Olá! / Bom dia! (Good morning!)
Um café, por favor
oom kah-FEH por fah-VOR
A coffee, please
Cafezinho, por favor
kah-feh-ZEEN-yo por fah-VOR
A small black coffee, please
Quanto custa?
KWAN-too KOOSS-tah
How much does it cost?
Que delicioso!
keh deh-LEE-see-OH-so
How delicious!
The Brazilian staple — small, strong, sweet black coffee; offered free in shops, offices, and homes
Coffee with hot milk — the Brazilian breakfast drink; essentially a large latte
Espresso 'pinged' with a drop of milk — popular at padarias (bakeries)
Diluted coffee — weaker than espresso; popular at padarias for quick morning stops
Growing rapidly in São Paulo's specialty scene; excellent with Brazilian naturals
Cafezinho is offered as a courtesy almost everywhere — accepting it is polite
Coffee at padarias (bakeries) is cheap, fast, and good — locals stand at the counter
Sugar is often added by default — specify sem açúcar (without sugar) if you prefer
Specialty cafes in São Paulo's Vila Madalena are world-class and English-friendly
Saturday morning cafe culture in Pinheiros involves long, leisurely breakfasts
Brazil produces the beans — so freshness here is unmatched anywhere
10% service charge is often included in the bill. Additional tipping is appreciated but not obligatory.
R$8–R$15 for espresso drinks at cafes; R$3–R$6 for cafezinho at padarias
Did you know? Brazil has been the world's largest coffee producer for over 150 years — it accounts for roughly 35–40% of global coffee supply, more than the next three countries combined.