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.

Great place to come for brunch with young kids. They have a play space with toys outside and serve…read morelots of healthy options. We ordered the Maya Combo for breakfast which comes with a variety of fruits, yogurt, breads, cheeses, jams and ham plus juice and coffee, and it could easily serve four people. The food was just simple, nothing amazing, but the atmosphere was so relaxed and enjoyable that we had a great time. I was a little disappointed by the orange cake that came with the combo as they had so many more appetizing looking options in the bakery case, but I was too full already to splurge on more cake. For moms it's also a meeting place in the afternoons where they can have a coffee (or a wine!) while the kids play. Though it's not a destination in itself, I would definitely come back if I were in the area again.

Quirky coffee shop! Books. Wine. Delicious bread, hot from the oven! I fell in love with it…read more recommend coming here your special someone and indulging in this quaint cafe. Literally next to the Saturday farmers market (where you can buy fresh fruit, veggies, and Brazilian goodies). The bruschetta was fabulous btw

Probably the best torta/cake coffee shop in Brazil. Having tried many desserts in Brazil nothing…read moreseemed to match international standards. Either too sweet, lacked a variance in texture or flavor, or just downright unappealing. Wide variety of cakes to choose from and can order by the slice or by the whole. Great place to stop by after eating at the other nearby restaurants. The coffee is good as well but quite small. The small/pequeno is equivalent to a demitasse cup (1 shot of espresso) whereas the grande is probably a 5oz cup. I'd definitely recommend this coffee shop to anyone looking for a coffee pick me up or European quality cakes.

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 is my Sunday afternoon treat. You can often find all the locals pushing strollers to make it…read morefor a few scoops of freshly made gelato. My particular favorite is the pistachio, bursting with genuine flavor. I also like the Dois Amores and the Momo Cookies. If you want to try something decadent and different, there's usually 2-4 types called the Opera flavors. Think: risotto based cream with some other exotic profile. If you find better gelato in Rio, please let me know!

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!

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.