🍽 Restaurants, Snack Bars, and Cafes at Rio Galeão Airport

RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) offers a wide gastronomic variety, but the quality is very uneven. While some places offer memorable experiences with fresh food, others have accumulated recent reports of poor hygiene and abusive prices. This guide helps you choose where to eat safely and deliciously, avoiding “tourist traps.”

FAQs about Food at Galeão Airport

Are there 24-hour options?

Yes, places like Galeão Coffee Shop, Deltaexpresso, Kafe, and Casa Bauducco operate 24h. However, check our quality alerts below before choosing.

Is there typical Brazilian food?

Yes. Divino Fogão is excellent for homemade food by weight. Giraffas and Mania de Churrasco offer meat and rice/beans dishes at a good price.

Healthy or gluten-free options?

Latitude is the reference for organic and gluten-free food. Palaphita also offers fresh options like açaí and highly praised salads.

Are delivery apps available?

Yes, some places indicate delivery service within the airport, although it is faster to go to the counter directly given security logistics.

Brazilian food plate at airport

Critical Points: Where to Eat and Where NOT to

🏆 The Winners (Quality/Price)

According to the most recent reviews, Palaphita (International) takes the applause for its relaxed atmosphere, bilingual staff, and fresh food (shrimp pasta, açaí). For families, Divino Fogão is the rational choice: “real” food (rice, beans, meat) at a fair price by weight.

☠️ Health and Service Alerts

Galeão Coffee Shop: RED ALERT. Users have reported cases of food poisoning and poor quality frozen burgers. Avoid elaborate dishes here.

TGI Fridays: Inconsistent. Although the atmosphere is good, there are serious complaints about burgers served raw and tasting of old oil.

Casa Bauducco: Watch out for payment. It has been detected that they charge foreign cards in dollars with an unfavorable conversion rate (+12%) without asking. Demand to pay in REAIS.

Ranking of Dining Experiences (According to Passengers)

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Place	Terminal	Quality	Ambiance	Price
Palaphita	T2 (Int)	✅ Excellent/Fresh	✅ Relax/Views	⚠️ Med-High
Divino Fogão	T2 (Pub)	✅ Homemade/Tasty	⚠️ Cafeteria	✅ Fair
Latitude	T2	✅ Healthy	✅ Quiet	⚠️ Medium
Mania de Churrasco	T2	✅ Homemade Taste	⚠️ Limited	⚠️ Medium
Galeão Coffee Shop	T2	❌ Health Risk	✅ Fast	✅ Fair
Deltaexpresso	T2	⚠️ Slow Service	✅ Comfortable	✅ Fair
McDonald’s	T2	⚠️ Standard	⚠️ Noisy	✅ Cheap

Featured Options by Food Type

Traditional Brazilian Food

Giraffas: complete homemade-style lunches
Divino Fogão: farmhouse style, tasty and abundant
Salch&Pão: local hot dogs
Casa do Pão de Queijo: classic Minas cheese bread

International Fast Food

McDonald’s, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Subway, TGI Fridays (see alert)

Cafes and Snacks

Starbucks, Deltaexpresso, Galeão Coffee Shop (only packaged coffee recommended), Kopenhagen, Kafe, Upper Crust

Sweets and Desserts

Havanna, McDonald’s Sorvete, Nutty Bavarian

Healthy and Special Menu

Latitude (organic, vegan, gluten/lactose-free)
Spoleto (customized options)

Complete List by Zone

*Operating hours and availability may vary at any time.

Terminal 2 – Where to Eat

Public Area (Before Security)

🍔 Bob’s – Floor 1 – 24 hours
100% Brazilian fast food chain.
🍰 Casa Bauducco – Floor 2 – 24 hours
Premium coffee shop. Note: Check receipt for charges in foreign currency.
🧀 Casa do Pão de Queijo – Floor 0 – 24 hours
Traditional spot to taste typical cheese bread.
☕ Deltaexpresso – Floor 0 – 24 hours
Coffee shop with coffee specialties. Service reported as slow.
🍽️ Divino Fogão – Floor 1 – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Farmhouse homemade food. Highly recommended for hearty lunches.
🍛 Giraffas – Floor 1 – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fast food with Brazilian homemade taste.
☕ Kafe – Floor 0 (24 hours) | Floor 1 (5:00 AM to 10:00 PM) | Floor 2 (24 hours)
Spaces for coffee, snacks, and juices.
🍔 KFC – Floor 1 – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fried chicken.
🍫 Kopenhagen – Floor 2 – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Gourmet chocolate shop.
🥗 Latitude – Floor 2 – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Healthy, organic, and vegan cuisine.
🍖 Mania de Churrasco – Floor 1 – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Grilled meats. Good meat quality according to reviews.
🥗 Mariposa – Floor 1 – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Healthy options and salads.
🍦 McDonald’s Sorvete – Floor 0 (Arrivals) – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Ice cream shop.
🍬 Nutty Bavarian – Floor 0 / Floor 2 – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Candied nuts.
🍕 Pizza Hut – Floor 1 – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Pizzas.
🍝 Spoleto – Floor 1 – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Italian pasta to your taste.
☕ Starbucks Coffee – Floor 1 – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
American coffee shop.
🥪 Subway – Floor 1 – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sandwiches.
🍖 TGI Fridays – Floor 0 – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
American-style restaurant. Caution with meat doneness.
☕ Travel Market – Floor 2 – 24 hours
Convenience store.

