Breakfast table at Embaixada Carioca

Restaurant at Sugarloaf · Morro da Urca

Breakfast with a view of Sugarloaf

Start your day at Morro da Urca with bread, fruit and coffee overlooking Sugarloaf Mountain. Breakfast is served daily from 8:30 to 11:30 AM.

4.8★ · 8,847 reviews

Award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça — served at Embaixada Carioca

Inside Sugarloaf Cable Car Park

Open every day · 8:30 AM–9:00 PM

01 Breakfast Menu

Everything you can order — with a view of Sugarloaf Mountain.

From the Embaixada Breakfast for 2 to organic açaí, grilled eggs and specialty coffees — served every day from 8:30am to 11:30am at the top of Urca Hill.

Specialty coffee with Sugarloaf Mountain view at Embaixada Carioca — Urca Hill, Rio de Janeiro
★ Most ordered · For 2 people

Embaixada Breakfast

R$ 98.70for 2 people · includes 2 hot drinks
  • Selection of naturally fermented breads
  • Cold cuts, mini açaí and special granola
  • Natural yogurt, butter, jam and honey
  • Fruit of the day and a slice of daily cake
Choose 2 hot drinks:
Double espresso · Macchiato · Cappuccino · Hot chocolate · Café au lait
Full Embaixada Breakfast table — breads, cold cuts, açaí, yogurt and coffee with a view at Urca Hill
The full Embaixada Breakfast spread
Natural yogurt, organic açaí and fresh watermelon at Embaixada Carioca breakfast
Yogurt, açaí and fresh fruits
Side view of the Embaixada Breakfast table with all accompaniments
Generous table with all accompaniments
Couple enjoying breakfast at Embaixada Carioca — top view of the table
Breakfast for two
Aerial view of the breakfast table at Embaixada Carioca — full spread
The complete Embaixada spread

À la carte menu

Eggs & Omelettes

Served with a slice of grilled toast

  • Cheese and ham omeletteR$ 29.00
  • Minas cheese and tomato omeletteR$ 32.00
  • Fresh shiitake omeletteR$ 34.00
  • Scrambled eggs with baconR$ 23.00
  • Fried eggsR$ 19.00

Tapiocas

  • Cheese and hamR$ 20.00
  • Minas cheese and tomatoR$ 22.00
  • Tapioca with butterR$ 12.00

Grilled Sandwiches

  • Grilled ham & cheese or grilled cheeseR$ 16.00
  • Turkey breast with Minas cheeseR$ 19.00
  • Grilled breadR$ 9.00

Extras

  • Bread basketR$ 18.00
  • Mini rustic baguette (unit)R$ 8.00
  • Extra cheese or cold cuts (2 slices)R$ 8.00
  • Fruit or yogurt portion (each)R$ 11.00
  • Jam, honey or butter portionR$ 4.00
  • Slice of daily cakeR$ 12.00

Organic Açaí

  • Açaí babyR$ 19.50
  • Açaí cupR$ 23.00
  • + With bananaR$ 3.00
  • + With strawberryR$ 5.00
  • + Granola portionR$ 3.00
Chilled Coconut (unit) — 100% natural R$ 15.00

Coffee Bar

Brazilian Specialty Coffee, 100% Arabica

  • Espresso — short, standard, long
    small R$ 7.00 | large R$ 10.50
  • Carioca — diluted in 30ml water
    small R$ 8.00
  • Americano — diluted in 120ml water
    large R$ 8.00
  • Café au lait
    small R$ 9.00 | large R$ 12.50
  • Cappuccino
    large R$ 16.50
  • Macchiato
    small R$ 9.00 | large R$ 13.50
  • Hot chocolate
    large R$ 15.50
  • Teas — iced or hot
    Ask for flavors — R$ 9.50
  • Espresso tonic
    R$ 14.50

Filter Methods

  • ☕
    Hario V60Produces a clean, smooth brew that highlights the coffee nuances150ml R$ 14.50 | 300ml R$ 19.50
  • 🫖
    French PressEnhances body and preserves essential oils150ml R$ 14.50 | 300ml R$ 19.50

Fresh Juices

Fresh fruits — 380ml

  • OrangeR$ 18.00
  • WatermelonR$ 20.00
  • PineappleR$ 20.00
  • Pineapple & mintR$ 21.00
  • MangoR$ 22.00
  • Swiss lemonadeR$ 23.00
  • Passion fruitR$ 20.00
  • Strawberry milkR$ 23.00
  • Mixed juice (2–3 fruits)R$ 24.00
  • Seasoned tomato juiceR$ 24.00
Breakfast atmosphere at Embaixada Carioca — Urca Hill, Rio de Janeiro

Book your table with a Sugarloaf Mountain view

Every day · 8:30am to 11:30am · Urca Hill

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Menu subject to seasonal changes. Prices in Brazilian Reais (R$), taxes included. Ask our team for gluten-free or lactose-free options.

