Terminal 1’s Cafe Cafe flies under most people’s radar
In TLV’s Terminal 1, Cafe Cafe sits past security near the low-cost and domestic gates, acting like the same chain you see in Israeli malls rather than a destination in itself. Expect standard café fare: espresso drinks, soft drinks, sandwiches, salads, and pastries, with most light bites landing in the ₪25–₪45 range. It’s one of the few sit-down options in T1, so it often turns into the default choice once you’re through passport control.
Coffee runs around ₪12–₪16 for an espresso or Americano, and closer to ₪18–₪22 for cappuccino or latte, matching typical Tel Aviv street pricing. Food skews simple: think croissants, burekas, basic toasts, and cold sandwiches rather than hot plated meals. If you want something more substantial before a Wizz Air or Israir hop out of Terminal 1, this is likely where you’ll piece together a quick pre-flight snack.
Seating is standard café tables with a view of the small Terminal 1 gate area, not the big glass-fronted Terminal 3 hall. Power outlets are hit-or-miss, so don’t bank on charging a laptop during a 40-minute coffee stop. Service pace varies with the departure bank; during morning and late-evening low-cost waves, expect a 5–10 minute wait just to order and another 5–10 minutes to get food warmed or plated.
Payment is straightforward: cards widely accepted, and most reports mention normal chain pricing, with a light meal and coffee coming to around ₪50–₪70 per person. With no standout dish reported, safest bet is basic coffee plus a pastry instead of more ambitious options. One practical tip: if you care about food choice more than gate proximity, eat in the landside area at Terminal 3 first, then transfer to Terminal 1 and use Cafe Cafe only as a backup caffeine stop.