Fun Brazilian book store/video store (think Barnes and Noble combined with Best Buy!). Super fun…read moreplace to wander into on an afternoon stroll...

Good food, cold beer and a turntable that you can use to listen to the records that are also on…read moresale. And to top it all: very reasonable prices in a city that most of the time you pay high to get very low quality stuff. Simplicity is the charm here. The menu is on the wall, but make sure to ask about the dish of the day, which is normally rice based. If you are seated in the counter, you will see Thalita Barros (owner and chef) carefully preparing the dishes with a big smile on her face. Comfort food for your stomach and your soul. Small criticism for not giving 5 stars: waiters do not take note of all orders and paying your bill can be a trouble sometimes...

I love this bookstore. The vibe, the collection of books, the space, everything is so nice,…read morecreative, positive. You will love visiting the bookstore. There is a nice restaurant inside, wonderful food and really upscale atmosphere. The price is reasonable for foreign tourists paying in dollars.

This is so far one of my favorite places in São Paulo. You…read morecan find any kind of book you may be looking for, either in Portuguese or in a foreign language - the most commons are English, German and French. From top best sellers to a hidden Scandinavian author. If they don't have the book you are looking for at the store they can import or bring in from another branch. You can start reading the first pages of your book while relaxing in one of the great puffs in the middle of the store, or simple listening to some jazz in the music room. Try also have a theater and some discount for people going to the movies. If you are studying "Brazilian" language and culture and are dying to meet some cool locals this is probably a great choice. The regulars here are people from a range of interesting backgrounds who are always up for meeting newbies.