Rio's most scenic breakfast

Breakfast every day — with Sugarloaf Mountain View.

Every day, Embaixada Carioca serves a memorable breakfast with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain, combining Brazilian flavors with one of Rio de Janeiro's most recognizable landscapes.

Fresh breads and brioche, tropical fruit, eggs prepared to order and morning drinks are served with Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay in the foreground, 220 meters above sea level on Urca Hill.

8:30 AM
opens every day
11:30 AM
last seating
220m
altitude above the bay
02 Hours & reservation

How to get there for breakfast with Sugarloaf Mountain View.

When we are open

BreakfastEvery day · 8:30am → 11:30am

Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends and holidays. Seating is limited so guests can enjoy the panoramic view.

How to get there

Embaixada Carioca is located on Urca Hill, inside Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park — Av. Pasteur, 520, Urca.

You can hike up to Morro da Urca for free from Pista Cláudio Coutinho when the trail is open. Before setting out, check MONA access and maintenance notices at @monapaodeacucar. Plan your return too: trail and restaurant hours differ, and riding the cable car requires a separate ticket.

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What our visitors say

The highest-rated restaurant with a view in Rio de Janeiro.

★★★★★

“The best feijoada I've had in Rio! Eating this award-winning dish while looking at Sugarloaf Mountain is a surreal experience. 10/10 service.”

Google · Tourist from USA
★★★★★

“The perfect spot for sunset. We ordered the Brazilian Picanha (very generous portion) and ice-cold Heineken draft beer. The panoramic view is breathtaking.”

Google · Tourist from UK
★★★★★

“Unforgettable breakfast! We took the first cable car up and went straight to Embaixada. Fresh bread, natural juice, and the most beautiful view of the city. Worth every penny.”

Google · Tourist from Australia
★★★★★

“A must-stop at Urca Hill. The caipirinha with Magnífica cachaça is wonderful and the freshly fried pastries saved our late afternoon. Super pleasant atmosphere.”

Google · Tourist from Canada
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Restaurant Photos

Crispy codfish fritters — breakfast snack at Embaixada Carioca
Embaixada Carioca restaurant hall with panoramic view of Sugarloaf Mountain
WhatsApp Support — Reservations and info for Embaixada Carioca
Plan your visit

Breakfast with a view in Rio de Janeiro at Urca Hill

Embaixada Carioca serves breakfast with a view in Rio de Janeiro at Urca Hill, inside Sugarloaf Cable Car Park. It is a practical option for visitors going up the cable car early and looking for breakfast with a direct Sugarloaf view.

Frequently asked questions

What time is breakfast served?

Breakfast is served every day from 8:30 to 11:30 AM.

Where is breakfast served?

At Morro da Urca, inside Sugarloaf Cable Car Park, at the first cable car stop. The park entrance is at Av. Pasteur, 520, Urca, Rio de Janeiro.

Do I need a cable car ticket?

A park ticket is required if you arrive by cable car. When the trail is open, you can hike to Morro da Urca and reach the restaurant without buying a cable car ticket. Food and drinks are paid for separately.

Can I hike up for breakfast?

You can hike up to Morro da Urca for free from Pista Cláudio Coutinho when the trail is open. Before setting out, check MONA access and maintenance notices at @monapaodeacucar. Plan your return too: trail and restaurant hours differ, and riding the cable car requires a separate ticket.

Where can I find the menu and prices?

Check the full online menu for products, current prices and language options.

Should I book a table?

We recommend booking, especially on weekends, public holidays and for groups. Use the Embaixada Carioca reservation link.

Does breakfast come with a Sugarloaf view?

Embaixada Carioca is at Morro da Urca, the first cable car stop. It is the only restaurant in Sugarloaf Cable Car Park with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain.

Can I continue sightseeing after breakfast?

Yes. You can explore the viewpoints at Morro da Urca. To continue by cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain, check the park ticket and access conditions. If you hiked up, plan your return before the trail closes.

Where to eat breakfast near Sugarloaf Mountain

If you are deciding where to eat breakfast during a Sugarloaf visit, Embaixada Carioca serves breakfast daily at Morro da Urca, the first cable car stop. This is the main English page for breakfast hours, menu highlights, access information and reservations.

View the menu or book a table.