Gate-side carbs in T2
Right in Terminal T2, Bakery is the straightforward option when you just want coffee and something fresh before boarding Ethiopian Airlines. It sits airside, so you clear security first, then look for the counter along the main concourse rather than back by check-in. Think quick grab-and-go more than sit-down meal.
Most items land in the budget bracket for an international airport: expect simple pastries, bread, and basic sandwiches priced in the lower end of what you’ll see in T2, plus espresso-style coffee and bottled drinks. It works for a light breakfast before a 07:00 departure or a snack top-up on a long layover. Don’t expect specialty beans or elaborate cakes; it’s functional fuel.
The setup is minimal, with limited seating compared to some of the larger cafés near the main Ethiopian Airlines gates in T2. You order at the counter, wait a few minutes, and you’re done. Service speed depends on how many morning departures cluster around your time, but most travelers report getting in and out in under 10 minutes when there isn’t a big bank of flights boarding.
Go for what looks freshest in the case; turnover tends to be highest on plain rolls, croissants, and simple sandwiches that suit the heavy early-morning traffic in T2. Items that sit on the far end of the display can linger during slower mid-day hours, so pick from the trays closest to the cashier. Use Bakery as a supplement, not your only meal before a 10-hour long-haul.
Tip: lines run longest in the 05:00–08:00 rush, so if your flight leaves after 09:00, swing by Bakery once the first bank of Ethiopian departures clears and you’ll move much faster.