Really cool place one of those spots that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time, dining in 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. read more

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The wait time can be a bit egregious, but I will say- it's worth the wait! The 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. read more

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I came here for a coffee and a pastry in the early afternoon on a Saturday and there wasn't a line. There was a long line if you come at 1 PM or later. This cafe is definitely more known for the ambiance (large built in mirrors & stained glass ceiling) than the food. This is the largest and oldest location. I ordered a cappuccino and a coxinha (Brazilian street food, teardrop-shaped fried dough filled with seasoned, shredded chicken and cheese). The portions were large so definitely shareable. The cappuccino and the chicken cheese coxinha tasted great and fresh. Service is not so great but it was super busy. You can also go upstairs by riding the antique elevators (only 3 people at a time) in the front or watch a movie by walking up the stairs in the back. It was worth a visit. read more

Yelp Review 2025 #178: After pre-gaming at another coffee shop nearby until Confeitaria Colombo was about to open for the day, I stood in a long line at 10:30am with locals and tourists. They open at 11am. I watched as the employees smoke cigarettes before going back inside. They have several locations in Rio but this is the original. There's one in Copacabana, Ipanema, Centro. The hours for each location is different so be sure to check before going. This one is in between Centro and Lapa and has been open since 1894. And is the busiest and more crowded for that reason. The ornate interior design and furniture tell you how old this place is. They have a cinema where you can watch a 7-minute movie about the history of this place. They have plenty of tables and chairs downstairs and upstairs and could fit over 200 people. They tried to fill the upstairs dining area first. You have to take this antique elevator to go up/ down which can only fit the operator and 3 other people. They have 2 elevators. They easily serve thousands of people a day which explains employees smoking cigarettes before the cafe even opens. Each table has a QR code so you can see the menu. I came here already knowing what I want. And since I ordered ever so quickly, the server suggested I looked at the menu for items to bring home like boxes of chocolate, casadinhos (which Google Translate said it meant "married couple" and didn't really help me figure out what kind of food it was), coffee, jams, and teas. I later regretted not ordering more desserts to-go and gifts to bring home. Pistachio Eclair: Out of my 3 selections, this was my favorite. Pistachio glaze and crushed pistachios on top. The eclair is filled with pistachio cream in the middle. 5/5 Pastel de Nata: There's a bragging contest amongst cafes as to whom serves the best pastel de nata. I prefer mine more brown on top with a buttery flaky crust and a warm custard in the middle. Confeitaria Colombo's version checks 2/3 of those boxes. 4/5 Chocolate Hazelnut Tartlet: Brazilian chocolate just hits different. It sticks to your teeth and the roof of your mouth and I'm here for it! I first tried eating this with a fork and knife but it was pointless. Use your hands, it's fine! On top is a large piece of chocolate with the Confeiteria Colombo logo then sprayed with gold. It doesn't have a Nutella-esque flavor to it. The rich dark chocolate flavor is more pronounced. 4/5 There are so many other things I wish I could've tried like Chocolate Mille-Feuille, Dulce de Leche Mille-Feuille, Pudim, Passion Fruit Tartlet w/ Banana, and some of their savory dishes. I'd have to come back here the next time I'm in Rio. The servers aren't the friendliest but they're not rude either. You can tell they're worn down by hours upon hours of serving thousands upon thousands of people that the enthusiasm doesn't reset every morning anymore. The restroom is tiny and fixtures were old too. But it's clean. For the history, the architecture and interior design, for the food especially the desserts - you should come here. read more

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Look you come here because of the space. I mean the food is almost secondary. Just look at the place. It's on a small side street by the way, so you really need to use your Google maps to find it and with most places in Rio no English so a little bit of Spanish or Portuguese would really really help. They have regular food and ice cream, on top of pastries. In my very limited experience here the chicken coxinha, the profiteroles with ice cream, and the strawberry and vanilla ice cream were fine not great but fine. My wife had the amarula coffee specialty that she liked. Your pics however will be fabulous! read more

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Confeitaria Colombo is undeniably beautiful, but the food really missed the mark for me. The coxinhas lacked flavor and tasted bland, and the cake looked great but didn't deliver dry and not very memorable. For such a historic spot, I expected more. The atmosphere is stunning, but the flavors just didn't live up to the hype. read more

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Def worth the drop in.. we heard how nice this place is . And told it's a must see. Upon showing up he saw a line but to their credit... the run like a well oiled machine. The line moved quickly (10 min at most) . Even our orders came out quickly. Everything was fresh , filling, and tasted great! We were all very happy with our food. At the end of our meal we echo got a dessert as that's what they are known for.. and those also tasted great! Def check em out upon ur visit to Rio. read more

