Really cool place one of those spots that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time, dining…read morein a grand old hall from another era. High ceilings, classic atmosphere, the kind of place where you half expect people from a century ago to walk through the doors. All we had was the Café Colombo Especial Duplo (for two), and it was more than enough. Quick tip before ordering: adjust your expectations a bit. As Americans, we're used to breakfast meaning eggs, sausage, bacon the whole heavy lineup. In Brazil, breakfast leans more toward pastries, breads, yogurt, and coffee. And that's exactly what they brought out: baskets loaded with different kinds of bread, pastries, spreads, yogurt, and plenty of coffee. Honestly, it was a lot. So much bread we couldn't even finish it all. A simple breakfast, but in a setting that makes the whole experience feel special.

The wait time can be a bit egregious, but I will say- it's worth the wait!…read moreThe two of us went in around 3pm on a Wednesday. We had to wait in line for around a 1/2 hour. Warning- if you go later in the day, they are sometimes out of certain pastries. The menu is extensive. They have more than just pastries and snacks! The inside is gorgeous and definitely picture-worthy. Our server was very kind and responsive despite the massive rush. The food is good, but let's face it, you are mainly there for the atmosphere.

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.

Hidden on the 3rd floor of a boutique in Centro, there is a high possibility that you would just…read morewalk pass the shop without even knowing that it exists. We walked up the many flights of stairs (not knowing that there was a lift...) to find a bright airy sitting area. My order was mushroom penna pasta and it came nice and piping hot. The taste was great! To wash that down, I ordered their coffee and cookie combo for R$7.90. A cuppa espresso and a cookie of your choice, which comes warm (meaning nice and melty chocolate chips inside! yummmmmm). It was not as pricy as we expected it to be. Definitely going back!

They recently opened this location July 2014. I found out they have another location in Shopping…read moreVertical on 7 de setembro. This new location is hidden on the third floor of a clothing shop (Folic/Checklist). Only found this place as I was waiting for some friends outside of the Folic clothes store, and noticed their menu. I went there today with co-workers and we were pleasantly surprised. They have a diverse menu - they have daily specials. Each day of the week has a specific dish, plus their menu has diverse salads, build your own plate, and pastas. I had the dish of the day(R$25.40), which were two burger patties, wedge potatoes seasoned with herbs and a Caesar salad. The salad greens were really fresh and seasoned well. The patties were flavorful and went well with the caramelized onions. You could order traditional French fries or the wedge potatoes. I opted for the wedge, but you only get three...which seemed like a small portion for the size of the dish. But it was a pretty filling dish. Another co-worker ordered a pasta dish - Penne with Funghi, which also well served and really creamy. Another colleague ordered their pesto salad. It was a big bowl of salad greens, carrots, beetroot, pasta in pesto sauce, tomatoes and chicken. The salad looked really fresh and bright and colorful. Everyone was happy with their dishes. As the name of the restaurant goes, we also had to order something sweet. We chose the Banana Boat - a banana cake with chocolate chips (served warm) with vanilla ice cream. Was really good! I am not a big banana cake person, but this was perfect. it wasnt overly sweet and was warm and light. A great end to a great lunch. This was a hidden gem and we will go back for sure! We were worried about space, but they have a ton of seating, and can easily get a table for 4 or 6 people. We will be returning to try other menu items and sweet desserts.

Checked out this spot while we were on a tour in Rio! Self serve spot in Rio. I'm not a buffet…read moreperson but this was ok. Very very busy. Food was good. Some was cold but what do you expect? Loved the rice! Very good on dietary restrictions. There were so many options. So loud in there.

I went to Sabor Saude for a quick sandwich and was really delighted by the quality. Even though…read moreyou'll find a big international sandwich company almost next to this establishment, I recommend you'll order your sandwich here. It's not much more expensive, it has got much more interesting ingredients and (don't know if it is temporary) I got a Guarana for free from the house! Besides that, you're sandwich is wrapped in a way you got the feeling you got yourself a present.

This is THE cafe to go in Centro. It is near the museums…read moretomorrow and art. It is fancy, they have Wi-Fi, the food is delicious especially the desserts. You need to try the Bolo Xadrez, it is amazing. The coffee is really good too.

Best Coffee in town!! Excellent ambience, location, food and service. Make sure to try Under the…read moreDome and Chess Cake.