Gate-side caffeine in T1, 24 hours a day
Café do Ponto sits airside in Terminal 1 at Viracopos (VCP), just past security, and stays open 24 hours, which matters on those late Azul banks and early domestic departures. It’s a straightforward Brazilian café: lots of coffee options, some quick bites, and counter service you can get through in a few minutes.
Prices sit firmly in the “$” bracket for an airport, so an espresso or cafézinho won’t wreck your per diem. Expect simple items like pão de queijo, basic pastries, and maybe a small sandwich in the R$ range that locals pay in town plus a modest airport markup. No table service, no long menu — order at the counter, pay, and hover for your cup.
Coffee is the point here, and turnover is constant enough in T1 that beans don’t sit forever in the hopper. Stick to the basics: espresso, café com leite, or a pingado if they have it. If you’re coming off a late arrival into VCP, this is the most reliable spot post-security for a hot drink at 03:00 when other food options in Terminal 1 are shut or half-shuttered.
There’s minimal seating, and it fills fast before the morning wave of domestic departures out of T1 gates. Think high stools and a few small tables rather than a place to camp out for hours with a laptop. Power outlets are hit or miss, so don’t plan on recharging a dead phone here before boarding.
Tip: if your gate is nearby in T1, grab a quick espresso and pão de queijo here, then carry it to the seating at your exact gate; you’ll have more space and a clearer view of boarding calls for your VCP departure.