I believe that those who don’t miss out on afternoon tea or coffee are people who really know how to live. After all, unlike brunch (which combines breakfast and lunch), the traditional afternoon snack is the perfect excuse to indulge in a late breakfast.
If you’re also part of this team, check out our small selection of good places to have coffee and afternoon tea in São Paulo.
Find out where to have coffee and afternoon tea in São Paulo
Maria Luisa and Oscar Americano Foundation
The institution was born in 1974, two years after the death of Maria Luisa Americano. Oscar Americano then decided to donate to the city the house where they lived with their children for 20 years, the collection of artworks and the extensive park.
As well as seeing the collection, visitors can enjoy the traditional afternoon tea. The menu includes à la carte options, or the full version with a fixed price per person.
📍 Avenida Morumbi, 4077 – Morumbi
Teakettle Tea House
If you like drinking tea, Teakettle is the place for you. After all, the house offers more than a hundred combinations of teas.
To accompany your afternoon tea, there are delicious croque monsieur and croque madame sandwiches.
📍 Rua Alexandre Dumas, 1049 – Chácara Santo Antônio
Saint Decor Bistrô & Café
Feel like you’re in Paris at this café, which offers dishes with French gastronomic influences that promise to please all palates.
Afternoon tea or coffee options include croissants, macaroons, pain au chocolat and much more.
📍 Rua Padre Landell de Moura, 152 – Jardim Anália Franco
Condiment
Paulistanos love nothing more than a place where they can sit down and enjoy the moment. Especially with coffee or tea to go with it.
Condimento is a super charming place in São Paulo that has been winning over loyal customers for 10 years. It’s the perfect place for those who want to take a break at the end of the afternoon.
📍 Rua Itapura, 1400 – Tatuapé
St. Chico
The artisan bakery run by partners Tete Silvério and baker Helena Mil-Homens is the perfect place for a good coffee or afternoon tea on weekends and holidays.
Although small, the two units are cozy enough to enjoy croissants, cinnamon rolls, brownies, naturally leavened breads and the delicious cheese breads made with Canastra cheese.
📍 Rua Fernão Dias, 461 – Pinheiros | Rua Mourato Coelho 383 – Pinheiros | Avenida Higienópolis 467 – Higienópolis
Mori Chazeria
Mori is a Japanese restaurant and tea house, specializing in the flavours of the Asian country. There you’ll find matcha and other typical drinks that will transport you straight to the land of the rising sun on a gastronomic and cultural journey.
To accompany your meal, you can enjoy onigris ( Japanese rice cakes) or Katsu Sando (a typical sandwich with port meat, cabbage and sweet and sour sauce), as well as other Japanese snacks.
📍 Rua Coronel Oscar Porto, 267 – Paraíso
Tea Connection
Finally, if you’re looking for afternoon tea and coffee in São Paulo, you can’t miss Tea Connection. The place offers teas from all over the world, both hot and iced. There are also a number of delicacies to accompany them, such as croissants and filled bagels.
📍 Check out all the addresses here.
Les Deux Magots
The traditional French restaurant that won over São Paulo residents at its first Brazilian location now also offers afternoon tea. From Monday to Friday, from 3pm to 6pm, you can enjoy the special menu which includes three savory items, five sweets and a drink.
📍Rua Colômbia 84 – Jardim Paulista
Antonia’s House
Finally, located in the iconic Conjunto Nacional, at A Casa de Antonia you can enjoy a sequence of mini-sized recipes. Afternoon tea takes place every Wednesday from 3pm to 6:30pm and the menu includes soups, tartares, mini sandwiches, rain cakes, pies and much more.
In addition, the selection of specialty teas and coffees completes the experience.
📍Avenida Paulista, 2073 – Consolação
