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.

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.

A old-school looking bakery in Ipanema with a ton of different pastry options! This is definitely a…read moretop pick for baked goods in Rio since everything is made pretty fresh. We got a few different ones to try and the bread here is super fresh. Highly would recommend the sweet pastries. The salty/ savory options were decent as well. Definitely want to try everything here when I have a sweet tooth, the pastry desserts are great if you love sweets!

We tried the acai and the chicken pastel (baked). Both were average. The acai was too sweet and the…read morepastel was a little dry. Recommend you go a few doors down to Porto do Sabor, where you will find better versions of both!

Great breakfast, got the ovo toast with egg and bacon... as well as a iced coffee…read more The bread was super soft and tasted great. The others in my group also liked their food. Service was fast and responsive. The space has plenty of indoor seats as well as outdoor seating. It felt very comfortable and hospitable.

It's really hard to find good, not-fried, somewhat healthy, affordable American-friendly food in…read moreBrazil (surprisingly). I came to bibi twice because I was too hungry to continue wandering. For a tourist area this place is pretty cheap. The crepes, which they are famous for, are to die for. I highly recommend going all out and getting a both a savory crepe and a dessert crepe. I had the steak and fresh cheese (kind of like mozzarella but brazilian style). You won't believe how big the portion is. Go nuts on the dessert crepe you won't regret it. The other entrees are not as good however. Do not be deceived by the bright colors and large portion. Just stick to the crepes. They take card but they don't speak english--and they like to stare.

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.

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,

A gem in Copacabana. This is a cute little french café and bakery tucked away up a quiet street…read more Their menu has some great breakfast, snacks and "lanche," from yogurt and granola to open-faced sandwiches. In addition to their menu, they usually have a few full-blown almoço (like a big lunch) specials. These have varied from fried chicken to delicious lemon ricotta ravioli. Every time I've been, there have been some great-looking lunch specials. They have great hours, I believe its 9am-9pm, and they're even open on Sundays, so if you are looking for a good brunch spot on Sunday, check them out! They have decent coffee, and really great baked goods. They also happen to be on of only two places I know of in Rio where you can get a decent American-style chocolate chip cookie. The food is all reasonably priced. Sandwiches are in the R$20 range and the lunch specials run around R$30.

Quaint little spot. I ordered their Carponata Crepioca. It's a combo of crepe and omelette with…read moreeggplant, raisins, and bell peppers. It was surprisingly delicious! It was a perfect place to eat breakfast and read a book. Will definitely be coming back here often!

This has become my morning go-to café. Cute and small, Bica Da Rainha offers early morning bites,…read morelike coffee, freshly made pão de queijo, omelets, tapioca, and freshly squeezed orange juice. Located just a block and a half from the beach, it's a lovely place to stop for a tea or coffee and pair it with one of their homemade cakes. On some days you can even find the gluten-free corn bolo. Milkshake and gelato lovers can rejoice here too, Bica offers a menu of sweet treats.

Absolutely love this place! It's a piece of paradise with simple impeccable French cafe food…read more Nothing overly complicated - mostly sandwiches, eggs and croque monsieur, cakes but everything is done so well and with such good taste - it's hard to resist. The staff are smart and accommodating which is extremely rare in Rio. They make their own bread. Sitting outside in the courtyard is wonderful. And after lunch you can walk around the gardens. Not to be missed!

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!