Cafe Girondino

Rua Boa Vista, 345 - Sé - (11) 3229-2256
http://www.cafegirondino.com.br/

If you decide to go downtown on a subway, this is just in front of São Bento.
It´s next to 25 de Março, Mercado Municipal, Bovespa Stock Market and Salve Jorge.

It recalls the old São Paulo days, when downtown was a hit! It´s beautiful and deserves a stop, even if it´s only for a cup of coffee! But they do serve lunch as well.

Teatro Municipal´s Restaurant

Praca Ramos de Azevedo s/n - Centro - (11) 3397-0416/17 or 3331-1874
www.teatromunicipal.sp.gov.br

Downtown São Paulo reminds me that this city does have a history and a really beautiful architecture.

The Municipal Theather, as in any other big city, is a hit!
If you are not in for opheras or ballets, this theather has the option of letting you be a part of it on it´s old style cafe and restaurant.

The important thing is to call before going there and check if they´ll have an open service; because they do work from monday to saturday, but whenever there´s a presentation they close its services to the people who will be attending it.

REALLY good food! You pay a fixed price per person, and the view is just amazing!! I loved it!! =)

Havanna Cafe

Rua Bela Cintra, 1829 - 11 7548 8418 - This one has closed, there are others around town.
http://www.havanna.com.br/

This is a place you shall not go in case you are watching your weight!!

Yes, its the same from Argentina.. and yes they have the great Alfajores and Caramel!!

Coffee is great, and its a really nice place to stop after a walk in Jardins, or just stop for a great coffee!!
If you go for a cheesecake with caramel, make sure you share it!! It's huge!!!!!!!