In Brazil, pastel and caldo de cana are inseparable. Our sugarcane juice is pressed fresh, served ice cold, and is naturally sweet with nothing added – the traditional partner to a hot, crispy pastel.
Caldo de cana is the drink of the Brazilian street market. Raw sugarcane is pressed and the juice is poured straight over ice: grassy, floral and clean-tasting, with a natural sweetness that no bottled drink reproduces. Nothing is added – no syrup, no concentrate, no colour.
Ordering a pastel without a caldo de cana is, to a Brazilian, only half the meal. The cold, bright juice cuts straight through the richness of fried pastry, resetting your palate between bites. It is also the most refreshing thing you can hold on a warm afternoon in downtown London, Ontario.
Sugarcane juice is best drunk immediately after pressing, while it is at its freshest and most aromatic. Ask for it with your pastel order and we will serve them together, exactly as they are served at a feira in Brazil.
Sweet-tooth regular
“The desserts are the highlight for me — the coconut cake and brigadeiros pair perfectly with a Brazilian soft drink. Favourite stop in Covent Garden Market: savoury snacks and sweets in one place.”
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Downtown London guest
“The pastéis are crispy and perfectly fried, the fillings are generous and every ingredient tastes fresh. The staff are so friendly — it really feels like a taste of Brazil right in downtown London.”
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Covent Garden Market regular
“A hidden gem inside Covent Garden Market. The Brazilian snacks — especially the pastel and the coxinha — are addictive and perfect for a quick lunch. Prices are reasonable and the space is clean and welcoming.”
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Caldo de cana is fresh-pressed sugarcane juice, one of Brazil's most popular street drinks. It is naturally sweet, served cold, and traditionally drunk with pastel.
No. It is simply pressed sugarcane served over ice – no syrup, concentrate or colouring.
Yes. Fresh sugarcane juice is entirely plant based, which makes it one of the easiest choices for vegan guests on our menu.
At Love Pastel Brazilian Food inside Covent Garden Market, 130 King St, downtown London, Ontario. Call (519) 870-8730 to check availability.
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