Alma Dessert Opened Airport Kiosk
A new self-service kiosk has brought tiramisu and tea-based drinks to Terminal A at San José Mineta International Airport.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Desserts
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Alma Dessert has launched a 24-hour self-service kiosk located near Gate 14 in Terminal A at San José Mineta International Airport. This expansion brings the Sunnyvale-based business into the airport to provide late-night dining options for travelers.
Why it matters
The kiosk ensures that passengers have access to food options even when standard staffed concessions at the airport are closed. This launch is part of a broader effort to diversify the retail landscape for travelers passing through San Jose.
The kiosk operates 24 hours daily at Gate 14 in Terminal A. It serves as part of a 12-year concessions agreement that includes a $16.9 million investment across 12 total retail spaces.
The players
Alma Dessert
This local business maintains a flagship storefront in downtown Sunnyvale, California.
Provenzano Resources
This management firm oversees the specialty retail program at the airport.
The details
Managed by Provenzano Resources, the kiosk allows the local business to maintain a presence within the airport infrastructure. It complements four other shops that recently opened at the airport in August 2026.
Timeline
The concessions agreement was approved in 2025.
Four other airport shops opened in August 2026.
The Alma Dessert kiosk opened in September 2026.
Culture Shift
This kiosk deployment reflects a trend toward automated, 24-hour retail access within high-traffic travel hubs. It mirrors the transition from traditional, staff-dependent airport service models to flexible, self-service retail options.
Travelers can now purchase tiramisu and tea-based drinks at any hour of the day while waiting at Gate 14. This provides a convenient alternative for those with late-night or early-morning flights when other airport shops are unstaffed.
The takeaway
Automated kiosks are increasingly filling the gaps in airport services to accommodate around-the-clock passenger needs. Local travelers should note that this specific kiosk offers 24-hour availability, making it a reliable stop regardless of flight times.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Vending Times.
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