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.

Absolutely love this place! It's a piece of paradise with simple impeccable French cafe food…read more Nothing overly complicated - mostly sandwiches, eggs and croque monsieur, cakes but everything is done so well and with such good taste - it's hard to resist. The staff are smart and accommodating which is extremely rare in Rio. They make their own bread. Sitting outside in the courtyard is wonderful. And after lunch you can walk around the gardens. Not to be missed!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Whenever I need my coffee fix (the addict that I am...), I would choose Cafeina over Starbucks. (I…read morestill go to starbucks though and I am a fan... my starbucks baristas, please don't abandon me...) They have a breakfast menu (which, for the variety and quality of what they are serving, I can get it for slightly cheaper elsewhere. Not that the food is bad though, its decent, just talking about the price). They also have a wide selection of cakes (which I'm not a fan of because the few that I have tried so far has been too sweet for my liking), pastries (the ones I have tried are not too bad), pasta and sandwiches (which I have not tried), soups (decent) and some other stuff on their menu too. p/s : wifi password (regardless which branch you go to) : cafeina2014 (it was 2013 when i went in 2013 :p)

We stopped by this cafe for a light dinner and while it wasn't bad, nothing stood out as above…read moreaverage to us. I ordered the potato and chicken soup (~R$29), which could have used a lot more seasoning. My friend ordered the Caesar salad (~R$16) and mix sandwich (~R$18). The Caesar salad was so bland - you could see the dressing but it literally has no effect on your taste buds. The sandwich was decent, nothing special. The one thing that really did hit it out of the park was the pineapple juice - so good!! However, my friends strawberry smoothie (R$12) was wayyyyy too sweet. Overall, would come here again for only coffee, pastries or pineapple juice. P.S. Wifi password is Cafeina2015 (or whichever year it happens to be)

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!!

If you're a pastry lover, then you're surely in for a treat! This spot has freshly made goodies all…read moreday long. I was very happy for it to be our first food stop in Rio for breakfast. I also loved that there were fish options. I opted for the smoke salmon sandwich, which was perfectly filled. Each dining area was clean and organized, and our servers treated us with respect, patience and kindness. Definitely a must return spot!

Food wasn't anything special, ordered eggs with spicy sausage and tasted like lukewarm tomato soup…read morewith Vienna sausage.

This is the go-to place for some of my best friends who live here in Recreio dos Bandeirantes…read more When you arrive, instantly you see the outdoor patio seating area and it is always busy. As you walk in, you'll see it is the same. This is a good sign for a restaurant! Each time I have been to ASA Rio, service has always been very professional and very fast. The restaurant is always very clean. The food has always been excellent. And it should be then obvious why this restaurant is always busy! Last night I had a fantastic cut of beef, cooked medium rare exactly as I requested. It was tender and flavorful. For the two sides , I had a Caesar salad which was very underwhelming, with very little flavor, but the redeeming value was the Brazilian cheese used so that was a bit of a welcome surprise compared to the usual shredded parmesan we have back in the United States, and I had grilled vegetables. The grilled vegetables were flat grilled, not flame-grilled as I anticipated yesterday you were moist and soft yet with the right amount of firmness and they had what I believe was a garlic aioli but just a little bit of salt and it was delicious. One of our group ordered a hamburger and french fries and a hamburger looked good. He shared the french fries with us and they were a bit flavorless but abundant. Normally we would all have acai for dessert, the 300, but tonight we did not. It is always delicious, high-quality and a treat. Parking at ASA Rio is on the street and can be challenging. In the past, there was an open parking lot across the street that we would use but it was closed last night.

Asa is certainly a restaurant that has good food , whatever you order from them. But , in my…read moreopinion , there are more bad drawbacks than good points. To give examples about it , i would say that the attendance and the time for the food come to you are a really bad points about restaurant. Moreover , it's a expensive restaurant for the quantity and quality of the food. In sum , if you want a place to eat , and thought on Asa about it , i would recommend you choose another restaurant.