When lines at Tyler's and Jo's spin out, Market saves you
Market sits past security in the Barbara Jordan terminal, functioning more like a modern convenience store than a sit-down spot. Think cold drinks, packaged snacks, and grab-and-go sandwiches near the central concourse instead of bar stools and table service. It fills in gaps when spots like Salt Lick and Amy's Ice Creams have 20–30 minute waits and you just want to get to your gate.
Pricing runs airport-normal: bottled drinks often hit the $4–$6 range, candy and chips land around $3–$5, and pre-made salads or sandwiches usually sit near $9–$13. You pay at a standard counter, not a self-checkout maze, which keeps things moving when flights out of AUS all seem to push between 6:00–8:00 a.m. or the evening bank after 5:00 p.m.
Food is pure function here. Expect wrapped turkey or chicken sandwiches, simple side salads, yogurt cups, and breakfast pastries rather than hot plates or made-to-order tacos. Coffee comes from airpots, not a barista bar, and is aimed at the 10-minute boarding call crowd. If you want local flavor or fresh brisket, you walk to Salt Lick; if you want something in under five minutes, you stop at Market and keep going toward your gate.
Drinks are the stronger reason to swing by. Coolers usually carry standard sodas, energy drinks like Red Bull, and a few grab-and-go beers or seltzers in single cans, handy if the nearby bar has a waitlist. Pack a snack box and a 20 oz water here and you often beat paying higher prices on board, especially on domestic flights where buy-on-board snack packs run $8–$12.
Tip: Hit Market first for water and a quick bite, then walk to your gate and reassess lines at the bigger AUS names if you still have more than 25 minutes before boarding.