Café Brasil

Step inside Café Brasil and you’ll immediately feel the warmth of a place that’s been feeding families for three decades. This Culver City gem is the kind of neighborhood spot where the owner, Fatima, still runs the kitchen with pride, making everything from scratch just like she has since day one. The cozy restaurant has become a gathering place for homesick Brazilians and curious locals alike, drawn in by the aromas of freshly squeezed juices and sizzling comfort food.

The menu showcases the greatest hits of Brazilian home cooking. The feijoada is the star of the show—a deeply satisfying black bean stew brimming with tender, salty pork that pairs beautifully with rice, toasted farofa, and garlicky collard greens. Orange slices served alongside cut through the richness perfectly. The pasteis are another crowd favorite: light, puffy fried pockets that shatter with each bite, revealing molten cheese and seasoned ground beef inside.

Morning visitors are treated to an outstanding breakfast spread. Scrambled eggs come tangled with peppery greens, accompanied by caramelized plantains and chewy pão de queijo (cheese bread) that’s positively addictive. Wash it all down with a glass of fresh passion fruit juice or a cafézinho strong enough to power you through the day—mellowed with swirling cinnamon sticks.

Whether you’re a Brazilian expat craving a taste of home, catching a soccer match with friends, or simply looking for an authentic culinary adventure, Café Brasil delivers. This is the kind of place where every meal feels like an invitation to someone’s kitchen table, and that’s exactly why it’s remained a neighborhood treasure for over thirty years.