Gate-side ice cream fix in Barbara Jordan Terminal
Lick Honest Ice Creams Retail sits post-security in the Barbara Jordan terminal at Austin-Bergstrom, so you don’t have to leave the concourse to get a scoop. It’s the same local Austin brand you see in the city, just shrunk down to an airport counter with a freezer case and a small register area.
Flavors rotate, but you’ll usually see Texas-themed options like Caramel Salt Lick or Hill Country Honey & Vanilla Bean, plus at least one dairy-free sorbet. Expect single scoops to run in the $5–$7 range, with a couple of bucks more for waffle cones or two scoops. Portions run smaller than a typical off-airport shop, so plan on that if you’re sharing.
They keep typical airport hours, roughly from the early-morning bank of departures around 6:00 a.m. through the evening rush that runs to about 9:00–10:00 p.m., but late-night flights after 10:00 p.m. shouldn’t count on it being open. It’s grab-and-go only, so you’ll carry your cup or cone back to your gate seats.
You won’t find hot food here, just pre-packed pints in a freezer, cones, cups, and occasionally ice cream sandwiches. Credit cards and mobile pay work; don’t rely on cash-only. If you’re flying out of Barbara Jordan, walk by 20–30 minutes before boarding, since lines build when multiple flights out of 8–10 gates board at once.
Tip: Ask which flavor is running low; staff often steer you toward fresher tubs opened within the last 30–60 minutes.