Cute cafe inside of a bakery. Very popular, especially on the weekend but we were able to snag a…read moreseat after a 15 minute wait. During the wait we explored the jams and breads. The food overall was delicious. The juices left a lot to be desired as they were watery. We had a lovely chat with one of the owners and that was the cherry on top. We will certainly be back.

Very good pastries. The Romeo & Juliet! I'm dead!…read more The staff is super nice , super friendly. The ambience is perfect. You feel like a local , like you belong. And did I mention their cafe with Leite!! Awesome! I will be back!!

The coffee was great but the food was barely average and not really french. I tried multiple items…read moreon the menu (sandwiches, stuffed croissants, cakes, "pão com presunto", etc.) and was pretty disappointed overall

Amazing place. A small Italian little market along with a small delicatessen…read more A great place to stop after a tiring day shopping. The food is great and healthier than most places. The have great sandwiches, salads, antipasto and Brazilian hors d'oeuvres. This is our second day eating here . We ordered the quinoa salad which was fresh simple and delicious. We also ordered the La Marie without cream cheese, you can upgrade your bread doe &3 and we ordered the multigrain which is wholesome and nutty. The hummus is insanely good and you can buy the bread on the side . They have a nice and unique wine selection at a affordable price. You can sit down and enjoy yourself. The staff is very helpful and attentive and the food come out quick . They do not have an English menu but you can figure out or you can ask for the free wifi pass and translate .

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!

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.

Go here for healthy lunch or brunch - or simply go here for the Black Bun Burger (with side salad)…read more Emporio Jardim is a perfect lunch spot after visiting Jardim Botanico or actually worth the taxi ride from Ipanema if you're into burgers or healthy food or bakeries in general. Ideal for lunch date or brunch with the family!

It was good. We tried to come back a second time. Manager was not accommodating. We wanted to order…read morean item on the lunch menu. It was 40 minutes until lunch and he refused to make it. Very annoying. I would not recommend based on their customer service.

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.

Probably the best torta/cake coffee shop in Brazil. Having tried many desserts in Brazil nothing…read moreseemed to match international standards. Either too sweet, lacked a variance in texture or flavor, or just downright unappealing. Wide variety of cakes to choose from and can order by the slice or by the whole. Great place to stop by after eating at the other nearby restaurants. The coffee is good as well but quite small. The small/pequeno is equivalent to a demitasse cup (1 shot of espresso) whereas the grande is probably a 5oz cup. I'd definitely recommend this coffee shop to anyone looking for a coffee pick me up or European quality cakes.

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.

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.

Confeitaria Colombo at Forte de Copacabana is an absolute must-visit in Rio. The access is easy,…read moreand it felt much less crowded than the famous original location downtown, which made the experience even more enjoyable. This century-old café is full of history, and having coffee here with a breathtaking view of Ipanema Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain is simply unforgettable. The ocean breeze makes everything feel extra special, and the service was excellent from start to finish. After eating, it's the perfect spot to continue your day with a walk along Copacabana or a visit to the fort museum right next door. I came with my family and had the chance to try several dishes. The cappuccino was outstanding, with the perfect balance of sweetness and a warm touch of cinnamon. The American toast with jam was delicious, and we also tried the pistachio éclair, which was very good, although it tasted more like a creamy filling than a strong pistachio flavor. The pastel de nata was small but really tasty as well. My favorite, though, was the "Queijo do Forte," a breaded brie that was absolutely incredible. The Assado de Gorgonzola was also perfectly prepared, full of rich flavor, and the meat was cooked just right. As a final highlight, I loved being able to enjoy a truly fresh natural orange juice with lunch -- something I really miss when I'm abroad. A perfect mix of food, tradition, and one of the best views in Rio.

A trip to Rio is incomplete without visiting Confeitaria Colombo. We visited this spot at the fort…read moreand it was packed. Every outdoor seat by the beach was taken and a few spots indoor were available. We ordered the brigadeiro, chocolate tarte devoured it and left. The prices did seem high as compared to other places but I guess thats cos they are popular. Overall a good visit after a long walk by Copacabbana beach.