Rio's most storied confeiterie since 1894, Colombo dazzles with ornate Art Nouveau mirrors and serves legendary waffles alongside afternoon tea in a Belle Époque time capsule that locals have cherished for generations.
“Brazil's most venerable chocolatier (founded in 1894) is hidden on a narrow street in chaotic Centro.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
"The waffles here are a local legend. Savory pastries are stuffed with shrimp and chicken, and vegetarian nosh includes spinach and ricotta quiche and heart-of-palm pie." Full review
Frommer's
"This stunning Victorian tearoom hasn't changed much since it opened in 1894. Two large counters at the entrance serve up sweets and snacks with coffee or other refreshments." Full review
Insight Guides
"A Rio institution, Art Nouveau decor with mirrored walls serving light meals and a buffet, but most famous for its afternoon teas."
Rough Guide
Star
"Founded in 1894, this splendidly decorated Art Nouveau café patisserie – a true relic of Rio’s belle époque – is a wonderful place to take tea and cakes."
Eater
"This 122-year-old sweets shop's vaulted ceilings and tall, gilded mirrors are as charming as the Brazilian tourists you'll find taking selfies among them. The must-try sweet is the pastel..."
"It’s worth heading into Centro purely to pig out at Confeitaria Colombo, a patisserie that’s been in business since 1894. Its grand, Art Nouveau interiors, tiled floors and stained glass..."
"For lunch, head to Confeitaria Colombo (Rua Gonçalves Dias 32), a riot of art nouveau mirrors and stained glass from 1894"
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Independent
"If it happens to be Saturday, you will need to get along to the Confeitaria Colombo before it shuts at 5pm; it opens 8am-8pm from Monday to Friday. This stunning Belle Epoque café was..."
"Step back in time and ease into the morning over breakfast downtown at one of the city's oldest tearooms, Confeitaria Colombo. Built in 1894, the ornate belle epoque and art nouveau café..."
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