Highway-style Bob Evans before security at CMH
Out by Terminal T ticketing, Bob Evans sits pre-security, so it works for family send-offs or crew grabbing a sit-down meal before a shift. It’s land‑side, in the public area, so plan an extra 25–30 minutes to eat and then clear TSA before boarding.
This is standard Bob Evans: pancakes, sausage, and omelets in the morning, with burgers, turkey dinners, and grilled chicken plates after about 11:00 a.m. Prices are lower than most airport spots, with many mains in the $10–$14 range and coffee under $4, so it feels more like a roadside location than typical terminal pricing.
Hours track with early flights: doors usually open around 5:00 a.m. and run into the evening, often until at least the last banks of departures around 8:00–9:00 p.m. It’s a full-service sit‑down operation, not a quick counter, so budget at least 45 minutes if you’re ordering between check‑in and security.
Stick to classic Bob Evans comfort items: a sausage-and-eggs breakfast, the farmer’s choice combo, or a straightforward burger with fries; these match what you’d get at an off‑airport location on I‑70. Portions run large compared with other CMH options in T, so one hearty plate can easily replace buying snacks at the gate later.
No real pattern in traveler complaints surfaces for this branch, so expect ordinary chain‑restaurant pacing and quality rather than a rushed airport cafe feel. The trade-off: table service means you can’t bolt in five minutes like you would from a grab‑and‑go cooler closer to the concourse.
Tip: Check your TSA wait time first; if the line looks longer than 20 minutes or your departure is inside of an hour, skip Bob Evans and eat post‑security in Terminal T instead of cutting it close land‑side.