Terminal 1 flyers spot Cacau Show as the go-to chocolate stop in POA.
Cacau Show sits airside in Terminal 1 at Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport, an easy grab on the walk to the domestic gates. It’s a retail counter, not a café, so think boxed chocolates and wrapped treats, not tables or espresso shots. You’re in and out in under 5 minutes if you already know what you want.
Pricing lands in the typical Brazilian mall range, not the inflated duty-free tier: small chocolate bars start around R$5, and gift boxes climb into the R$30–R$70 bracket depending on size. That makes it one of the cheaper ways in POA to pick up a last-minute present that still feels like you put some thought into it.
The focus is on filled chocolates and truffles, including the classic brigadeiro-style pieces and seasonal flavours that rotate every few months. Pre-packed assortments are the simplest airport move: grab a mixed box with milk, dark, and white options so you don’t have to guess what your recipient prefers. If you’re buying for kids, the branded themed boxes near the counter are usually under R$40 and travel well in a backpack.
There’s no fresh bakery section here, only packaged items sealed and ready for carry-on screening. That’s a plus if you still need to connect in another Brazilian airport like GRU or GIG, since everything from Cacau Show handles multiple security checks without repacking. Just keep in mind that on a hot Porto Alegre afternoon, chocolate in a soft-sided tote can start to suffer after 30–40 minutes in direct sun.
Practical move: buy your chocolates at Cacau Show after security in Terminal 1, then stash the bag at the top of your cabin luggage so it doesn’t get crushed under duty-free bottles and jackets.