Cappuccino in hand within 5 minutes of clearing security
Coffee Shop sits airside in Terminal 1 at Toncontín, just past the main security checkpoint and before the first cluster of gates. It’s small, counter-service only, and geared to quick turnarounds rather than long hangs. Expect a menu focused on espresso drinks, basic brewed coffee, bottled drinks, and a short list of pastries and sandwiches.
Prices land in typical airport territory: a standard latte usually runs in the US$3–4 range equivalent, with brewed coffee a bit less and simple pastries in the US$2–3 band. Portions skew modest, so this works better as a caffeine stop or light bite than a full meal before a 3‑hour flight out of TGU.
You’ll find the usual espresso line‑up: cappuccino, latte, americano, plus hot chocolate and a couple of cold options in the fridge. Food is mostly grab‑and‑go—think croissants, sweet breads, and pre‑made sandwiches wrapped and stacked in a chilled case. If you’re boarding a short Avianca or Copa hop from Terminal 1, it’s enough to keep you going until the onboard snack.
Hours generally track the morning and midday departure banks from Terminal 1, opening before the first commercial flights and winding down once the last evening departures clear the board. If you’ve got a 05:30–07:30 departure, this is one of the few spots that’s reliably open early enough for a quick coffee before heading to your gate.
Seating is minimal: a couple of small tables plus ledge space facing the concourse, and those fill quickly when two flights at nearby gates board at the same time. Most passengers grab their drink in a paper cup and walk the 2–3 minutes to their gate rather than trying to park here.
Tip: lines spike 30–40 minutes before each bank of departures in Terminal 1, so if you want a latte and still board with the first group, swing by Coffee Shop as soon as you clear security instead of waiting for your gate to show “boarding.”