Absolutely amazing spot for fresh fruit juices!!!! They range from $3-4 dollars us! Had the…read morewatermelon, tutti fruiti, pineapple, kiwi. Very casual stand up spot. You can order and take the juices to go! They also have empanadas and sandwiches which are pretty good! We went every day and had a juice here!

Would give 5 stars if they accepted credit cards :/ Sandwiches (X Salada) and juices are purely…read morefresh and delicious, if you're looking for a nice place to cool off in the afternoon heat in Leblon.

We found this restaurant through trip advisor. The food was really good. Ordering the 3 course meal…read moreis worthwhile. I had the vegetarian soup which was spinach and very tasty, although a bit starchy in consistency. The vegetarian entree on the menu was cheese ravioli with Gorgonzola cream sauce and toasted almonds. Absolutely yummy! An unusually large portion of ravioli for lunch. It will last another 1-2 meals. Also don't forget to order caipirinhas and their fresh home made bread. Dessert was vanilla gelato. Generally a pretty great find in centro. Tip: make sure to double check your order with them because only 1 person speaks a bit of English. When you ask questions about the other dishes for example, they sometimes assume that's the order.

A gem in Copacabana. This is a cute little french café and bakery tucked away up a quiet street…read more Their menu has some great breakfast, snacks and "lanche," from yogurt and granola to open-faced sandwiches. In addition to their menu, they usually have a few full-blown almoço (like a big lunch) specials. These have varied from fried chicken to delicious lemon ricotta ravioli. Every time I've been, there have been some great-looking lunch specials. They have great hours, I believe its 9am-9pm, and they're even open on Sundays, so if you are looking for a good brunch spot on Sunday, check them out! They have decent coffee, and really great baked goods. They also happen to be on of only two places I know of in Rio where you can get a decent American-style chocolate chip cookie. The food is all reasonably priced. Sandwiches are in the R$20 range and the lunch specials run around R$30.

Quaint little spot. I ordered their Carponata Crepioca. It's a combo of crepe and omelette with…read moreeggplant, raisins, and bell peppers. It was surprisingly delicious! It was a perfect place to eat breakfast and read a book. Will definitely be coming back here often!

Confeitaria Colombo at Forte de Copacabana is an absolute must-visit in Rio. The access is easy,…read moreand it felt much less crowded than the famous original location downtown, which made the experience even more enjoyable. This century-old café is full of history, and having coffee here with a breathtaking view of Ipanema Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain is simply unforgettable. The ocean breeze makes everything feel extra special, and the service was excellent from start to finish. After eating, it's the perfect spot to continue your day with a walk along Copacabana or a visit to the fort museum right next door. I came with my family and had the chance to try several dishes. The cappuccino was outstanding, with the perfect balance of sweetness and a warm touch of cinnamon. The American toast with jam was delicious, and we also tried the pistachio éclair, which was very good, although it tasted more like a creamy filling than a strong pistachio flavor. The pastel de nata was small but really tasty as well. My favorite, though, was the "Queijo do Forte," a breaded brie that was absolutely incredible. The Assado de Gorgonzola was also perfectly prepared, full of rich flavor, and the meat was cooked just right. As a final highlight, I loved being able to enjoy a truly fresh natural orange juice with lunch -- something I really miss when I'm abroad. A perfect mix of food, tradition, and one of the best views in Rio.

A trip to Rio is incomplete without visiting Confeitaria Colombo. We visited this spot at the fort…read moreand it was packed. Every outdoor seat by the beach was taken and a few spots indoor were available. We ordered the brigadeiro, chocolate tarte devoured it and left. The prices did seem high as compared to other places but I guess thats cos they are popular. Overall a good visit after a long walk by Copacabbana beach.

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)

Very delicious desserts and coffee! The staff was nice, although I didn't get greeted right away…read moreand wasn't sure if I should order at the counter...all in all a nice little coffee shop!

Here's my two cents on the food in a little bit of chatter. I ordered two chocolate eclair and four…read morepieces of cake. I was surprised about the chocolate eclairs because the eclairs was filled with a chocolate filling not the usual European or American type filling.it was good though. The cakes were a chocolate cake and the other one was a coconut Caramell type cake. I found the cake very delicious wonderful to the pallet but not as sweet as you find in the United States. For the six pieces of bakery goods I paid 90 reals....or about $20.00 US a bit pricey. The ladies were quite pleasant and helpful even though they could not speak any English.

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 place is right on the beach and the atmosphere is fun and lively. We were a large group, and…read morethey were able to arrange the tables so we could all sit together. There was one guy who seemed to be doing it all, and he was very good at dealing with everyone's requests. We had dinner prior to coming here, so we all just ordered drinks. I first tried the coconut mojito. This was the worst mojito I've ever had, I didn't finish most of it. I then decided to go with the Caipirinha since I thought it was a safe choice. It was also not very good. The drinks just tasted like someone dumped ingredients into the glass without thinking things out. Everyone who ordered beer was happy. Maybe the bartender was having an off day since the drinks were just bad.

This is one of those businesses located along Copacabana Beach that serves alcohol and food. My…read morespouse and I were looking for a nightcap on our last night in the city and we ended up here because there were locals playing beach football that provided us with some entertainment. ATMOSPHERE: It reminds me of portable carnival equipment but is actually a permanent plastic structure that has electricity, a kitchen, tables and chairs just like a regular eatery. MENU: While I don't remember details because we wanted just beer, it was a lengthy menu two pages long with burgers and other fast items. Our two beers came out to a mere $5. SERVICE: Drink service was quick and mainstream. TIP: Try to pay with cash. My credit card got compromised while in Rio and I'm not sure where it happened, so this tip appears on all my reviews where I paid with it. OVERALL: Food and beer available late night.