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Cuia Café e Restaurante

Brazilian Vegan Moqueca, Sandwich

Worth ordering: Risoto

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Top tips

  • Try the vegan moqueca and grilled mushroom sandwich.
  • Good to know: Note that tables are small and placed closely together.
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  • Arrive early or make a reservation to avoid waiting.
  • Enjoy the unique local ingredients like tucupi and castanha in vegan dishes.
  • Outdoor seating is available with wheelchair accessibility.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Risotto

People also mention baião de 2, toucinho do céu and bowl.

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Also ceviche, croquete de rabada, cuscuz de milho, doce de abóbora and entrada vegana.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for beautiful interior, lively atmosphere and friendly service.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Cuia is a Brazilian café and restaurant within the iconic Copan building, sharing space with a bookstore. Its menu includes creative dishes like vegan moqueca and a grilled mushroom sandwich, alongside non-vegan options, with prices around 60-74 BRL for main courses. The venue offers a cozy atmosphere with small, closely set tables, friendly staff, and wheelchair accessibility, making it popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Av. Ipiranga, 200 - Lj 48 - República, São Paulo - SP, 01046-010, Brazil

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–16:00
Tuesday
10:00–22:00
Wednesday
10:00–22:00
Thursday
10:00–22:00
Friday
10:00–22:00
Saturday
10:00–23:00
Sunday
10:00–17:00

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
mushrooms, beans, castanha (nuts) + 1 more
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