Leblon's Armazém do Café is simply amazing (not to be confused with Armazém). The baristas working…read moreat the Café are exceptionally nice, and gladly helped me pick out a drink and practice my Portuguese. Per their recommendation I ordered the cappuccino (a drink I normally avoid back in the States) and absolutely loved it. The drink came with sugared lemon rinds on the side which were delicious, while the cappuccino itself was one of the best I've ever tasted. Despite being hardly two blocks from the beach the vibes are calm and tranquil, and I got a lot of work done. If you're in Leblon looking for a nice place to start your morning or want a sweet spot to sit on your computer and do some work while on vacation Armazém do Café is the place to be.

First time in an Armázem do cafe and I'm impressed. They have a great selection of cafe themed…read moredrinks. You can get any number of roasts and cappuccino and espressos with different flavor and add port or a flavored liquor. They also have roasted beans so you can take home your own bag and a grinder if you need it. Definitely recommend taking a break and having a coffee.

Cute and cozy coffee spot within walking distance from our hotel. Our first attempt to eat here…read morefailed due to the wait time. However, the second time we came , we were in luck because a table was leaving when we arrived. Anyway, we put in our orders and still ended up waiting for 25-30 minutes. So be prepared to wait. The food was decent. I had the 1/2 LF salad and veggie omelette. We both had their Irish cream coffee and they did not skimp on the alcohol.

This little bistro is just off the main street. It has a nice little outdoor patio, and a cozy…read morelittle indoors. They have a surprisingly good collection of craft beers. And a small but decent wine list. The staff is a bit under, so my tip would be if you sit outside, order at the counter. It'll move things along.

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!

Absolutely wonderful spot for an afternoon sandwich and refreshing drink! We fueled up here before…read moreheading into the Jardim next door. Both sandwiches were fantastic and loaded with goodies. We enjoyed a sweet treat from the bakery as well. Efficient staff and a good spot for either a leisurely visit or a quick stop on the way to whatever is next.

Oh boy! This place is simply great. You can try any flavors you want before getting it so what…read morecould go wrong ??? I was very happy I found this place!

Sempre quando vou no Shopping Leblon, compro o sorvete de brigadeiro. Bem cremoso, o brigadeiro não…read moreé muito doce e dá um toque especial ao sorvete. Meu esposo sempre pede o sorvete grego com pedaços de frutas. Ele sempre sai satisfeito. Recomendo as lojas na Dias Ferreira, 147 ou no Shopping Leblon.

Great hamburgers and fresh fruit juice. Pineapple was frothy and delicious. The hamburger was…read morecooked to perfection. Include Bibi when you are. In Rio!

Acaí heaven. Delightfully exhaustive menu of traditional acaí, perfect to cool down, and juice…read more They've got milkshakes, mixed juices, breakfast bowls, fruit everything.... Definitely worth a drop in or enjoy an acaí on the go. Reasonably priced doesn't even begin to describe how good of a deal this place is.

We had lunch today at 18 do Forte de Copacabana, and it was an amazing experience from start to…read morefinish. The wait time was very short -- only about five minutes -- but it was a Wednesday and not a holiday, so I imagine weekends can get much busier. I'd definitely recommend arriving early or making a reservation if you plan to visit on a Saturday or Sunday. The food was excellent. We ordered the Pesto e Burrata, which was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. We also tried the Picadinho Tapajós, and it was one of the highlights: the beans were perfectly cooked, the farofa mix was amazing, and it came with a beautifully prepared egg and fried banana. Such a comforting and authentic Brazilian combination that I'm sure everyone will enjoy. For drinks, the strawberry caipirinha was spot on -- refreshing and perfectly balanced in sweetness. The passion fruit caipirinha also tasted great, although it could have had just a touch more sugar. We also tried the Limoncello Spritz, which wasn't really our favorite, but it may appeal to a different taste. The real star of this place is the view. It's absolutely impeccable -- honestly, there are very few places in Rio (or even in the world) with a setting this beautiful. Having lunch with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain feels priceless. Prices were a bit above average, but considering the location, atmosphere, and unforgettable scenery, it was 100% worth it. Highly recommend!

One of two cafes inside the Fort. We've lunch at Colombo, and drinks here…read more It was sunset time. The copacabana Beach looks much calmer. We didn't stay long because I wanted to do the paddle boarding - which I did. The red wine came with corks and they poured me another glass. They were also very kind to lent me the charging box to refuel my phone. Thanks.

Good option for a local breakfast, good service too…read more Buena opción para un desayuno local, buen servicio también.

Casa da Tata's looks and feels like your grandma's house. The daily cake offerings are fantastic as…read moreis the coffee. The atmosphere is quiet and oftentimes people are just hanging out working on their laptops or reading a book. Besides breakfast, they also post lunch specials on their website. The feijoada I had one Saturday afternoon was on point...the farofa was the best I've had, fluffy and toasty but not overly salted. Maybe I should start a farofa review blog...

Os banheiros não funcionam e chegamos antes do artista começar a cantar, e ele começou quando…read moreestávamos recebendo nossa conta, então eles nos cobraram por sua apresentação, mesmo que ele não tenha ouvido ou estivesse presente.

I freakin adore ballada mix…read more Everything I have got from here taste very good. Not all restaurants in Brazil serve simple but tasty food, but I think that ballads mix does. When I go to balada , it is usually to have açai and everytime it has been possible for me to customize it. I usually have my açai na tigela (in a bowl) on the base of coconut water and less Guarana sirup to make it a little bit less sweet. And I have banana and granola on the side. Very well recommended. This is the real açai, creamy and full of taste of this amazing wonder berry.

Go here for healthy lunch or brunch - or simply go here for the Black Bun Burger (with side salad)…read more Emporio Jardim is a perfect lunch spot after visiting Jardim Botanico or actually worth the taxi ride from Ipanema if you're into burgers or healthy food or bakeries in general. Ideal for lunch date or brunch with the family!

It was good. We tried to come back a second time. Manager was not accommodating. We wanted to order…read morean item on the lunch menu. It was 40 minutes until lunch and he refused to make it. Very annoying. I would not recommend based on their customer service.