Cappuccino at Lavazza here can run more than double city prices.
This Lavazza stand sits in Terminal 1’s departures zone at OTP, used mostly as a quick stop on the way to gates. It’s a basic counter setup: grab-and-go cups, a small case of pastries, and a few pre-made sandwiches. Expect standard Lavazza espresso blends, not specialty single-origin stuff, and airport pricing to match the location.
Hours track morning departures, with the stand usually open before 05:00 and running into the late evening rush around 22:00, though it can close earlier on quiet days. A cappuccino or latte typically lands in the 15–20 RON range, which locals point out is well over downtown Bucharest prices. Card payments are accepted, and receipts list items separately so you can see the coffee vs pastry markup.
Menu focus is espresso, doppio, Americano, cappuccino, and latte, with the occasional flavored syrup option. Combo deals sometimes pair an espresso with a croissant or small sandwich for a slight discount, but even then you’re still paying airport premiums. If you care more about caffeine than taste, a straight espresso shot around 7–10 RON is the least painful choice; large milk drinks feel overpriced for what you get.
Regular OTP flyers in forums say they treat Lavazza as a backup when other coffee spots by the security lines have long queues. The coffee itself gets described as “standard Lavazza,” nothing special but rarely burnt or weak. Complaints center on value, not quality: same brand you’d drink downtown, at roughly 2x the city cost, especially for cappuccinos and lattes.
Tip: If you have more than 45 minutes before boarding, grab cheaper coffee in Bucharest first; save Lavazza for tight connections or when your gate in Terminal 1 is only a short walk away and you just need a fast espresso.