Cafe Rio

Our Full Menu

Discover the full caferio experience — handcrafted dishes made with the finest ingredients, served with passion in every plate.

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Morning Selections

Start your day the Cafe Rio way — nourishing, fresh, and full of flavor

Popular

Breakfast

Classic Eggs Benedict

Poached free-range eggs, Canadian bacon, and house-made hollandaise on a toasted English muffin.

Gluten-Free Option

^$14.50

New

Breakfast

Smashed Avocado Toast

Creamy avocado on artisan sourdough, topped with cherry tomatoes, microgreens, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Vegetarian

^$12.00

Breakfast

Rio Granola Bowl

House-toasted granola with Greek yogurt, seasonal berries, raw honey, and toasted coconut flakes.

Vegetarian Gluten-Free

^$11.00

Starters & Shares

Perfect beginnings — light, vibrant, and crafted to share

Popular

Starter

Burrata & Heirloom Tomato

Fresh burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, aged balsamic glaze, and cold-pressed olive oil.

Vegetarian Gluten-Free

^$13.50

Starter

Truffle Parmesan Fries

Hand-cut golden fries tossed with black truffle oil, shaved Parmesan, and fresh rosemary. Served with aioli.

Vegetarian

^$10.00

New

Starter

Spiced Chickpea Mezze

Roasted spiced chickpeas, smoky hummus, pickled vegetables, and warm flatbread. A vibrant sharing plate.

Vegetarian Mildly Spicy

^$12.50

Signature Mains

The heart of the cafe rio menu — generous, soulful, and unforgettable

Chef's Pick

Main Course

Pan-Seared Salmon

Atlantic salmon, lemon-caper butter, seasonal greens, and herbed new potatoes.

Gluten-Free

^$26.00

Main Course

Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle

Fresh pasta, mixed wild mushrooms, truffle cream, Pecorino Romano, and toasted walnuts.

Vegetarian

^$20.00

Main Course

Herb-Roasted Chicken

Free-range half chicken with Provençal herbs, roasted garlic jus, and root vegetable gratin.

Gluten-Free

^$23.00

Signature

Main Course

Rio Beef Tenderloin

8oz center-cut tenderloin, red wine reduction, truffle mashed potato, and seasonal asparagus.

Gluten-Free

^$38.00

Sandwiches & Wraps

Handcrafted on artisan bread — the perfect caferio lunch

Popular

Sandwich

The Rio Club

Triple-decker with smoked turkey, crispy bacon, aged cheddar, butter lettuce, tomato, and house mayo on sourdough.

^$16.00

Wrap

Mediterranean Veggie Wrap

Grilled zucchini, roasted peppers, feta, kalamata olives, arugula, and tahini in a whole-wheat wrap.

Vegetarian

^$14.00

New

Sandwich

Crispy Chicken Bao

Korean-glazed fried chicken thigh, pickled daikon, cucumber, sriracha mayo in a steamed bao bun.

Spicy

^$15.50

Sweet Endings

Indulge in our house-made desserts — the perfect finish to every meal

Popular

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Fondant

Warm dark chocolate lava cake, vanilla bean gelato, gold-dusted cocoa tuile, and raspberry coulis.

Vegetarian Gluten-Free Option

^$11.00

Dessert

Classic Tiramisu

Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and a generous dusting of premium cocoa powder.

Vegetarian

^$9.50

Seasonal

Dessert

Seasonal Fruit Tart

Buttery shortcrust pastry, silky vanilla pastry cream, and a mosaic of fresh seasonal fruits.

Vegetarian

^$10.00

Crafted Beverages

From single-origin espresso to artisan cold brews — sip something exceptional

Popular

Coffee

Rio Signature Latte

Double-shot single-origin espresso, steamed oat milk, and house-made vanilla cardamom syrup.

Vegan Option

^$6.00

Cold Brew

Nitro Cold Brew

24-hour steeped cold brew coffee, nitrogen-infused for a velvety smooth, naturally sweet finish.

Vegan Gluten-Free

^$7.00

New

Tea

Ceremonial Matcha Latte

Grade-A ceremonial matcha whisked with steamed almond milk and a touch of raw honey.

Vegan Option Gluten-Free

^$6.50

Fresh Juice

Rio Green Detox Juice

Cold-pressed kale, cucumber, green apple, ginger, lemon, and a dash of cayenne for vitality.

Vegan Gluten-Free

^$8.00

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