What to order at DarkCoffee

Signature drink
Espresso with Sicilian lemon
Editor tip
The Centro shop on Rua São Bento is one of two; the other is DarkCoffee Express in Tijuca, a smaller 60 m2 unit with its own hours.
CuisineCafe
Price$$
NeighborhoodCentro
HoursMon-Fri 08:00-20:00; Sat-Sun and holidays 09:00-18:00.
Signature drinkEspresso with Sicilian lemon
WifiYes
Work-friendlyYes
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Address: Rua Sao Bento 29, Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ

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