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    Red Eye Express

    4.5 (17 reviews)
    Open • 4:30 am - 3:30 pm

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    4:00am pick me up  for a long travel day ahead :)
    Malikah H.

    Grabbed a Southern Pecan Praline from their "first class latte" selection and chefs kiss! My drink was the perfect amount of sweet and strong and piping hot. What more can you ask for?! This cart was located right after TSA so it's the go to place when you enter and make sure your shoes are tied and you have all your belongings. Overall grab a cup of flavored coffee or other beverage, grab a snack and enjoy your visit at probably one of the most chill airports

    Cold brew + Toffee Nut = Nom Nom
    Sam F.

    Raquel KILLED IT AGAIN!!! She always goes above and beyond to know her frequent travels and has a big smile even at 4 am!!! Owners please reward this OUTSTANDING employee as there are very few folks in our current service industry that still take their job seriously. PLUS the cold brew is the best in the area! I look forward to my coffee at I always fly first thing in the morning and need my cup of Joe!!

    Cappuccino perfection
    Pacience S.

    Great coffee all locally sourced when possible, awesome location right after security and fast, friendly service. Did i mention they open at 4:30 am! Red Eye indeed!

    Offerings from Red Eye Express include locally roasted coffee and baked goods from local bakery
    Michael S.

    Great spot! So nice to have coffee right through the TSA checkpoint. The staff was great and the coffee is delicious! And baked goodness from Crust Bakery. It's just one more thing to make CAE the best choice for travel.

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    3 years ago

    I work here at CAE and this is my go to coffee every morning I'm here... very good product, and the service is Awesome! Very friendly staff!

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    3 years ago

    Absolutely the best cup of coffee I've had in years! Itll always be the plan when flying through Columbia airport

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    7 years ago

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    7 years ago

    Great Coffee! The employees are the nicest people and fun to be around. Prices are perfect and very reasonable for an airport vendor.

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