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…

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,…

Santo Grão- São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Santo Grão has the best vibe and latte I have had so far in Brazil.  This restaurant/cafe not only has great coffee, but also has amazing fresh juices, and delicious food.  This location is build to be part sit-down restaurant and part cafe.  In the back is a coffee bar with couches and tables, while…

Pie in the Sky- Woods Hole, MA

Pie in the Sky is a classic place for people in the Falmouth/Woods Hole area to go for a cup of joe or a snack.  The first thing I notice every time I walk in (besides the long line) is the coffee roaster in the middle of the inside part of the cafe.  Pie in…