Double-shot espresso in T: Illy Coffee Shop hits harder
Illy Coffee Shop sits airside in Terminal T at Palma de Mallorca, trading on the same Italian roast you know from city cafés. Compared with the softer blends at some generic bars in PMI, the espresso here runs darker and more intense. Expect classic Illy branding, metal tins on the shelves, and a straight espresso or macchiato that actually tastes like it belongs in a proper bar in Italy.
A standard espresso typically lands in the €2–€3 range, with cappuccinos just a bit higher, so you’re not paying specialty-coffee tax on top of airport pricing. You’ll also find basic pastries and snacks in the €2–€5 band, enough for a light breakfast before an early Ryanair or easyJet departure. Nothing fancy on the food side, but it does the job if your gate call is in 20–30 minutes and you need caffeine plus something to soak it up.
Service pace varies with the wave of 06:00–09:00 departures out of T, and you might wait 5–10 minutes when several UK and German flights board at once. If you care about the coffee itself, go for a straight espresso, doppio, or an Americano; the roast suits those better than the larger milk drinks. If your gate is more than a 5-minute walk, grab your drink in a takeaway cup and head that way before the boarding scrum starts.