Well apparently everyone reviewed the bakery and I should have just eaten the bread. I instead went…read moreto the restaurant side and had lunch at the per kilo buffet. They were running out of the popular items like breaded chicken and you had to line up separately and request sliced steak from the grill if you wanted something hot other wise they had a selection of rice, pasta, vegetables, salads, salmon, bolhinhos, beans, and the typical offering at a per kilo place. As expected, the flavor was average. I also tried the in-house mate, not quite the same flavor as mate Leao. With big but heavy plates, a paltry serving can easily run R$30. The best part of it was the dessert which was separate. The chocolate mil folhas was rich and tasty. The pastry itself was still quite crispy and fresh, so I can see how the pastries, desserts and bakery items are lauded. The shop next to the restaurants which you're obligated to walk through had a good selection of beer, cheeses and other specialty items, all for a hefty price. I did try a lata of Rio cha verde with lychee (can of green tea with lychee) which was delicious. Next time I'll have to have breakfast as the other yelpers recommended.

Good food, pay by the kilo buffet with a decent selection of dishes. It was a bit busy when we…read morearrived, but that's to be expected during the lunch rush. We actually got good service here too. To exit the restaurant you have to go through the bread store, which has an amazing selecting of bread and candies.

Really cool place one of those spots that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time, dining…read morein a grand old hall from another era. High ceilings, classic atmosphere, the kind of place where you half expect people from a century ago to walk through the doors. All we had was the Café Colombo Especial Duplo (for two), and it was more than enough. Quick tip before ordering: adjust your expectations a bit. As Americans, we're used to breakfast meaning eggs, sausage, bacon the whole heavy lineup. In Brazil, breakfast leans more toward pastries, breads, yogurt, and coffee. And that's exactly what they brought out: baskets loaded with different kinds of bread, pastries, spreads, yogurt, and plenty of coffee. Honestly, it was a lot. So much bread we couldn't even finish it all. A simple breakfast, but in a setting that makes the whole experience feel special.

The wait time can be a bit egregious, but I will say- it's worth the wait!…read moreThe two of us went in around 3pm on a Wednesday. We had to wait in line for around a 1/2 hour. Warning- if you go later in the day, they are sometimes out of certain pastries. The menu is extensive. They have more than just pastries and snacks! The inside is gorgeous and definitely picture-worthy. Our server was very kind and responsive despite the massive rush. The food is good, but let's face it, you are mainly there for the atmosphere.

A old-school looking bakery in Ipanema with a ton of different pastry options! This is definitely a…read moretop pick for baked goods in Rio since everything is made pretty fresh. We got a few different ones to try and the bread here is super fresh. Highly would recommend the sweet pastries. The salty/ savory options were decent as well. Definitely want to try everything here when I have a sweet tooth, the pastry desserts are great if you love sweets!

I found this place by accident while looking for a Banco do Brasil. Next day, me, my mom and my son…read moredecided to try their breakfast. Their "sonho" (Brazilian doughnut) is the best sonho ever. So every morning, we were very excited to go there. It is very well located, near the subway station Nossa Senhora da Paz and near the Ipanema beach, in a very busy street. Their prices are very reasonable compared to other breakfast places.