The Slow Bakery on Postcard

"The acclaimed, naturally fermented bread is available wholesale, but you should go straight to the source at the Slow Bakery. The airy space, in the residential Botafogo neighborhood, is the perfect place to enjoy freshly baked sourdough loaves, ciabatta, and baguettes. They also serve a menu of sandwiches, tartines (try the one with goat cheese and roasted tomatoes), coffee, and much more. The bakery also has two other branches in the city: one with a more industrial vibe in Jardim Botânico and a cozy location in Leblon." - Rafael Tonon, Taylor Barnes

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Andrew Fisher

Google

Wonderful little bakery an easy and safe walk from the local train station. Firstly the inviting smell once inside and friendly service, including English friendly. I had the croque and it was sensational, is this the best I've had 🤔 I'd say a resounding yes! The sourness if the bread is spot on, the ham is the right kind without the strong flavour and paired with the right amount of cheese. The coffee is quite good as well, good standard flavour from Brazilian coffee.

Leonard

Google

A must visit! The ambiance is like an old, small rustic warehouse that operates as a bakery. The serve fresh, artisanal baked goods - sweet and savoury - fruit jams, cheeses, butter, wine, olive oil, nuts, and more! I just wish they had decaf coffee and pure chai. The cinnamon roll was good, very different flavor than normal. It is like a mature cinnamon roll. The chocolate banana bread is very rich. The dark chocolate is intense and mature. It isn't a super sweet bread. Also, they have wifi, a range of snacks and meals with their baked bread, and beverages. I bought so much.

Elina Rindle

Google

Great place for branching and being productive! The vibes here are immaculate, staff friendly and food is freshly made and always hits the spot. Highly recommend the tartine da Horta for a veggie option and the smoothie, Indiana lemonade and cold brew are incredible!

Melissah Lang

Google

What a gem. I wanted to check out Botafago before heading to the Sugarloaf cable cars and am so glad I found The Slow Bakery. It's got a cool warehouse vibe and the food and coffee is delicious. I had a coffee with milk and a chicken sandwich on focaccia (recommended to me by my server) and even though nothing about it is particularly Brazilian, it might be my favorite thing I've eaten on my trip. Definitely worth a visit!

Ronja Ehmann

Google

Popped in searching for good artisanal bread. Didn't realize it was a full blown café/ restaurant with vegan options. Love the industrial yet communal vibe the inside gives. Waitress spoke perfect English and handed me an English menue. Both the vegan chai and the sourdough bread with hummus and tomatoes were delicious. Passed by the second day to by a full loaf of their olive sour dough. They gave me one hot straight out of the oven. Heavenly! Prices are on the higher side, but the products well worth your money.

M L

Google

Wow! What a dream of bakery. Lovely place for a nice breakfast, amazing croissants and breads. Could have more tea on the menu. Super friendly and helpful service.

Rich Piano

Google

Sat down for breakfast and ordered a filter coffee with a palmier and some toasted bread with butter. Good coffee, a decent palmier and tasty toasted bread. However, the butter that came with the bread was either rancid or of incredibly poor quality. Last year when I visited the butter tasted as bad as it did this time, so it isn't an accident that the butter is horrible.

E M

Google

The quality of the products is really good and so is the presentation. Seems like a very popular spot. It is expensive for what it is. They are missing the opportunity to have an engaging barista explaining the type of coffees they offer, that would make a tremendous difference.

Andrew Fisher

Google

Wonderful little bakery an easy and safe walk from the local train station. Firstly the inviting smell once inside and friendly service, including English friendly. I had the croque and it was sensational, is this the best I've had 🤔 I'd say a resounding yes! The sourness if the bread is spot on, the ham is the right kind without the strong flavour and paired with the right amount of cheese. The coffee is quite good as well, good standard flavour from Brazilian coffee.

Leonard

Google

A must visit! The ambiance is like an old, small rustic warehouse that operates as a bakery. The serve fresh, artisanal baked goods - sweet and savoury - fruit jams, cheeses, butter, wine, olive oil, nuts, and more! I just wish they had decaf coffee and pure chai. The cinnamon roll was good, very different flavor than normal. It is like a mature cinnamon roll. The chocolate banana bread is very rich. The dark chocolate is intense and mature. It isn't a super sweet bread. Also, they have wifi, a range of snacks and meals with their baked bread, and beverages. I bought so much.

Elina Rindle

Google

Great place for branching and being productive! The vibes here are immaculate, staff friendly and food is freshly made and always hits the spot. Highly recommend the tartine da Horta for a veggie option and the smoothie, Indiana lemonade and cold brew are incredible!

Melissah Lang

Google

What a gem. I wanted to check out Botafago before heading to the Sugarloaf cable cars and am so glad I found The Slow Bakery. It's got a cool warehouse vibe and the food and coffee is delicious. I had a coffee with milk and a chicken sandwich on focaccia (recommended to me by my server) and even though nothing about it is particularly Brazilian, it might be my favorite thing I've eaten on my trip. Definitely worth a visit!

Ronja Ehmann

Google

Popped in searching for good artisanal bread. Didn't realize it was a full blown café/ restaurant with vegan options. Love the industrial yet communal vibe the inside gives. Waitress spoke perfect English and handed me an English menue. Both the vegan chai and the sourdough bread with hummus and tomatoes were delicious. Passed by the second day to by a full loaf of their olive sour dough. They gave me one hot straight out of the oven. Heavenly! Prices are on the higher side, but the products well worth your money.

M L

Google

Wow! What a dream of bakery. Lovely place for a nice breakfast, amazing croissants and breads. Could have more tea on the menu. Super friendly and helpful service.

Rich Piano

Google

Sat down for breakfast and ordered a filter coffee with a palmier and some toasted bread with butter. Good coffee, a decent palmier and tasty toasted bread. However, the butter that came with the bread was either rancid or of incredibly poor quality. Last year when I visited the butter tasted as bad as it did this time, so it isn't an accident that the butter is horrible.

E M

Google

The quality of the products is really good and so is the presentation. Seems like a very popular spot. It is expensive for what it is. They are missing the opportunity to have an engaging barista explaining the type of coffees they offer, that would make a tremendous difference.

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