Coffee Shops in Gatwick Airport

21 Aug

Where to Get Coffee at Gatwick Airport (Terminal-by-Terminal Guide)

Flying through Gatwick and in dire need of a good brew? Whether you're departing from the South Terminal or the North Terminal, this guide lays out all your coffee options, landsides and airside, so you can skip the guesswork and head straight to your caffeine fix.

Coffee Shops in Gatwick South Terminal

  
      Coffee Shop
      Brand / Chain
      Before/After Security
      Opening Hours
      Notes
    

  
      Caffè Nero
      Chain
      Before Security
      ≈ 08:00–20:00
      Basic café right before check-in. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
    

      Costa Coffee (Food Village)
      Chain
      After Security
      Not published
      Part of the main food court in South Terminal. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
    

Coffee Shop	Brand / Chain	Before/After Security	Opening Hours	Notes
Caffè Nero	Chain	Before Security	≈ 08:00–20:00	Basic café right before check-in. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Costa Coffee (Food Village)	Chain	After Security	Not published	Part of the main food court in South Terminal. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Coffee Shops in Gatwick North Terminal

  
      Coffee Shop
      Brand / Chain
      Before/After Security
      Opening Hours
      Notes
    

  
      Starbucks
      Chain
      After Security
      From ≈ 04:00 until last flight
      Part of North Terminal food zone. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
    

      Pret A Manger
      Chain
      After Security
      ≈ 04:00–19:00
      Popular grab-and-go. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
    

      Coffee-Bike
      Independent
      After Security
      ≈ 04:00–16:00
      Unique mobile café pop-up. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
    

      Jamie’s Coffee Lounge
      Independent
      Before Security
      ≈ 03:00–19:00
      Coffee with Jamie Oliver branding. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
    

      The Breakfast Club
      Chain
      Before Security
      03:30–20:30
      Full breakfast café vibes. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
    

      Joe & The Juice
      Chain
      Unknown
      Not published
      Coffee, juices, Wi-Fi available. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
    

Coffee Shop	Brand / Chain	Before/After Security	Opening Hours	Notes
Starbucks	Chain	After Security	From ≈ 04:00 until last flight	Part of North Terminal food zone. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Pret A Manger	Chain	After Security	≈ 04:00–19:00	Popular grab-and-go. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Coffee-Bike	Independent	After Security	≈ 04:00–16:00	Unique mobile café pop-up. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Jamie’s Coffee Lounge	Independent	Before Security	≈ 03:00–19:00	Coffee with Jamie Oliver branding. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
The Breakfast Club	Chain	Before Security	03:30–20:30	Full breakfast café vibes. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Joe & The Juice	Chain	Unknown	Not published	Coffee, juices, Wi-Fi available. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

FAQs: Coffee at Gatwick Airport

Are there coffee shops before security in Gatwick North Terminal?

Yes, the Breakfast Club and Jamie’s Coffee Lounge are both located landside in the North Terminal.

What time does coffee open at Gatwick South Terminal?

Detailed opening hours are limited, but Caffè Nero opens from approximately 08:00. South's food court, including Costa, aligns with standard departure hours.

Can I get coffee after security on North Terminal?

Yes, options include Starbucks, Pret A Manger, and Coffee‑Bike located inside the departures area.

Where can I grab breakfast and coffee in North Terminal?

The Breakfast Club opens as early as 03:30 and serves both breakfast and coffee before security.

Is there a coffee place with quick service or unique style at Gatwick?

Yes, Coffee‑Bike is a mobile coffee stop in North Terminal departures offering quick brew service alongside standard chain options.

Luke Dalton