The roasters writing the coffee scene in Rio de Janeiro: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Rio de Janeiro. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Nolita Roastery roasts coffee in a large area inside the New York City Center in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, with a free cupping from Friday to Sunday.
BrewsMelitta, V60, Aeropress, Hario Switch, Espresso
TipThe free Cupping Experience runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 17:30 and needs no reservation.
Madura Coffee is a roastery and cafe in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, open Thursday to Sunday, serving espresso and filter coffee with desserts made from its roast.
BrewsEspresso, Filter
TipOpen Thursday to Sunday only; the dessert menu includes a tiramisu made with an exclusive roast and a shakerato.
Traço Torra & Café roasts on site at the back of Rua Conde de Irajá in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, with beans from small producers sold whole or ground.
BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
TipThe entrance is at the back of the lot at number 98 (fundos), over two floors with a terrace; the room holds 32 guests.
Rio Coffee House is a roastery, cafe and coffee school on Rua Cosme Velho in Rio de Janeiro, named Roastery of the Year 2026 at the Fispal contest.
BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
TipThe house also runs a coffee school with courses for enthusiasts and professionals, beside the cafe and the roastery.
Curto Café roasts its own arabica in the Centro of Rio de Janeiro and sells it whole or ground from its counter on Rua da Assembleia, with specialty espresso.
BeansBrazil
BrewsEspresso, Whole bean retail
TipThe online shop ships 250 g bags of whole or ground 100% arabica from the roastery in Centro; the counter is open on weekdays only.
Café ao Léu is a Carioca roastery and cafe on Rua Almirante Gonçalves in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, selling its own coffees as beans, ground or in capsules.
BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
TipA second shop on Rua Cupertino Durão in Leblon keeps its own hours, Tuesday to Sunday from 08:00 to 18:00.
Mizani Cafés Especiais roasts coffee in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, and sells it from a shop in Shopping Barra Square, closed on Sundays and holidays.
BrewsWhole bean retail
TipThe shop is Loja 124 inside Shopping Barra Square and buys from long-standing partner farms such as Pedra Bonita, in Minas Gerais.
Coffee Five serves beans from Five Roasters, its linked roastery, at a kiosk on Rua da Quitanda in Centro, Rio de Janeiro, ranked in the 2026 world top 100.
BrewsEspresso, Filter
TipOpening hours are weekdays only; the kiosk's house coffee comes from Five Roasters and its tea list from co-founder Rafaela Nascimento.
Trivo sells artisan-roasted specialty coffee from a shop on Rua Senador Dantas in Centro, Rio de Janeiro, and also teaches courses for baristas.
BrewsEspresso, Whole bean retail
TipThe shop describes its coffees as roasted artisanally; barista courses are sold through the Lojinha page of its website.
Artemis Torrefação Artesanal micro-roasts specialty coffee in small batches in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, and teaches barista courses of up to six students.
BrewsWhole bean retail, Ground coffee, Barista courses
TipIts four house blends, Fulgor, Hera, Muricata and Dândi, are natural-process medium roasts sold in 250 g bags with the roast date on the pack.
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