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A trip to Rio is incomplete without visiting Confeitaria Colombo. We visited this spot at the fort and it was packed. Every outdoor seat by the beach was taken and a few spots indoor were available. We ordered the brigadeiro, chocolate tarte devoured it and left. The prices did seem high as compared to other places but I guess thats cos they are popular. Overall a good visit in downtown Rio. read more

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Quintessential Portuguese and Brazilian food with an extensive menu. We got espresso drinks and some treats, including the lemon tart and tiramisu eclair. Both were gone within seconds. They also have Brazilian fair which were delightful. Very chaotic inside because it's very touristy but the service was very fast. read more

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The interior of the building is the draw. The food was average and overpriced. The service was also average. If you are in the area this place is worth a visit to snap a picture, otherwise I would pass on a visit here. Be aware this place is located a distance from Copacabana and Ipenema. If you take an uber they will drop you off about a block from the actual location, and the same goes for the uber pickup. The surrounding area did not seem very safe. However, the confeitaria itself was very safe with guards. read more

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The building and restaurant decor is what makes this place special as it has been around since 1894! The food was decent, I ordered the prawns, which are really medium sized shrimp, with pineapple rice, and the shrimp was delicious. I wasn't a big fan of their meat pies as it tasted as if it had cheese in it even though it didn't, can't describe it. The Colombo cappuccino was good because of the cinnamon, but it is very common for Brazilian coffee to come with chocolate inside, which I'm not a fan of read more

Maybe first timers might find it fun, but compared to what it was before the biz school grads took over it's now prime grade crap. Food is at best "meh", service still pretty ok but you can see they're hustling the old-timers along pretty well. Can't scroo-up the surroundings, but the feeling's gone. guoi read more

Great staff, great selection, great taste! Ambiance is a lovely, energetic café. Exactly what you expect while yummy coffee runs through your veins. The Colombo latte is a must try! read more

La comida no es ta mal pero no es algo sorprendente. El servicio es pésimo, si no buscas quien te atienda no llegan a tu mesa. Pedimos una ensalada entre los platos y llego tarde. Tuvimos que preguntar por ella. No chequean si todo está bien con tu comida. Pedí un filete mignon con papa que supuestamente eran crocantes, para nada!!!! Estaban remojadas, frías y sin sal. read more

The decor of Confeitaria Colombo is outstanding. It is worth the visit for this alone and you'll find fast and friendly service if you choose to get a table. The restaurant also offers photographs when you arrive. I enjoyed the coffee and sweets (a traditional Brazilian chocolate and a Portuguese tart) but they were not the best that I've ever had. Still worth the visit. read more

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This is a painful review to write because this place has been around forever and I wanted to like it. But because of that, I feel that is highly overrated, and the service is very lackluster. We became aware of this place during a walking tour. We came back the following day to enjoy a pastry and some drinks. It took forever for a waiter to even acknowledge us. The waiter who finally came looked highly annoyed. At least that is the impression he gave us. I had difficulty ordering because he didn't speak any English or Spanish, and I don't speak any Portuguese. This doesn't have any bearing on my review. Servers are not obligated to speak my language, of course, but I had to jump through hoops to place an order. He made no effort to help. There was a lot of pointing and me having to take pictures of pastries. I wanted to have some hot tea. He told they don't sell any other than iced tea. I got a cappuccino, which wasn't good. The pasries took forever to come and they were not that great. Also, I kept having to call him to bring our check and he would just ignore me. I know he saw me because he acknowledge me a couple of times but never came by. I had to literally get up and walk to him and ask him to give me a bill. I felt like a Karen but I had been waiting 20 minutes. I was extremely annoyed with this place. It is beautiful though, don't get me wrong but my experience wasn't a pleasant one. read more

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Great spot for a coffee and/or pastry in Centro Rio in close proximity to other downtown attractions. Impressive architecture and good service. Second level has reopened and offers an excellent vantage point. read more

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Serviço terrível! Atendimento do gerente foi horrível quando pedi falar com ele. Sentamos e fomos completamento ignorados pelos garçons. Depois trouxeram as sobremesas antes dos salgados, depois demoraram mais 20 minutos para trazerem as bebidas, depois que pedimos repetidamente por ajuda. O sorvete veio sem calda e sem colher. Depois tentamos Pedro a conta e as pessoas só passavam por nós e nos ignoravam completamente. Simplesmente terrível nossa experiência. Preços altíssimos por uma experiência que não valeu nada a pena. Uma pena, pois estávamos super animados para tomar um chá de tarde especial na linda Confeitaria Colombo. Se pudesse, daria zero estrelas. read more

Iconic place in Brazil we had the best table upstairs in the house. The hamburger was good. The banana split was really good and the atmosphere is unforgettable. read more

