to visit on a Saturday or Sunday. The food was excellent. We ordered the Pesto e Burrata, which was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. We also tried the Picadinho Tapajós, and it was one of the highlights: the beans were perfectly cooked, the farofa mix was amazing, and it came with a beautifully prepared egg and fried banana. Such a comforting and authentic Brazilian combination that I'm sure everyone will enjoy. For drinks, the strawberry caipirinha was spot on -- refreshing and perfectly balanced in sweetness. The passion fruit caipirinha also tasted great, although it could have had just a touch more sugar. We also tried the Limoncello Spritz, which wasn't really our favorite, but it may appeal to a different taste. The real star of this place is the view. It's absolutely impeccable -- honestly, there are very few places in Rio (or even in the world) with a setting this beautiful. Having lunch with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain feels priceless. Prices were a bit above average, but considering the location, atmosphere, and unforgettable scenery, it was 100% worth it. Highly recommend!

One of two cafes inside the Fort. We've lunch at Colombo, and drinks here…read more It was sunset time. The copacabana Beach looks much calmer. We didn't stay long because I wanted to do the paddle boarding - which I did. The red wine came with corks and they poured me another glass. They were also very kind to lent me the charging box to refuel my phone. Thanks.

Good option for a local breakfast, good service too…read more Buena opción para un desayuno local, buen servicio también.

Casa da Tata's looks and feels like your grandma's house. The daily cake offerings are fantastic as…read moreis the coffee. The atmosphere is quiet and oftentimes people are just hanging out working on their laptops or reading a book. Besides breakfast, they also post lunch specials on their website. The feijoada I had one Saturday afternoon was on point...the farofa was the best I've had, fluffy and toasty but not overly salted. Maybe I should start a farofa review blog...

Os banheiros não funcionam e chegamos antes do artista começar a cantar, e ele começou quando…read moreestávamos recebendo nossa conta, então eles nos cobraram por sua apresentação, mesmo que ele não tenha ouvido ou estivesse presente.

I freakin adore ballada mix…read more Everything I have got from here taste very good. Not all restaurants in Brazil serve simple but tasty food, but I think that ballads mix does. When I go to balada , it is usually to have açai and everytime it has been possible for me to customize it. I usually have my açai na tigela (in a bowl) on the base of coconut water and less Guarana sirup to make it a little bit less sweet. And I have banana and granola on the side. Very well recommended. This is the real açai, creamy and full of taste of this amazing wonder berry.