Gate-side option in T1: Vienna keeps you in the terminal
Vienna sits airside in Terminal T1 at Curitiba-Afonso Pena Airport, so you clear security once and stay near your gate while you eat. It runs as a standard airport café-restaurant setup, with counter service and tables close enough that you can keep an eye on departure screens.
Being inside T1 means Vienna mainly serves domestic passengers on GOL, LATAM, and Azul flights using this terminal. If your boarding pass says a remote stand, factor in the short bus transfer time and aim to finish eating at least 30 minutes before departure.
Expect typical Brazilian airport pricing here, higher than downtown Curitiba but in line with other food outlets at CWB. A simple snack and soft drink usually lands in the moderate range by airport standards, while a full plate and coffee can climb into what you would pay at a mid-tier city restaurant.
Seating at Vienna is open to the concourse, so you hear boarding calls from nearby T1 gates. That cuts the risk of missing a last-minute gate change, which happens occasionally at busy times in Curitiba, especially during the early evening bank of departures.
Payment is straightforward: cards are widely accepted in Brazil, and Vienna follows that pattern in Terminal T1. If you are paying in cash, Brazilian reais work best; do not count on foreign currency notes being welcome at the register inside CWB.
Tip: if your flight leaves from a remote gate in T1 at CWB, place your order at Vienna only after checking the current boarding time on the nearest screen and set a 15–20 minute timer on your phone as a hard cutoff to walk to the gate.