Avenida Paulista gets new cafes and restaurants; know 10 options

In recent months, a new wave of restaurants, coffee shops and pastry shops opened their doors on Avenida Paulista, the best-known thoroughfare in São Paulo.

On the list are places that are successful on social media, such as We Coffee, a cafe that has accumulated queues since it appeared in 2020, and Johnny Joy, which draws attention for its milkshakes and colorful decor. There are also classic addresses, such as the Ráscal restaurant.

Discover ten gastronomic novelties on the famous avenue below.

Arabek

Opened at the end of last year, the Arabic restaurant prepares typical food with a casual feel. Like the grilled kafta (BRL 45), which includes, in addition to the skewer, rice with lentils, tabbouleh, fatuche salad, fries and dry curd. Esfirras cost from R$ 8 to R$ 11.
Av. Paulista, 1021, Bela Vista, central region, @arabekrestaurante

The House of Antonia

The restaurant opened its doors at Conjunto Nacional in December 2022. It offers a breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour menu..
Conjunto Nacional – av. Paulista, 2073, @acasadeantonia

go Coffee

The coffee shop chain sells hot and cold drinks, as well as sweet and savory snacks to take away or eat in the small on-site lounge. The double espresso costs R$7 and the American one R$8.50.
Av. Paulista, 2239, @gocoffeebrasil

holy cow

The artisanal ice cream parlor opened earlier this month. It prepares flavors such as holy cream, made only with milk and cream, and maple, extracted from the sap of the maple tree. A small glass costs R$12. Shopping Cidade São Paulo – av. Paulista, 1,200, floor 3, @holycowoficial

Johnny joy

The chain is dedicated to milkshakes, sold in two sizes: 300 ml, for R$17, and 500 ml, for R$20. vanilla ice cream.
Shopping Cidade São Paulo – av. Paulista, 1.200, 3rd floor, @johnnyjoy.br

Lugano

The famous chocolatier from Gramado (RS) landed in São Paulo in April 2022. It is possible to eat on site or take home bonbons and handmade chocolate bars, with prices starting at R$3.90.
Av. Paulista, 2023, @chocolatelugano. avpaulista

Bread World Olivier

After closing due to the pandemic, French chef Olivier Anquier’s bakery reopened in a kiosk in Conjunto Nacional. The highlight is the P72 bread (R$ 9.50), which undergoes 72 hours of fermentation.
Conjunto Nacional – av. Paulista, 2073, @mundopaodoolivier

mug.sp

The cafeteria is hidden inside a commercial building and has an extensive menu for breakfast, brunch, executive dishes, snacks and drinks.
Torre João Salem Building – av. Paulista, 1079, @mug.sp

rascal

Since August last year, the restaurant famous for its pasta and salad buffet has occupied the space of the former Fattoria Ráscal, a brand of the same chain that was closed.
Conjunto Nacional – av. Paulista, 2073, @rascalrestaurante

we Coffee

The trendy coffee shop opened its fourth unit, inside a commercial building on Avenida Paulista, in January this year. There, customers place their own orders and pay in the automatic service system. On the menu are coffees, cold drinks, sandwiches and sweets.
Citi Center Building – av. Paulista, 1111, @wecoffee.br