Bona Ventura

Botafogo · Rio de Janeiro

The Slow Bakery

Street foodLocals' pick

Founded in 2016 by Rafa Brito and Ludmila Espíndola, it grew from a small atelier into Botafogo's sourdough factory. In 2026 it won Veja Rio's best bread and Rio Show's best brunch.

Address
Rua General Polidoro 25, Botafogo
Hours
Tue-Sat 08:00-20:00; Sun 09:00-17:00; closed Mon (Riotur, from Veja Rio 2026)
Best time to go
Morning · About 1 h
Price
Panelinha Domingueira BRL 72, tartine Cotto Mozza I Pesto BRL 48 (Diário do Rio, Jul 2026)
Price level
R$ R$

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Good to know

  • Brunch is served only on Saturday and Sunday in Botafogo (Diário do Rio); on weekdays come for bread, croissants and a tartine.
  • Once a month it holds a fair of Brazilian artisan cheeses and natural wines with live jazz (Diário do Rio, 2025).

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