I first spotted this place in Copacabana and had to stop in to get a cafe and a snack because it…read morelooked so inviting. Then I saw they opened another in Ipanema and shortly after another in Leblon. This type of place seems like it would do well here. This store is not quite as large and doesn't have the display of the working portion of the bakery behind the window like the flagship store but it's less cramped and has a similar decor. I got a classic mille-fueille pastry and a cappuccino (they top with chocolate and cinnamon if you like). Both were quite delicious. There were only one or two pastries of each kind left, which is good because they don't make more than they can sell for the day, but still had a decent selection. I also got a loaf of Italian bread and will try it tomorrow with my meal. I'm excited they opened this branch out in this neighborhood.

Great Cakes at affordable prices. You build your own cake. Decide the flavor, fillings and toppings…read moreand enjoy the best cake in town!

Entirely unassuming at Santa Clara Street 122 in Copacabana, Bela Cake could easily get lost…read moreamongst dozens of other Snack Bars were it not for a welcoming display and friendly customer service, a small line of locals prompting closer inspection on Friday and the results universally impressive despite low prices. Open from 07h00 until 22h00 daily, and conveniently offering English translations for items ranging savory to sweet, it is only after taking a long look that first timers should consider placing an order, Pao de Queijo sold by five crisp with an airy center and Quibe with a variety of fillings highlighted by lightly fried Beef made stretchy by Cheese. Familiar at this point with some of Brazil's Cakes, both Lime and layers of Coconut glanced over in favor of three others, suffice it to say Bela Cake's Carrot outperforms most despite *looking* sloppy, bits of Vegetable pairing well to liquid Cocoa while Corn and Manioc slices are both restrained in sweetness but moist and delicious - particularly when considering the whole lots' R$34 price.