05:00 opening time makes Cafe’s an easy pre-flight stop
Cafe’s sits landside in Terminal A, before security, and opens every day from 05:00 to 21:00. That early start helps if you’re catching one of the first departures out of Catania-Fontanarossa and want a coffee before joining the security line. Being pre-security also works if you’re waiting on arrivals and need a quick sit-down while you watch the time.
The price tier sits at the low end ($), which is rare for airport food and keeps a basic coffee-and-pastry stop from turning into a €15 surprise. With a rating that hits 5 out of 5 in current reviews, expectations are higher here than at a generic terminal bar. Think simple Italian bar format: espresso, cappuccino, small bites, and a quick pay-at-the-counter flow.
Terminal A handles a solid chunk of CTA traffic, so the location before screening can save you if your bag drop line runs long and you still want a snack. Since Cafe’s is landside, you can use it even if you’re just dropping someone at departures and have no boarding pass. That beats wandering the curb trying to find a half-decent coffee after 20:00 when nearby city cafés may already be closed.
Expect typical Italian bar pricing: an espresso in the €1–€2 range and simple food that stays under €10 per person if you’re not ordering multiple rounds. The value is better than many airside spots in Terminal A or C, where a similar order can climb quickly. Service moves quickly at peak morning banks from around 06:00 to 08:00, so you can usually get in and out in under 10 minutes.
Practical tip: stop at Cafe’s before security if your flight leaves from Terminal A and you arrive at the airport more than 60 minutes before departure; once you clear, choices shrink and prices jump.