Four New Cafés Open at Beijing Capital Airport

If you’ve ever landed at Beijing Capital Airport craving a decent cup of coffee—or just a quiet place to recharge before your next flight—you’re not alone. Travelers frequently ask where they can find quality coffee in the sprawling terminals. Now, four new cafés have officially opened their doors inside both Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, bringing more than just caffeine to the mix.

In total, four branded coffee outlets have launched: Espresso Ya and Café de Seine opened first, while Coolwave and McDonald’s McCafé followed. Together, they occupy 274 square metres across T2 and T3, serving coffee and coffee-based light meals to passengers.

New Cafés Bring Coffee to Beijing Capital Airport

The recent rollout includes four distinct coffee concepts now accessible to travelers in Beijing Capital Airport’s domestic and international zones. Espresso Ya and Café de Seine were the first to open, strategically located to serve different passenger flows. Espresso Ya is situated in the international isolation area, on the west side of the south finger pier in Terminal 3. Café de Seine, meanwhile, is placed in the domestic isolation area, on the southeast wing of Level 3 in the same terminal. These two cafés were quickly joined by Coolwave and McDonald’s McCafé. Coolwave is located on the southwest wing of the domestic isolation area on Level 3 of Terminal 3, while McCafé can be found on Level 1 of the public area in Terminal 2.

What’s Available at the New Airport Cafés

All four cafés focus primarily on coffee and coffee-based light meals. While the full menus aren’t specified, the emphasis on coffee service indicates that travelers can expect espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee, and likely some food pairings such as sandwiches or pastries. This variety aims to meet both refreshment and light dining needs for passengers in transit.

Design and Passenger Experience

Beyond serving drinks and snacks, the new cafés aim to enhance the passenger experience by offering more than just functional foodservice. The cafés are designed to bring an element of art and culture into the airport environment. This touch of refinement is intended to create a calmer, more enjoyable space for travelers to relax or work while waiting for their flights. The goal is to enrich the overall dining and retail offerings inside the airport while contributing to a more pleasant transit atmosphere.

Café Locations Across Terminals

The four cafés are spread across both Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, ensuring coverage for both domestic and international passengers:

• Espresso Ya: International isolation area, south finger pier west side, Terminal 3
• Café de Seine: Domestic isolation area, southeast wing, Level 3, Terminal 3
• Coolwave: Domestic isolation area, southwest wing, Level 3, Terminal 3
• McDonald’s McCafé: Public area, Level 1, Terminal 2

Total Space and Offerings

Combined, the four new cafés occupy a total of 274 square metres. Their primary offerings include coffee and coffee-based light meals, catering to the immediate needs of travelers in terms of refreshment and convenience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the new cafés located in Beijing Capital Airport?

Espresso Ya is in the international isolation area, south finger pier west side, Terminal 3; Café de Seine is in the domestic isolation area, southeast wing, Level 3, Terminal 3; Coolwave is in the domestic isolation area, southwest wing, Level 3, Terminal 3; and McCafé is in the public area, Level 1, Terminal 2.

How many new cafés have opened at Beijing Capital Airport?

Four new cafés have opened: Espresso Ya, Café de Seine, Coolwave, and McDonald’s McCafé.

What do the new cafés in the airport serve?

The cafés primarily serve coffee and coffee-based light meals, catering to travelers looking for refreshments and quick bites.

What is the total area of the new cafés?

The four cafés cover a combined area of 274 square metres across Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.

Which terminal is Café de Seine located in?

Café de Seine is located in Terminal 3, in the domestic isolation area on the southeast wing of Level 3.

Are there any cafés in Terminal 2?

Yes, McDonald’s McCafé is located in the public area on Level 1 of Terminal 2.