Fodor's Expert Review Garcia & Rodrigues

Cariocas rave about the breakfast, served until midday, at this cozy combination café, delicatessen, and liquor shop. R$38 helps you kick-start your day with a feast of sweet and savory breads, freshly squeezed orange juice, croissants, cold meats, cheeses, cereals, and strong Brazilian coffee. From lunchtime until 6 pm the fare includes sandwiches (the pastrami with Gruyère is superb) and omelets. There's no formal dinner, but after 6 pm the café serves delicious thin-crust Provençal-style pizzas in addition to cakes, tarts, and sweet and savory pastries.