By gate-side in T1, Specially keeps things quick and simple
Right in Terminal T1 at Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, Specially is one of the easier food stops to hit without backtracking too far from most gates. It’s a standard grab-and-go style spot, so think counter service, not table service, and plan on being in and out in under 10–15 minutes if lines are short.
Specially focuses on ready-made snacks and light food rather than full hot meals, so it works best for a coffee, pastry, or something you can eat at the gate. Prices sit in typical airport territory: expect coffee and soft drinks in the €2–€4 range and simple bites running roughly €4–€8 depending on portion size.
The shop sits airside in T1, after security, which matters if you’re coming in from town and trying to time your stop. You clear security first, then hit Specially on the way toward the main gate area, so you’re not juggling trays and bags at the checkpoint with fresh food in hand.
Opening times track the main departures schedule, with Specially generally running from early-morning flights through the late-evening bank; early departures around 06:00 usually find it open, and it tends to wind down once the last wave of flights is out. If you have a departure after 22:00, don’t count on a full food choice here and grab something earlier in the evening.
Tip: buy water and a snack here right after security in T1 so you’re not stuck queuing again at the smaller kiosks closer to individual gates at Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.