Last-minute alfajores run at Gate-side Havanna in Terminal A
In Terminal A, Havanna pulls double duty as a sit-down cafe and a gift stop stocked with boxed alfajores and dulce de leche jars. It sits airside after security, so you can buy souvenirs right before boarding. Prices run about $$ compared with Buenos Aires city branches, and reviews average around 3 stars, reflecting the tradeoff between convenience and markups.
The shelves carry the classic Havanna boxes in multiple sizes plus 450–500 g dulce de leche jars, which locals often rate as more authentic than generic duty-free brands. Travellers on Google maps specifically mention grabbing several boxes for family back home, even while complaining that the same box costs noticeably less in a Recoleta or Palermo supermarket. Combo offers show up now and then, but comments say they still land above city pricing.
Cafe side: expect espresso drinks, basic drip coffee, and a few pastries, all priced a bit higher than downtown cafés on Avenida Corrientes or Florida Street. Several reviewers call the coffee “average” and not worth a special stop, but a single alfajor plus a café con leche before a 10-hour EZE–JFK or EZE–MAD flight gets good enough marks. Seating is limited to a small cluster of tables and a short counter, so carry-out is the norm during peak departure banks.
Watch out for the price jump versus city branches and double-check expiration dates on discounted multipack boxes; regulars on Google explicitly warn about short-dated promos. Service can turn rushed or curt when three or four families line up at once near evening long-haul departures. If you want a full box plus a coffee, budget at least 10–15 minutes ahead of boarding.
Tip: buy most of your Havanna stock in town at a supermarket, then use this Terminal A branch only for emergency gifts or a single fresh alfajor and coffee before your gate calls.