Really nice cozy workspace and I love the quality of the matcha. We tried the strawberry matcha and maple earl grey matcha. Both were exceptional. I'm not a fan of sugary tasting drinks and these did not disappoint, they're clearly made with care and use real ingredients. The pastries are also really yummy. read more

First Flight Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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If you're here for the matcha, it's very good and will satisfy your matcha needs in the area. It's super creamy and pleasant to drink. I had to stop myself from gulping it down. The only small critic about the first flight matcha signature is that it's just a touch too sweet for my liking, but that's not going to stop me from ordering it again. It's a smaller place that's decently busy so if you plan on coming here to study it might be a hit or miss. When comparing it to Chrome down the street. They're both good but I'd probably come here for the regular match and would go to chrome for the banana matcha. Both delicious and can't go wrong with either. read more

Coffee was delicious and a nice place to hang out with friends. The staff was friendly and helpful with all my questions read more

First Flight Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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Don't drink coffee and not into matcha, but my daughter and hubby are so I tagged along. Good selection, friendly staff, clean and cozy place, cute merch. Two very satisfied customers! read more

First Flight Coffee - Cappuccino with oat milk, matcha something..( both are asleep lol) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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This place is great! I must preface by saying I can't have caffeine, so I'm super grateful they have decaf. I get their iced americano with at milk. The baristas are always nice and helpful, and the shop has a great atmosphere to hangout in. I'll be back whenever I'm in the area! read more

First Flight Coffee - Iced decaf Americano with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Heck of a find in the South Bay! Great little coffee shop that was extremely tasty, super fast service, and a nice place to sit and chill. Whether it's a busy weekday or a lazy Sunday. Also loved the merch. Big fan of the espresso tonic! read more

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Whoo hoo!!! Another new coffee spot in the SouthBay! Specifically in Torrance!! Yay!! So, First Flight Coffee is in a small space that used to be Ding Tea which turned into Lotus and is now First Flight Coffee! I'm a Torrance girly so I know who comes and goes lol. The space is small but cute. It's very minimalist and it has just what it needs, no extras. Theres seating inside at the front of the cafe and also in the back. Theres a few small tables outside as well. The menu is very straight to the point. Which I appreciate because some of these coffee spots just have these menus that are so overwhelming and I just end up ordering an iced vanilla latte because I'm so confused lol. But not here, it's very straight forward. Of course they offer coffee, but they also offer matcha, tea, ades, and light food. I went with an iced honey cinnamon latte. It was good but I wasn't really tasting the cinnamon or honey really. It could've been a bit more seen. However, I would come again and try their matcha. read more

First Flight Coffee - Iced Honey Cinnamon Latte 7/10 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

I've been waiting for the incoming flight of the newest coffee shop in the South Bay and I am so excited that First Flight Coffee has officially landed this past August 11. Their offerings here are first class all the way. Their drink menu consists of espressos, matchas, ades and teas. Meanwhile their food menu includes bagels, cookies, breads and croissants. This spot really is the perfect spot to make your taste buds soar. For my first visit here, I chose to get their hot Hazelnut Latte ($6.00). (Note: I noticed their menu says the lattes are $5.50 so I was bit surprised to see the extra 50cents. I unfortunately didn't see till after, so I may just have to ask in a future visit if hot drinks are more). I found that the Hazelnut Latte was very delicious. It was smooth, nutty and true hazelnut goodness. Alongside my latte, I got a Strawberry Croissant ($5.25). I also got a Crookie ($5.75) to go for a treat later. The Strawberry Croissant was soaring with flavor. It was perfectly crisp on the outside and so soft and sweet on the inside. The Crookie which I enjoyed later was also sky high in deliciousness as well. I love the hybrid of a flaky croissant and a soft cookie! This was one huge treat too. I learned during my visit that the owners here actually work in aviation and hence the name of the coffee spot. I love this little detail as it shows how creative they are. This new place is definitely taking off in a big way and I'm all aboard as being one of the first passengers! read more

Wanted to try a new matcha spot and came across a fairly new café that recently opened. I had a feeling it was going to be good ..and I was right! I ordered an iced matcha latte with almond milk, topped with cold foam and coconut matcha . The staff member who helped me was super friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. I really appreciated that the staff member explained their signature drinks, mentioned their discounts/rewards, and answered all my questions about the different matcha flavors. The shop was clean, inviting, and had a nice cozy vibe. I'll definitely be coming back. Would I recommend it? Absolutely ..100%! read more

