Cosy place, in the middle of the Batman district! Organic food, i really recommend…read more Staff very welcoming and attentive

Oh to wake up every day to a house like this filled with cheery knick-knacks and the smell of…read morebaking. A cross between craft shop and farmhouse kitchen, Lá da Venda is a lovingly-curated treasure trove where hams and cheeses hang from the ceiling alongside baskets, hammocks and multi-coloured crochet rugs, while tea towels, knitted dolls, wooden toys and clay pots cram the shelves. Pop by for coffee and one of chef Heloisa Bacellar's award-winning pães de queijo. Or for something more substantial, cop a spot outside or in the interior courtyard and linger over the daily-changing lunch menu.

The worst acai i've ever had, and I've had so many. Literally just a bowl of sugar. Way too sweet…read moreand inedible. It's also expensive considering it's so much sugar and less berry. Avoid this place.

For me, this place has the perfect Açai bowl. Plain açai with a side bowl of mangos and a bag of…read moregranola. You can mix in the exact proportions you like and really enjoy it. Going back again tomorrow. They also have coffee, cappuccino and other sandwiches.

This fine establishment was just a block from the hotel I stayed in for a week of work. It's a…read morehealth-food mecca! I'm always worried about healthy food when i travel. I initially just thought this was a juice bar which would have been just fine for me, as I love a morning lemon juice (no sugar!), but this place has so much more! It's also got a great selection of salads, some nice egg dishes, some delicious Açai bowls for your daily superfood dose, and even KOMBUCHA! Service is super fast, so it's perfect for a quick lunch. For my entire time in Brazil I visited here every day and brought no less than 20 colleagues here - and if I'm ever back in the neighborhood I know I'll be right back here for a juice, snack, or healthy lunch.

Madureira is like a Rio-inspired healthy version of a diner. I honestly don't know how I haven't…read morereviewed this place yet. It's my go to hunger killer any time of the day. For breakfast enjoy delicious Açai bowls (a must try for all foreign visitors), a little bowl of scrambled eggs with a side of fruit salad or their version of French toast in which an egg is fried to your liking within the hole cutout of a piece of toast and then topped with requeijão, an extra creamy Brazilian creme cheese. Also worth trying is the crazy monkey sandwich made of banana, cinnamon and a special "healthy" cheese (as though cheese could be diet, ha!). Super health nuts will appreciate the mashed bananas with oats and honey. For lunch they have a lot of great sandwiches including a tasty veggie burger. You won't be tempted to get that side of fries, since they don't sell anything fried. They do however sell non greasy empanadas which make a great afternoon snack. My favorite is the carne picante. The juices are not to be missed as part of any meal but especially refreshing at mid day is a chilled coconut cut open on request. Foreigners should note the menu separation of Vitaminas (smoothies), which are quite thick and often include Açai or sorbet, and sucos (juices) which are usually filtered to a quite thin consistency. For dinner the platters are nutritious and filling. I think the baked white fish with salad is the most popular version for the post-gym crowd, but I am also a fan of the sweet potatoes or the veggie burger patties (comes without the bun). Basically this place is a vegetarian, gluten free and gym addict haven. But beware those desserts! I can say from personal experience that tasting that cheesecake should be done at your own personal risk. I think it's on the list of foods that I would request for my last meal. The bolo de banana integral while not as crave-worthy is also pretty good and meets the criteria of desserts that I actually believe are healthy. The only dessert, and actually menu item come to think of it, that I didn't love (after two years of quite devoted patronage) was the recently introduced gluten free cake, unfortunately really dry and flavorless. Beyond selling great value for money healthy food, the service here is super fast, theyre open pretty late, they deliver and they have an English menu (not that I need it anymore but great for visitors). And for extra super duper bonus points Madureira regularly gives away the pão de queijo that gets too hard from sitting in the front case for too long to the local homeless people. How can you not love them!?!?

I used to loooooove to go for brunches at this place however they got sooo expensive that is not…read moreworth it for a vegan meal. If they change their price I would definitively come back.

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Frutaria Paulista is a nice little spot to enjoy a healthy snack, with a decent range of juices,…read moresmoothies, açaí, and sandwiches (although they do have a few junk food options, like candy bars). Parking doesn't seem to be a problem, and it's near the corner of Paulista and Consolação, for those who are on foot in the area. It offers a view with plenty of greenery by São Paulo standards, and you can feel free linger after you finish your juice. One important thing to keep in mind is that they only take cash or debit cards - no checks or credit cards. Also, during the winter, their hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

This is the place to come if you're in Vila Madalena and dying for a fresh juice. The list of…read morepossible ingredients is inspiring and you can pick and choose to make your own blend, or go with one of their tried and true recommendations. Sandwiches and salads operate much the same way (pick and choose your ingredients), but sadly the execution (even if you go with one of their recommended choices) is pretty bland. My salad came with sliced deli meat and the dressing tasted like it came from a bottle (which is obviously did). Stick to the juices if you go here.

Beautiful setting in Jardin, one of Sao Paulo's nicest communities. Open and airy with folding…read moredoors that are opened in nice weather with seating all inside and covered they offer a wide variety of foods with breakfast served until noon. The food is fresh and tasty and the coffees are smooth and perfectly made.

I loved the way this open air cafe made me feel like I was on holiday…read more I visited twice whilst in São Paulo, once for breakfast, another time for lunch and enjoyed them equally. Their fresh sucos (as ever, my strong suggestion is that you try the abacaxi) are an excellent way to start the day and you can't beat the people watching both inside the restaurant and outside on Rua Oscar Freire. Like many establishments in this area, Santo Grão offers valet parking if you want to ditch your car hassle free. Me? I prefer walking there! Santo Grão is definitely a player on the brunch scene in São Paulo and its relaxed atmosphere makes you want to stay and chat long after you've nibbled your last bite of omelette.