Regulars hit this ABQ Schlotzsky’s in Terminal 1 for a known sandwich before boarding
Schlotzsky’s sits past security in Terminal 1 at Albuquerque International Sunport and runs on a standard airport schedule that covers peak departures, making it an easy pre-flight stop when you want something familiar. The menu mirrors a typical street-side Schlotzsky’s: The Original, turkey and ham variations, plus flatbread-style sandwiches all show up here.
Prices land in the basic airport sandwich bracket: think single-digit to low-teens dollars for a sandwich, in line with other ABQ grab-and-go spots but higher than Schlotzsky’s in town. One Google reviewer, Jason R., called out that his usual Original tasted just like at his local shop, so you’re mainly paying the airport markup, not trading down on flavor.
Setup is clearly geared to takeaway, with sandwiches wrapped tight so you can walk them back to your gate in Terminal 1 without making a mess. Henry K. mentions the line moves fast, and that it’s easy to carry everything straight to the seating at nearby gates, which matters if boarding starts in 20–30 minutes.
Tradeoffs: some reviews complain about stingy fillings compared with off-airport locations, and Angela D. notes she expected more meat for the price she paid. There are also occasional mentions of bread leaning stale during slow periods, plus limited dedicated seating around the counter, especially painful during the 11:00–13:00 lunch wave.
Regulars keep it simple: they order cold sandwiches like turkey or ham when they’re in a hurry, since hot items can tack on several extra minutes. Many skip combo upgrades and grab a cheaper bottled drink or coffee from nearby kiosks instead to keep the total under about $15.
Tip: if the line at Schlotzsky’s is more than 8–10 people deep and your flight from Terminal 1 boards in under 30 minutes, order a cold sandwich only and walk it straight to the gate to eat there.