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.

Not a huge Starbucks fan but this place came through because it was the only place we could find…read morethat still carries the Starbucks city (Rio or São Paulo) and country (Brasil) mugs of two sizes. We had visiting friends looking for those to collect and we went to Ipanema and Shopping Leblon. Both places didn't carry them anymore. The worker at shopping Leblon had no idea why and where we might be able to find them, which wasn't very helpful. We happened to come to the mall and remember there was a Starbucks there and so we were able to find them. It's R$40 for the large mugs. So if your are looking for mugs and coffee beans to take home, this place has a very good variety and selection.

You'll have to be real patient for the baristas here. They are very kind and very nice but the way…read morethey make iced coffee is very inconsistent. For an iced americano with milk; some mornings you'll get a normal one. Another morning you'll get a diluted coffee. Other mornings you'll just milk with just a bit of coffee.

It's a STARBUCKS - not really much to review. It's one block…read moreaway from the beach - always a plus! They had a seasonal drink that is so yummy! If you are here during October/November - get the Churro Latte (hot) They have a Churro Frapp & Churro Espresso as well.

I have seen so many compliments about the quality of food served at lunch time that I have decided…read moreto try the breakfast from Capadócia. Their most popular services are paying by kilo. Although I have seen here they also have an all you can eat pizza option from 17 h to 21:45h. The food served for breakfast was delicious and I didn't find it expensive, especially if you compare to breakfast when eating out at the south zone of Rio. Everything very fresh and healthy. Only negative point goes to the variety, which is not great, but ok. Ground floor fits 72 people and second floor fits 120 people, and I could tell when I have arrived early for breakfast that this is indeed a very popular place in the city center of Rio de Janeiro. Well deserved from what I have experienced. Busy but not noisy or uncomfortable.

Great lunch spot if you're working in Centro Rio de Janeiro. It's a kilo place where you get a…read moreplate, fill it with food and they weigh it and charge you by the kg. The meat is grilled right there and then. I got a few slices of the filet mignon and thought they were pretty tasty. They have a wide selection of vegetables and some sushi. The sushi is a bit lacking but edible. If you want more, you just take your ticket and get re-weighed and they'll issue you a new one. When you leave to check out, they give you a green exit card so that you can prove that you paid before you leave the premises. Quick and easy and pretty good too!

What a great find, felt like a hidden gem in Botafogo. I came on a Wednesday and everything was 50%…read moreoff! My cappuccino which is normally 10 reais was only 5 reais The menu reminds me of something I would find in a hipster cafe in the US but with a Brazilian twist. They also have non-dairy options for drinks and a full bar, open until 1 am. PS. There's a gorgeous blue door that happens to be right next door to take some instagram worthy pictures!

Bringing life to an otherwise inactive block this small but option packed newcomer is just what I…read moreneeded in the hood. A well thought menu for Bota-Soho no doubt...but most importantly a GREAT (like Italian thick stout with crema) espresso! Score.

After finally arriving in Rio de Janeiro and checking into our hotel, we went for a walk to find…read moresome food. We quickly found Parada de Copa a few blocks away. They had several meats displayed in cases, and the vibe looked fantastic. We ordered the Crackling (chicharrones), the Ham, Cheese, and Pineapple Sandwich with Potato Salad, and the Filet Mignon Sandwich with Fries. When the food arrived, we realized we ordered too much. Each sandwich was packed with freshly made meats, and the portions were huge. Both sandwiches were delicious. Regarding the price for all of the food, it was incredibly affordable. Regarding the menus, they are in Portuguese, which we saw as a good sign. We used our Google translator and had zero issues. In addition, our server was awesome, and he made his best attempt to speak a little English. If you find yourself in Rio, I would definitely give Parada de Copa a try.

The steak, cheese and pineapple sandwich is absolutely amazing. The staff was extremely kind and…read moreservice was top notch. It had a nice local vibe and the local beer was very tasty as well. We ate there two days in a row because it was so good and the staff/ambiance was so wonderful. Highly highly recommend!

This was one of the few coffee shops open early in the morning in Copacabana. Just needed some…read morecaffeine and a quick snack to start the long day in Brazil. Ordered the cappuccino chocolate which was solid, it had a nice froth with chocolate syrup drizzled on top. It was sweet, a little too sweet for me but I have my coffee straight black normally. Also got the tiramisu fatta, it was good as well. They have a variety of baked goods that looked tasty, only been here once but seems that a lot of regulars come here.

This coffee shop was our to go to morning spot when we were in Capocabana. We absolutely loved…read moreeverything there. Their espressos and lattes were solid and their sandwiches were delicious. We liked sitting outside and people watch. Their service too was good.