Arbor Café

Top choice in Centro & the Mainland


If any evidence was needed that the Brazilian coffee scene has changed (outside of São Paulo, that is), look no further than the adorable to-go espresso cups at this fair-trade cafe in Centro. Plenty of pour-over options are available, in addition to serious espresso (R$5) pulled from top producers like Pereira Villela (Minas Gerais) and Fazenda Vargem Grande (São Paulo).


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