da casa da tata is a charming café located in gávea, and has been opened since 2005 serving interesting breakfast and lunch - the breakfast menu is served all day, consisting of freshly baked rolls, pão de queijo, butter and jam, fresh fruit, tea and coffee.

for lunch, expect healthy dishes consisting of chicken meats or fresh fish served with vegetables and salad - there are also some healthy cakes and sweets to try for those with sweet tooths.

those who are dining for lunch should look out for the daily specials, for instance, on a friday there is usually bacalhau espiritual, which is cod fish, a famous portuguese speciality - on a saturday, when visiting de casa da tata, there is a unique version of feijoada that keeps regulars coming back.

the breads baked in the café are delicious and include potato breads, croissants, focaccias and ciabattas, as well as brioches - the menu is certainly unique because of its carioca twist and the staff is very friendly and the service is impressive.

located in gávea on rua professor manoel ferreira, 89 lojas n & o, and can be reached via telephone at 21 2511.0947 - here is the website and contact email.