Confluences Café

Gate-side caffeine in Terminal 1

Right in Terminal 1, Confluences Café is the straightforward stop for a coffee and snack before short-haul flights out of Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS). It sits airside, so you clear security first, then find it along the main passenger flow toward the T1 gates. Expect typical French airport pricing: espresso or café crème around €3–€4, soft drinks a bit higher, and simple food that won’t shock your budget for a quick pre-boarding bite.

The menu leans classic café: espresso-based drinks, teas, bottled water, and usually a few beers or small wines in the €5–€7 range. On the food side, think ready-made sandwiches, croissants, and pastries that work as a light breakfast at 07:00 or a filler before a 19:30 departure. It’s fine for grabbing a jambon-beurre and a coffee when you don’t want to rely on whatever your airline serves in economy.

Seating runs to small tables and counter spots, enough for a 20–30 minute stop but not really a stay-for-hours workspace. Turnover is high around the morning bank of flights from 06:00–09:00 and again early evening, so don’t count on finding a quiet corner if you’re leaving on a 07:15 or 18:10 departure. Power outlets are limited, so arrive with your phone at more than 50% if you plan to sit.

Service speed tracks directly with the schedule board: at off-peak times you can be in and out in under 10 minutes, but with multiple A320s boarding nearby it can stretch to 15–20 minutes for a hot drink and snack. Lines usually move, though, and the display cases mean you can point to a sandwich and pay quickly if boarding starts in 25 minutes.

Tip: if your gate in Terminal 1 is already showing “boarding” or T-20 minutes, skip table service here and grab a takeaway coffee and pastry instead of a made-to-order hot option.