Gate-side coffee and snacks at Empório do Sabor in Terminal 1
In POA’s Terminal 1, Empório do Sabor sits past security, handy if your flight boards from the domestic gates in the central pier. You’re looking at a quick-service counter with a few small tables, more grab-and-go than sit-down restaurant. It’s one of the easier options to hit if you’ve already cleared security and don’t want to backtrack toward the landside food court near check-in.
Espresso, cappuccino and filtered coffee run in the typical R$8–R$15 range, which lines up with other Porto Alegre airport prices. They usually have fresh pão de queijo, simple pastries, and packaged snacks stacked right on the counter, so you can order, pay, and be walking to your gate in under 10 minutes. Soft drinks and bottled water sit in the fridge next to the register, cheaper than buying them on board most Brazilian carriers.
Food is straightforward: think ham-and-cheese sandwiches, salgados like coxinha and pastel, and the occasional slice of cake under a glass dome. Expect reheated items from a small oven, not full kitchen service, and plan around a 5–10 minute wait if there’s a rush from a just-landed Azul or Gol flight. If you care about a proper meal, eat earlier at a bigger spot in Terminal 1’s landside area, then use Empório do Sabor as your backup for a coffee or second snack.
Payment is standard Brazilian mix: they accept major credit cards and usually contactless, and receipts clearly show the 10% service option so you can skip tipping for simple counter orders. Seating is limited, maybe a handful of two-top tables, so don’t bank on finding a chair during evening banks around 18:00–21:00. One practical move: grab your drink and snack here after security, then head straight toward your exact gate before the line builds at boarding T-30.