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BakerySmall-batch sourdough, croissants and vegan bakesCopacabanaWalk-in only
Alva Padaria Artesanal is a micro-bakery on Rua Francisco Sá in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, baking sourdough in small batches beside croissants and NY rolls.
Worth the queueNY roll
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BakeryBakery, patisserie and deliCopacabanaWalk-in only
The Bakers, run by the Geller family since 1994, is a bakery, patisserie, restaurant and deli on Rua Santa Clara in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, open daily.
Worth the queueBrownie, cheesecake and cappuccino cake
TipOpen every day except 25 December and 1 January; the Ipanema branch has closed, so Copacabana is the one to visit.
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BakeryNatural-fermentation breads and levain pizzaCopacabanaWalk-in only
Sova Fermentação Natural is a bakery and pizzeria on Rua Xavier da Silveira, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, making baguettes and pizza from slow-fermented dough.
Worth the queueBaguette, ciabatta and croissant
TipPizza is served Tuesday to Sunday; Roman slices sit at the counter by day and Neapolitan pies start at 17:00.
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BakeryLevain breads, croissants and fine pastryTijucaWalk-in only
Pane di Lu is a small bakery on Rua Desembargador Izidro in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, selling levain breads, croissants, fine pastry and seasonal panettone.
Worth the queueSourdough with Serra da Canastra cheese and biquinho pepper
TipNaturally fermented panettone and seasonal sweets are the items shoppers ask for most; the shop closes at 15:30 on Saturdays.
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BakeryFilled croissants and pastéis de nataCopacabanaWalk-in only
Croissanteria Portuguesa bakes sweet and savoury filled croissants and pastéis de nata on Rua Xavier da Silveira in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, every day.
Worth the queueCroissant with brie, toasted almonds and honey
TipThe brie, almond and honey croissant is R$37 and the plain butter croissant R$14.50 on the in-store menu.
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BakeryLevain breads without chemical additivesFlamengoWalk-in only
Artigrano is a naturally fermented bakery inside the IAB-RJ on Beco do Pinheiro in Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, baking levain bread free of chemical additives.
Worth the queueSourdough slice on the griddle
TipThis is the Flamengo unit inside the IAB-RJ; Artigrano has two more shops, in Tijuca and Laranjeiras, and rests on Mondays.