among these are small and big chains such as big bi sucos & sanduíches, 'bibi sucos' and megamatte which offers the well-loved carioca classic of chá mate (mate tea) all across the city - it has its own secret recipe, free of any preservatives or syrups.

other popular establishments offering prime juices and easy to find all around rio de janeiro are beach sucos, famous for its sandwiches, poli sucos at rua maria quitéria 70 in ipanema, and big nectar sucos e lanches, with a big presence in ipanema right across form the subway station at praça general osório.

all bars specializing in fruit juices are easy to spot, as they are characteristically open in the front - doors and windows are replaced by chairs and stools along a bar, with a variety of tropical fruits arranged behind the bar in a colorful and very appealing way.