What to do in Moscow airport during your layover

Hot chocolate and cappuccino in Moscow airport

We fly Singapore Airlines from Houston to Singapore; one of the downsides to the route (other than the 22+ hours in the air) is the 90 minutes we spend in Moscow's airport mid-way through our flight.   It leaves a lot to be desired.   There is, however, a single brilliant light in the darkness of the Moscow terminal: the best cappuccinos.  Seriously.  Who would have guessed? 

When you get off your flight, you will be forced to go through Moscow's version of TSA before you can enter the terminal.  Once you're on your way out of the security check turn left, immediately, and take the escalator to the second floor.  There you will find the source of amazing cappuccino's.

Last trip through (March 2013) we got a hot chocolate, cappuccino, and a pastry for $990 rubles, which is about $31 USD.  Okay, not cheap but you'll not regret it.   

So admittedly, the particular barista crafting the beverage can have a lot to do with the final product but I've had 4 cappuccinos there over the last several years and they've all been great.   

Drink up.