Chamas de Minas Bakery

The Best Brazilian Restaurants in the Northeast - Eater Philly

"At the northernmost point of the tour, where Castor merges with Bustleton Avenue, you’ll find Chamas, a bakery, steakhouse, and pizza shop all wrapped into one. While the offerings are numerous, the standalone bakery is what separates this restaurant from others on the list. Serving a wide variety of Brazilian and French breads, rolls, and pastries, it also offers hot items such as coxinha or fried risotto balls called risole. One menu recommendation is the Brazilian-style carrot cake, which flips the traditional cake on its head: Instead of spice cake with cream cheese, it’s a more decadent chocolate style (and yes, it still has the carrots!). No matter the dish, be sure to grab a cup of the popular imported coffee Pilao to wash it down. On your way out, don’t forget to say, 'Obrigado e tchau,' or 'Thank you and goodbye!'" - Shawn Ralston