Confeitaria Colombo
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Why go
- The Art Nouveau salons, with crystal mirrors from Antwerp and wooden furniture carved by Antônio Borsoi
- Writer Emílio de Meneses called the café a branch of a literary academy
- Heads of state such as Getúlio Vargas, Juscelino Kubitschek and Queen Elizabeth II visited it
Opening hours
Today11:00 – 18:00Show all
Good to know
Drinks to try
- Coffee made from selected beans and carefully roasted, sold ground in a can
- A tea room on the upper floor
- Alcohol is served, and table service is offered.
Dishes to try
- Biscoito Leque, a cookie made by hand since 1910 and one of its classics
- A creamy brigadeiro sweet with a velvety texture, sold here.
- Sweets and other delicacies, known locally.
Atmosphere
- Architecture inspired by European cafés; when founded, it was a typical example of the Belle Époque style.
- Over generations it became a cultural and tourist reference.
- Visitors recognise it for its historic architecture and its salons.
- The café has seating for guests.
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available for young children.
History
Soon after it opened, writers, artists and intellectuals made it a meeting point. Chiquinha Gonzaga, Olavo Bilac and Villa-Lobos are among the names associated with it, and José do Patrocínio was among its regular visitors.
- 1894Founded by Portuguese immigrants Joaquim Borges de Meireles and Manuel José Lebrão.
- 1912–1918The salons are renovated in Art Nouveau style.
- 1922A second floor with a tea room is added.
- 1944An annex opens in Copacabana.
- 2003The annex moves to the fort of Copacabana.
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- TodayThe second floor houses the restaurant Cristóvão.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Sources: Confeitaria Colombo - Wikipedia · Rio de Janeiro/Centro - Wikivoyage (eat) · Loja online de Confeitaria Colombo · História da Confeitaria Colombo | Desde 1894 no… · Confiserie Colombo - Wikipedia · checked 17 Oct 2026
- Website
- confeitariacolombo.com.br/
- Phone
- +55 21 99609-7780
Questions and answers
Does Confeitaria Colombo accept credit cards?
Yes, Confeitaria Colombo accepts credit cards.
Can I get takeout at Confeitaria Colombo?
Yes, Confeitaria Colombo offers takeout, so you can buy food and sweets to carry away.
What cuisines does Confeitaria Colombo serve?
Confeitaria Colombo serves French, Brazilian, European, Portuguese and South American cuisine, and it also serves breakfast, lunch and brunch.
Can I buy Confeitaria Colombo products online?
Yes. The online shop sells gifts and chocolates, and orders can be placed and paid for online.
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