The traditional tourist spot in Rio has two cafes
The Copacabana Fort is a traditional tourist spot in Rio de Janeiro that offers an incredible view of the southern beaches of Rio. The building that once protected the city from maritime attacks houses the Historical Museum of the Army and is a very short walk nice to do it outdoors, as the open part of the space has two bars, perfect for those who want to have breakfast with a view or enjoy an afternoon tea.
The most popular is the traditional Colombo patisserie, which has other units in the city center and in the south area and offers an extensive menu. For those who want to try the coffee there, it is a good idea to arrive early and be patient, as the place is usually crowded and there is a waiting line. The ideal, for those looking for a quieter day, is to go there on weekdays.
Café do Forte is also a pleasant option and tends to be less crowded at peak times.
Find out how much it costs to have breakfast in each of them below:
Pastry shop Colombo
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 7pm, it has a small internal room with tables and chairs, but the most popular space is the outdoor tables on the “balcony” overlooking the sea, which guarantee beautiful photos and a very pleasant atmosphere .
Among the options, one of the most successful for breakfast is Chá do Forte (double), which costs R$118 and is well served for two people. The option includes a basket with mini brioches, croissants, almond pillow, 2 special breads made with mature cheese, 2 slices of traditional Petrópolis toast, 2 bowls of natural yogurt with muesli, 2 cups of coffee or tea or chocolate or coffee with milk, butter, honey, jam, 4 slices of ham, 4 slices of cheese, 2 glasses of orange juice, 2 cakes of the day and 2 unique Lusitanian coconut and cheese desserts.
The menu also offers the Chá do Forte Light Duplo option, for R$108 with two cups of coffee or tea, or coffee with skimmed milk, cream cheese, multigrain bread, 2 slices of Petrópolis toast, 2 bowls of natural yogurt with granola, 4 slices of turkey breast, 4 slices of Minas cheese, 2 glasses of orange juice and 2 slices of cake.
The place also offers some individual dishes such as the Petrópolis toast, with two slices of grilled toast with butter (R$ 31) and the American toast with 2 slices of grilled Petrópolis toast covered with grated cheese (R$ 34.10) .
For those who want to enjoy the place in the afternoon, Colombo has the possibility of the Museum Brunch, for two people, which costs R$ 168.90 and includes a cup of coffee, tea, chocolate or cappuccino, orange juice, honey, homemade products homemade jam, butter, natural yogurt with granola, papaya, creamy scrambled eggs, croissants, 2 special cheese breads made with mature cheese, flat cheese, Minas cheese, ham, turkey breast, cheese quiche with garlic, mini cup cake chocolate and our traditional Petrópolis the toast could not be missed.
To accompany brunch, the restaurant serves two glasses of sparkling wine.
Caffè del Forte18
The place was voted the “best breakfast in Brazil” of 2023 by Prazeres da Mesa magazine and is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00. The Café do Forte, served for two, costs R$156 and comes with bread, butter, avocado cream, small-producer cured meats, Canasta cheese bread, banana bread, a pan of scrambled organic eggs with farofa bacon, yogurt with granola and fruit, cake of the day, cupcakes, dulce de leche and jelly. The customer chooses two hot drink options, including: double espresso, double filtered macchiato, hot chocolate and cappuccino.
The cafe also offers separate dishes such as classic Belgian waffles (R$28), pancakes (R$34), truffle eggs (R$58) and volver (R$42) with scrambled eggs finished with slices of Iberian ham and cloud of Canasta with cheese.
Service
Colombo and the Café do Forte
Location: Copacabana Fort – Praça Cel. Eugênio Franco, 1, Place 6 – Copacabana Beach
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00
Why you shouldn’t skip breakfast
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
