Flocafe Espresso Room

Two options at non-Schengen in T1, and this is one

Past passport control for non-Schengen gates 13–16 in T1, Flocafe Espresso Room is one of just two food spots; the other is Air Canteen. It sits landside of security for the whole terminal though, so you grab your coffee and snacks before screening, then walk to the non-Schengen area. Price tier is low by airport standards, roughly $ for basic drinks and pastries.

Hours track flight banks more than fixed times, and reviews note that both Flocafe and Air Canteen can be patchy outside peak departure waves to the UK and other non‑EU destinations. Expect espresso-based drinks, iced coffee, simple sandwiches, and sweets rather than hot meals. This is a café-first setup, not a sit-down restaurant, and seating is limited near the counter.

Given the tiny non-Schengen side at CHQ, anyone flying to places like London or Manchester usually ends up here by default. Basic Greek coffee, freddo espresso, bottled water, and pre-made sandwiches form most orders, with prices staying closer to what you see in town than at big hubs like ATH or LGW. If you want something specific or have allergies, options thin out quickly compared with the main Schengen hall.

Watch out for: outside the main morning and evening departure banks, Flocafe may have reduced food choices, especially fresh sandwiches and pastries; the SleepingInAirports guide notes limited options at non-Schengen when traffic is light. Don’t count on last-minute hot food at 22:30 for a late UK charter flight, and expect queues to build quickly when two or three gates (13–16) board close together.

Practical move: buy what you want at Flocafe in T1 before security, then head to non-Schengen passport control with at least 30 minutes to spare, since there’s nothing else beyond Air Canteen once you’re at gates 13–16.