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First flight matcha review! Place was super busy with a constant flow of customers on Sunday morning. I subbed oat milk for $1, which made the drink a total of $8. Very aesthetic green, foam taste was ok, but I think the matcha flavor could be a bit stronger. Overall drink is a bit above average. I didn't adjust sweetness and thought it was perfect. I tried the cold brew as well. It's very acidic and you have to mix the foam, which doesn't mix too well. The vanilla foam is not sweet at all so if you like sweet coffees, this isn't the drink for you. They are pretty fast at making drinks! read more

The good: There's indoor and outdoor seating. I got a cranberry scone and lemon poppyseed muffin. I also got the peach signature drink and a hazelnut iced latte. My husband loved all of the drinks and pastries. The bad: Indoor seating is small so it's not a place you'd study at and linger at for long. I didn't care for the hazelnut latte as much because it had a bitter and burnt flavor to it. I wish the coffee tasted brighter and I wish the hazelnut flavor was sweeter. The peach tea was had a delicious vanilla foam that tasted like ice cream but the tea itself was super sweet on its own. I would've liked for the tea component to be less sweet. The interesting: They sell cute merch like T-shirts and tumblers. There's a space for sitting in the back as well. The music was vibing. Their pastries aren't made in-house. They're delivered every morning from somewhere. read more

First Flight Coffee - Peach tea and hazelnut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Such a cute little coffee shop! Mercy at the front helped us out and she was super friendly and helpful. She gave us her suggestions to try out and they were great. I got the matcha latte and my husband got the strawberry matcha which he was obsessed with. My only thing was I wish they had agave or honey to sweeten it with since I don't like artificial syrups. The matcha taste though was great. I got to try their banana bread and butter croissant and they were both super delicious. My husband also loved their lox bagel. Will definitely be back! read more

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First Flight Coffee has exceeded my expectations in the most surprising way. I was prepared to try one of their coffees, but pivoted to their Peaches N' Cream tea drink, which was recommended by one of the workers. I had my doubts since I don't typically order tea. However, this drink was delightful in every way. It's bubbly/fizzy and refreshing, perfectly sweet, and to my delight-- paired wonderfully with their cream top. The perfect summer beverage. My husband order their Yuzu espresso tonic, which was also a great drink. This one was also bubbly of course, but their yuzu is what made it so refreshing and special. I will be returning for the peaches n' cream. Yum! (I also heard their pastries were good so I will have to try those). read more

First Flight Coffee - Peaches n cream and yuzu espresso tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

First Flight Matcha: 5 stars*****. Probably one of the best matcha lattes I've had. Mild sweetness and the matcha foam was fantastic. First flight Cold Brew: 1 star* the cold brew itself didn't taste good and the foam didn't do much to alleviate the taste. The foam was slightly sweet which I normally like but it wasn't enough to negate the flavor of the cold brew. I do gotta admit that the coffee was strong though. read more

First Flight Coffee - First flight cold brew and matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Matcha was delicious! Smooth and creamy, just what you would want for a sweeter matcha latte! Service was fast and friendly. Ample space to park in the lot! Plenty of seating for studying or remote work. Bathroom also available for customers! read more

First Flight Coffee - Flight Matcha 5 stars ! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

I always pass by First Flight Coffee and was finally able to stop in this morning. They were really well staffed for a Wednesday morning and the gal taking our order was really friendly! I ordered the First Flight Matcha (still on that cream top kick..) and my fiance ordered a simple americano. The pastries looked too delicious to pass up, so he also grabbed a strawberry croissant. The matcha was lightly sweetened and was well balanced. The drink was smooth and not grainy at all! I liked the matcha cream top, but probably could've passed on the extra sprinkle of matcha powder since I got a surprise clump at the end. Aesthetically, I get it... The americano was pretty decent and not watered down. The croissant was flakey, buttery, and not too sweet. There are a few tables in the front, outside, and at the back of the store! Not sure if I'd want to set up camp here, but could be a good option in the area! Great spot as a grab and go for me. Close by and will definitely be back for more! read more

First Flight Coffee - First flight matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Had the speciality First Flight Matcha here and I expected it to be better. While the cream top was relatively good, the drink was a bit too milky for my liking. The cream top was light and had a good matcha flavor. However, the drink wasn't very strong in matcha flavor and I tasted more oat milk. Oat milk is also extra $$. For almost $9, the price wasn't really worth it relative to the quality of the drink. However, the drink wasn't bad. The interior is clean and the staff seem nice. There's also outlets and wifi making it a suitable place to get work done if you can score a table. Theres music playing in the background, so not ideal if you're trying to take calls. There's also a free parking lot outside. Overall, a bit disappointed with my drink. There are better matcha options in SoCal where you pay less. read more