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Was not super impressed. Not worth the wait in my opinion. Maybe lunch is better but we dropped in for a coffee and dessert. Our Colombo coffees were super sweet and not super strong. The menu doesn't have the different desserts listed so we had to pick based on pictures we took while waiting in the line. The chocolate cake was pretty dry. We were seated upstairs. It was hot and service was slow. read more

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This place is famous in Rio! We knew we had to stop by. I will say it's pretty touristy here prices could be higher, but it's safe & decent. They even offer pictures aa you enter with the famous background. The place inside looks grand and magical. You line up and wait to be seated. Lots of seats as there also is a top floor to accommodate. We opted to order right when you walk in to take out. This is one of those places you maybe go to once to say you've been and go somewhere else the next time around. Great for the overall experience ! read more

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This cafe lived up to the hype. I can't tell you how many videos I've watched of this place and it was surreal finally coming here, taking the super old elevator one story up to the top floor and sit right at the circle edge, overlooking people downstairs. There are mirrors everywhere, which creates an illusion that it's bigger than it is, but it's actually quite large. Their desserts are small plated, delicious and decently priced. Also, they open at 12, despite many places saying it opens at 10. read more

I think this was one of nicest cafe I've ever visited in my life. The cafe/ restaurant is massive and it has 2 levels. Once you go in you feel you're in a different era of time. Everything we ordered here was delicious. Their cafes and espressos were solid and their desserts were amazing. It's one of those places that you wish you can come here everyday and experience something different and new from their menu read more

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Com mais de um século, a Confeitaria Colombo localizada na Rua Gonçalves Dias, no centro, é hoje patrimônio cultural e artístico do Rio de Janeiro. Apesar de ter uma filial no Forte de Copacabana, é preciso conhecer a original para entender o espirito. A Colombo é clássica e bonita e é de um tempo em que o Rio era o centro do Brasil, onde tudo acontecia. Cada vez que venho aqui fico imaginando quem pode ter sentado na mesma mesa, durante os muitos anos que este lugar funciona sem mudar nada. É um lugar deslumbrante. Sempre que posso vou no primeiro andar, para um chá, ou para relembrar os doces e salgados com gosto da minha infância. Continuam deliciosos embora haja gente que reclame da falta de tempero e do visual antiquado, uma modernidade chata que insiste em modificar o que é imodificável. Porque é justamente assim que a Colombo se tornou única read more

The food is average and the service, while pleasant, is basic however you still need to go visit just for the beautiful atmosphere. It's old, iconic and feels like you're dining in the same way as people did years ago. Worth a visit but skip the meal and just get a quick drink and snack read more

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I'm sorry; I don't normally give bad reviews, but I will not come back to this location. I've been to Confeitaria Colombo in Copacabana Fort and had a great time. At this location, my boyfriend and I finished eating our food (Simple Waffles & Caipirinhas) and were asking for the check to pay. Literally we waited for our check for longer than it took for us to eat. Completely ignored by everyone. People that were seated and finished eating way after us still got their checks before we did. Beautiful place with good food, but this was ridiculous. read more

It's beautiful, but it's so touristy that lines and time it takes to complete eating or drinking here would be better spent on other things or parts of Rio. Severs have large sections and do a their best to get to you quickly but they just have a lot on their plate (pun intended). The pastel da Belem, which I've had everywhere from Lisbon to Shanghai, were cold and disappointing. Coffees were good but far from life-changing. The decor and history are the true draws to this place, and they are admittedly spectacular. read more

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Love this place because of its architecture and historical background. The food is great! I don't order big meals at this place, but you do have t try the waffle with pistachio ice cream. read more

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Just come to take pictures and leave. Service is horrible, food is not tasty. This is a tourist trap

Serving Rio de Janeiro since 1894, Confeitaria Colombo is one of Centro's most popular Restaurants, and although high ceilings surrounded by mirrors build a divine ambiance the Portuguese Pastries fall short of what can be found at less celebrated spots such as B.LEM and Casa Mathilde in São Paulo. Founded by Joaquim Borges de Meireles and Manuel José Lebrão, and decorated Art Nouveau from floor to second story Tearoom added later, it is with crowds gathered in the entryway that one must jostle to examine Pastry cases, the collection fairly concise though a more extensive menu is offered for those who desire table service. Elegant enough to have once hosted the Queen of England, and full from open until close daily, it was with several items plated that a standing table was found empty, first bites of Colombo's Egg Custard finding center overcooked and Crust too moist while the Walnut Tart fared better thanks to unadulterated nuts juxtaposing sweetened Custard beneath. Standing near stained glass, no detail overlooked right down to tiled floors and engraved frames on the wall, Trouxinha de Ovos tasted a lot like Pastel de Nata in strands without the Crust while Viradinho de Banana eats like a laminated Éclair, but without the textural appeal that seems possible if the filling were creamy instead of chunky. Understanding the Chocolate-Hazelnut Tart to be something of a signature, the flavor as expected amidst thick Ganache, snacks concluded with a Chocolate Napoleon that once again seemed to have been sitting for a while as the Pastry was somewhat mushy compared to what is offered at other Brazilian and Portuguese bakeries. read more

