Caffè Nero is one of the few global chains at ESB
This branch of Caffè Nero sits airside at Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), past security, in the departures area used by both domestic and international passengers. It runs on typical airport hours, roughly first departures to last flights, so you can usually get a coffee from early morning check-in through late-night departures.
Expect the standard Caffè Nero lineup: espresso, americanos, cappuccinos, lattes, and basic snacks. Prices run higher than in Ankara city stores; budget around 80–120 TRY for a latte and 60–90 TRY for a basic pastry, depending on size and current airport markups. It’s a reliable chain option if you just want a known brand before a Turkish Airlines or AnadoluJet flight.
Food is mostly grab-and-go: packaged sandwiches, croissants, muffins, and a few cakes in the display case. If you need something quick between tight connections under 60 minutes, a pre-made sandwich and a filter coffee or americano here will usually be the fastest combo. Portions skew small by non-airport standards, so don’t plan on this as your only real meal before a 3–4 hour sector.
Seating at ESB fills quickly during the morning bank of departures between roughly 06:00 and 09:00, especially near the main gates. Outlets are limited along the shared seating area, so charge your phone near your previous gate or at another café if your battery is under 30%. Noise levels rise sharply when two or three flights board at once.
Tip: order and pay first, then find a seat while they pull the espresso; during the 18:00–21:00 evening wave, that 3–5 minute head start can be the difference between having a table and drinking your flat white standing in the aisle.