Last call for alfajores before AEP security
This Havanna sits landside at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), so you can grab alfajores and dulce de leche before heading through security. It runs as a basic cafetería y bar with counter service and shelves stacked with branded boxes and jars. Figure on $$ pricing and a 3/5 crowd rating overall: fine for a sugar stop, not a sit-down meal.
Stock is the classic Havanna mix: boxes of alfajores in multiple flavors, dulce de leche jars, and simple coffee drinks pulled from a small bar setup. A standard box of premium alfajores usually runs more than in the city, and coffee sits in the mid-range for Buenos Aires airport prices. Portion sizes don’t matter much here; you’re mainly buying sealed packs to pack in your carry-on.
Regulars focus on gifts. Local reviewers talk about buying multiple boxes at once, often aiming for the occasional 2‑for‑1 or multi‑box promo that sometimes shows up even at this airport branch. If you’re loading up for family abroad, grab the mixed alfajor assortment plus a 400–500 g dulce de leche jar; it travels well and draws fewer complaints than airport wine bottles at customs.
Watch out for the markup: several Google reviews mention noticeably higher prices than city Havanna shops, so don’t plan a huge shop here if you have time in Buenos Aires beforehand. Seating is limited and the vibe is more kiosk than café, so don’t expect a relaxed coffee break. Service moves at basic airport pace; factor 5–10 minutes in line if you’re behind another gift-laden group.
Tip: If your flight is in the next 30 minutes, skip browsing and grab pre-packed 6‑ or 12‑unit boxes near the counter; they scan fastest and fit easily in a personal item.