A old-school looking bakery in Ipanema with a ton of different pastry options! This is definitely a…read moretop pick for baked goods in Rio since everything is made pretty fresh. We got a few different ones to try and the bread here is super fresh. Highly would recommend the sweet pastries. The salty/ savory options were decent as well. Definitely want to try everything here when I have a sweet tooth, the pastry desserts are great if you love sweets!

I found this place by accident while looking for a Banco do Brasil. Next day, me, my mom and my son…read moredecided to try their breakfast. Their "sonho" (Brazilian doughnut) is the best sonho ever. So every morning, we were very excited to go there. It is very well located, near the subway station Nossa Senhora da Paz and near the Ipanema beach, in a very busy street. Their prices are very reasonable compared to other breakfast places.

Italian owned at the heart of Ipanema, Vero Gelato Italiano utilizes only natural Ingredients to…read moreproduce a vast array of Ice Creams and Sorbets with three flavors in a sizable cup costing less than $3USD. Known as Brazil's only Gelateria accredited by the Accademia della Gelateria Italiana, and also popular for Pizza and Coffee, it is immediately upon entry to Rua Visc. de Pirajá thay guests are greeted warmly, a variety of flavors spread across two cases from which sampling is encouraged. Varying flavors daily, classics such as Pistachio and Coffee showing off smooth textures and a relatively small amount of Sugar, it was after tasting both Caju and Avocado that an over-filled cup was chosen, Dulce de Leche predictably a lot like Caramel while Rum-Pineapple-Amaretto improved upon America's "Rum Raisin" with Almond Liqueur and went well bite-for-bite against Romeu e Julieta comprising Cream Cheese plus Guava.

For tastebud adventure seekers, they have dijon mustard gelato (I was not a fan)…read more They didn't have yogurt gelato (my favorite) on the occasion I visited. I couldn't help wishing Vero were Bacio di latte (it wasn't). In sum, a fine gelato choice just blocks from the beach in Ipanema but nothing I could get too excited about!

Trying sorvete de queijo is probably one of the best decisions I made while in Rio. I wasn't sure…read morewhat to expect, and I still don't know if I can do it justice in describing it. It is a vanilla-like ice cream (but better than normal vanilla ice cream) with small chunks of mild white cheese. That still sounds kind of strange, but the combination makes so much sense once you've had it. Perhaps it's that the cheese cuts the sweetness of the ice cream a bit and provides a new texture dynamic. Anyway, pure genius. Ice cream will never be the same. **I'm adding cheese ice cream to my top 10 favorite foods.** Life-altering. Absolutely luscious.

Our favorite dinner in Rio! We loved the food, service, and market/restaurant layout of this…read morerestaurant. We had the trio cod appetizer which came with a sausage item that was absolutely delicious. The cod fritters/ball were fine but not amazing. We then ordered the pulpo & baked cod. Both were excellent! The baked cod was a huge portion and luckily we hadn't ordered more food and were able to finish it. Highly recommend!

On our fifth and final night in Rio, we decided to have dinner at a Portuguese restaurant called…read moreMercearia da Praça. It's a beautiful store/restaurant that specializes in Portuguese wines and foods. The interior is modern and classy, and the service was hands down the best we experienced in all of Rio. I ordered the Portuguese-style Filet Mignon, while my partner went with the seafood skewers. We also shared a bottle of red wine. Everything was absolutely excellent. The filet came with a rich Portuguese-style sauce or gravy and a side of house-made fries--such a great combination. This place was a perfect way to end our trip, and I highly recommend visiting this wonderful spot if you're in Ipanema!

Yum!! Worth the wait. Very delicious and extra creamy gelato. Highly recommend and will be going…read moreback!

Fantastic gelato at a great price. 3, not 2, scoops come with a small cup that cost only R$16.90 (…read moreabout $3.75 US as of this posting). You can choose from gelato and/or sorbet--including some exotic Brazilian fruit flavors. I went with the mint chocolate (excellent), cookies and cream, and chocolate gelato. Muito bom !

As one of Rio de Janeiro's more popular Ice Cream chains since 1988, Mil Frutas Café focuses on…read moreseasonal Fruits and variety, but storage prone to melting and re-freezing compromises textures in comparison to other nearby concepts such as Vero while service is both dismissive and unfriendly.

My favorite ice cream chain in Brazil. Try fig with mascarpone and Marron Glace and you won't…read moreregret it

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!!

Momo's is a very good, artisan gelato place. they have the classic and unique flavors plus some…read moreover-the-top presentations. (fresh made cone filled with lquid chocolate and topped with gelato, can't even image) The cakes are beautiful and being made constantly. Indoor and outdoor seating gives you a break fromt he heat/sun or a chance to continue sunbathing. Momo's is very popular, the line was out the door but the wait is worth the treat. Even with the rush the staff was smiling and interacting. Other customers helped me (english only speaker) order and offer their suggestions for the best scoop. Great visit.

So tasty and fresh. The best gelato I have ever had in my life. It was not too sugary but flavorful.read more

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.