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- Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Espresso stop in Terminal 1 for a quick €1–2 shot
By Segafredo in Terminal 1, most people just stand at the counter, knock back an espresso, and head to security. It runs as a basic Italian-branded coffee bar with prices on the lower end for NCE, roughly €1–2 for a single shot and a bit more for cappuccino. Think kiosk energy more than café: short pause, caffeine, move on.
This spot sits landside in Terminal 1, so it works before you clear security for Schengen or non-Schengen flights. Rating hovers around 3/5 online, which tracks: it does the job, not much more. If your taxi drops you early at T1, this is the quickest caffeine fix within a 30‑second walk of the main departures hall.
Menu is stripped-down: espresso, macchiato, cappuccino, a few soft drinks, and some packaged snacks or pastries at budget-airport prices. Expect about €3–4 if you pair a coffee with a croissant. If you care about shot style, say “ristretto” or “espresso lungo” at the counter; staff usually understand, but execution varies by barista.
Complaints focus on space and layout: the counter feels cramped during morning banks of 07:00–09:00 departures, and there are only a handful of stools. Several reviews mention that coffee quality swings from rich and hot to thin and lukewarm depending on who’s on shift. If you get a weak pull, it’s acceptable to ask for a fresh shot; they’re used to fast turnarounds.
Tip: If you want to sit properly and plug in a laptop for 20–30 minutes, skip Segafredo and head airside after security; treat this one as a five-minute espresso stand while you’re still landside in Terminal 1.