I really wanted to like St. Ettiene...really, I did. We stumbled upon it late one weeknight when…read morealmost all other restaurants in this sleepier side of Jardim Paulista were closed. I liked the sidewalk tables, I liked the fact it is open 24 hours. I liked that it had TV' showing football and a little store inside. That's where the liking stops. I have given this place numerous chances and always have a bad experience. The waiters range from detached lethargy to downright anitpathy towards the customers. We were asked to leave once while playing dominos outside *while having desert*. Not a group of drunks gambling, just a couple eating petit gateu and drinking espresso. Another time the had the same show on 6 different TV's, noone was watching any of them, and they staunchly refused to change the channel *to the copa confederacoes game*. They refuse to serve you half creme de manga and half acai, even if you offer to pay for the more expensive item. The forget the maionese every time. The salmon is served raw (no not the sushi) and the 3 real salad is just depressing. Their buffet uses store bottled salad dressing. AND IT'S NOT CHEAP! Aside from the personal affronts to my palate and person, the concept is just far too ambitious to ever work (coming from a former line chef as well). You can't serve Pizza, Sushi, Grill items, Salads, Pastries, Burgers, comida tipica, buffets, etc. ALL FROM THE SAME TINY KITCHEN 24/7. Bela Paulista can pull it off because it is a friekin' well-oiled machine...but these guys, no way. It's all sub-mediocre to downright nasty. Unless it is late at night, you are starving -- and are too drunk or tired to walk another few km's to Bela Paulista -- just do yourself a favor and SKIP this place. The somewhat charming ambience is spoiled by bad costly food and worse service. I don't blame the waiters mind you, as a former waiter myself I acctually sympathize with them as the look real, real unhappy and underpaid. But at the end of the day, this is consistently one of the worst places I have eaten in this lovely city full of GREAT restaurants!

This is the best bakery I've found in SP, hands down. I love to try different ones every time…read morebecause you can't go wrong. They're ALL good. I especially recommend their croissants because they're true French-style. They even have really obscure breads like Lussekatter, called saffron rolls here, a sweet traditional breakfast bun for the Lucia Christmas festival in mid-December in Sweden. The restaurant is also very good with lots of nice choices. I've noticed that the portion sizes have increased since they first opened, which was my former reason for not eating here often. This last trip, I got the Croque Madam with pesto and loved it.

Julice is warm and the ambience is perfect for a brunch with a loved one or the entire…read moreFamily. The staff is courteous and the array of breads, jams and fresh juices makes the experience very relaxed and even if you are paying a little more for the services and the food it is completely worth it. The portions are large, I had a 'complet' and left about 40% of it. The cakes are moist and it was the first time I had a fluffy pancake in years, delicious but easily 3-4 eggs. Perfect for sharing. The small boutique and bakery is aesthetically open and it is easy to find your way around the marinades. I got two jams and one chutney. Will return on my next trip to São Paulo

My favorite cake shop…read more These beautiful cakes in unusual and ever-changing flavors justify the non-bolo de caseira price. They make excellent hostess gifts. The gluten and lactose free banana cake is the bomb. Order your favorite to avoid missing out on the last apple and cardamom cake in the case..... If you have the time, have a cup of tea and enjoy a mini bolo. Bolo e Bule now stock Mr Baker breads.

Visited here on a trip with my husband to São Paulo! This place was amazing. Such great menu items…read more Ambiance was wonderful.

I didn't give this place five stars because it's perfect, but because there are so few places like…read moreit. * Serves a full menu 24 hours a day * Huge menu, so there's no fighting over whether you should pick a restaurant * Huge space, so there's always somewhere to sit In particular, it's a great place for late nights when other restaurants have closed or for brunch because there are many breakfast options alongside all the standard lanchonete fare. It's generally clean, service is fine, if not a bit spotty at time, and the food is good enough and comes quickly, though sometimes entire pages of the menu will be unavailable for whatever reason.