Curitiba is going through a quiet — yet unmistakably clear — moment for anyone paying close attention.
After more than 37 years in the market, following the city’s cycles, neighborhoods, and shifts, I can say with confidence: we are entering a new phase. More modern, more sophisticated, and increasingly connected to lifestyle, technology, and urban intelligence.
It’s no coincidence that Curitiba has been recognized as one of the smartest cities in the world and has hosted the Smart City Expo Curitiba.
And this movement shows up in the details — especially in the places where great conversations happen.
Cafés that are part of my daily routine:
– Lucca Cafés Especiais (Batel)
📍 Alameda Presidente Taunay, 40
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luccacafesespeciais/
Classic and sophisticated. A benchmark for specialty coffee.
– Supernova Coffee Roasters (Batel)
📍 Alameda Dr. Carlos de Carvalho, 695
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernovacoffee/
Minimalist and modern. Focused on coffee in its purest form.
– Coffeeterie (Centro)
📍 Rua Riachuelo, 410
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeterie/
Design, gastronomy, and a connected audience.
– Royalty Café (Centro)
📍 Rua São Francisco, 179
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royaltycafe/
A complete experience, day and night.
– Respiro Café (Centro)
📍 Rua XV de Novembro, 621
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respirocafe_/
An urban refuge in the heart of the city.
– Prestinaria (Batel)
📍 Alameda Dom Pedro II, 255
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestinaria/
Premium bakery, comfort, and quality.
– Prestinaria (Cabral)
📍 Rua Dep. Joaquim José Pedrosa, 297
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestinaria/
Same standard, with more tranquility.
– Casa LIDE Paraná
📍 Alameda Dr. Carlos de Carvalho, 1851
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lideparana/
Executive atmosphere and networking.
– Café da Livraria da Vila
📍 Av. do Batel, 1868
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livrariadavila/
Intellectual and peaceful setting.
What’s behind all of this:
This new moment in the city is no accident.
Developers are raising Curitiba’s standards — architecture, design, technology, and experience.
– San Remo
Site: https://www.sanremo.com.br
– Plaenge
Site: https://www.plaenge.com.br
– Piemonte
Site: https://www.piemonte.com.br
– Cima
Site: https://www.cimaconstrutora.com.br
– Bouw
Site: https://www.bouw.com.br
– JN
Site: https://www.jnconstrutora.com.br
– Laguna
Site: https://www.laguna.com.br
– GT Home
Site: https://www.gthome.com.br
– Borcath
Site: https://www.borcath.com.br
Among others...
Today, Curitiba combines tradition with innovation.
More sophisticated Batel.
More balanced Bigorrilho.
More established Cabral.
And Downtown... reinventing itself.
And in the end, the logic is simple:
true appreciation happens where people want to be.
If this resonates with you, I invite you for a coffee.
— Hugo F. Borges Neto