Bo's Coffee

Local beans before departure at Terminal 1’s Bo’s Coffee

By Gate-side in Terminal 1, Bo’s Coffee runs 24 hours daily and doubles as the airport’s “last shot of Philippine coffee” stop. It’s a basic kiosk-style setup, not a full café, but you can still get Barako coffee, espresso drinks, and some pastries at true budget pricing for an airport (₱120–₱200 for brewed/americano range). Rating hovers around 1 star online, so expectations should tilt toward utility, not café hangout vibes.

This branch leans into local beans: you’ll see bags from Sagada, Mt. Apo, and other Philippine origins on the shelves. Travellers grab these ground or whole-bean packs as pasalubong when they skipped town cafés like IT Park or Ayala. A 250 g bag usually runs more than city branches, but still under what you’d pay for similar coffee in many international airports.

On drinks, regulars point people toward basic brewed coffee, Americano, or straight Barako instead of the iced lattes and cold brews. Those specialty drinks cost more than at city Bo’s locations and push wait times when the queue stacks up before 06:00 and again around 09:00. If you just need caffeine before a 07:30 flight, keep it simple so you’re not stuck in a 10–15 minute prep cycle.

Wi‑Fi here is “decent” per a digital nomad based in Cebu, but power outlets are the choke point. Only a handful sit along the counter and wall, and they’re usually taken during the first morning departure bank and evening international wave. If you’re trying to work, claim a seat with an outlet by T‑1 security at least 45 minutes before your boarding time.

Tip: Buy your souvenir beans first, then order a quick hot Barako; that way, if the line crawls, you can still walk to your gate with gifts in hand and caffeine in progress.