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Rio de Janeiro cafes for must visit

Reviewed cafes in Rio de Janeiro where must visit is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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Must Visit picks

One of the few stops in this city worth planning a coffee visit around.

Full Rio de Janeiro coffee guide
Coffee Five coffee shop

Coffee Five

Centro, Rio de Janeiro

Must Visit Open Late House Roaster Pour Over

Compact Centro coffee bar for Five Roasters espresso, V60, Brazilian microlots, tea, sweets, and expert bean guidance.

3 recognitions
Open-front Mato Café coffee bar in Arpoador

Mato Café

Arpoador / Galeria River, Rio de Janeiro

Must Visit Atmospheric Pour Over

Hidden Galeria River coffee bar for precise espresso and V60, rotating Brazilian coffees, house-made cookies, and a quiet beach-adjacent pause.

Top 100 • 2025
Volante Café coffee shop

Volante Café

Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro

Must Visit Calm Room House Roaster Pour Over

Hidden Botafogo roastery cafe for guided filters, Brazilian and international coffees, retail beans, and a rooftop terrace.

Award Finalist • 2025

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