Whenever I need my coffee fix (the addict that I am...), I would choose Cafeina over Starbucks. (I…read morestill go to starbucks though and I am a fan... my starbucks baristas, please don't abandon me...) They have a breakfast menu (which, for the variety and quality of what they are serving, I can get it for slightly cheaper elsewhere. Not that the food is bad though, its decent, just talking about the price). They also have a wide selection of cakes (which I'm not a fan of because the few that I have tried so far has been too sweet for my liking), pastries (the ones I have tried are not too bad), pasta and sandwiches (which I have not tried), soups (decent) and some other stuff on their menu too. p/s : wifi password (regardless which branch you go to) : cafeina2014 (it was 2013 when i went in 2013 :p)

We stopped by this cafe for a light dinner and while it wasn't bad, nothing stood out as above…read moreaverage to us. I ordered the potato and chicken soup (~R$29), which could have used a lot more seasoning. My friend ordered the Caesar salad (~R$16) and mix sandwich (~R$18). The Caesar salad was so bland - you could see the dressing but it literally has no effect on your taste buds. The sandwich was decent, nothing special. The one thing that really did hit it out of the park was the pineapple juice - so good!! However, my friends strawberry smoothie (R$12) was wayyyyy too sweet. Overall, would come here again for only coffee, pastries or pineapple juice. P.S. Wifi password is Cafeina2015 (or whichever year it happens to be)

This was one of the few coffee shops open early in the morning in Copacabana. Just needed some…read morecaffeine and a quick snack to start the long day in Brazil. Ordered the cappuccino chocolate which was solid, it had a nice froth with chocolate syrup drizzled on top. It was sweet, a little too sweet for me but I have my coffee straight black normally. Also got the tiramisu fatta, it was good as well. They have a variety of baked goods that looked tasty, only been here once but seems that a lot of regulars come here.

This coffee shop was our to go to morning spot when we were in Capocabana. We absolutely loved…read moreeverything there. Their espressos and lattes were solid and their sandwiches were delicious. We liked sitting outside and people watch. Their service too was good.

What a unique place, just an open space at the end of a hall after taking the escalator up one…read moreflight with an open air balcony and a couple padded benches to sit. There's two stands, one for espresso and another for cappuccino with a sink for washing dishes. One table offers either brown or white sugar containers and spoons for stirring your sugar. Another table has baskets for money, paying (as much or as little as you see fit) and counters so they have a loose estimate of how many people ordered espressos and cappuccinos. This open, exposed, honest business is so novel. There's a level of trust, that people will pay adequately for the services rendered, that's commendable and refreshing. Needless to say, the coffee is excellent and their reputation has grown to make it a busy and popular place. They even offer coffee for sale, should you wish to take some home with you.

The only thing I could think when I was here was, "how cool is this place?"…read more As everyone else has mentioned, it is quite unique to have a restaurant that shows you all of their expenses instead of a menu. A true mark of the quality here is that their customers only pay what they think is appropriate. I'm not very good at math, but I can look at the sign listing the restaurant's bills and then at the amount of people drinking coffee. If the coffee weren't good, the place simply wouldn't be able to function. Lucky for us, the coffee is top notch. Rather than stopping at a Starbucks or one of the many coffee shops on the first floor of this shopping plaza, do yourself a favor and head upstairs. In addition to the great coffee and friendly staff, you're also bound to run into interesting people as businessmen, students, and street vendors all take a break from their hectic days.

The bakery was well decorated providing an optimism that the pastries would be satisfying! I…read moreordered the double chocolate cacao based cookie, chocolate/white chocolate chip cookie, oatmeal raisin cookie and the Nutella brownie. Every dessert was distinctively tasty and fresh. The customer service was friendly. Treat yourself!

Sweets heaven! I wish I discovered this place sooner than later. Ironically, we stumbled into this…read moretreasure in our last day in Rio. So sad. Anyway, took advantage and ordered samples of cookies and brownies. The coconut brownie was heaven in my mouth. The basic brownie was oh so good. Let the honey sample the cookies and he liked them. I think we got the macadamia Choco chip and oatmeal. He said it was good but kept getting sweeter with every bite. No worries, nothing a cafe con leiche (coffee with milk) can't fix and of course a bottle of water. The presentation is so pretty and the place itself was so colorful yet cozy. The display was set in such a way that it is not overwhelming but you want everything. The place is small but there is always people in and out. Eat your sweets, drink your coffee and off your merry way you go. Parking, can be difficult, which can be the norm in Copa. We walked here anyways, so we did not have that issue. The service is good. I just really adore this cute "tea" place. Like everything in Rio, this place has a place in my heart.

Great breakfast, got the ovo toast with egg and bacon... as well as a iced coffee…read more The bread was super soft and tasted great. The others in my group also liked their food. Service was fast and responsive. The space has plenty of indoor seats as well as outdoor seating. It felt very comfortable and hospitable.

It's really hard to find good, not-fried, somewhat healthy, affordable American-friendly food in…read moreBrazil (surprisingly). I came to bibi twice because I was too hungry to continue wandering. For a tourist area this place is pretty cheap. The crepes, which they are famous for, are to die for. I highly recommend going all out and getting a both a savory crepe and a dessert crepe. I had the steak and fresh cheese (kind of like mozzarella but brazilian style). You won't believe how big the portion is. Go nuts on the dessert crepe you won't regret it. The other entrees are not as good however. Do not be deceived by the bright colors and large portion. Just stick to the crepes. They take card but they don't speak english--and they like to stare.

A quick stroll from the JW Marriott, the goodies in the display case are enticing and the staff…read morewere very friendly. Initially, I went in to ask for help finding a bank ATM and the cashier was very patient with my Google translate plea. Long story short, my ATM card did not work at that bank but we stopped by later for a coffee and something sweet. Lots of locals and tourists enjoying an afternoon treat. Service was slow but hey- we were on vacation!

The Bakers came highly recommended by our hotel for breakfast. The restaurant itself is not so…read morewelcoming as it seems to mainly be a bakery with what feels like a restaurant add-on. Service was quite slow and the food we ordered took quite some time to come. Overall, the food did seem to be decent quality - and eggs were not too greasy. Fruit salad was also tasty and came with a generous serving of papaya. Overall, not outstanding, but if you are looking for a basic breakfast to fuel you for the day you can definitely find it here.

Super cute little hole in the wall. I had the parma salad with the mustard and honey dressing and a…read morelemon iced tea. The iced tea came in a plastic bottle, it wasn't brewed so no worries about drinking the water. The mustard & honey dressing was delicious!! The prosciutto was sliced perfectly thin and the salad was fresh as well. Service was great! The place was super cute and the waitress was very friendly. She didn't speak English however, I just used my "say hi" app to translate any questions we had

Came here for breakfast during our trip to Rio and we had a good experience. The staff is very…read morefriendly and the food is good. We had some sandwiches recommended by the staff and they came out quick and tasted delicious. We also ordered their waffle with jelly and it was okay. The reason for the 4 stars is because the waffle was really soggy.