Our Story
Founded in 2016 by husband-and-wife team Ahla and Geno, Cafe Patoro began with a simple dream: to make Brazilian pão de queijo as beloved in New York as bagels and croissants.
What started at NYC street fairs grew into a neighborhood bakery café built around flavors, hospitality, and community.
Patoro’s menu is inspired by Ahla’s favorite childhood foods and the comforting flavors she grew up with in Brazil. Their signature pão de queijo is offered in a variety of seasonal flavors and also serves as the foundation for many of Patoro’s unique sandwiches — bringing a distinctly Brazilian twist to everyday café classics.
At the heart of Patoro is a belief in Brazilian hospitality, creating a warm, welcoming space to gather over great food and company. Deeply connected to the Seaport community, we continue our mission of bringing Brazilian flavors into everyday New York life — one pão de queijo at a time.
Brazilian Roots
Founded by Ahla, who grew up in Brazil starting each day with warm pão de queijo, Café Patoro was inspired by her quest to find authentic Brazilian cheese bread in New York City.
From Fair to Fame
Starting as a small tent at the Hester Street Fair, Café Patoro quickly gained popularity through local pop-ups, leading to overwhelming support from local communities.
Family Business
Run by husband and wife team Geno and Ahla, Café Patoro opened its permanent location in South Street Seaport in January 2016, bringing authentic pão de queijo to New York.
