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Cafeina Bistro

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If you’re looking for a cute, European-esc cafe in Rio for breakfast or lunch, you can check out Cafeina in Ipanema. 

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With some outdoor cafe seating, you can grab a coffee and pastry to go, or, you can dine inside on one of their two floors. I recommend sitting upstairs, you get a fun view of down below. 

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For my breakfast, I ordered their Acai com Frutas (acai, banana, strawberry, granola, honey). I really liked this and was surprised at how full it left me for hours. The fruit presentation was simply adorable, and the acai was almost sorbet like. I was anticipating the consistency to be more that of a yogurt, but it was more like a sorbet, more of an icy-creamy vs a milky-creamy. Drizzle some of the honey on that bad boy, and you have a breakfast of champions. Brazilian, super-fruit eating champions. 

The Shorts:
Name: Cafeina Bistro
Location: Rua Farme de Amoedo, 43 – Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Long and Short: Would I go back? Yes, the bowl was really great.
Would I recommend it? I’d say go for some lighter, continental fare, as opposed to a full on meal. 

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The Hungry Monkey

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In my short, but sweet, stay in Newport, RI, I also go to visit neighborhood spot, The Hungry Monkey. And, if nothing else, it’s a pretty adorable name for a restaurant. Luckily, they had more than a cute name to offer.

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? And, well, lunch is pretty important too. Hell, I take all meals pretty seriously. This local, casual restaurant only serves daytime fare, breakfast and lunch, so, make sure to stop by during the day while you can. 

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For breakfast, I kept it simple and ordered the Omelette Your Way with spinach and rye toast (2 Egg omelette with one choice of filling, served with home fries and choice of toast). A simple dish, yes, but delicious. The service is great, the food comes out quickly, and the vibe is really relaxed. My favorite part was the home fries, these things were incredible. Like, some of the best home fries I’ve had. They were spicy, so, tread lightly if you’re not a spice fan, flavorful and cooked perfectly with that crispness on the outside and tender meets softness in the middle. 

The Shorts:
Name: The Hungry Monkey
Location: 124 Broadway, Newport, RI
The Long and Short: Would I go back? For sure. Next time I’m in Newport, I’ll be back, and hitting up their Stuffed Monkey Bread French Toast. 
Would I recommend it? I’d be a monkey’s uncle (or aunt) if you went anywhere else for breakfast.