First Flight Coffee - First flight matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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I went on the first day of their soft opening on Monday. The space is very clean, modern, and inviting, with a few tables in the front, in the back as well as a couple seats outside. I got the first flight matcha which was delicious and very well made. They use ceremonial grade matcha and I liked the cloud foam on top. It was well balanced and not too sweet and not too milky. I really enjoyed it! I got my husband the first flight cold brew that comes with vanilla bean cloud foam on top. The cold brew was a little too acidic for my personal taste but tasted good and strong. The cold foam on top was necessary to balance it out. I will definitely come back to try out the other drinks! They also sell a wide variety of pastries (see photo) in their display as well as a few other food items. I got the lox bagel which was freshly made and tasted delicious with smoked salmon, cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, capers and dill. I had to wait 15 minutes for it but I didn't mind. While I was waiting, I browsed the merch they sell on the side wall like t-shirts, cups, tumblers, matcha, etc. They gave free keychains away for their first 100 customers so I was able to snag one! Good quality too with their business name embroidered on it. Service here was very friendly and warm. I hope this cafe does well! The other cafes and boba shops that were here previously didn't do so great... but I have a good feeling about this place! Best of luck to the owners! Parking: free in plaza lot read more

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I've been out here for work for a couple of days and this spot has been a life saver!! I really needed my matcha and first flight serves ceremonial grade matcha. I went back 2x this week (it's that good). They open early too at 7 am which Is a plus. The staff are friendly and it's a great place to do work. The pastries are delish as well! THAT HERB AND TOMATO CROISSANT SLAAAAAPS And CHOCO CHIP COOKIE WAS PERFECTO! read more

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NEW COFFEE spot in Torrance! Th y have been open two days and I've been here twice. The staff is so friendly from the owner as she greeted us to Mercy who took my order and gave me great recommendations. I have had the honey cinnamon latter, Pom sparking drink, olive oil cake, and the lox bagel! All 5 star! It's a small space with some seating not good for large crowds. read more

First Flight Coffee - Counter for orders and drink pick up - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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I'm very happy that FFC opened up in Torrance! It's mosdef worth the drive! Parking gets a bit tight but people come and go so no biggie. There's always a line when I visit them but again, that's expected if they're very popular! A crowd is a good sign! The line moves fairly quick which is so awesome of the staff. They've always been welcoming and professional. The first few times I've visited, I had a few questions about the drinks and the cashier was knowledgeable and suggested drinks. I love a friendly convo! FFC also has some pastries available! They always look so fresh and good! I've tried a few like the croissants and cookies! Never disappoint! I found my favorite drink from FFC--the signature matcha with matcha foam! It's one of theeee best in the southbay area! Definitely on my top 3! I'm a matcha girlie so I can't really speak on their coffee. My husband appreciates their cold brew! That's his go-to! read more

First Flight Coffee - Signature First Flight Matcha--must try! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Stopped by on a busy Saturday. Tons of people stopping by for coffee but our drinks were made quickly. All the tables were taken. They even had a cute book mobile sale. Everything was great. I want to come back to try more of their drinks. Love the airplane theme as well. They even have a flight of drinks! read more

I have visited quite a few times when in the area and I enjoy their drinks. My experience here has been decent but when asking questions it felt rushed. I was the only one ordering so i don't see why. My go to is their signature matcha flight. I ordered a matcha latte recently and I didn't know adding sweetener was an additional charge. I printed my receipt and saw the drink came up to 7$. I dont mind but would've been good to know, I wasn't told about it. At that price I could've ordered the another matcha flight instead. I value prices and quality in any coffee shop I visit. Customer service is also essential. read more

First Flight Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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A new coffee shop near the Wilson park! Parking is super small so I am curious on how accessible they would be on a busy morning. My first trip I went in the morning and made the mistake is ordering the sparkling peach ade. Probably better to order on a hot afternoon. It was good but I felt like it didn't hit right because I'd the timing I ordered it and didn't do it justice. I decided to try again a few days later getting coffee in the morning and such a happier decision. I got the cookie croissant as well and it was super delicious but a commitment lol Inside is also filled with cookie so it was a lot but super delicious. All in all a great experience but if you want to grab a coffee and go back to the park you have to be lucky with the timing. read more

