Gate-side in Terminal A, Camden Food Co leans healthy.
Terminal A flyers spot Camden Food Co near the main departures area, past security, before most of the long-haul A-gates. It runs typical airport hours, roughly covering the first morning departures through the late-night bank, so you can grab something for the 02:00 departures to Europe or the 09:00 regional runs. Expect mid-range prices for AUH: about $6–$8 for coffee and pastry, $10–$15 for a sandwich or salad.
This is a café with a health-leaning menu: think pre-made salads, wraps, and lighter sandwiches rather than burgers and fries. You’ll usually see things like grilled chicken salads, hummus boxes, and veggie wraps in the chilled case, plus a few hot options. Coffee is standard espresso-based drinks, with drip options on busy morning waves when several A-terminal flights board around 07:00–09:00.
For a quick bite before a long-haul out of the A gates, the move is a salad or wrap and a bottled water rather than the heavier baked items. Figure on 5–10 minutes to order and pay if you catch it between bank waves, more like 15–20 minutes right after a widebody arrival unloads at an adjacent A gate. Seating is limited, so many people take food back to gates like A15–A21.
Payment is straightforward: cards widely accepted, international credit cards work, and prices are clearly posted in AED. Portions run smaller than a full restaurant plate in Terminal A but bigger than a basic snack box you’d buy on board. If you want coffee before a night flight, hit Camden Food Co at least 30 minutes before boarding starts, as queues can spike when two departures on the A pier board within the same 20-minute window.
Tip: grab your salad or wrap here, then fill your water bottle at a nearby fountain near gate A10 before you walk down to the remote A-gate holding areas.