05:00 bocadillos before TFN security
Locals flying out of Tenerife Norte use Café Select in Terminal T as their pre-flight sandwich stop, especially for the 06:30–08:00 departures. It opens from 05:00 to 23:00, so you can grab a coffee and food before the first security rush. Tripadvisor regulars talk about buying bocadillos here “for every flight from Los Rodeos” and skipping airline buy-on-board.
The menu sits in the mid-range €€–€€€ bracket: airport pricing but not outrageous for a full meal. Expect espresso-based coffee, pastries, and made-to-order bocadillos that are big enough to split in flight. There are also a few hot dishes and simple plates; reviewers say they “do the job” but nothing fancy. Figure around €3–€4 for coffee and closer to €6–€8 for a loaded sandwich.
Spanish reviewers repeatedly highlight the fresh bocadillos prepared at the bar as the move here. If you want something that holds up on a two- to three-hour flight, ask for a cold filling on good bread and skip anything that needs to stay crispy. Several comments mention that hot items can be only lukewarm at peak times, likely from sitting under heat lamps.
Space is tight around the main counter and tables. Multiple reviews mention uncleared tables and a cramped feel when two or three flights board close together. One regular says they order at the bar, then walk their tray to the far end of the room, which tends to stay calmer than the area right by the queue.
Watch out for mid-morning lines when tour groups hit around 10:00–11:00; staff can get overwhelmed and service slows. If you’re on an early departure, hit Café Select by 05:30–06:00, get your sandwich packed for takeoff, and then join security with breakfast already sorted.