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Nestled in the charming neighborhood of Laranjeiras, the Maya Café is a delightful gem that captures the essence of Rio de Janeiro's vibrant café culture. This cozy bistro, adorned with eclectic décor and a warm ambiance, serves as a perfect retreat for locals and travelers alike, offering a unique blend of Brazilian hospitality and culinary artistry. Whether you're seeking a quiet spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or a lively atmosphere during Carnival, Maya Café delivers an authentic experience that resonates with the heart of Rio.

At Maya Café, the menu is a celebration of flavors, featuring standout dishes that reflect the local culinary heritage. One must-try item is the **Benedito**, a crispy baguette topped with rolled ham and a delectable herb sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Pair this with their creamy cappuccino, adorned with a luscious caramel cream topping, and you have a match made in heaven. For dessert, indulge in the refreshing Damasco Tart, a delightful fruit tart that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness, making it a favorite among patrons.

Conveniently located at R. Prof. Ortiz Monteiro, 15 B, the café is just a stone's throw away from the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue and the bustling neighborhoods of Flamengo and Botafogo. This prime location makes it an ideal stop for those exploring the cultural richness of Rio. After enjoying a meal at Maya Café, take a leisurely stroll down Rua Stefan Zweig, a quaint street dedicated to the renowned writer, or visit the nearby parks and gardens that showcase the city's natural beauty.

Maya Café is renowned for its cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious offerings, particularly the Benedito and Damasco Tart.

Yes, there is free street parking available nearby, making it convenient for visitors.

Whether you're a local or a traveler, Maya Café invites you to experience its unique charm and culinary delights. Stop by for a refreshing drink, a delicious meal, or simply to soak in the cozy atmosphere. Share your experience and let the flavors of Rio linger in your memories.

A cozy bistro with soft décor & books, serving breakfast, brunch & lunch, plus happy hour.

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The Maya Café is a cute coffee shop, where the locals meet. Although close to Flamengo and Botafogo and the Christ statue of course, it’s located in Laranjeiras, a little off the beaten track, and so I guess very few tourists visit this place. And this is the very reason why I like it…therefor it’s authentic, cozy, and nice, also and in particular in times of Carnival, when the whole city fills up with people from around the world and gets super-crowded and “a little” crazy.

The main room of the Maya Café is actually quite small but decorated with all kind of interesting things ranging from art to pictures from the old days, while playing relaxing smooth jazz and subtile Brazilian music. I decided to visit the Maya Café for its vicinity to the Rua Stefan Zweig, a small street close by dedicated to Stefan Zweig, one of the major Austrian-Jewish writers of the 20th Century, who had to flee for obvious reasons from Europe at time via USA to finally Brasil, where he died some years later some 60 kilometers outside of Rio City.

The staff is very friendly though you better brush up your Portuguese language skills. The Wi-Fi is free and you just need to apply with your social media account and the like.

My meal was a Benedito, a delicious slice of crispy baguette with rolled slices of ham and a yummy herb sauce on top of it. The Benedito I had together with a delicious Cappuccino coming with a caramel cream topping.

For dessert I had a Damasco Tart, a refreshing fruit tart.

From Rio with Love!
Dr. Dr. Immanuel Fruhmann

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The staff, service, hospitality and pastries are wonderful.  Always enjoy dropping in for a drink and a bite to eat whenever in the area.  Thanks!!

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The food was good and the place is very pretty but the service was super slow. Also they were out of half the things on the menu an only told us 20mins after we ordered, and then again 20mins after we switched our order that they were out of what we changed it to.

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Lovely hidden gem in Laranjeiras with great food and sweets. The carrots and "brigadeiro" cake is a must try.

The coffee could be better cared for. The barista unfortunately seemed not to care for setting the grind right and so it tasted washed and packed body.

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Coffee: very good and honestly priced. Strawberry tart: wonderful, made by Atelier dos Sabores, one of the best suppliers, but the strawberries were frozen. Ambiance like a tiny town, but avoid Saturdays if you don't like fish smell and noise. Very nice service.

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