Confeitaria Colombo

Grand and beautifully constructed coffee shop with a great history. Enjoyable experience to bask in the historical atmosphere where historical figures have visited. Food was mediocre - I had the stuffed chicken thigh and cappuccino, which was really average. Would recommend coming in before 12pm to avoid long waits - I arrived at 11am and waited for 15 minutes only.

With more than 35,000 reviews already, there can be no doubt that this is not "off the normal tourist path" - do not allow that to dissuade you - YOU SHOULD STILL GO. The wood carved mirrors and fittings are from the 1890's when the place opened. The amazingly patient and friendly waiters have been there even longer. Despite throngs of local romantic couples, and international tourists on vacation making their pilgrimage here the week after Christmas, the staff seemed not frazzled at all. They've seen this all before. The desserts are incredible, the coffee is better, and the spectacle cannot be surpassed. I'm delighted we went. You will be too.

Impressive architecture! This coffee shop is a must stop on your visit to Rio de Janeiro. To sit on the tables you must get something. The food is average as other say but the experience is good!

The place is phenomenal in decor but the food was just decent. They had a good English menu. Plenty of options. The cakes were thick and heavy. Burger was delicious.

Charming but very busy place. Great food! Upon entering they will offer to take your picture, it is not required but plenty of people do. It is a very beautiful venue. Worth the stop!

Overall, it was a positive experience. Its historical relevance and internal design make it a must-visit when in Rio. The coxinha and pastel were delicious and crispy, as was the pudim . However, the service was not very fast, and we had to queue for approximately one hour to enter

Four Americans walk into Confeitaria Colombo, expecting a casual café—little did we know, we were stepping into a time machine! Between the grand mirrors, stained glass, and opulent décor, we felt like extras in a 19th-century telenovela. One of us tried to pronounce ‘brigadeiro’ and accidentally ordered three desserts—no regrets there. And the coffee? Let’s just say it ruined Starbucks for us forever. I bought 4 bags of coffee for my family back home. So good!

Coffee Latte was great including the service, however, there was no internet service included neither air conditioning so it can get a bit to hot in there 😅