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Beautiful decor, friendly staff and great food. Portions are large. Place is very busy since it is a traditional place in downtown Rio

Founded in 1894, this historic coffee house is often called a tourist trap, but it is well worth the trek and the wait. As lovely as the photos are, the real thing is far better. And the food measures up. This is where I discovered the Cappuccino Carioca, which has a slight hint of chocolate and cinnamon. The Portuguese pastries are delicious and plentiful. The sandwiches are huge and made to share. And the decor is worthy of every social media photoshoot. https://youtu.be/M5m_76NS5dA read more

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If I could give a million stars I would! This place is a MUST MUST MUST for anyone going to Brazil! The Coxhinas are out of this world and will make you never want to go back to where you came from! The decor and design of this place is so grand and such an experience. However, it is insanely busy, luckily you can just order what you want and keep on walking the streets of Rio. read more

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Confeitaria Colombo is an absolutely beautiful venue in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro. I just wish they had better food! As we walked in, we were immediately blown away by the decor of this high-ceiling'ed two story venue with beautiful architecture, glassware, and furniture all throughout the restaurant. We decided to go here for lunch to meet up with a friend. We were seated by an extremely friendly host named Marco. Here's what we ended up ordering: 1) Smoked salmon omelette (about $18-20 USD) 2) Ensalada Italiana (also about $18-20 USD) Both dishes were just ok - nothing mind blowing and nothing that got us super excited about the place. 3) My wife also ordered the deep-fried cream cheese filled jumbo shrimp ($10 USD). Sounds disgusting, right? Yes, but it tasted pretty good. Again... not mind blowing, but decent. 4) For dessert, we ordered the flan ($10 USD) and the Brasilian chocolate called brigadeiro ($8-10 USD). These desserts were both really good but very rich. The meal was pretty expensive, though. For the things that we ordered, plus tip our bill was almost $70 USD. Pretty pricey for just eating at a fancy cafe. We did enjoy the ambience though, so that's why I rate this place a 3 star. Would definitely come back to visit, but not for lunch. We would go there for just a couple pastries, and maybe a drink (tea or coffee). Definitely a nice place to meet up with friends and family and to hang out for an afternoon snack. read more

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Vibe was fun and historical, cakes tasted a bit stale. Coxinhas were filling. They take a photo of you prior to being seated, so be ready! The area around it is not the safest, so please have caution. Nonetheless, it is great to check out if you are visiting. read more

I was excited to come here after hearing so much about it and watching on tv. I was a bit disappointed when I came to this place. The restaurant line was absurdly busy so obviously I decided to grab the food from the counter and eat at the other side that is first come first serve. FOOD I literally ordered many things ranging from the fried chicken leg, the bolinho de bacalhau, doce de Belém, brigadeiro, orange juice and coffee. It was pricey. Big portion but pricey. They were all ok, nothing I had made me think: I must come back for this. DECOR/ AMBIANCE Very beautiful restaurant. Love that they kept the traditional look to it. Keeping it to its root. SERVICE Friendly service, not fast but at least attentive to the guest. WOW FACTOR It wasn't there. OVERALL It was a pleasant place to visit, very busy, but not overwhelming. The food was a miss for me so I don't think I wouldn't come back especially for that wait. read more

Impressive inside and behind the display case. I must say, having shrimp inside a pastry is very odd. The pastry is a crumbly one, not flaky nor buttery. read more

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First reaction, this looks like once of the most touristy places in Rio. Later confirmed by our tour guide. It's located in Downtown Rio, through one of the shopping allies. The decor is really nice, fancy European. There's quite a long line if you want to dine-in. We opted to just order our food and eat at the counter. I got a coffee and a Portuguese egg tart, price wasn't too bad, ended up being $4 for both. They also have a lot of other pastries, both sweet and savory to try. Nice spot if you're visiting the city. read more

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Good tasting ice cream with a standard variety of options to choose from. Staff is friendly and quick with service. Busy with tourists

Very classy and old fashioned coffee place in downtown Rio. It´s a must while visiting the city. The pastries are really good, the service could improve a little bit. Clásico y elegante confitería en el centro de Rio. Es un must cuando estén de visita en esta ciudad. Los dulces son muy ricos pero el servicio podría mejorar un poco. read more