Well apparently everyone reviewed the bakery and I should have just eaten the bread. I instead went…read moreto the restaurant side and had lunch at the per kilo buffet. They were running out of the popular items like breaded chicken and you had to line up separately and request sliced steak from the grill if you wanted something hot other wise they had a selection of rice, pasta, vegetables, salads, salmon, bolhinhos, beans, and the typical offering at a per kilo place. As expected, the flavor was average. I also tried the in-house mate, not quite the same flavor as mate Leao. With big but heavy plates, a paltry serving can easily run R$30. The best part of it was the dessert which was separate. The chocolate mil folhas was rich and tasty. The pastry itself was still quite crispy and fresh, so I can see how the pastries, desserts and bakery items are lauded. The shop next to the restaurants which you're obligated to walk through had a good selection of beer, cheeses and other specialty items, all for a hefty price. I did try a lata of Rio cha verde with lychee (can of green tea with lychee) which was delicious. Next time I'll have to have breakfast as the other yelpers recommended.

Good food, pay by the kilo buffet with a decent selection of dishes. It was a bit busy when we…read morearrived, but that's to be expected during the lunch rush. We actually got good service here too. To exit the restaurant you have to go through the bread store, which has an amazing selecting of bread and candies.

This is one of my favorite healthy lunch options in the Leblon hood. In the land of countless…read morecaloric Brazilian food options, Balada Mix is a refuge for those looking for a lean piece of protein along with a basic salad (salada verde), and mixed grains. I often pair my lunch special with one of the many juice options - for anyone looking to experiment with a Brazilian fruit they've never tried, this place has a solid list to choose from. Outdoor seating (and a handful of indoors tables as well), Balada Mix is ideal for a quick, casual and healthy lunch. I wouldn't recommend this place if it's raining as there aren't that many indoor tables.

Are you a visitor from abroad? If you happen to pass by Leblon, after a day at the beach or walk at…read morethe Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, do not miss by any chance Minas Mate. The size and looks might deceive you. The açaí with strawberries manages to outrun the famous one from BB lanches at the same neighborhood. It is still way cheaper and you can get a 700 mL one after working out. It's a bomb of calories, well deserved in that case. You can also get delicious and fresh salgadinhos. You surely heard of them by now. The tasty pastry people usually eat around here. I had a pizza croissant there that was absolutely delicious. Just to make things better, the staff is always really helpful and polite. I recommend Minas Mate with all my heart, and I haven't even tried the Mate yet. :)