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Patrícia and Emanuel, siblings, have come to give a breath of fresh air to the address of the old bookstore Contraste. On Rua dos Bragas, EARLY opens early and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and snacks. The book-filled display was left behind but the idea that also resembles the world of reading is kept: life should be lived calmly, enjoyed with no rush and accompanied by a warm drink and a slice of homemade cake, just like a good book.

Keeping the place’s features, Patrícia and Emanuel transformed this old bookstore into a quiet coffee shop where we always feel welcome. Presenting itself as a place who's ahead of its time, this is where we're invited to have a long breakfast or escape routine with a brunch without thinking about clocks or minutes, and it feels great.

At EARLY Cedofeita there are homemade cakes, coffee, toasts, scones, croissants and yogurts. There are eggs, brioche french toasts (no, not just around Christmas time!) and pancakes. There are natural fruit juices, homemade soda and teas. With two huge windows, you just need to choose something from the menu - that's in constant change, so that no one gets bored and there's always a surprise for those who revisit it - and enjoy the moment.

At EARLY the attention to detail is visible in everything, the presentation of the dishes does justice to the explosion of flavor they carry. We couldn't resist the banana cake we sided with the equally delicious latte and iced tea. We tasted the chia pudding with almond milk, with seasonal fruits and berries: a perfect alliance between nutritive and divine food. The EARLIES are something you really can't miss, we tasted the brioche french toast with bacon, pepper chutney and maple syrup, and became fans! The red fruit soda is something you must try as well, especially if, like us, you side it with the juicy Frangalperce (chicken with apricot) or the delicious Ratatouille that made us feel like eating healthy even more!

With a concept based on sustainability and seasonality, respecting the cycles of Nature, EARLY will certainly be a good break. Here, there's always artisanal bread you can buy to take away - breakfast (or a simple snack) at home will be delicious.

Cool Tip: When you visit EARLY Cedofeita don't miss the opportunity to buy the book they edited. A real culinary treasure chest for brunch, this book is divided into Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter recipes that will delight its buyers, regardless of the season.