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.

Best coffee in Rio! Wonderful staff who are truly passionate and knowledgeable about coffee, high…read morequality beans sourced from local small producers, delicious drinks. Highly recommended!!

This is a quiet lunch spot tucked away in the otherwise normally quite busy Centro. They have good…read morecoffee, good pastries, and descent sandwiches (a little too much mayonnaise, though!) I came here for a very quick lunch between two meetings downtown, and found it to be a nice respite. If you are in the area and need lunch fast, I would recommend this place.

It's not a 5 star restaurant atmosphere but it's a hidden secret in Rio. It's a quaint dining room…read moreambiance on the 2nd flood of the hotel ... But the food is fresh and delicious and the selection is amazing. They have traditional Brazilian beef and fish dishes. Rice and potatoes prepared with light tasty seasonings. They have fresh sushi, sashimi, and rolls. Their fresh local veggies are mouth watering. And the deserts are to die for! They also have the freshest cut fruit you'll find anywhere.

if i could give this place a 0 star rating i would. I was on…read morevacation with my family and we wrre looking for a cute little place to have a nice cup pf coffee, but what i was met with was nothing but dissatisfaction I the server was rude and i couldn't even get them to come over to our table for 10 mins! Finally when we got our drinks and meals they were AWFUL, my coffee was cold and i swear i saw dirt form the previous drink. all in all this restaurant single handedly runied my stay. 0/10 would NOT recommend

Amazing spot to grab a coffee! Such a great vibe from the staff who wanted us to try it all!…read more 2 espressos (for comparison), the very unusual iced coffee with coconut water, and a flat white later we were properly caffeinated and ready to start our day. Oh and get the cheese balls. They are the best in town!

Cafe Secreto is an amazingly small, intimate coffee shop near the "Largo do Machado" Metro stop,…read morewith friendly staff and good quality coffee. The baristas are friendly and some speak english fluently, while others have a basic english proficiency - You will be able to communicate if you do not speak Portuguese. The owner who brought this unique cafe to life can often be found there, and the entire staff have a love for high quality coffee. Be aware, the actual location can be a bit hard to find. It is down a corridor/alley that has many small businesses along it which is only for pedestrians/for walking. The cafe consists of a long bar, with a few seats, and the baristas (usually anywhere from 2 - 3) working behind it. Upstairs there are a few small tables that are great for enjoying with a friend or getting a bit of work done. Outside, there are a few tables as well. The drinks are of good quality. One of the baristas told me about how most of Brazil's good quality coffee beans are exported to other countries, so they go through a special coffee bean roaster based out of Sao Paulo(? can't remember exactly) that is known for acquiring high quality beans. They have typical lattes, espresso, and cappuccinos, but also inquire if you are interested in being more adventurous, in some of their more unique drinks (ones created by the cafe). I tried a coconut water with espresso iced drink that was delicious and refreshing. Also they have hibiscus tea which is refreshing on a hot day. They have a number of pastries that are more specific to Brazil, and a small oven in which they warm things fresh. They also have a sourdough toast with butter that an expat recommended (sourdough is not common to Brazil and is an unique offering). Prices are reasonable, with drinks from R$5 - R$10. They do have Wifi. I would recommend this place for the ambiance and the quality of coffee.

Free wifi for diners or cafes, small and cozy. Good wifi reception. Varied menu and delicious,…read morewell served. Polite staff.