Fresh salad at airport restaurant

Boarding Zone (After Security)

🍺 A Saideira – Floor 1 – Domestic (24 hours) | International (4:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
Brazilian restaurant and bar.
🍺 Aero Sport Bar – Floor 2 – Domestic – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sports themed bar.
🍔 Burger King – Floor 1 – Domestic – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Burgers.
☕ Casa do Pão de Queijo – Floor 2 – Domestic – 24 hours
Cheese bread.
🍫 Chocolate Q – Floor 1 – International – 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Artisan chocolates.
☕ Deltaexpresso – Floor 2 – Domestic (5:00 AM to 10:00 PM) | International (24 hours)
Coffee and snacks.
🍛 Empanadas y Tal – Floor 1 – International (4:00 AM to 11:00 PM) | Floor 2 – Domestic (5:00 AM to 10:00 PM)
Empanadas.
🍝 Factory – Floor 2 – International – 24 hours
Pasta and salads.
🍦 Freddo – Floor 2 – Domestic – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Argentine ice cream.
☕ Galeão Coffee Shop – Floor 2 – Domestic – 24 hours
Coffee shop. (See health alert above).
🍦 Geneal e Sorvetes Itália – Floor 2 – Domestic – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Hot dogs and ice cream.
🍛 Grand Cru – Floor 2 – Domestic – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Wine and dishes.
🍫 Havanna – Floor 2 – Domestic – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Alfajores and sweets.
🥪 Jamie’s Deli – Floor 2 – International – 24 hours
Sandwiches.
☕ Kafe – Floor 1 and Floor 2 – Domestic – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Quick coffee.
🍔 KFC – Floor 1 – International – 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Fried chicken.
🥗 Mariposa – Floor 2 – Domestic and International – 24 hours
Healthy options.
🍔 McDonald’s – Floor 2 – Domestic – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fast food.
☕ Nescafé – Floor 2 – International – 24 hours
Quick coffee.
🍬 Nutty Bavarian – Floor 2 – Domestic (5:00 AM to 10:00 PM) – International (4:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
Sweet snacks.
🍺 O Pasquim Bar e Prosa – Floor 1 – Domestic – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Bar with family area.
🍺 Palaphita – Floor 1 – International – 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Recommended: Bar and grill with relaxed atmosphere and fresh food.
🍬 Pipocassa – Floor 2 – Domestic (5:00 AM to 10:00 PM) – International (4:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
Popcorn.
☕ Ritazza – Floor 2 – International – 24 hours
Specialty coffee.
🥖 Salch&Pão – Floor 1 – Domestic (5:00 AM to 10:00 PM) | Floor 2 – International – (4:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
Hot dogs.
☕ Starbucks Coffee – Floor 2 – Domestic – 24 hours
Coffee shop.
🥪 Subway – Floor 1 – Domestic (5:00 AM to 10:00 PM) | International (4:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
Sandwiches.
🥖 Upper Crust – Floor 2 – Domestic – 24 hours
Bakery.
🥗 Ventana Fresh – Floor 1 – Domestic – 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Healthy foods.

🍴 FAQs about Food at Galeão Airport

🌙 Are there 24-hour options?

🇧🇷 Is there typical Brazilian food?

🥗 Healthy or gluten-free options?

🛵 Are delivery apps available?

⚠️ Critical Points: Where to Eat and Where NOT to

🏆 The Winners (Quality/Price)

☠️ Health and Service Alerts

📊 Ranking of Dining Experiences (According to Passengers)

🍽️ Featured Options by Food Type

🍛 Traditional Brazilian Food

🍔 International Fast Food

☕ Cafes and Snacks

🍰 Sweets and Desserts

🥗 Healthy and Special Menu

📌 Complete List by Zone

🍴 Terminal 2 – Where to Eat

📍 Public Area (Before Security)

🔒 Boarding Zone (After Security)