Best spot in the neighborhood for an informal business meeting. It's quieter and more discrete than…read morethe other JK mall cafes and the baked goods and service are the best in the neighborhood. Today I'm having the raspberry pound cake, totally homemade, mind blowing.

I was on the hunt for coffee when I was staying in Vila Madalena and walked here one day. I had…read morejust arrived right before it started to down pour. I almost walked past the entrance from the street. They have a few different areas one could find a seat - every place had a covered ceiling so when it rains most every spot can be filled up. Lots of plants. I sat in the tiny room with the A/C with windows that faced the street - right behind the coffee bar. It kind of felt like I was inside a treehouse - it was nice to be there when it was raining outside. It was really peaceful I wish I had brought a book or my journal with me that day. When you walk inside through the glass doors, turn to your right and walk towards the coffee bar that looks like you're in a kitchen workspace. This is normal as this is where you will place your order. After you order, you can find your seat and it will be brought out to you. The entire space gives a semi-modernized artsy atmosphere. There is a larger space with sofa, accent chairs and tables near a bookshelf filled with different bags of coffee you could purchase as well as various coffee tools and accessories. They have more indoor/outdoor seating down the corridor you walk down when you first turn in from the street as well. Since I love espressos, I had to try the espresso tasting where they give you one small cup and one larger cup of espresso - both brewed the same way, just presented differently. Stir the smaller cup fast with the spoon and slower with the bigger cup. When you taste them, you will notice a difference as one will be more bitter and the other will have that fuller taste. I preferred the smaller cup as it had more of that dark espresso flavor. The staff are super friendly. There was someone there who helped me decide what to order and explained to me how to drink it when he had brought it out. It was also helpful that he knew a little bit of English. I wish I had came here more than just one time and I regret not buying a couple bags of coffee as the packaging is what drew me to the merch, but I was already overflowing with items in my suitcase.

Fun little coffee shop that is worth a visit if you are in the area…read more It is a good spot for bringing a laptop and doing some work. The food is nothing special, but the coffee is worth going for.

Don't expect everything you've been seeing at their main location here. They have the staple items,…read morelike dadinho de tapioca, escondidinho de carne seca, baião de dois, and a few more items. Met a friend from Boulder for lunch and she absolutely loved it! We I had: Dadinhos de tapioca: same thing as if you eat at their main location Escondidinho plate: escondidinho which is like a jerk meat pie, like a shepard's pie, made of mashed yucca and stuffed with jerk meat. Served along with rice, and side of salad. Portions were well served but a HUGE staple item for me is their chicharron which was also sold there but it was mediocre. Looked and tasted like movie theatre popcorn that has been sitting there all day long. Look at the bright side, you don't have to drive out of civilisation, nor stand in line for hours. Since Pinheiros can be hectic to park, I took the tube and walked 5 minutes and BOOM there I was.

Have eaten here several times. Quality is consistent and great atmosphere. Best for brunchread more

Santo Grão is a great (if a bit over-priced) option for bringing out of town guests or a date any…read moretime of the day in Itaim Bibi. They have a varied menu with lots of healthy options including accommodating gluten free or vegetarian friends. The star of this location is the very clever giant umbrella which covers the entire patio of more than 12 tables. The umbrella can be retracted making for a great outdoor atmosphere in any weather. At night they light up the patio with romantic tiki torches. Fresh fruit juices and creative coffees in the daylight give way to creative cocktails and sangrias as the day goes on. They will usually serve you their awesome eggs Benedict any time of the day even if they're no longer cooking off the breakfast menu. It's one of the better places to enjoy a poached egg in the city. They also have some more locally inspired brunch options. The salads and wrap sandwiches are not quite as gourmet as the prices would lead you to believe, but the atmosphere generally makes up for it. In the past I had some issues with service being slow and forgetful, but they've changed the waitstaff lineup and since then I've had a great time. They often have someone who can speak English if needed. The patio space is dog friendly. And the downstairs of the indoor space has super comfy seating for a chat over coffee or relaxing drink after work.

Great little brigadeiro shop in a calm and quiet location. Lots of options and sizes to chose from…read more They also have coffee and cappuccino.

This place is perfect. The white splashed everywhere puts you in a bright and happy mood and ready…read moreto devour the most amazing gelato. The staff was very friendly and willing to even help with my lack of Portuguese. I tried the coffee, pistachio, and hazelnut. SO GOOD. I highly highly recommended coming to this specific location for the atmosphere and some very instagrammable moments.

For months is advance of my trip to São Paulo I had been dreaming of the gelato at Bacio di Latte…read more Luckily, after my first meal in the city my dining companions were more than willing to take me to the Villa Madalena outpost of this formidable Paulista ice cream chain. Not only does Bacio di Latte serve some of the best gelato I've had outside of Italy, you're quite spoiled for choice in terms of flavors here and even in the smallest cup you can get multiple flavors (which I love)! On my last visit I had yogurt com amarena (sour black cherry), maracujá (passionfruit), and lampone con gianduja (raspberry with chocolate hazelnut). If bliss could be served in a cup, this was surely it!