Gate 5 in Terminal A has 24/7 GRAB & GO for fast fuel
Right by Gate 5 in Terminal A, 24/7 GRAB & GO stays open 24 horas, which matters if your SJO flight gets pushed past midnight or you land before sunrise. It sits airside after security, so you can grab something without risking a re-check just to eat.
This is a straight food-and-drink counter, not a sit-down spot. Expect packaged sandwiches, chips, candy, and cold drinks at typical airport markups; think single bottled sodas and waters a bit over city prices. If you want a hot meal, you’ll need to walk farther down Terminal A, but for a snack before a flight at Gate 5, this is the closest option.
Payments run the usual airport mix: cards widely accepted, with Costa Rican colones and often USD notes taken as well, though your change may come back in colones. Turnover is constant because of the 24 horas schedule, so the basics like bottled water and grab-and-go pastries usually stay in stock, even on busy weekend mornings.
With no big seating area, most people buy and head straight back to the seats near Gate 5. Plan on 5–10 minutes total, even during a boarding rush. Tip: if you’re departing from another A gate but want a quick snack before boarding, hit 24/7 GRAB & GO first, then walk to your gate so you’re not stuck with only the drink cart onboard.