I'm in Sao Paulo for a few days in March 2026 and staying near the cathedral, so the Brunch da Catedral da Sé keeps coming up. Is it actually a good spot for a relaxed weekend brunch, or should I head somewhere else in the centre? Any idea what the prices and wait times are like on a Sunday morning?

the brunch at the cathedral itself is more of a novelty than a destination, tbh. if ur already staying nearby its a fine lazy option but id head to the Mercado Municipal for pastel de bacalhau & a coffee instead. sunday mornings around se get crowded with tourists & pickpockets, so keep ur phone close. prices in the centre are cheap by SP standards, maybe R$40 to 60 for brunch stuff

I've only passed through Sé on visits, so take this with a pinch of salt, but I'd look at the kiosks along Rua Direita instead. You can grab a misto quente and suco for around R$25 and sit without any queue at all. Sunday service at the cathedral lets out mid morning, so the square empties fast after that.