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Been here twice now and each time it just gets better. I really love the very friendly environment of this place. Every time I've walked in I've been greeted, which is nice because some places you walk in and they're so busy making the drinks that they don't have time to turn around and say hello. Drinks are always on point and this last time I even brought my mom who is not much of a coffee drinker, but loved her drink. read more

First Flight Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Ordered online at 7:45 am. It stated ready for pickup at 8:00 am. Arrived there early at 7:52 am it's still not ready. By 8:00 am a few customers that ordered at the cashier got their order before me. 8:08 am I asked if they have my order from online and they confirmed. 8:10 am I received my order. Not a good morning. read more

Matcha overload! I was craving a matcha before work and this was perfect and it actually picked me up! Small shop with a few tables. read more

First Flight Coffee - First flight matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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I was excited to try this new spot and walking in felt quite awkward. Before I even entered, the front workers were talking & I felt like I was disturbing something. There were about 4 employees working on a weekday. A couple people studying. Drink came out relatively quick. Seems like a good place to study w/ headphones & parking is pretty spacious in the plaza, but not sure this one convinced me to come back. Went with the yuzu espresso tonic. Pretty clean & solid flavor but I imagine it's just espresso, tonic water, & the jammed yuzu commonly sold in Korean markets. I was fine w/ the idea of this until I was thrown off by the gap in the menu price, which was $6.50 & the actual charge: $7.17. Other coffee places charge the price on the menu. Here, no explanation on why that is from the employee or on the menu. If they charge additional fees for card payments or tax they should let people know why or include the real price on their advertised menu bc it felt like a pretty big gap & the POS system also didn't mention why there was an additional charge. With that being said, I don't think it's worth $7 since I can make this at home. The dried fruit was a nice touch, but it felt a tad pretentious in trying to justify something. Nothing special of note in flavor for this fancy price. read more

First Flight Coffee - yuzu espresso tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Tried this new coffee shop near me that replaced a boba shop here. If a place has a signature drink I always like to try that the first time I go. Strangely they don't have a signature iced latte so my wife got me the signature cold brew. It was good but not better than an iced latte. Yeems in Gardena still holds the title for that. I did finish the cold brew so it was plenty delicious. I would definitely go back and try something else. read more

First Flight Coffee - Signature cold brew with cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

New café opened up where Ding Tea used to be. Very clean and bright, and the baristas were super nice. Ordered the First Flight Matcha, which is a matcha latte with matcha cream top, as well as a lemon lavender gluten-free donut and crookie (croissant cookie). The baked goods were very tasty, but the First Flight Matcha was just-okay-- perhaps it was because I opted for oat milk, but I found the drink too milky and a tad too sweet; I would've loved to have had a bit more of that bitter, grassy taste to it. After all, that's what matcha is all about! Overall, cute space and aesthetics. First Flight Coffee is a nice addition to the area! read more

First Flight Coffee - First Flight Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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First time trying First Flight! I've been meaning to check them out and decided to go on a whim as I've been craving matcha. There was a bit of a wait when I got there, but it was understandable. I got the First Flight Matcha and the French Toast Latte. The matcha is definitely one of the better matchas that I've had in the South Bay! I enjoyed my matcha and can see myself coming back whenever I'm craving. As for the coffee, I found it to be just okay, it didn't blow my mind or anything. I definitely preferred the matcha over the coffee. Service was a bit cold and seemed uninviting, not sure if the workers were having an off day or something. I was awkwardly standing there for a bit waiting to order, and when I went up to get my drinks, I thanked the worker but she didn't say anything back. Just kind of ignored me and proceeded to wipe the table which was a bit awkward as I put in my straws. read more

First Flight Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

First Flight Coffee just opened this past week and already feels like a great addition to Torrance then another boba shop. They're serving both coffee and matcha, and their matcha is the real deal--ceremonial grade, smooth, and flavorful. I ordered the First Flight Matcha, which came topped with a light cream that balanced perfectly with the earthy matcha flavor. Since opening, the lines have been pretty long, but I was surprised at how quickly they moved--I didn't have to wait nearly as long as I expected. Staff seemed organized and friendly, which made the experience even better. I haven't tried their coffee yet, but based on how good the matcha was, I'll definitely be back to give it a try. Excited to see what else this spot has to offer! read more

First Flight Coffee - First Flight Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Super delicious matcha! Glad to see a good matcha place in Torrance. Located at the corner of Sepulveda blvd and cresnshaw blvd where Ding Tea used to be. I love the wood interior. I got the iced strawberry matcha latte ($6.50) and a brownie ($4.50). The strawberry in the drink taste uniquely different from other places which is good. Matcha was very rich and good quality. Brownie was good but weird texture. It was super moist and squishy. But it was super sweet and super chocolatey which i like. Brownie size is huge for the price. Interior is nice. They sell stickers, apparel, drink ware, etc. Staff is friendly. Would recommend here! What's not good here is parking lot is tiny and this places closes at 5pm which is early. There's security guard at this corner. read more

