This is the post-beach spot for a perfect acai with granola. The other staple I find super declious…read moreis the mixto quente with egg and a slice of tomato. Just like an egg sandwich with loads of cheese (if you don't want lots of cheese be sure to specify as cheese overload typical). I like the acai at Bibi more than the variety at the next-corner Big Polis. The only area I have to drop them a star is when I saw them pouring coconut water into a cup out of carton. In the land of fresh coconut water, it's a sin for a fresh fruit juice and sandwich spot to not offer the real deal. There's limited seating and it's all outdoor, so not ideal for rainy days. This place is perfect for grab and go.

Juice bars are everywhere in Rio, this one is situated on a corner in the upscale beachside…read moreneighborhood of Leblon and is part of a well-known chain. Relax in one of their loungers on the sidewalk while enjoying your agua de coco (coconut water), suco de abacaxi com hortelã (pineapple juice with mint) or acai bowl. They also have sandwiches, burgers and egg dishes but I stuck with the juice when I visited.

Came to Brazil to see my friend and came here to her favorite açai bowl location. The açai here by…read morefar was my favorite. They don't add any added sugar only from fruit and coconut water. This place serves açai in the coconuts which is how I want to be served from now on haha. Their sandwiches are delicious and so are their food plates like Carne Assada Desfiada which is shredded tender marinated beef. The sides that I love best are Farofa from here (they add roasted garlic in the farofa) and Batata Frita which are homemade fried sliced thick potato chips. Other sides are salad and jiló which is caramelized squash. Their Pastéis as an appetizer is delicious which are Brazilian empanadas. The shrimp or shrimp and cheese are my favorite. I love that this location was walking distance from my stay. Beachfront. Also their restroom is kept very clean w/neon lights hahaha.

The best açai in all of Rio. The açai is from Amazon and the pulp is pure undiluted. Fantastic…read morenatural flavors. You can add the toppings like tapioca or granola based kn your preference or devour it as is. Quick service and no frills restaurant serving quality ingredients and authentic amazonian dishes. Highly recommend this place when in Rio.

The tour company I went with at Rio recommended this place to me. They said açaí can be easily…read morefound in the streets of Rio but if you want to try authentic açaí from the Northeast part of Brazil, then you should definitely try this place. I like asking tour guides because they have the ins and outs and of course what's good in the local scene. And couldn't go wrong with this place! It was divine!! There's a bit of a language barrier but they really tried to work with me to get my order right. I kept saying Acai Especial but I think that was something you take to-go or at home to share :) so he began showing me the bowls and I opted for the the bigger one. For R $27 I had a heaping bowl of açaí and then gave me 2 containers for toppings - 1 granola then the other some white tapioca that looked like torn styrofoam. This place is sit-down "diner" looking type and takes only cash. So make sure you have some local currency before you go!! I am so happy I was able to try some authentic açaí while in Brazil.

We went here twice for acai. It was within walking distance of the JW Marriott! It was my first…read moretime trying the acai and I knew I had to try it while in Rio. The acai was sweet but not overly sweet. I got mango, pineapple and strawberries with it. I loved how they didn't just put the fruit on top but they layered it like a parfait. The sweetness of the acai with the tart of the fruit was such a delicious balance. We had it for lunch one day and as an after lunch snack another day. The people don't speak English but that's mostly all over Rio, you can just use google translate or point to what you want. They have bowls as well as different sized cups. It's a really nice place inside, clean too. But you can miss it if you're walking too fast.

Short walk from the JW Marriott, this outside dining option offered some snacks and the breakfasts…read morelooked plentiful. The falafal was a bit different but the fresh juice and smoothies were refeshing. The acai bowls looked tempting but we did not have time to try. Service was pleasant and patient with our google translate. Everywhere seems to accept Visa without issues,

Bibi Sucos has a lot of great options for breakfast and lunch, but I came in to try one of their…read moreaçaí bowls. As a visitor, this is a must when in Brazil. I ordered a small bowl and it was a big portion. Toppings are an extra charge, individually priced, and come on the side. I chose bananas, toasted coconut, and honey. The acai bowl is sweet enough on its own, so honey isn't necessary, but the toasted coconut added a great texture. This is a great restaurant. There is plenty of indoor and covered outdoor seating, a colorful atmosphere, and I was attended to quickly.

