Chilli Beans

Gate-side sunglasses stop: Chilli Beans in Terminal 1

Chilli Beans sits airside in Terminal 1 at Porto Alegre (POA), a quick walk from most domestic gates, and focuses almost entirely on sunglasses, watches, and a few accessories. Stock turns over fast, so you’ll usually see current-season frames rather than dusty old models. Expect loud designs next to basic black wayfarer-style frames, all in the same compact storefront.

Most sunglasses here run in the R$200–R$500 range, with promo racks sometimes dipping under R$150 for older models. Watches generally start a bit higher, around R$250, and climb from there depending on features and finish. Prices aren’t duty free, but they’re in line with Chilli Beans shops in Brazilian malls, so you’re not paying a massive airport premium.

The shop keeps typical terminal 1 retail hours, usually opening around 6:00 and staying open until the late evening bank of flights, so you can swing by after clearing security for a 7:30 departure. Staff typically finish basic fit adjustments on frames in under 5 minutes, helpful if your boarding time is already on the screen. Card payments are the norm here; keep a backup card in case your international one glitches.

If you already own a pair of Chilli Beans frames, this location sometimes has compatible replacement nose pads or simple parts, and quick fixes often take under 10 minutes. Don’t expect prescription services or complex repairs; it’s a fashion-accessory stop, not an optician. Tip: price out the frame you like on your phone via the Chilli Beans site before paying, just to confirm it matches regular Brazilian retail pricing.