If there’s one meal that’s the face of São Paulo, it’s breakfast. After all, it’s impossible to start the day without first stopping at a bakery and securing 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.
Breakfast in one of the city’s best bakeries
Since 2021,, the Padocaria competition has been electing the best bakeries in São Paulo. After all, it’s no news that São Paulo residents love a good coffee and a loaf of bread.
The big winner of the 2nd edition of the contest that elected the best bakery in SP was Ceci located in the South Zone.
Founded in 1964, at Planalto Paulista, the establishment is still faithful to its traditions. After all, like a good neighborhood bakery, it offers freshly baked bread every morning and afternoon, has a plentiful display case and has been a regular for decades.
Where: Avenida Afonso Mariano Fagundes, 1350 – Planalto Paulista
Colonial coffee in Horto Florestal
Those who visit the park, in the North Zone, at weekends can enjoy a colonial coffee at the Palácio do Horto Florestal.
The action takes place in partnership with the restaurant Velhão, the region’s traditional restaurant located in Serra da Cantareira. Success is therefore guaranteed.
Available on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., the colonial café in Horto Florestal has a wide range of options including drinks, various breads, cakes and more.
The buffet costs R$59.90 per person, on an ‘eat as you please’ basis.
Coffee in one of São Paulo’s oldest bakeries
The bakery is a sacred place for people from São Paulo. 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).
Some of those responsible for São Paulo’s tradition still remain in the city. In this selection are some of the oldest bakeries in the capital , where you can have an incredible breakfast in São Paulo.
Typical American breakfast at Achapa
You know that Hollywood breakfast movie? You can order it for breakfast. This is because achapa restaurant aims to bring the real american breakfast to São Paulo’s tables,
The restaurant offers combos of dishes from the breakfast menu, which range in price from R$38 to R$45. Options can include organic eggs, ham, sausages and bacon.
In one of those charming cafés in the center of São Paulo
Paulistanos may be in a hurry, but they will always find time for a coffee. Perhaps because of the history of the state, which was the cradle of the coffee market in past centuries, people from São Paulo have such a strong connection. Maybe it’s just that coffee is too 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. As we are passionate about the concept, we have selected some of our favorite places for you to enjoy brunches in São Paulo.
After all, who doesn’t like a good meal that’s worth two? On this list here you can find our selection of brunches in São Paulo.
Brunch at 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, it includes a guided walking tour of the entire Cathedral, accessing parts not available to the general public
