The Best Bakeries in Brazil

São Paulo bakeries

Padaria São Domingos is a century-old Italian bakery in Bixiga, Bela Vista, selling bread, cured meats, cheeses and pastries for takeaway. Its naturally fermented Italian bread draws weekend queues at the door. Estado Luso is in São Paulo's North Zone and works from a small room with few tables. Its French bread roll has won city awards, and toasted bread is its known specialty.

Bakery-cafés and snack counters

Padaria Pampulha in Belo Horizonte sells cakes, breads, savory pastries, pizza and coffee, with a counter snack bar. Prices are high for some items and the space is small. Soul Good Bakery in Jundiaí combines naturally fermented breads, croissants, pastries and brunch plates. Generous portions and a rustic upstairs room overlooking the kitchen are part of the place.

Traditional bakery in Blumenau

Panifício e Confeitaria Benkendorf in Blumenau is a traditional bakery known for pão com bolinho and German-style cakes sold by the slice. The counter service ranges from friendly to curt.