If there’s one meal that’s right up São Paulo’s alley, it’s breakfast. After all, it’s impossible to start the day without first stopping at a bakery and guaranteeing your bread on the griddle and a good pingado. With that in mind, we’ve selected some of our favorite places to have breakfast in São Paulo. Enjoy!
Where to have a good breakfast in São Paulo?
Breakfast at the best bakery in town!
Since 2021, the Padocaria competition has been electing the best bakeries in São Paulo. After all, São Paulo’s passion for good coffee and freshly baked bread is nothing new.
The big winner of the last edition of the contest to choose the best bakery in São Paulo was Ceci, located in the South Zone.
Founded in 1964 in Planalto Paulista, the establishment is still true to its traditions today. After all, like a good neighborhood bakery, it offers freshly baked bread every morning and afternoon, displays a bountiful window display and has welcomed regulars for decades.
📍Avenida Afonso Mariano Fagundes, 1350 – Planalto Paulista
Colonial coffee at Horto Florestal
Those who visit the park, in the North Zone, at weekends can enjoy a colonial coffee at the Horto Florestal Palace.
The event takes place in partnership with the Velhão restaurant , a traditional local restaurant located in the Serra da Cantareira. That’s why success is guaranteed.
Available on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from 8am to 11.30am, the colonial café at Horto Florestal offers a wide range of options including drinks, various breads, cakes and more. More information here.
Coffee in one of São Paulo’s oldest bakeries
The bakery is a sacred place for São Paulo residents. It’s the place to start the day, before work. The meeting point at the end of the day. Where we buy fresh French bread at the weekend. Everyone sees each other there, even if it’s just in the bread queue (reading the newspaper or not).
There are still a few bakeries left in the city that are responsible for São Paulo’s tradition. In this selection, you’ll find some of the oldest bakeries in the capital , where you can have an incredible breakfast in São Paulo!
Typical American breakfast at Achapa
Do you know that Hollywood movie breakfast? You can order it for breakfast. That’s because the Achapa restaurant aims to bring the real American breakfast to the tables of São Paulo residents.
The restaurant offers combos with dishes made from the breakfast menu, which range in price from R$35 to R$55. The options can include organic eggs, ham, sausages and bacon.
Nica Café
Located in Jardins, the café offers signature recipes inspired by the Northeast. Among the options are Greek yogurt with mixed fruit, organic breads with natural fermentation, juices, smoothies and a whole section of omelettes, tapioca and, of course, couscous.
📍 Alameda Lorena, 1784 – Cerqueira César
Galpão Natural Bakery
The bakery is dedicated to producing 100% naturally leavened bread. Using the renowned Ramalho Ovens, imported from Portugal, the house guarantees breads of excellent quality. In addition, the fermentation process takes 48 hours and stands out for its simplicity, resulting in authentic and unique flavors, thanks to a levain created in the bakery’s own kitchen.
📍Rua Doutor Paulo Ferraz da Costa Águiar, 1573 – Vila Yara, Osasco/SP
In one of these charming cafés in the center of São Paulo
São Paulo residents may be in a hurry, but they will always find time for a coffee. Perhaps it’s because of the history of the state, which was the cradle of the coffee market in past centuries, that people from São Paulo have such a strong connection. Maybe it’s just because coffee is so good and deserves a break to be enjoyed.
The center of São Paulo, the cradle of the city, offers some options for those who need a break in the day. How about getting to know some of the region’s most charming cafés?
Brunches for those who know that breakfast can be anytime
Brunch is the perfect excuse for those who love an excuse to eat bread and pancakes at any time of the day. Since we’re passionate about the concept, we’ve selected some of our favorite places for you to enjoy brunches in São Paulo.
After all, who doesn’t like a good meal for two? In this list, you’ll find our selection of brunches in São Paulo.
Brunch at the Sé Cathedral
Speaking of brunch, the Catedral da Sé brunch is another option for where to have breakfast in São Paulo. This unique gastronomic experience takes place mostly on weekends, and in addition to an all-you-can-eat buffet, there is a guided walking tour of the entire Cathedral, accessing parts not available to the general public
In one of SP’s themed cafés
Another option for breakfast in São Paulo are themed coffee shops. This way, you can enjoy a delicious meal in a super immersive environment, decorated in your favorite theme! From Hello Kitty to Toy Story or Friends (the latter for a limited time only!), check out our list of different coffee shops in the capital.