Amazonia Soul is a small, casual cafe offering dishes and ingredients from the Amazon! One of the…read moremost unique items on the menu was the tapioca crepe, a super chewy folded crepe made with tapioca flour batter and a choice of filling--I had the Vatapa, a shrimp cream, which had a nice savory, seafood flavor. The crepe was so chewy that it barely broke down even when thoroughly chewed, and I've never had anything quite like it! My favorite dish was the Tacaca, an intensely-flavored soup made with tucupi (a sour yellow sauce extracted from manioc), boiled tapioca starch (with a chewy jelly consistency), (very salty) dried shrimp, and jambu (an Amazonian herb that gave a numbing sensation, similar to Sichuan peppercorns). The soup was another super unique dish and was sour, salty, hot, seafoody, and earthy all at once!

Oh my God. The açai bowl here is so incredibly good. And I'm not a huge fan. We had it with granola…read moreand bananas and strawberries and honey. The smallest size was perfect for me. It was so cold and so good. The perfect thing to have in December. Services is super nice. I believe it was 19 Brazilian dollars for the smallest which is less than four dollars. We might have to go there again tomorrow.!!!

They don't speak English here, but the menu has some English and photos on it. We got the crab leg…read moreapp (eaten with the table spicy sauce yum), acai bowl with tapioca, and the duck version of the tacaca, food took a bit longer to come out, but it was worth it. The juices were also really great, the fruits aren't usually available in the US (like the soursop and the cupaucu). I tend not to repeat restaurants on trips that aren't super long, but I have a feeling we'll be back for a snack! Oh yeah, they take debit but not credit card. So bring that cash!

My first day in Rio in search of an acai bowl, this place looked interesting. It is tucked into a…read morecharming side street and was filled with a handful of locals. It is a hole in the wall with a few outside tables and a bar inside with counter seating. An English menu with pictures is available, and they do accept cards. The acai bowl was super clean. Just pure acai puree served with table sugar and tapioca puffs on the side. The small bowl for about $6 was plenty for an afternoon snack. If time permits I may be back for some of their other sweet bowls, like the cupuacu.

I was very excited to try this place since another friend had recommended this, unfortunately I…read moredidn't have a good experience. I went there with 2 of my other friends, none of us spoke portuguese, but I speak Spanish so I can deff get by. The place was cute and small, it was empty and seemed clean. There were about 4 girls behind the counter, I proceeded to order but the girl taking my order didn't seem to understand, which confused me even more because there was a big menu on the wall AND a smaller menu on the counter with pictures so pointing to what you want is super easy. They even had display cups to compare sizes (which I can always appreciate) At the end, my friends and I all got our açaí cups BUT only 1 order was correct and the other 2 weren't. When I tried to explain to the girl that took my order, she insisted I'm the one that made the mistake, nobody behind that counter seemed apologetic nor like they really cared and that rubbed me the wrong way. My friends and I left so confused as in why they got our picture pointing wrong ... Anyway, they did have a lot of toppings and a good variety of sizes but unfortunately my experience wasn't a good one so I don't think I'm coming back.

Amazing açaí and pan de queijo. The pan de queijo here is some of the best I've had in rio. Menu is…read moresmall, service is quick, quality is great.

The apartment I rented in Santa Teresa was only a few blocks away so this place became my go to for…read morebreakfast. An açaí bowl and 2 cheese bread roughly converted to $2.30 USD. This is the best and cheapest place to get your fixed. On a few occasions, I decided to try other açaí/ cheese bread place and immediately regretted it - far more expensive and mediocre cheese bread. Side note: apparently this place is the best kept secret, but not so secret, to get cheese bread.

Excellent place if you want to eat healthy! The food is very well prepared and the variety is…read moresurprising, they are very creative with the ingredients and to complement they have a juice bar that is all fresh!

From the owner: Somos especializados em fazer comida saudável e gostosa! Temos opções vegetarianas diariamente,…read moresaladas e pratos a qualquer hora do dia. Além do nosso delicioso Açai super cremoso e natural.