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…
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Terzetto- Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Terzetto was a simple, dainty cafe and bakery contrasting the hectic, urban area of Ipanema just a few blocks from the beach. They had indoor and outdoor seating with bright furniture contrasting the white walls and floors. When I first walked into this space, I was unsure of it because there were very few people…
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…
Kariowka Café- Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
After walking by this tiny café in the basement of a shopping center in Rio a few times I was a bit disappointed to learn that this was the cafe I was looking for. To find coffee shops in Rio I used a guide that had information about the best coffee shops in Brazil. To…
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…
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….
Café Raiz- São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Located in Perdizes, São Paulo, Café Raiz has a reputation for great coffee in the city and it did not disappoint. Although it is a sit-down restaurant, I still very much enjoyed the vibe of this coffee spot, very relaxing and elegant. When I looked at the menu it seemed espresso drinks (or as it is…
The Danish Pastry House-Medford, MA
Located right by the Tufts University campus, The Danish Pastry House is a pretty minimalistic coffee shop that is quite popular amongst people in the area. This coffee shop is one of the places I consider people sacrificing coffee for food. The coffee is not bad, it just is not anything outstanding. The lattes are good…
The Coffee Code 