There are two types of people: those who love breakfast and those who don’t care for it that much. But the truth is that the first meal of the day can become more special depending on where you go. So how about starting the day in a different way, with a delicious coffee in an amazing place? These are our tips for places to have breakfast in Rio de Janeiro!
Confeitaria Colombo
If it’s a breakfast tip in Rio de Janeiro, then you can’t miss it. Confeitaria Colombo is over 100 years old and is part of the city’s history and culture. On the menu, there are plenty of delights to start the day with a hearty breakfast and combos to share.
Confeitaria Colombo already has other units around the city, but if you’ re visiting for the first time, it’s worth going to the Centro unit to get the full experience!
📌Rua Gonçalves Dias, 32 – Centro
Confeitaria Manon
Speaking of tradition, Confeitaria Manon has been on Rua do Ouvidor, also in the city center, since 1942. The place stands out for its historic façade, but also for its variety of delicious food.
For breakfast, you can’t go wrong with the Café para 1! The Madrileño bread is the house specialty, you can’t leave without trying it!
📌Rua do Ouvidor, 187 – Centro
Gringo Café
If you want to start the day with a typical American breakfast, complete with eggs and bacon, don’t miss the Gringo Café.
This little place in Ipanema specializes in the meal and offers breakfast all day long – so you can eat without rushing! The place also has salads, burgers, desserts and more!
📌 Rua Barão da Torre, 240/ Loja A – Ipanema
Plage Café
The Plage Café, located inside Parque Lage, is one of the most famous when it comes to breakfast in Rio.
It’s right at the foot of Christ the Redeemer and serves a complete breakfast, full of delicious options! It’s well worth spending a sunny Saturday there!
But here’s a tip: service at Plage Café is on a first-come, first-served basis and tables are crowded! So get there early!
📌 Rua Jardim Botânico, 414 – Jardim Botânico
Casa do Café da Manhã 1.910
If your idea of the perfect breakfast involves a family gathering, an open area and a hearty meal, then check out Casa do Café da Manhã 1.910. The place is in Vargem Grande, but it’s worth the trip to enjoy a fun and tasty weekend.
It opens early, only on Saturdays and Sundays, and requires reservations. Ah, the Casa is also pet friendly, in case you want to bring your pet along to enjoy it too!
📌 Estrada Mucuiba, 919 – Vargem Grande
Café do Alto
Entering Café do Alto is like taking a trip to the Northeast without leaving Rio. That’s because the “arretado” restaurant in Santa Teresa brings Northeastern culture to every detail: the decor, the soundtrack and, of course, the taste.
Breakfast is synonymous with abundance and don’t expect anything less than couscous, cheeses, tapioca and much more!
📌 Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno, 143 – Santa Teresa
The Slow Bakery
This artisanal bakery lives up to its name: it’s about enjoying and savoring meals slowly. The Botafogo unit still houses the factory, which makes this corner even more special.
Breads, cakes, coffees, chestnuts... there are so many delights that it’s hard to resist! You can enjoy your coffee there or take the products home with you.
📌Rua General Polidoro, 25 – Botafogo
Maya Café
Maya Café is one of those super special places that, once you enter, you don’t want to leave. With its uncomplicated and delicious cuisine, it’s a great place to start the day.
For breakfast, the sandwiches, cakes and juices are perfect. Oh, and don’t leave without trying the Benedito – the best pastrami sandwich in Rio!
📌Rua Prof. Ortiz Monteiro, 15 B – Laranjeiras
Le Depanneur
In a mix of gourmet bakery, bistro and delicatessen, Le Depanneur has a super cozy atmosphere for those who want to enjoy breakfast with a French touch.
On the menu, freshly baked breads, a cold cuts board, antipasti and cakes are just a few of the options to enjoy at the first meal of the day. They also make breakfast baskets if you want to give someone a present!
📌Rua do Catete, 288 – Catete
Bicho Pão
At the Bicho Pão bakery, they make a point of emphasizing that the bread is made the old-fashioned way: flour, water, salt and time!
So expect simple delicacies, but full of affection and with a taste of home. But that’s not all: they also make delicious sweets, pastries, cakes and coffees! It’s well worth a visit – and a bite to eat, of course!
📌Rua Corrêa Dutra, 39 – Flamengo
Pain Perdu Boulangerie
It’s Brazil’s first lifestyle boulangerie and the French atmosphere is in everything – from the decor to the menu!
So, in your list of places to have breakfast in Rio de Janeiro, include Pain Perdu Boulangerie, with 100% handmade products and classics of French gastronomy. To start the day in Paris!
📌 VillageMall | Avenida das Américas, 3.900 – Barra da Tijuca
Dianna Bakery
This confectionery and bakery in Tijuca is a very charming place in Rio and, for this reason – and more – it’s perfect for those who want to have a delicious breakfast.
There, you’ll find classic bakery delights, high-quality coffees and a very cozy atmosphere. Here’s a tip: the Tijucroque and the Almond Croissant are among the best in the house!
📌Rua Dona Delfina, 14 – Tijuca
Café 18 do Forte
Just the view of Copacabana Beach is a spectacle in itself. But if you’re looking for one of the best places to have breakfast in Rio, Café 18 do Forte is also the place to go.
This is because, located in the Copacabana Fort, the house prioritizes selected ingredients from small producers and is open from Tuesday to Sunday, with options also for brunch and lunch.
📌Praça Cel. Eugênio Franco, 01 – posto 6 – Copacabana
