The view into the kitchen at Bread & Friends, located at number 8 on Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, makes passersby stop and take notice. That’s because bakery chef Tiago Vaz starts his shift at 3:30 AM—four hours before the café opens at 7:30 AM—and his work is visible from the street. Inside, the scenery expands with a glass wall, making the entire process fully transparent and inviting customers to follow the production of both long-fermented bread and signature pastries. The concept, developed by the Sana group, embraces Portugal’s deep-rooted coffee culture, featuring a roasting machine right at the entrance.