Sandwiches to take on board, right after T1 security
Cuccis sits airside in Terminal 1 at Nuremberg Airport, just past security, and mainly sells pre‑made sandwiches, panini, and pastries for taking to the gate. It’s a quick stop if you want something better than generic fast food before boarding.
Pricing runs in the mid-range ($$): expect to pay airport markups on simple items, with several reviewers calling the sandwiches “overpriced” for what you get. Figure on paying several euros more than in a city bakery for a baguette or panino, plus standard airport prices for coffee and soft drinks.
The core offer is cold and grilled sandwiches, panini, and sweet baked goods like croissants and pastries, all displayed ready to grab. One Google review from M. Dietz mentions “good sandwiches and pastries to take on board,” while another from M. Schuster notes that quality is fine but not amazing for the cost. Taste is generally rated as “okay” rather than special.
Timing matters here: frequent flyers say they hit Cuccis immediately after clearing T1 security to stock up before walking to more remote gates, especially where food options thin out. Several reviews mention that later in the day, especially toward evening departures, the selection can be picked over with fewer fresh sandwiches left.
If you care about choice, aim for earlier in the day when the counter is still full and you can pick from multiple bread types and fillings. For a short-haul flight, one sandwich and a pastry from Cuccis usually covers the onboard snack gap better than relying on limited buy‑on‑board options or the lone kiosk near some gates.
Practical tip: Stop at Cuccis as soon as you exit T1 security, grab your food to go, and then head to your gate so you’re not stuck with empty shelves or a long walk back.