Gate 28 in the Barbara Jordan terminal is your last-minute Texas gift stop
Just past gate 28 in the Barbara Jordan terminal, Austin Mercantile is the airport’s catch-all shop for Texas-themed merch, snacks, and small travel fixes. It’s post-security, so you can duck in after clearing TSA and still keep an eye on boarding times for near gates 26–30.
Expect the usual airport markup: drinks and packaged snacks run a bit higher than downtown Austin, and basic toiletries sit in the $4–$10 range. Souvenirs with “Austin” or “Texas” on them, from t-shirts to mugs, cluster around the $20–$40 band. It’s standard airport pricing, but you’re paying for proximity to gate 28 and a one-stop grab.
This is retail only, no hot food line or bar seating, so think bottles, chips, candy, magazines, and logo gear. If you need a quick hoodie before a cold overnight flight or a last-minute gift that actually says Austin on it, Austin Mercantile usually covers it. For real meals, you’ll still be walking to food spots elsewhere in the Barbara Jordan terminal.
Hours typically track the main Barbara Jordan terminal schedule, opening early for the first bank of departures and staying open through the late-night departures near gate 28, but it can close earlier on slow evenings. If you’re tight on time before boarding at 28, hit Austin Mercantile first, then fill your water bottle so you’re not backtracking down the concourse.