Perfect place to rest your feet after a long day of shopping. This place gets quite crowded, so…read moreit's a popular place to take a break or get a midday snack. Usually the small brownie is enough chocolate for me, but this time I tried the milkshake since something cold sounded perfect for the summer heat. The brigadeiro shake was just as sweet, with plenty of chocolate but in a cold delicious liquid form. Make sure you get some water to wash it down! I also tried the pão de queijo and they were surprisingly good! They were made fresh and hot. So far we've tried several Brownerias and they have held up consistency, definitely an expected trait in chain stores.

I love this place. We have only been to the one here in Nova America, but it might be my favorite…read morechain cafes. As you can tell by the name, the specialty is brownies and they have a big selection. Today we were feeling hot from Rio summer so we opted for a brigadeiro milkshake, which was delicious. We also tried out the pão de queijo, and even though it wasn't bad, I think I'll stick with the brownies next time. In the past I have gotten the Little Brownie and it makes a perfect snack. You pick the brownie of your choice and it also comes with a scoop of ice cream. Even the coffee is good here, so you really can't go wrong. If you're looking for a snack break and one of these is in your area, check it out.

I have seen this stand in Gávea shopping several times. We contemplated eating here, since there…read moreare actually a few tables set up for dining and they have a countertop stove to heat things up. But we decided to buy some pasta and sauce and take it home instead. They have an extensive menu of cheese, vegetarian and meat ravioli but of course they don't carry everything. Be sure to ask their inventory first. They also have a selection of sauces to chose from as well. Everything is frozen, which is good in hot Rio weather because it means your goods will make it back home before it completely defrosts. But plan accordingly if you want to prepare a meal immediately. Frozen sauce in a glass bottle takes a while to liquify. I ended soaking mine in hot water to defrost before getting it soft enough to remove from the jar and heat on the stove top. The prices are quite steep for two person meal (about R$100 for a box of pasta and a jar of sauce) but they are elegant and very tasty. It's an easy meal to prepare that's so much better than frozen food you can find at the grocery store. I was also surprised to find out the main restaurant is in São Paulo and they have several branches in different cities which are all located in malls and this one is the only one in Rio.

Similar concept to Jaee in that they have salads, juices, and main meals ready to pick up and go…read more(though there were a few tables if you'd prefer to stay and eat.) Many of their offerings are vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free and with the steady line of customers, there was high turnover and everything appeared fresh. Juices were being bottled and placed in the fridge while I was waiting. There was a lady who seemed to be the manager helping folks with questions about the meals and delivering orders to tables. The salad is good (albeit dry as there was no dressing in the container) but shout out for the Aloe Verdin juice...reminds me of limeade and sweeter than other green juices I've had. I can see adults and kids alike slurping this down.

Usually when someone says 'fast food', that means unhealthy food. At Verdin, it is the opposite…read more They have a ton of healthy options in ready-to-go containers. Perfect for someone like me who always seems to be rushing around but has a very restricted diet. I got the 'hot caprese' which was grilled eggplant, zucchini and tomato with a bit of pesto, basil and mozzarella. It was so good! I also got the bobo de cogumelos, which definitely filled me up! It was a hearty portion and so tasty! It does not come with rice, so you have to get that separately. This is a great place if you are trying to stay healthy but don't have time to sit down at a restaurant and order. I can't wait to try more items on their menu.

I'm throwing a 5 star down on this after just one bolinho de bacalhau! Best I've had in Brazil…read more Pure heaven in your mouth with no condiments required....though they had a nice local sriracha. :) I'll update this on the next visit...but they do have a nice extensive menu with Bacalhau in pretty much everything. Also, they have a couple of pastels on the menu that are each about as big as your head....we didn't try them but it's probably a great deal. We also had the Pão Atisinal: so simple and basic yet so good! Toasted to perfection light loaf with some delectable linguiça inside!