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Losing count on the numbers of Matcha drinks I have tried in past few weeks. Lol. Everything's just turning green recently with the hype. The South Bay didn't wanna be missed out, and here's another new comer. Wasn't expecting at all the crowd would be this big. The line went up to the entrance door during weekend and you could see them constantly making more drinks. They had some seats at the front and more at the back. Nice thing's most of the guests were just grabbing stuffs for to-go or spending few minutes and not like hanging forever so the turnaround was quick. Not surprising, the cream top ones being the crowd's favorite, either the cold brew or Matcha. I'd say, as I tried more now, my benchmark might have gotten higher and higher LOL. I got their First Flight Matcha, which you might have rightly guessed was their version of Matcha Latte with Matcha cream top. For me it was slightly above average but I wouldn't call it attention-stealer. Might give a try on their cold brew or Spanish Latte next. read more

First Flight Coffee - First Flight Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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A newly opened cafe in a busy crossing. Get pretty busy due to influx of people wanting to try this out Love how they conveniently opens at 7am They have the nicest staff, I got helped by Laica and she was very accommodating. Also happened to be one of my favorite r&b artist. Yall should definitely check her work out. Matcha is good. I got the matcha flight unsweetened which was perfectly balanced with the sweet cream top. If you like yours sweet, I'd recommend getting it sweetened. Not that many seating, but Wilson park is just across the corner. Grab matcha and some pastries and you'll have your perfect weekday morning at the park. Overall, just love how close this are. Don't have to go to LA or OC for good matcha read more

First Flight Coffee - Matcha flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

It's always so exciting when you discover new coffee shops in your area. The drinks were sooo good!! Will be going back again to try the rest of their menu. The workers were so nice and overall despite the line they had, my drinks ready quick. It's on the smaller side for a cafe if you're looking for a spot to study but there's seating in the back part of the store as well. The vibe is more a grab and go :)) I got the Rose Tea Latte with Foam (8/10) for myself which wasn't too strong nor too floral. Just in between and more on the creamier side. Also got the Flight Matcha and Honey Cinnamon Latte for my friends and they said it was good!! I heard (who I believe was the owner) talk to someone about the Peaches N' Cream so I will be back to try that because it does sound super good... (#besteafied) Ps. Parking is kinda tight in this area, since it's in a smaller plaza but people leave quickly too. Can't wait to go back :) read more

First Flight Coffee - Drinks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

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This new coffee shop opened up in Torrance ! It's so close to my pottery studio had to check it out!! they have a good size parking lot! The the coffee shop is super new, so be patient with the baristas The space is nice has seating in the front and if you walked down the hallway, there's also seating in the bag. Good space to meet up with a friend and catch up or work! The space is very very bright and has a cozy feel. They sell their own merch and Matcha as well. When I went, there was quite a crowd inside. I guess everyone was very excited to support their local coffee shop. The employees were nice and friendly and greeted everyone who walked in. I ordered the Matcha flight with oat milk ! It came out with a bit of a wait, Matcha was amazing!! Very similar Stagger and ROK! But this is even closer to me so yay! The foam top was so thiccc and creamy, it had a good Matcha flavor and the latte itself had a great Matcha flavor with umami notes ! The latte was a perfect amount of sweet as well, not overwhelming at all I will definitely be back to try their other coffee and matcha lattes! read more

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I'm so excited to visit here for opening today as 8/11. I ordered Lavender donuts(vegan) and cookie pastry(cookie, danish and cookie inside). I also ordered cold brew and matcha latte(both signature drinks) and I like them both. They gave me a free keychain as well today. read more

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I decided to try this coffee shop on a Sunday morning and there was a solid line already forming around 10am to the point I had to wait outside until the line died down. I ordered the First Flight Matcha and usually I am not a fan of double matchas because I think it's too creamy, but this one was very good! The matcha cream complimented the matcha latte under it, and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire drink. I also got the spinach and artichoke pastry and it was great for breakfast. Will definitely come back to try the coffee. read more

First Flight Coffee - First Flight Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Torrance, California

Definitely you'll miss your first flight if you order online, your order won't be ready by the time you arrive. You'll have to wait another 10 minutes. Coffee and pastry are okay. read more