Nestled in the back of the Larcomar mall in Lima, Arabica Espresso Bar is considered one of the best, if not the best, coffee shops in Peru. After wandering around the mall for awhile, I came across Arabica Espresso Bar. I had heard of it before but had no idea where it was located. When I…
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Maria Castaña- Asunción, Paraguay
The Maria Castaña location I went to was one of the most pleasant, tiny cafés I have ever seen. There were tiny water fountains right outside and it was modeled after a french café. The space was pretty open and small, but the fancy decor made it very appealing. I asked for a cafe con…
Revelator Coffee Company- Nashville, TN
Nashville’s newest kid on the block is Revelator, a coffee shop which started in New Orleans, Louisiana, but has opened various new locations over the past year. To celebrate its opening, Revelator was offering free coffee and baked goods to customers. Everything on the menu and in the shop was FREE. I could not believe…
Original American Coffee Cake- São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Flor Café- São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Flor Café was a tiny spot in the center of São Paulo that had very nice outdoor seating. It is located perfectly where the sun is setting for a nice view as you drink your coffee. Here I had the strongest cafe com leite I’ve encountered in Brazil. The coffee was decent, but nothing special….
The Coffee Code 