Gringo Cafe quickly became one of my favorite breakfast spots in Rio. It's a popular hangout for travelers and expats, so if you're looking to meet other English speakers or swap travel tips, this is a great place to start. What kept me coming back was the Bodybuilder Breakfast, packed with chicken breast, egg whites, and fruit. When many breakfast options around town lean heavily toward bread and carbs, it was refreshing to find a protein focused meal that fit my routine. The location is another big plus. It's within walking distance of the beach, several shopping areas, and a large open air market where you can browse everything from fresh seafood and produce to clothing, souvenirs, and household goods. Service can be a little relaxed, but the food is consistent, the atmosphere is friendly, and it's an easy place to start your day before heading out to explore Rio. read more

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Gringo Cafe in Rio Brazil is a dope breakfast/brunch spot that is Brazil owned. Food: the food was amazing literally finger licking, tasting, leaving you wanting more! We had the Belly Buster and Farmhouse Breakfast and it was a MEAL lol! Everything was cooked fresh, hot, and seasoned well. Service: the service was amazing, fast, efficient, and staff is very friendly working together at all the tables. Due to the high demand for this location everyone is fast past but ensure to engage the customers and personalize the experience. Ambiance: the resturant is Brazilian owned with open seating from host. It's can seat max 45ppl and also have outside sidewalk seating. The inside is also decorated according to the season and holiday. My overall score is 5.0/5.0 listen when I tell you when in Rio Brazil this is a MUST!!! read more

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Gringo Cafe! And there were a whole lot of Gringos lol! It's in a cute are of Ipanema and a few blocks away from the beach. We sat in there inside/outside area and there was so much natural light! It took a while for someone to come and take our order. And I mean it took a while, but I am noticing that is just the Rio culture. So don't take it personal lol! The food was great! Really reminded me of America! Will definitely be back! read more

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Cute spot with actual American breakfast. They have outdoor and indoor tables. The waitress there was very nice and understood a decent amount of English. They serve mimosas, but you can also get a bottle of champagne. Serves breakfast all day. Great vibes!! as the name states would attract Americans visiting Rio. read more

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There was a bit of a wait so I was expecting good food. And good food is what O got. The chicken was well seasoned and the waffles were the perfect sweetness. The eggs were super fluffy and buttery. It was totally worth the 20 minute wait. read more

Gringo Café - Bacon eggs and waffles - American Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

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It's a cute American style spot hence the gringo name. The waffles were fresh and a lot of the items are made to order which is really nice. The fruits are very fresh along with the waffles which were really good! Simple and cute. read more

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Beautiful Brazil! Cute cozy quaint little cafe on a cobblestone street! Bursting with flavor and vibrant colors! Can't wait to taste the food read more

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Went to Gringo Cafe to eat some American breakfast as I was feeling homesick. The waffles were so crispy and fluffy. The bacon was cooked to perfection. Only thing was that the hash browns could have been a little bit more cooked and brown. Service was very friendly, although at the end it was very hard to flag down our waiter to pay. Still loved the overall atmosphere of the place. Would choose Gringo Cafe over iHOP. read more

Gringo Café - Country Style Breakfast - American Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Decent place for breakfast. Almost missed it while walking. Relatively small place. Fully American breakfast menu. Got pancakes, chicken and waffles and an egg white omelet. The latter 2 took a while to come out, so if you're in a hurry order something simple. Chicken and waffles was good, you can choose 1 or 2 waffles. Chicken was freshly breaded and light. Omelet was relatively good as well, fluffy. Overall good place to stop by if you're looking for an American breakfast in Rio. read more

Excellent breakfast and atmosphere for gringos. If you can make it here and looking for a more US style type breakfast this is your spot. read more

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As much as I love traveling, sometimes one misses the comfort of food from home. Also a menu in English was nice for my companion, who doesn't speak Portuguese. The place is small. No frills. But the food was really good, as were our coffees. Decent portion sizes. Good value for the price. I was highly amused at the theme and decor. They even had American delicacies like real maple syrup for sale as novelties. Definitely recommend any misplaced Americans check this place out! read more

Stumble across this gem! My boyfriend got the chicken and waffles with a side of eggs with a mojito, and I order the country side with a margarita. Both dishes were excellent. Great customer service from our waiter. Also a bilingual location for locals and tourist. Would definitely recommend and come back read more

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After the ridiculous churrasqueira Rj in Ipanema I left hunger so thank god I founded a cafe next block called Gringo cafe wonderful small place with a big heart and my sandwich turkey with eggs over a perfect toast saved my appetite for that night . I'll recommend please come and a nice lady Vivian will attending u just like home read more

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Tried this place because the name sounded too good to pass up. Despite the name - it was actually a great breakfast. Lots of egg and omelet options. Really friendly staff, they even offered to give us suggestions of places to go visit. I recommend it if you want some good gringo breakfast in rio read more

