Normally when in a foreign country I wouldn’t go to a place with “American” included in the name, but this restaurant was recommended to me by a friend. Really there was not anything very American about this place at all! The cakes were made with Brazilian fruits and the coffee was also Brazilian. The location…
Month: July 2015
Ofner- São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Ofner is one of those places that was sort of just an overrated fancy café/bakery. The service was great and the outdoor seating was very nice with large comfy chairs, but the coffee was nothing special. I ordered the typical café com leite. The taste was quite bold and the coffee had a creamy aftertaste,…
Ritual 13 Coffee Lab
Thought I would share a great coffee experience. Ritual 13 at Coffee Lab in São Paulo. In this ritual I was able to experiment three rare types of coffees in small amounts. The wine glasses are used to allow just the right amount of oxygen to enter the cup. See Coffee Lab for more info.
Casa Mathilde- São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Casa Mathilde has to be one of the most hectic bakery/cafés I have ever been to. This place was so full of people, the second I walked in I started sweating. Apparently, Casa Mathilde is a super popular and famous Portuguese bakery in São Paulo. I only found out about it through another coffee fanatic…
Scada Café- São Paulo, SP, Brazil
If there were cafés in the cinemas in the U.S., I would probably be going to the movies more often. I found Scada Café after doing some research about coffee shops in São Paulo. I knew it was in the Shopping Bourbon, but after circling through the entire mall a few times I realized I…
Padoca do Mani- São Paulo, SP, Brazil
From the moment I arrived at Padoca do Mani last Sunday morning, I fell in love with the tiny bakery/coffee shop. Mostly known for their various types of breads and their coffee, this place was packed all morning. Padoca do Mani is the place to be for brunch. It has a really cool atmosphere, colorful…
Octavio Café- São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Octavio Café is one of the fancier coffee places in São Paulo. The building itself is shaped like a coffee bean! When I first walked in I was overwhelmed by all of the coffee decor, books, and equipment. They even had their own blending station where customers can create their own coffee blends using Octavio…
Ekoa Café- São Paulo, SP, Brasil
Ekoa Cafe is located in Vila Madalena and is a peaceful spot. The outdoor seating is beautiful and relaxing. The indoor seating varies greatly, from tables with chairs, to comfy couches, to small reading areas. Most of the people at this cafe were doing work on their laptops or reading. Since espresso drinks seemed to be…
Liz Cafe- São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Liz Cafe was a small coffee shop that I happened to pass by one day and decided to stop in for a cup of coffee. The place seemed to be well-known for their variety of crepes. I decided to go with some cafe com leite. Unfortunately, right from the first sip I realized this coffee…
Coffee Lab- São Paulo, SP, Brazil
When I first walked into Coffee Lab I was utterly impressed. This shop has outdoor seating with tables surrounded by plants and lights as well as indoor seating. The inside of this coffee shop really looks like a coffee lab. The most emphasized parts are the roaster and espresso machines. Once I looked at the menu,…
The Coffee Code 