Created by a Brazilian, award-winning café as the best in Italy expands to Portugal

Cafezal, a Brazilian coffee shop, is set to open in Lisbon, marking its first venture outside Italy. Founded by Carlos Bitencourt, the shop emphasizes specialty coffee from Brazilian producers. The brand aims to represent modern Italian coffee culture while highlighting Brazilian coffee's global significance. The Lisbon location will feature a local team and serve traditional Italian pastries, including the famous pastel de nata. Bitencourt's personal ties to Portugal and the city's vibrant coffee culture influenced the decision to expand there.