Confeitaria Colombo

The experience was good.. and worth the wait. I had some Brazilian delicacies like the Brigadeiro and the Quindim. And a Portuguese classic, the "cod cake". All delicious. Specially the Brigadeiro (the all-time favorite in the place). Its super crowded, but the staff manage to let everyone get their seat. It's a cafetaria/restaurant/pastry place. Tabasco?! Seriously?!

This is the pre-eminent coffee house to experience when wandering the historic heart of Rio de Janeiro’s Centro district. With a legacy spanning over 130 years, it has long been the cherished gathering place of Brazil’s literary giants, visionary artists, sharp-witted intellectuals, elegant socialites, and influential politicians. Step inside and you’re instantly wrapped in old-world charm and cultural reverie - if only these walls could talk, they’d whisper secrets of revolutions, romances, and masterpieces born over a steaming cup of cappuccino and a piece of their scrumptious Pastel de Belém. In reality, it’s far less mystical, mythical, or romantic. Thanks to its fame, a queue snakes out front well before the shutters roll up at 11:00 sharp. Then comes the mad dash - some scramble upstairs for a quieter perch, others cling to the ground floor for the hustle and bustle. Orders are placed through an e-menu (hardly charming), but redemption comes in the form of crisp uniforms and waiters starched to perfection serving the food on real China and silverware. A trip to Colombo isn’t just about the food - fortunately - because when it comes to culinary excitement, it’s more middling than memorable. Go for the history, the charm, the chaos… just don’t arrive hungry for greatness.

I have heard about this place before. I have decided to visit it. The experience was good.. and worth the wait. I had tried some Brazilian delicacies named Brigadeiro and it was delicious . And tried a well known appetizer known as Pão de queijo . The prices are reasonable for such a place. Nice architecture and friendly staff. I recommend visiting this place.

Incredibly picturesque place from inside, but quite average food. Ordered steak sandwich and one of the cakes. The egg inside was overcooked/burnt and tasted like ashes. Meat was also quite mediocre. Can recommend to visit only for esthetic reasons as there are a lot of places with tastier places in this price range

It's a real tourist trap. I went because I saw it on Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil", but it wasn't what I expected, so obviously I don't recommend it. The service is so ordinary, like the food quality; the coffee and the desserts, they are extremely sweet, yes, every coffee, even you order an Italian cappuccino, is SWEET. It was a total disappointment, although the place is nice, is incredible that has not air conditioned, the place only has old fans around the entire room. Is really are the best pastries in Brazil?

Grand and beautifully constructed coffee shop with a great history. Enjoyable experience to bask in the historical atmosphere where historical figures have visited. Food was mediocre - I had the stuffed chicken thigh and cappuccino, which was really average. Would recommend coming in before 12pm to avoid long waits - I arrived at 11am and waited for 15 minutes only.

Cool historical space with high ceilings and old school charm. However Colombo fell short where it mattered. The food was really mediocre to bad. Recommend stopping by for an expresso and photos but pass on the food. I wasted a meal here during my trip.

Impressive architecture! This coffee shop is a must stop on your visit to Rio de Janeiro. To sit on the tables you must get something. The food is average as other say but the experience is good!