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Really nice American style cafe in rio- cute street too! Loved it. Tiny place so perhaps it's good to go during an odd hour. Nice little tables spaced pretty close. The service isn't great (takes forever to get food and attention) but the meals are great. The al day breakfast is typical upscale diner food- excellent eggs and hashbrowns. Their biscuits are dreamy. They also have giant cake slices all homemade. The vegetarian dishes are excellent- I loved the veggie chili with homemade cornbread. Pretty decent coffee too. I know they have cocktails but I have only ever had that- too early :) read more

The food here was amazing. I had the chicken and waffles and everything tasted amazing. The service was great and the atmosphere was cool. I recommend this place to all gringos to make us taste a bit of home. read more

If you are a native English speaker who knows people in Rio de Janeiro, you've likely heard of this place. But I want to warn you that while the menu boasts American classics like bacon and french toast, they are NOT what you think. They are made with Brazilian ingredients, making the textures and sometimes the flavors all wrong. The bacon is not crispy or even browned for that matter. Some gringos love it. THIS gringa does not. They couldn't even bring me a clean fork. I asked for SEVERAL and each was nasty. I just couldn't. NOTE: Decent coffee and juices. Eggs were scrambled appropriately. Keep it cute. https://www.dinewithdani.com/blog/where-to-eat-in-rio-de-janeiro-pt-3 read more

I found this place on yelp, trusted the reviews, and the chefs came through! Everything was delicious. We will be returning tomorrow! read more

Breakfast was decent. There are very few tables, so expect a wait. If you're craving some American food, it does the trick, but food is meh. The smoothies are awesome, especially the cappuccino and strawberry/blueberry smoothie. read more

Went here once for dinner and once for brunch. This was highly recommended from TripAdvisor - so we decided to check it out! They have indoor and outdoor seating - fully equipped with a big fan mister. Love their decor & atmosphere - reminded me of home. For dinner - they weren't busy at all so we were seated immediately. We went right after the sunset at Ipanema. Our waiter spoke English so communication wasn't an issue. I ordered the Mac N Cheese - I was super excited because it's Mac N Cheese! I was super disappointed though. It was super bland -_- If they added more shredded Parmesan - it would be better for the flavor. I was really sad about it, actually. Sooo - I decided to not do a review until I gave it another try. For brunch - they were busy and they put our name on a whiteboard but only told us 5 mins until we would be seated - legit. I ordered a Iced Mocha - which was pretty sweet and yummy. For Brunch, I ordered the Eggs Benedict (Vegetariano) which was a remix with Cheddar Cheese. It came with the Eggs Benedict and that's it. Perfect for me but there was no sides - FYI. I finished it & it was so delicious! If you pay with a card - they bring the machine to your table and process the transaction. Their employees are super friendly & always had a smile on their face. I say, give them a try! read more

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Gringo Café was a pleasant surprise to an afternoon lunch. We showed up just before noon and the American diner was already in full action. All the indoor/outdoor tables were taken and guests were enjoying their share of waffles and pancakes and omelets - not to mention flutes of mimosas. Brazilians and tourists alike seem to flock to this cafe and on weekends, it's not odd to end up on the waiting list. For brunch or lunch, it's spot on and the service is impressive. I even think the staff speaks English, which is generally rare. Whether you're looking for a turkey burger (which I had and loved), a Cesar salad, vegetarian chili (another great pick), hash browns, biscuits and other beloved American staples, you can count on Gringo Café to satisfy your cravings. read more

Gringo Café - Turkey burger - American Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

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When you are craving food from home this is the place to go. English speaking waiters and American greasy breakfast. Can't go wrong here. I just had a coffee and classic eggs and sausage. Thanks for bringing me home for a moment. It is in a nice area and a close walk from the subway station. read more

I had the chicken and waffles plus a side of orange juice. Totally recommend! Really good! The service was friendly as well and it was a plus that our server spoke English. read more

This was the first breakfast place we visited in Rio, and it was by far our favorite! I knew this place would be great based off the reviews and pictures on the yelp page, but honestly it exceeded our expectations. The omelettes were perfectly cooked, the hash browns were the bomb, and the presentation was beautiful. The servers were so attentive and nice as well, and the meals were cheap. We will be back! read more

Gringo Café - American Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Wanda was a great server! We really enjoyed the food here. The chicken and waffles is just like back home in San Diego California. The food here is great. read more

Loved the atmosphere here. The food was great. It was very packed and the waitress made a whole table for us on the outside to accommodate my party of four. Obrigado! read more

Exactly what it's name is - the hot spot for American food in Rio. At first, I wondered why some people in our group were so excited to come here but this was the closest to authentic American breakfast they were going to get without heading to the states (they were from Nigeria). Not going to lie, it was pretty legit. It was a nice reminder of home towards the end of our stay where up until now, all we've been eating was steak and rice. A tad pricey but you're paying for the experience, right? read more

