A comida era espetacular, o molho Alfredo e as massas simplesmente perfeitos. Uma coisa que tem 4,5…read moreestrelas em vez de 5 foi a carne. Não tenho certeza se estou acostumado com o jeito americano de comer coisas com muito sal, mas fora isso, o Suco de Abacaxi e hortella natural e o Suco de Maracujá eram realmente naturais e simplesmente melhores que as bebidas açucaradas americanas. O serviço foi incrível. Os garçons e a hospitalidade são ótimos. O Uruguaio e todos os outros me trataram muito bem. Eu definitivamente voltarei.

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.

A lovely cafe with a stunning view of one of São Paulo 's most elegant buildings and a wide variety…read moreof authentic Portuguese pastries. This is a must on any tour of the city's historic center. If you've never tried a pastel de Belem, these are almost as good as the ones that I ate in Portugal and certainly have an authentic colonial feel. I really enjoyed the layout which allows you to see the baking process up close. Sit upstairs and enjoy the view of the cute little plaza and historic buildings for any lovely morning or afternoon treat.

Referencing the Mathilde Cheese Factory, a supplier to King Fernando II and the Royal House of…read morePortugal as far back as 1850, Casa Mathilde brings heritage recipes to Sao Paulo's Praca Antonio inside a spacious buildout with fair prices but questionable customer service. Now considered São Paulo's definitive Portuguese Bakery, five locations throughout the capital offering guests a bounty of sweets and savories beginning at 09h00 Monday through Saturday, it is over two stories that Casa Mathilde's flagship location stretches, level one comprised of cases expanding back to a display kitchen with comfortable seating along the sides. Popular to the point of filling floor two during lunch, a lack of Portuguese-fluency doing diners a disservice as staff is impatient even with the store 3/4-empty, it is recommended that guests obtain a marker upon entry and take a long look before ordering, as at least five-dozen items that change seasonally comprise Casa Mathilde's daily collection. Offering classics in addition to items targeting Brazilians and tourists, French Toast easily identifiable alongside Donuts labeled Bola de Berlim, it was alongside the latter stuffed with Dulce de Leche that five additional items were selected, the Portuguese Egg Custard flakey but a bit over-baked while "Pastel de São Bento" utilizes the same Shell but fills the center with finely ground Nuts and Sugar. On to Charniqueiras next, the taste and texture reminiscent of Brazil's Quindim Pudding beneath a caramelized top, it is inside Mathilde's eponymous Queijada that guests will find the taste of Citrus amidst granular consistency, the same forming the center of small orbs topped in Golden Walnuts with a crackling shell that makes one want to immediately book a flight to Sintra.

Japanese inspired patisserie with desserts using less sugar than the standard Brazilian sweets…read more Help yourself with fresh cakes, macarons and the best choux cream you can find in town! There are options using matcha, the green tea powder that might look like mold, but can be healthy and add a special flavor to your choice. Price wise it is a little expensive, but comapring to other cake shops you may get better product here for what you pay for. Biggest issue: they are closed on weekends, so no chance if you want to try their sweets in your free time...