Frutaria Paulista is a nice little spot to enjoy a healthy snack, with a decent range of juices,…read moresmoothies, açaí, and sandwiches (although they do have a few junk food options, like candy bars). Parking doesn't seem to be a problem, and it's near the corner of Paulista and Consolação, for those who are on foot in the area. It offers a view with plenty of greenery by São Paulo standards, and you can feel free linger after you finish your juice. One important thing to keep in mind is that they only take cash or debit cards - no checks or credit cards. Also, during the winter, their hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Among the best perks of my job is the opportunity to indulge my passion for perusing foreign…read moregrocery stores. I love combing the aisles for snacks, soaps, salts and other lovely non-liquid items that I can consume immediately or take back in my carry-on luggage. Quitanda is São Paulo's to Whole Foods. I was a fan before even stepping inside having sampled their fresh-pressed juices (especially the abacaxi com hortelã!) at a friend's place. Pay attention to the exotic (if you're not from Brazil) fruit selection at Quitanda - I found two of the biggest passion fruits I've ever seen there (and I used one to make maracujá #infusedwater - so good!) I was also impressed with the array of soap and picked up a local honey scented one to take home. This Pinheiros grocery store is definitely worth a nosey if you're curious what healthy Paulistas feast on.

My favorite place to buy groceries, Quitanda has bucked the trend of filling the center of the…read moresupermarket with crap and hiding the fresh food on the sides. Going there you can't help but leave with bags full of fresh produce which is beautifully displayed front and center in the store. At lunch they serve a healthy buffet which is a bit over priced, but I can overlook that, because I am the type who would rather buy one of their sushi to go plates and go eat it in the park. They have a great selection of frozen foods for celiacs and vegans in the back next to the organic foods. The bakery is pretty good, and the juices are awesome. It's the closest thing I've found to Trader Joe's in Brazil.

Great grocery store! Really big but can be a bit crowded. I love the deli section, it's affordable…read moreand delicious. There's 2 floors but I found all my groceries and household goods on the first floor so can't say what's upstairs.

Food was mediocre, unflavorful and salty. Service wasnt…read moregood, when I made reservation in person, a girl walked me around to choice our table that night. She assured that table will be available for us. We got there that evening someone else was in that table and we were asked tonsit in a 13"x 13" table, I wasn't happy. I asked to moved our table, omg speaking of communication was bad. I get it Brazilian vs English. The person who help me then spoke English fluently and server also. Ambiance was loud for a fine dining, we hardly can speak to each other.

Plenty of space to work, chat or just relax, Fran's also has wifi, plenty to eat ranging from pasta…read moreto pastries and it's open 24/7. I passed by at almost 23:00 on a Wednesday night and the place was bustling with folks. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Fran's is a big Brazilian cafe chain (one of the biggest along with Rei do Mate and Grão Espresso) and this location is a popular gay hang out.

The food is good, the coffee strong, but the service was lacking. I picked this place instead of…read moreStarbucks next door to try to help the little guy. São Paulo is FAMOUS for their fast service - and with 5 ladies behind the counter and 3 customers in the place - it took them 20 minutes to deliver my pastry and coffee (no exaggeration). Really shoddy, no wonder everyone heads to the Starbucks next door. I've learned my lesson, and I'm sure Fran's will disappear in a few more months. Sigh. So sad.....

I love their açaí!!!!! The texture is amazing and I love that they have several options for amount…read moreof sugar (puro with no sugar, zero with the fake sugar, frutaria with 30% less sugar, and the normal one). I always get the frutaria less sugar option which is perfect sweetness for me. The options for additions are great. The only downside is the price, pretty expensive for açaí in Brazil. Coconut water and plethora of juice options. They also have a menu with food, although I have never tried any of it to comment.

I have been here a couple of times and I love that it is a nice casual place, no wow factor but…read moredecent. However, there are some opportunities. Here is the breakdown: FOOD Love their açaí bowls and the add-on option to different fruits and condiments-- you customize to your taste buds and I definitely enjoy that. SERVICE Biggest opportunity here. I understand it is usually busy however, no need to be rude. The service is very slow and the waiters it is basically just trying to get through all the orders. No special attention, very slow service and no friendly customer service. DECOR/ AMBIANCE Very casual environment and enjoy the open space to it. OVERALL I tend to go here more for the convenience of location. That's pretty much it. Service needs some work and there isn't that wow factor of you must go because the açaí bowls are amazing. They are good but not excepcional.