Bona Ventura

Santa Teresa · Rio de Janeiro

Café do Alto

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Behind a yellow facade in Santa Teresa, decorated with carrancas and woodcut prints, this café serves a Nordestino breakfast. Its all-you-can-eat brunch has more than thirty items, from mini tapiocas to cuscuz and carne de sol.

Address
Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno 143, Santa Teresa
Hours
Wed-Fri 09:00-16:00; Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00; closed Mon, Tue (Veja Rio 2026)
Best time to go
Morning · About 1.5 h
Price
Brunch porreta BRL 90 (Veja Rio Comer & Beber 2026)
Price level
R$ R$

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • The brunch porreta runs Wednesday to Sunday, 09:00-13:00; it is popular, so arrive early.
  • Outside brunch hours, try the rubacão (Paraíba baião de dois) and the tapioca pudding.
  • Veja Rio lists it as closed Monday and Tuesday.

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