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.

Yelp Review 2025 #197:…read more Located in Santos Dumont Airport on the same floor as check-in and ticketing, look to your left and you'll see this Starbucks before heading to security. I grabbed some breakfast before getting on my flight to São Paulo. I already knew what I wanted to get before coming here. I wanted food and drink that are uniquely Brazilian. Pao de Queijo: They're the mini version. You get about 10-12 pieces. They're warm but slightly drier than regular size pao de queijo. Coxinha: About 6 mini pieces with chicken and cream cheese filling. Easier to eat because they're bite-size. Maracuja Frappuccino: Passionfruit in Frappuccino form. It's mildly sweet. I forgot to ask for no whipped cream but oh well. The whipped cream is drizzled with Passionfruit syrup and has passionfruit seeds on top. As in true Starbucks fashion (even in the US), be prepared to have your name pronounced differently. They have free Wi-Fi with pretty good connection.

I'm not sure if there was a section of this Starbucks that I was unaware of, but I only saw the…read moremain floor. There were plenty of people inside, but it was not overly crowded or anything. There was only one large table where you could set up to do some work which you had your food or drink. There is a kind security guard who offered his stool as I was there waiting for my tour guide to arrive. I bought a bottle of water. Starbucks in Brasil has a few different food items such as a classic, pão de queijo and mini coxinhas.

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.

i'm from America and I looked up online and this place was very tourist friendly. The staff could…read moretell that my friend and I were foreigners and spoke to us in English very well and offered us recommendation space on our taste buds. They also gave us these peanuts that were soaked in the salty liquid on the house. The restaurant itself looked very lively. It was very crowded when we went, but the wait wasn't long.

My friend picked this spot in Santa Theresa for us to have lunch since it was close to Parque das…read moreRuinas, where we were planning to go next. The interior is lovely with colorful decor and a comfortable ambiance, along with a chill, casual atmosphere. We were served complimentary boiled peanuts in the shell, and these were simply addicting! I thought it was a bit strange that there was no steak on the menu, given that we are in Brazil, but I learned this place specializes in Northeastern Brazilian cuisine, so perhaps steak is not so common in that particular region. Since I know I wanted to try authentic coconut shrimp soup, I decided to order that. This dish came with coconut rice and farro (a yellow, fine grainy substance, which was pretty tasty when mixed with the rice and soup.) In the soup, there were a ton of shrimp, which were delightfully tender, and succulent. The soup was full of flavor with plenty of yummy seasoning. The rice was nice and fluffy, but didn't have much coconut taste. I was able to try a bit of one of the nutty tapioca desserts. It was really unique with a chewy consistency, sweet, as well as light. There was a mouthwatering caramely sauce accompanying it. Service was wonderful throughout. We were well taken care of during our meal.