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If you're constantly seeking out new sources of caffeine, a stop at the Octavio Café in São Paulo's Faria Lima avenue is essential for anyone visiting the city. Opening late last year, the cafe's large oval shaped atrium offers a tranquil break from the daily chaos outside. Designed by Seragine Farné Guardado, the creative objective was to keep the focus on coffee at every touch point. And they've succeeded, perhaps a little too much, as the overt references to the history and culture of coffee feels a bit like what you might expect from an upscale Starbucks.
The coffee however is world class, the interior is sophisticated with good acoustics, natural light and has a strong coffee aroma creating a relaxed environment to meet a friend or a business colleague. Plans to open a New York café are on the board and if it comes through, I really hope they bring their chocolate mousse.
Octavio Café
Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2.996 - Jd. Paulista
São Paulo, SP
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As a brazilian daily reader of core77, I am really happy to see so many focus and nice posts through design view of my hometown here...I live and work in Sao Paulo, and there is a lot of interesting places to visit, specially design related. Keep doing these nice posts I have been reading so far. It is been a pleasure to read it :)Good job!
Erika
Yes, this cafe is definitely the best!!! i just cant get enough!!!