Bossa Nova Coffeehouse & Bakery

Damn, I don’t visit for a while and they up and close. Ray, hook me up with that salsa recipe ;)

So I heard you closed Bossa Nova… WHY? por que!!! you had the most delicious homemade bread and sandwiches. So healthy and yummy. So Sad! :(

Head up — Bossa Nova is officially closed for business. The owner is expecting a child and had to pursue a more stable career path. He apparently sold to a friend that will be opening up a new dinner spot on June 17^th! The name is changing and I assume the inside is as well. Anyway– the new menu looks great!
You will be missed Bossa Nova!

SAD TO SAY, THAT THIS IS PLACE HAS OFFICIALLY CLOSED IT’S DOORS. :(
I wish they were open Sundays… but you can get them any other day.
Their sandwiches are unique and the bread is made right in house.
Flaky fresh pastries… same story… made right there and priced so well!
Mate and coffee on the menu… a nice place that isn’t bustling nor sparse… your perfect neighborhood coffee space.

Bossa Nova, a pleasant enough Brazilian themed café, is definitely worth visiting repeatedly for meals and drink.
We had lunch the other day after meeting grooming needs across the street at Kemestry Salon. What a good call! We walked into an open airy space that had a contemporary feel. It was lunchtime and we ordered accordingly.
We opted for the lunch special, which comes with a choice of any ½ sandwich, and soup of the day, side salad, or fruit cup. My wife’s half sandwich was the #4 Atum. It’s a cold sandwich made with Albacore tuna, olive oil, green onions, kalamata olives, and romaine lettuce. She had them hold the mayo and opted for Dijon. For her side she chose the salad; a generous portion of fresh greens and what I assume are traditional Brazilian salad fixings topped with a vinaigrette dressing.
I had the #10 Misto Tudo. A hot sandwich made with turkey, mayo, sliced hard boiled egg, green olives, palm and mozzarella. My side was the soup of the day. That day it was a tomato soup, obviously made fresh with a hint of cream.
Even though the sandwiches were halves, they came out on good sized french hard rolls. The salad and soup were larger than half sizes as well. Definitely plenty of value.
We drank what we assume are Brazil’s version of ginger ale, except it had a little kick on account of the guarana. Still it was okay and not overly sweet.
Like many business in this part of town, there is free Wi-​Fi.
Bossa Nova serves coffee and sweets but we were not up for either. We will check those offerings next time, after another grooming session across the street.

Bossa Nova Coffee is a cute, clean little bakery. I went there in search of a croissant and had no luck so I had a bagel instead. It didn’t take long for my bagel to be ready either. I didn’t stay and sit down, I went to my office to eat and when I did, I was shocked at what I was eating. It wasn’t quite a bagel, not made the traditional way like Einstein Bagels, or Sara Lee, it was more like a biscuit with cream cheese in the shape of a bagel, which was totally gross. So I will not be going back to Bossa Nova, even though the service was great, the girl behind the counter was very sweet, but as far as a good bagel, I’ll have to keep looking.

I recently moved job locations to the East Side, and was sad to have to leave my yummy Hyde Park lunch options. Today however, I was happy to discover Bossa Nova. They offer lots of yummy sandwich options, both hot and cold. Plus freshly made soup each day.
Today I had the lunch special– half a sandwich and a bowl of soup– for $ 6.99. The soup was delicious. The girl at the counter merely said ‘tomato’ soup, but it was so much more. Fresh chunks of red pepper gave it a nice edge. It tasted a bit creamy, but not fatty. I got the Pepe half, sans ham and mayo, add mustard, on wheat bread. Unfortunately it came with mayo, no mustard, but was quickly repaired and returned (although it still had a touch of mayo on the turkey). The bread was fresh and moist– perfect. The veggies also tasted fresh, and I loved the hearts of palm (I never even thought of doing that!). The turkey used was Boars Head, and they didn’t skimp on the portion.
The atmosphere is relaxed and clean. Lots of solo lunchers today, which I appreciate since I typically do not have a lunch partner. I am happy to find a new place for lunch that is quick, healthy and yummy in East Side. Can’t wait to try their fabulous looking baked goods for breakfast or an afternoon treat!

Feels more like a restaurant and less than a café. Lots of sandwiches and even pizza is on there menu. And as the name says, they are a bit of a bakery with all kinds of Brazilian bakery items.
Unfortunately, my coffee was very week and flavorless. The place had good service and good vibe that brought up my star rating.
Probably won’t be a destination, but I will return if I’m in the neighborhood,

bad chai latte (extremely bitter), maybe i ordered the wrong thing?
great muffin – carrot raisin almond.
i didn’t get the super friendly service everyone talks about; empty store, not greeted or spoken to and had to wait until the barista was done doing whatever it was he was doing, but the regular after me was greeted by name and chatted up so /​shrug.
convenient 15 min parking zone out front. hooray!
i’d try it again though.

