A comida era espetacular, o molho Alfredo e as massas simplesmente perfeitos. Uma coisa que tem 4,5…read moreestrelas em vez de 5 foi a carne. Não tenho certeza se estou acostumado com o jeito americano de comer coisas com muito sal, mas fora isso, o Suco de Abacaxi e hortella natural e o Suco de Maracujá eram realmente naturais e simplesmente melhores que as bebidas açucaradas americanas. O serviço foi incrível. Os garçons e a hospitalidade são ótimos. O Uruguaio e todos os outros me trataram muito bem. Eu definitivamente voltarei.

This is the best bakery I've found in SP, hands down. I love to try different ones every time…read morebecause you can't go wrong. They're ALL good. I especially recommend their croissants because they're true French-style. They even have really obscure breads like Lussekatter, called saffron rolls here, a sweet traditional breakfast bun for the Lucia Christmas festival in mid-December in Sweden. The restaurant is also very good with lots of nice choices. I've noticed that the portion sizes have increased since they first opened, which was my former reason for not eating here often. This last trip, I got the Croque Madam with pesto and loved it.

Julice is warm and the ambience is perfect for a brunch with a loved one or the entire…read moreFamily. The staff is courteous and the array of breads, jams and fresh juices makes the experience very relaxed and even if you are paying a little more for the services and the food it is completely worth it. The portions are large, I had a 'complet' and left about 40% of it. The cakes are moist and it was the first time I had a fluffy pancake in years, delicious but easily 3-4 eggs. Perfect for sharing. The small boutique and bakery is aesthetically open and it is easy to find your way around the marinades. I got two jams and one chutney. Will return on my next trip to São Paulo

A lovely cafe with a stunning view of one of São Paulo 's most elegant buildings and a wide variety…read moreof authentic Portuguese pastries. This is a must on any tour of the city's historic center. If you've never tried a pastel de Belem, these are almost as good as the ones that I ate in Portugal and certainly have an authentic colonial feel. I really enjoyed the layout which allows you to see the baking process up close. Sit upstairs and enjoy the view of the cute little plaza and historic buildings for any lovely morning or afternoon treat.

Referencing the Mathilde Cheese Factory, a supplier to King Fernando II and the Royal House of…read morePortugal as far back as 1850, Casa Mathilde brings heritage recipes to Sao Paulo's Praca Antonio inside a spacious buildout with fair prices but questionable customer service. Now considered São Paulo's definitive Portuguese Bakery, five locations throughout the capital offering guests a bounty of sweets and savories beginning at 09h00 Monday through Saturday, it is over two stories that Casa Mathilde's flagship location stretches, level one comprised of cases expanding back to a display kitchen with comfortable seating along the sides. Popular to the point of filling floor two during lunch, a lack of Portuguese-fluency doing diners a disservice as staff is impatient even with the store 3/4-empty, it is recommended that guests obtain a marker upon entry and take a long look before ordering, as at least five-dozen items that change seasonally comprise Casa Mathilde's daily collection. Offering classics in addition to items targeting Brazilians and tourists, French Toast easily identifiable alongside Donuts labeled Bola de Berlim, it was alongside the latter stuffed with Dulce de Leche that five additional items were selected, the Portuguese Egg Custard flakey but a bit over-baked while "Pastel de São Bento" utilizes the same Shell but fills the center with finely ground Nuts and Sugar. On to Charniqueiras next, the taste and texture reminiscent of Brazil's Quindim Pudding beneath a caramelized top, it is inside Mathilde's eponymous Queijada that guests will find the taste of Citrus amidst granular consistency, the same forming the center of small orbs topped in Golden Walnuts with a crackling shell that makes one want to immediately book a flight to Sintra.

Considering Portugal's enduring influence of Brazil there is no surprise that culinary crossover…read morestill exists today, and at B.LEM Portuguese Bakery many traditional Pastries can be found served alongside local favorites such as Pao de Queijo plus Sandwiches and even Pasta. Boasting three locations in São Paulo, that on Rua Afonso Braz proving most convenient with an 08h00 daily opening, it was shortly thereafter that the space was found long, narrow and friendly, staff not speaking a bit of English but plenty helpful in procuring items from the case while Google Translate via complimentary Wi-Fi provided assistance. Offering no shortage of options, the majority 4-10 Real ($1.00-$2.50) and made daily with fresh Ingredients including free-range Eggs, it was after a quick re-heat that two Salt Cod Pastries started things off, the baked Empada light and enriched with Butter while a fried Bolinho also fared well with all the expected flavor and very little oiliness. Next looking at B.LEM's interpretation of two Brazilian staples, the Cheese Bread a bit bland compared to others in São Paulo while Pao de Leite was springy and great with Jam, it is under the title "Pastel B. Lem" that Pastel de Nata are sold, the Egg Custard still warm and semi-liquid whether in its traditional or indistinguishable artificially sweetened form. Impressed with the finely-layered Shell, and finding similar filled with pureed White Beans and Almonds under the title "Pastel de Torres," it was after an unremarkable Cinnamon Rooll that two additional Portuguese traditions were explored, the "Bola de Berlim" essentially a Donut filled with housemade Dulce de Leche Custard while Salame de Chocolate offered Cocoa wrapped around Biscotti and a hint of Port.

Muito bom!! I stopped in here the other week with a friend. The waitress was very nice and helpful…read moreand explained all the different kind of pastries. I had a slice of the bolo de dia, which was a deliciously moist Sicilian lemon cake. My friend had a traditional Portuguese pastry with cream. They were both really tasty! The atmosphere is very cute, and they had a great selection of pastries.

My favorite cake shop…read more These beautiful cakes in unusual and ever-changing flavors justify the non-bolo de caseira price. They make excellent hostess gifts. The gluten and lactose free banana cake is the bomb. Order your favorite to avoid missing out on the last apple and cardamom cake in the case..... If you have the time, have a cup of tea and enjoy a mini bolo. Bolo e Bule now stock Mr Baker breads.

A great neighborhood. Reminds me a bit of a fancy cafeteria style restaurant. You get your own…read moreplastic card on the way in the door so they can charge individually for everything you order. Great buffet with a good bakery. This is also a high end grocery store with a great wine selection. An easy place to meet up and have a meeting or to bring a group.

Met with some friends for dinner and had a nice meal. I had the buffet which included an excellent…read moresalad & a nice selection of hot foods including chicken, meat & pastas. They also cook pasta fresh for you if you want it. The atmosphere is that of a cafeteria/diner with an excellent selection of bakery products. I really enjoyed the chicken which was cooked perfectly in a nice sauce but the steak was tough & over cooked. The salad selection was excellent although some of the dishes were tasteless. My biggest complaint is the wifi. As a 'gringo' here in São Paulo you become reliant on the wifi & they required a registration with passport number & email address etc. every other bar/restaurant I have been to has just had a # to login which they have been more than happy to provide. Overall a nice place for a quick meal but don't expect to be blown away.

It is known for its good tasting cake, but I have only tasted the apple pie one, which is awesome!!…read moreSweet, yet smooth, and do really have an apple flavour. Lovely place with excellent service. The only negative is the price (R$ 9,00) for a piece of pie.

For all of the hype we weren't very impressed by the cakes here. We had a chocolate and a pear…read moreslice. The chocolate was better. Neither was very special. But the shop is nice enough, so...