Padaria Alfabelle — Restaurant in Região Geográfica Imediata do Rio de Janeiro

I went for the weekend breakfast buffet, which they advertise for R$39.99. Everything was cold, even the pão de queijo that I took right when they were put out (and are supposed to be served warm). The scrambled eggs were also cold and severely undercooked. The flavors were fine, and there is a large selection, however, food that should be served hot, should be at minimum warm. Also, they advertise it for R$39.99, but actually charge you R$44, because they add a service fee, even though it is a self-service buffet. They is the first time I get a service fee added to my check at a buffet in Brazil. Service fees are typically only automatically added here to checks at high end restaurants, which this is...

The restaurant has an 'executivo' option for beef, chicken or fish. It comes with the standard Brazilian rice, beans and farofa and is excellent value, but it's for takeaway only. One portion will easily feed two hungry people.

The bakery also has sandwiches that are delicious. Expect to pay slightly higher prices at this bakery. Not all staff are wearing masks inside the bakery (during...

I was staying at a near by hotel and stopped there a few times for afternoon coffee. Delicious and affordable pastry selections. One night my sister and I got stuck there sure to very strong rain and decided to try their artisanal burgers. Pretty delicious! Out of the two I tried, I'd highly recommend "contra-filé" burger. Very well seasoned and...