Starbucks

₹350–400 lattes and plenty of plugs define this T3 Starbucks

This Starbucks sits airside in Terminal T3, in the main international departures area, and regulars treat it like the unofficial laptop lounge. You get reliable Wi‑Fi, a decent number of power sockets near the tables, and staff who are used to people camping out for 2–3 hours between flights.

Drinks price higher than city stores: expect a tall latte around ₹350–400 and frappuccinos edging higher, so a basic coffee and snack can push past ₹600. The menu matches standard India outlets, with espresso drinks, cold brew, and a few sandwiches and bakery items; nothing unique to the airport, just at airport mark-up.

Figure on a 4/5 experience overall: solid coffee, but service slows down during the late-night international bank when multiple long‑haul flights board between 23:00 and 02:00. Lines can snake out into the concourse, and several reviewers mention waiting 15–20 minutes for drinks at those peak hours.

Seats with working power are the main draw. Many two‑tops along the wall have sockets directly under or beside the chairs, but a few ports are dead, and popular spots stay occupied for entire layovers. Some regulars grab a large drink, claim a plug, and then shift to nearby quieter seating while staying on Starbucks’ Wi‑Fi.

What regulars do: decide the order in advance or use the Starbucks app (when it cooperates with international cards) so the barista time is under 30 seconds. That matters when you land from a domestic connection into T3 and only have 45–60 minutes before an international departure.

Tip: hit this Starbucks before 08:00 or mid‑afternoon for shorter queues and better odds of a live power socket; during the midnight rush, grab your drink here but plan to sit at a nearby gate if every outlet seat is taken.