Bela Aurora Brazilian Coffee Shop

So many wonderful snacks! To me the Biscoito de Polvilho and Yuca with Coconut Cake are pretty darn perfect. But I’ll admit I’m not familiar with Brazilian cuisine, so I can’t assess authenticity or anything. Just know they’re yummy! Also nice that those two happen to be gluten free. The staff was lovely and very attentive. Quick to greet and offer more information on all their menu items. Also apprised to see they have a really large space, great for sitting and snacking. I look forward to returning! Bathroom also clean which is always a good sign 👍

Beautiful cafe, with lots of space inside, and plenty of gluten free options! The staff was very nice and knowledgeable of the gluten free menu as that’s what I was looking for. I ended up getting the coconut bread and it’s delicious, perfect level of moisture and sweetness. Not dry at all and not overbearingly sweet! Overall a wonderful cafe with lots of options to choose from and friendly staff.

Stopped here while shopping with my dad to pick up some Brazilian snacks for my parents—-who have never tried (I lived in Brazil for a few years and have traveled there about 20 times for my professional work). we got chicken coxinhas, Pudim, and brigadeiro. The coxinhas and brigadeiro were great—coxinhas almost as good as NYC pãp de quiejp. The flan was ok but not great. Still, excellent spot

Came for the pao de quijo. The owner was really nice, and it was very spacious. Would come back to try their other snacks tho - Pao de quijo ($1.38): 4/10, just okay. Texture wasn’t very chewy, like other ones I’ve had. Was warm tho. Fogo de Chau’s is better

A fantastic addition to the neighborhood for authentic Brazilian coffee, pastries and desserts. The owner puts a lot of care and attention into everything, and will warm up your pastries without even asking so you can enjoy them in their optimal state. The space is huge with patio seating and lots of tables to camp out and work. For bites, I highly recommend the codfish balls (bolinhos de bacalhau) and you can’t skip the infamous cheese bread (pão de queijo)! I also fell in love with the coconut yuca bread, which was dense, moist and chewy. The owner really sources out authentic ingredients found in Brazil and I’m especially grateful that so many of these pastries are naturally gluten free from using mostly cassava, rice or corn flour. Everything is so delicious and the coffee is fantast