The Coffee Club

First decent espresso before sunrise sits at The Coffee Club

In SEZ’s International terminal, The Coffee Club opens early enough to catch those 05:00–07:00 departures, so this is where people land when they want real coffee, not vending machine sludge. It’s post-security, in the international zone, and doubles as the main sit-down café before long-haul flights. Figure mid-range pricing ($$) for Seychelles: espresso around what you’d pay at a resort, not in Victoria.

The menu runs international café basics with a Thai twist, but at breakfast time it’s mostly croissants, simple pastries, sandwiches, and standard espresso drinks. Multiple reviews call out that there’s no full hot breakfast, so don’t arrive counting on eggs and bacon. Think cappuccino, a chocolate croissant, maybe a premade sandwich to carry on the plane. Rating hovers around 3.5 out of 5, which matches the vibe: functional, not a destination.

Prices draw complaints in Google reviews, especially when people compare a latte here to a coffee in central Victoria, 10–15 minutes away by taxi. You’re paying airport rates for everything from a basic Americano to a ham-and-cheese sandwich. A few flyers also mention slow service when two or three international flights check in at the same time and there are only one or two staff behind the counter, so a “quick” flat white can stretch to 10–15 minutes.

Regulars say they grab a takeaway coffee and pastry, then move toward the international gates instead of camping here, since the small seating area fills quickly during peak morning departures. If you care about caffeine, stop here as soon as you clear security; don’t wait until you’re at the gate and realize this was your last shot at a halfway decent espresso.