café du lage is located within the beautiful paque lage in the lage mansion in the neighborhood of jardim botânico - this café has astounding views and it is particularly popular with the students from the escola de artes visuais do parque lage, the visual arts school located within the park.

an outdoor patio allows for a relaxing meal whilst enjoying the picturesque surroundings - the breakfast served here is certainly varied and includes homemade cakes, delicious homemade breads served warm with butter, yogurts with granola and honey, and delicious juices and coffee to wash it all down. as well as breakfast, sandwiches, salads and pasta is also served.

vegetarians are certainly catered for too with delicious options such as aubergine, mozzarella and sun dried tomato baguettes, and some tasty soups including pumpkin and paprika soup with sour cream and croutons and lentil and cumin soup - the homemade soups are served with focaccia, and make a great mid day light snack

the café is open every day at 9:00 am and stays opened all the way till 11:00 pm - located on rua jardim botânico, 414 jardim botânico and can be reached via telephone at 21 2535.7336.