Great and inexpensive food, excellent and friendly service, easy convenience.
I work a couple of blocks from Bossa Nova and end up eating there a couple of times a week (even though I complain that I’m broke all the time). The food is relatively inexpensive (a LARGE half sandwich with chips, potato salad, or cole slaw is less than $ 5) Their sandwiches are creative and tasty and their soup menu changes daily. They have a nice and hearty salad selection (try the Cobb Brasil with grilled chicken, eggs, mozzarella, and hearts of palm with the balsamic vinaigrette). They also have a mouth-​watering (did I really just use that word?) baked goods section where everything is made fresh. Check out the danish crammed with kiwi and strawberries. I’ve never had it but I stare at it a lot. Let me know if you try it.
*Update– I’ve tried the danish and it’s awesome… and pretty much all their sandwiches rock. Try the misto tudo, the peru, and the one I can remember the name that is grilled and has tuna and jalapenos. Mmm… that one is good.

I love their #30 sandwich for lunch and get it at least once a week (sometimes twice). I get mine with French Bread, lettuce, bacon, turkey, avacado, and skip the tomatoes. It’s heaven. Plus with an Americano to drink it makes me very happy. Ray, the owner, is super cool and very friendly. I too have had many a business meetings in their café too. In the mornings, they have tasty kolaches and also make breakfast tacos to your liking. Check out this place, you won’t be disappointed. Tell ‘em Debbie, the neighbor across the street, sent ya.

Bossa Nova is a great addition to our neighborhood. I love their sausage wraps in the morning and skinny lattes. Best of all, I love being able to chat with Ray and wave to his father-​in-​law while he bakes lovely pastries in the back. Great hours too: they open at 6:30 weekdays.

a friend took me here for lunch one day and i was pleasantly surprised. the sandwiches are tasty and the veggie chili is very hearty. i also tried the chicken salad salad and loved it, and i’m not a fan of chicken salad. the staff are sweet and can make a delicious latte, and those chocolate chip cookies — oh goodness!

I got the tarragon chicken salad and its really good and fresh. The half sandwich and half soup or salad is great for lunch and only 6.95. Give it a try if you are on the east side.

The Pepe is a great sandwiches, not the best, but very good. The concept on the menu is a Brazilian sandwich with more veggies and a little meat. The actual result was a very satisfying mix of veggies and ham served on a large french bread roll. The bread was the one weak spot, not as fresh and springy as most good french bread.
UPDATE: I have to give another star, I had the same sandwich on whole wheat and really enjoyed it. The home made whole wheat was very satisfying.
Other than the above average sandwich, the location offered plenty of street parking, the place was large and very clean, and the service was fast and friendly (although in need of some coffee) and the prices were reasonable.
Worth heading over to the east side for lunch. After you are done, walk the block further east to Hot Mamma’s for a pick me up. If you ate the whole sandwich, you will need the caffeine!

Besides having a really cool name, Bossa Nova is my favorite coffee house. The staff is always friendly and I’ve had several really nice chats with Ray, one of the owners. But aside from that, the food is fresh and you get a really nice sized sandwich, the coffee is hot and the internet is free.
Lunch is a busy time for the folks at Bossa Nova but I personally love the mornings and have most of my business meetings there.
Check out Bossa Nova and tell Ray I said hi. You won’t be disappointed.

Great food, great coffee, great owner… oh and right in the middle of my ‘hood too! I highly recommend their grilled sandwiches– todo legal, as the cariocas like to say.

You can’t ask for friendlier service than this place. Despite having had already worked down the road from the place for two years, my first stop in was only about a month ago.
I religiously eat the Americano sandwich; roast beef, french bread (baked in store every day), tomato, lettuce, and mayo. They also throw you some chips as a side.
I always opt for the salsa to go with my chips as it is unlike any other I have had. It has a distinct smoked flavor that is awesome.
Anyway, what I love about the service is that the guy in the glasses and sideburns makes a huge effort to remember everyone’s name (unlike my own inability to remember his). He is super friendly, not stingy with the food, chips, salsa, or drinks, and definitely makes you want to come back regularly.
I would recommend it to anyone who really enjoys fresh food as all of their baked goods are made from scratch every morning.

I was here for the first time today and I’ll be back! At lunchtime, they have a combo where you can pick two of four options (half sandwich, fruit cup, side salad, or a cup of soup) and it’s only $ 6.25. The sandwiches are HUGE and on great tasting, fresh bread. I had half of an ipanema sandwich and a cup of broccoli & cheese soup. The sliced, hard boiled eggs and hearts of palm on the sandwich were an interesting taste. Next time I want to try the misto tudo.
The sandwiches are served with tortilla chips, but if you want salsa, you have to ask and there’s an extra charge.
They have a website that has their full menu, but I can’t seem to post a link, so you’ll have to copy and paste —
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And they really were playing bossa nova while I was there. I don’t know if they always do, but it definitely adds to the eating experience.

This place was highly recommended by a friend who knows I love sandwiches. So, on a recent weekend I headed here to try it out and I barely made the 6PM closing. I had the Turkey, Ham, cucumber, Hearts of Palm, avocado and sprouts on wheat bread and an Iced Tea. I appreciate that they offer ½ sandwiches — that’s what I ordered and the bill was a little over 5 bucks including my tea.
It is not as good as the Spicy Pickle; but, I will be back if I am in the neighborhood.