Gringo Café - American Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

I come here sometimes on Saturdays and Sundays to cure a hangover. Have had both lunch and breakfast plates and you can do yourself a favor by skipping over the lunch items. Burger was bland and the chili was neither spicy nor flavorful. But breakfast is where it's at - with one exception (we'll come back to that). The hash browns, eggs, and bacon are exactly what you'd expect from a place in the U.S. and are really good. The French toast is amazing. Two things: 1 - the sausage is not the same kind of breakfast sausage you'd find in the U.S. It's the usual Brazilian linguiça. It's not bad, but just so you know what you're getting. 2 - eggs Benedict. What they are calling "eggs Benedict" is not accurate. It should have a poached egg and ham on an English muffin covered in hollandaise sauce. What you'll get is a poached egg on top of bacon on top of a piece of toast, covered in a sauce. It also isn't bad, but it's not eggs Benedict. You can't change 3/4 of the recipe and call it the same thing. Simple fix here: change the name. read more

Gringo Cafe is one of those rare gems you find when travelling that make you feel like you're at home. My husband and I explored Brazil for a month living off far more than our fair share of Brazilian cuisine. We were craving some good ol' American fare. Imagine our delight when we stumbled across Gringo Cafe! . We were greeted by friendly staff, many of whom spoke English. I ordered the Country Style breakfast - pancakes (not easy to find), eggs (cooked any way you like them - also a rarity) & crispy bacon. Good food that satisfied our cravings. Breakfast is served all day as well as options like hamburgers, salads & large dinner platters. The chili is also a favorite. Nice place to meet other travelers. There are plugs for your laptop and Wi-Fi so you can work while sipping on the only American style coffee I've found in Rio (except for Starbucks). No need to order Brazil's standard thimble-sized espresso that keeps you awake for 2 days. I came back on Thanksgiving because I was without family and wanted some turkey and stuffing. Of course it wasn't my mother's 5 course, 10 side-dish affair but the meal was really good, affordable & best of all, I didn't feel alone. It was packed with other people unable to be with their loved ones so the restaurant transformed into big groups of foreigners and locals eating, drinking, laughing & swapping stories. My husband and I loved Rio so much that we decided to move here. Gringo Café is now one of my regular hang-outs. I strongly suggest stopping by. Enjoy! read more

A good place to experience an American breakfast. I'm leaving 5 stars because everything was delivered as expected. The staff was friendly and were patient with me even though I don't speak Portuguese. That made it difficult for everybody haha. read more

Gringo Café - Strawberry juice / suco de morango - American Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Did you rage too hard in Lapa the night before and wake up too late for breakfast at your hostel in Botafogo? Are you a twenty (or thirty) something gringo/gringa feeling a twinge of longing for being Stateside again? Well look no further...you have to come here. Right off the street in Ipanema, I feel like I've walked into a diner back home almost anywhere in the States. Try any of the all day brunch options: I had the country style with eggs over easy, sausage, and cinnamon French toast with maple syrup. Coffee, juice, and one hell of a mimosa. Better food than your typical Stateside diner, cuter staff, and...well, you're in Rio, baby! read more

Gringo Café - American Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

If you are tired of eating Brazilian food or just need a break, go to Gringo Cafe. It's in a cute little trendy area of Ipanema. It does not taste exactly like USA, but it's close enough. For me, I was satisfied. I came for breakfast and I would return to sample lunch or dinner. Coffee is super strong and bitter. Ask for milk STAT. read more

Gringo Café - Buttermilk pancakes were good. Cheese omelette per my companion, was ok. - American Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

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Good vibe and bfast! Perfect location...best spot in ipanema for a breakfast... American style! read more

Gringo Café - Gringo café - American Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Great place for breakfast and cocktails. This is all American breakfast which is great for some comfort food. The service is very good and they speak Spanish and English too... Btw free wifi! read more

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I liked my pancakes, eggs and bacon. It kind of reminded me of breakfast back in America. The waiters were really friendly and knew how to speak English. Service with a big smile =D read more

Gringo Café - One more pancake on top would be cool. But it was still delicious! - American Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Amazing breakfast place near the beach. The food/service is great. Nice place for brunch read more

Gringo Café - American Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Food was fair. Staff was nice. For being an American style restaurant I was surprised nobody spoke English. Accepted credit cards. read more

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Great spot to get reliably good food. I had been avoiding lettuce and greens that were likely to be rinsed in the local unfiltered water, so my chopped salad was just what I was craving. Prices are slightly higher than some of the local spots, but for an easy and tasty meal, made quickly, it is well worth it. It's small, so you might have to wait for a table. Service was friendly and this is a great spot to meet fellow travelers. Enjoy! read more

The food was ok. I felt that it wasnt value for money. Everything was quite expensive. I had a smoothie which cost $7US and the smoothie came out in a small cup- 3 of us were disappointed. The venue is nice, the staff are friendly, wiz wifi was slow read more

Food is amazing! Must try omelets and fruit salads! Great customer service. Everything is very fresh and very clean. Very affordable as well. Strongly recommend to eat here. Ask for Daniel!Visiting from the USA and he went above and beyond helping us with local activities to do for our stay. Hospitality level was extremely high! read more

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