Espresso and pastry in Terminal 2 before you hit security
In Terminal 2 at GIG, Café do Ponto is the quick Brazilian coffee stop you hit on the way to security rather than near a specific gate. It sits landside, so you can grab a caffeine shot before queuing again, and the setup feels more like a kiosk than a full café. Reviews consistently peg it around a 4-star spot: decent espresso, basic food, nothing fancy.
Price-wise, think airport markup on simple items: one reviewer called the espresso “caríssimo” for what is essentially a small cup. Expect single-shot espresso, basic brewed coffee, and a short list of pastries rather than a full menu or hot dishes. A couple of comments mention the pastry selection as limited, so don’t bank on finding sandwiches or salads here.
Most regulars treat this as a stand-up bar: quick espresso at the counter, card tap, and gone in under five minutes. Seating is thin and not especially comfortable, which matches complaints that it “feels like a kiosk” more than a sit-down café. If you want to linger with a laptop, you’re better off planning to move airside and finding a bigger spot near your gate in Terminal 2.
One common move: grab a shot of coffee here, then pick up packaged snacks from nearby convenience stands to carry onto your flight. That combo fixes the limited pastry issue and keeps your stop under 10 minutes. Also worth noting, several travelers mention using Café do Ponto when other coffee places closer to their gate are slammed, since this landside option often has shorter lines.
Tip: if your schedule allows, swing by Café do Ponto for a fast espresso before security, then plan on doing any real sitting or snacking at another spot once you’re in Terminal 2’s secure area.