confeitaria colombo also has an alternative location inside the  forte de copacabana, a historical military installation where the 5 o'clock tea can be enjoyed while glazing at a spectacular view and with live music on tuesdays. 

traditional and exclusive, and available by reservation only, is the chá da tarde of the casa de arte e cultura julieta de serpa, built in 1920 this cultural center is decorated in style luís xvi, complete with italian marble and stained glass.

located on praia do flamengo, 340, flamengo, they can be contacted via email form on this link, or via the official webpage here. 

also by reservation only, and rich in culture and details from a more antique rio de janeiro is the café da academia brasileira de letras - located on avenida presidente wilson 203, castelo, reachable via telephone at 2282-5217 or 3974.2500, or via this contact page.