T1’s Snack Bar Aeropuerto sits landside before security, so plan ahead.
Snack Bar Aeropuerto is in Terminal T1’s public area, near the main check-in counters, and hits the midrange $$ bracket for San Andrés. You’re paying classic “lo típico de aeropuerto” prices: noticeably higher than town, but still manageable for a quick bite before security. It runs on a simple café/snack bar model, with counter service and limited seating that fills up fast when the morning AV and Wingo departures bunch together.
Food is straightforward: think sandwiches, pastries, basic hot dishes, and bottled drinks rather than any destination meal. Reviews of ADZ in general say nothing here really stands out, which tracks with the “one decent meal in town, airport food just okay” comment on FlyerTalk’s South America forum. Expect something like a ham-and-cheese sandwich in the COP 18,000–25,000 range and coffee around COP 6,000–8,000, not a full seafood plate. It’s about function and calories, not bragging rights.
Timing matters. Because Snack Bar Aeropuerto is pre-security in T1, it works best if you’re dropping someone off, arriving early from the town hotels, or still waiting for your airline’s check-in desk to open (often 2–3 hours before departure for AV and LATAM). Once you pass security, food options thin out even more, so this is your last flexible stop. If you’re on a tight schedule, figure 10–15 minutes to order and eat something basic without stressing.
Watch out for: price vs value. Multiple guides call out that terminal snacks cost noticeably more than similar items a 5–10 minute taxi ride away in central San Andrés. Portions can feel small for the price, especially on the grab-and-go stuff. Also, peak crowds around afternoon departures can mean standing room only.
Tip: eat a real meal in town, then use Snack Bar Aeropuerto only for coffee and a light snack before you head through T1 security.